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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
SOUTH BOUNDS NEW MEN
FORD AND CoWAN SUCCEED wAD-
LEY AND BABBIrT.


The once Of General Manager Abol
ished aud Edward Ford Appointe d
Superintendent ID. S. Cowan, Jr.,
Made General Freight and PasseaGs
Agent.
The following circular was issued by Vice
President B. A. Denmark Of the South
Bound Railroad Company yesterday:
SAVANNAH, GA, July 8, 1892.
Mr.. George Dole Wadley has resigned the
Office of general manager of the South Bound
Railroad Company, add that ofics Is this day
abolished
Mr.. Edward Ford is hereby appointed super
intendent Of the South Bound railroad; this ap-
pointnent to take effect Immediately.
Nr. D. s. Cowan, Jr is hereby appointed
general freight and passenger agent Of the
South Bound railroad, to succeed Mr.. J. F. Bah
bitt. Jr.. resigned; this appointment to take
effect from this date.
By order Of the board OF directors.
B. A DENMARK, Vice President.
The South Bound Railroad Company.
Both the sppointees are young men and
with high reputation and q good record
in their departments Of railroad service,
extending over several years
Mr.. Ford, the newly appointed superin-
the Columbus aud Western division OF the
Central, In which position he has given
great satisfaction co the company. He was
previously with the Pennsylvania railroad.
Mr.. Ford succeeds General Manager George
d. Wadley, who Is now general superintend-
ent OF the Central railroad.
Mr.. d. s. Cowan, Jr, who succeeded Mr..
j. r. Babbitt as general freight and passen-
ger agent Of the South Bound, is a young
man who has already made many friends
during his stay In the city as assistant to
Mr.. Rabbit Mr.. Cowan is a native OF
North Carolina, being the son of Hon. D.
8. Cowan Of Wilmington. He has had an
experience Of ten years in the freight depart
ment Of several OF the large railroad
systems and as a rate man he is said to be
the equal OF any in the business.
Ia 1882 he was engaged by the Atlantic
Coast Line at Wilmington, n. c., aud held
a position in the freight office until 1886,
when he was appointed rate clerk OF the
Sea Board Air Line, stationed at Raleigh,
N. c., and Norfolk. Va This position he
held for three years, when he went to the
Mexican National at the City OF Mexico as
claim agent About a year ago he came to
Savannah with the Plant system and subse-
qu!ently on Sept, 20 he was appointed chief
the general freight and passen
ger agent Of the South Bound.
MF- Oo"au nhs Deen ulscnaTsIhR Jne uu6le5
of general freight and passenger agent Of
the South Bound railroad since the appoint
ment of Mr.. Babbitt as purchasing agent of
the Central railroad, about two months ago.
Mr.. Cowan's appointment is Endorsed By all
who are acquainted with his record aud
ability as railroad man.
Now that the South Bound again has its
full complement of officials, and all capable
and energetic railroad men, 1t may be ex-
peoted to increase in business and impor-
tance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
THE BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY.

Capt. j. d. Johnston Explains It to
the Veterans.
The meeting OF the Confederate Veterans
Association at Knights OF Pythias hall last
night was one of the largest gatherings Of
veterans that has attended meeting In a
long time. The cause of the unusual at
tendance was Capt J. d. Johnston's article
on the "Battle Of Mobile Bay in which he
commanded the confederate ram Tennes-
SEQ under Admiral Buchanan.
Capt. Johnston's article was highly inter
esting. He illustrated it with large map
showing the positions of the fleets
during the great fight and also
Fort Morgan. He wildly recalled
the gallantry of the confederates
during the naval contest against superior
odds, told of the wounding Of Admiral
Buchanan and his taking command, aud the
final surrender after the Tennessee was
completely disabled.
Capt. Johuston's story of bis reception
on the Ossipee by some of his old comrades
In arms in the United States navy was
quite amusing as was also about Admiral
Farragut's saying, "Pm sorry to meet you
Johnston. under such circumstances, to
which Capt Johnston replied, you are
not more sorry than am to meet you"
Capt. Johnstons article closed with an ac-
count of the manner in which himself aud
other prisoners captured in Mobile bay
were moved to different prisons in the
north with harsh treatment in some and
kindness In others.
The article was quite lengthy, treating
of the minutest details of the battle, but
withal was highly entertaining The veter-
ans unanimously voted Capt. Johnston
their thanks
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06

In the year 1891, with a total tonnage OF
74S12, 500, there were SO, 957 434 tons British
vessels and only 3O6, 044 tons United States.
A comparison with the tonnage OF the
United States briggs the usual moral for
whereas in the year 1860 American tonnage
inclusive Of the lake trade, came to 12.0S1,-
2O9, 20 per cent. Of which was national, the
totals for last year read, tonnage s 1886, 206,
percentage Of national tonnage 24.2
British bottoms have increased in percent
age in every country except Portugal, the
greatest rise being in connection with the
United States, which has gone up from 24.S
per Ceat in 1860 to 49.4 per cent. in 1891.
The actual tonnage OF the British merchant
navy had increased from $500, ga tons
in 1850 to S,246, 700 tons In 1891, while
in the same time the United States
merchant service (oversea) had actually
decreased from 1,585,7l1 to zoos, $780,
The ship-building returns exhibit very
clearly the wonderful predominance of this
country as regards the most important in
dustry in the world. In 1853 the tonnage
built in the United Kingdom was 1856, 554
tons, and since then the figures have gone
slowly and steadily up until In 1891 the ad
ded tonnage was 300, 493, the latter figures
including no less than 1873, 1894 tons built for
foreigners. The figures for the United
States for the same years were 1T ,4l2 tons
and 237, 1852 tons respectively Our shipping
trade with the United States had increased
from 2, 541, 1888 tons in 1853 TO s,S73, 76l tons
in 1891, the British portion amounting to
1885 ,3J4, while American vessels had ton
mage of only 24l 1854"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
CLIPPERS IN NEW CLOTHES.

The Club Ready for Challenges from
Any Club in the City.
The uniforms of the Clipper Base Ball
Club have arrived and the club is now open
for challenges from any club in the city.
The Clipper team is composed mostly of
the old Kisffers, with their well-kno wn
catcher, Sehreck, and pitcher, B, V. Strick-
land. The remainder of the team are B.
w. Harper, h.: Joe Tilfoy, 2b.; Dick
Green, 3b ; Bob Buck, S.; Mike Drewry
L.: Tom Fogsrty, CT. and B. W. Rossi-
ter r.t Any communications relative to
arranging a series of games should be ad-
dressed TO the business ujatiager "A A. Jor-
dan, In care of A. J. Kiefer.
The Clippers have played several small
clubs and are nowready Tor bigger game.
The team is a strong one and has some of
the best players in the city. Ga mes will
probably be arranged With the Catholic
Library team and tae old Central team.
The club has a very neat uniform, blue
breeches, white flannel shirts, blue stock
ings, white belt with blue border and blue
cap with white band AID white button on
ton
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
FLoYD's sLAYRRs ARRESTED.
Constables Eady and Hill In jail Und er
q Charge of Murder.

Constables Eady and Hill In jail Und er
a Charge of Murder.
William Eady and Seymour Hill, the two
special colored constables who killed Wash
Floyd at Dutch Town GU the night of June
20, while he was trying to escape arrest,
are now in Jail on the charge of murder.
The warrant was sworn out by Ben Snead
and others who live in the vicinity of Dutch
Town, and who aver tue killing Of
Floyd was unnecessary and unjusti6able.
They have become so decided in their
correctness OF their view of the case that
they have employed George w Owens,
Esq, TO take charge Of the prosecution, and
are determined TO push it.
Eady and Hill were arrested yesterday by
Constable Hastedt OF Justice Russell's court.
and were committed to Jail by Justice Rus
sell. They made no resistance to arrest j.,
and seemed confident Of their vindication Of
the charge. They will have hearing
before Justice Russell one day this week.
Floyd was trying to escape arrest when
killed by Eady, WAC was accompanied by
Hill, after having resisted arrest They
were acquitted by the corouer's jury, who
found a verdict OF justiiabe homicide.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
rHn COAST L1NK's SALE.
Mr.. Parsons Got It for S76,Ooo-Wht
He Will Do With 1t.

Mr.. Parsons Got 1t for S75,O Oo-What
He VIII Do With 1t.
The Coast Line railroad was sold yester-
day at auction to J. II. Parsons for $40, 900.
The road was sold under an order of the
court for the benefit of the bondholders,
after having been in the hands Of receiver
for q number Of years. II was bid up from
10000 to SIS, 900, the bidders being ]. H.
Parsons, J. Rowland aud j. 8. Collins, reps
resenting respectively the three street rail-
way corporations of the oity-the City aud
Suburban, the Belt Line and the Electric
railway. Mr.. Parsons being the largest
bondholder OF the road, was naturally the
most interested.
Capt. J. II. Johnston and Mr.. Parsons
were seen after the sale. They could not
say whether the Coast Line will bs oonsol-
dated with the City and Suburban or
operated as an independent line The indi-
cations are that the two roads will be oper-
ated practically as one line, though perhaps
not under the same name.
The work Of squipping the Coast Line
with electricity will begin at once. 1t will
probably be ready for operation by the time
the City and Suburban'B equipment is COM
plete. The Coast Line is nearly six miles in
length, including the Broughton and Habsr-
sham street line and the Thunderbolt and
Isle OF Hope line. Capt. Johnston said the
road will be equipped to Isle OF Hope with
electricity as soon as the material arrives
and the men can be put to work. The ma
terial was ordered yesterday.
When the equipment OF the City and
Suburban aud the Coast Liue Is complete
Savannah will have twenty miles more OF
electric railroad, or about forty miles in ALL
This will be greater mileage OF electric
railroad than any city in the south.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
THE LADIES' Day REGATTA.
The Annual July Outing of the savan
nah Yacht Club.

1ne Annual July outing or the SaVan-
nah Yacht Club.
The Savannah Yacht Club will hold its
annual ladies' day regatta Friday after
noon at Thunderbolt. All the arrange.
ments have not been completed yet, but
sufficient has been accomplished to assure a
delightful days outing.
Trains will be arranged 10 leave the CITY
In time for the races, which will begin at 4
O'Clock. Notice of the time Of
departure Of trains will be published
Friday morning. The race will begin
from the club house and will be to a stake
boat off Herb river and back aud repeat, so
as to make the whole race in view OF the
club house. The course will be about ten
miles.
The Ocean Queen. Eldiva and Glance
have been entered in the first class. Several
naphtha boats have also been entered In
their class The lists OF the third and
fourth classes are not complete yet Ii is
not certain whether the ladies will go
as passengers upon the boats in the
race or whether they will view the race
from the club house. AS il is Ladies' day
the ladies will be allowed to exercise their
pleasure in the matter and do as they please
silver cup will be offered as the prize
In each class. There will be music, dancing
and light refreshments at the club house.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
Gay WIN Not Hang july a..

Jim Gay, who is under sentence OF death
for the murder Of August W. Meyer, will
not be hanged July %, the day fixed by the
court. His attorneys, Messrs. Pease and
Tison, have applied for new trial and in
the event Of a refusal will take the case to
the supreme court. A supersedeas order
preventing the execution has been granted.
This gives the murderer lease Of life for
several months, as his case cannot be con-
sidered by the supreme court until October.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
CENTRAL MOVING RIGHT ALONG.
The Story of MIR. Corners Last APP
pointment as Receiver.

Inc story OF Mr. COm6rS Last APP
pointment as Receiver.
There were no new developments in Cen-
trail railroad affairs yesterday so far as
learned Mr.. Conner Is still in New York,
but is expected home Friday or Saturday.
The road is being operated at present as
heretofore. and no changes Of any kind are
anticipated Ia the operating and traffic de-
partments.
The announcement Is made in the press
dispatches in to-dAy's MORNING NEWS Of
the formation of an advisory committee by
the creditors OF the Central for the purpose
OF aiding in the plan Of reorganization. The
committee Ia compose II some of the most
eminent fnanoiers OF New YORK and their
association in the enterprise in itself argues
well for the future Of the Central.
There was Considerable querying among
the readers at the MORNING News yester-
day as TO how Judge Adams could make
application before Judge Spesr and secure
the appointments OF a receiver on Monday
morning, and yet be at his Office in Savan-
nah on the same morning Macon is very
nearly 200 miles from Savannah,
and as Judge Adams did not use
special train and is not believed
20 carry q pair Of wings, she thing
appeared to be something OF riddle. It
was very early in the morning however,
when Judge Adams appeared before Judge
Speer and secured the appointment Of Mr..
Conner as receiver 30 early, in fact, that he
was enabled to take the train which leaves
Macon for Savannah at lib p. m, but
which was held something over an hour for
his convenience
The fact is, it was only little after mid
night on the morning Of the glorious Fourth
when Judge Adams made his application
70 Judge Speer for the appointment OF
receiver. Ii was early enough, however,
for the action 90 be legal. and the fact OF
Its being taken on July does not in any
way affect its legality.
1t is a little strange that the two most
important steps in the matter Of the ap-
pointment OF Centrals receivers, the first
appointments of President Alexander as
temporary receiver OF the property, which
broke like thunderclap in clear sky, and
the last appointment Of President Conner as
receiver, we're both made near the hour of
midnight. Midnight and midday are Doth
the same in the eyes OF the law when urgent
business Is b be- transacted. however.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
oGLErHoRpa LODGE NO. l.
Its Officers for the Next Six Months
Installed.

Its Officers for the Next Six Months
Installed.
Oglethorpe lodge OF Odd Fellows In
stalled the following officers last night:
N. CIV. W. Osborne.
Y. CIV. C. Travis
Secretary-Davis Freeman.
Warden-F. G. Roberts
Conductor--W. <. Wimberly.
K. 3. n. G.-Charles Gross.
l. 8. N. &C. 8. Rocky we'll.
r. s. V. G.-Jacob EiteL
L, 8. V. CT. j. DinkenB.
X. 3. Sc. s. Everett.
l. G.-J. L. Sauls.
o. CIV. H. Whitehead
The installation ceremony was by Deputy
Grand Master J. A. Van Berschot, assisted
by other deputy grand lodge officers.
ORlethorpe lodge has a membership Of
254, having increased twenty-five members
during the last six months. It's assets are
$4,000, with no liabilities.
Magnolia Encampment's Officers.
The following officers of Magnolia En-
campment No. l, ]. o. o. F.. were installed
last night by Grand high Priest A n.
Manuey to serve for the ensuing six
months: '-
O. P.-John w. Smith.
II. Pc. r. Zipperer.
s. WI. E. Bowen.
]. VT. p. Wright.
Scribe-H. NJ. Ward.
Treasurer-Frauk Werm.
Guide-T. D. Rockwell.
Fret WI. r. Phillips.
Second Wv. H. Peck.
Third W.-George G.. Wilson.
Fourth VT. J. Edwards.
/. CT A. Sanderson.
The encampmsnt is in a most prosperous
condition ana has q membership OF l67.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
WAITING FOR CARMENCITA.

A Lively Interest in the Famous
Dancers Engagement.
Manager Johnson has not yet been able to
arrange a date for CarmenciEa. 1t will
probably be some time next week, however,
The announcement will be made
in a day or two. The price will
probably be 81, although that
has not yet been definitely determined
The coming of the famous dancer has
aroused lively interest among Savannah
theater-goers, and it goes without
saying that Carmencita will be a
drawing card in every sense of the word.
Manager Johnson has used a considerable
effort to secure the attraction and it re-
mains for Savaunshians to show their ap-
probation Of his enterprise.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
DRY GOODS.
Two Weeks Longer.

We have extende our
Grand Summer Sale for two
weeks longer. In looking
hrouh our different depart
ments we find we have not
the desired room uecessar V
for our fall stock; we must
have it, though, and the
above is the result. Don't
miss this last opportunity to
replenish your Summer ward
robe.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06

The Marine Register says: The light
house board has received information re-
lating TO a magnesium flash light devised
by Prof. Schirm of Berlin, Germany which,
it is thought, will be better thar any now
in use for light house purposes The new
hgh. is produced by blowing small guam
tlty OF magnesia powder with a current of
air. which has previously passed through
pumice stone saturated with benzine into a
benzne flame. The fash produced is ex-
ceedingly intense With the use of ten CO I'll
grams Of magnesia powder flash OF 4OO,-
900 candle power can be produced, which
can be seen on suusbiny day at distance
OF six miles. This flash light, in sdditi IN to
its being much more powerful than any
known electric light, is far better adapted
to light house purposes on account of its
rays lying in the red and yellow portions OF
the spectrum instead of in the blue portions,
as is the case with the electric light. Tue
light house board, after an examination of
the reports sent TO it, was SO favorably i'm
pressed with the light that it has decided TO
order an apparatus to be used in expert
meuts at the general depot at Staten
Island, N. Y.
The LIVERPOOL Journal of Commerce of
June 10 says: IA return OF the progress OF
British merchant shipping, just issued by
the board OF trade, shows the immense
strides that Great Britain has made from
1910 to the present time. As an object
lesson to illustrate the value of freedom Of
trade 60 this country, a better example
could not be found, for the figures show a
clear unmistakable advance of free trade
England, and an equally plain retrogression
on the part OF such protective countries as
France, Russia and the United States. In
the year 1860 the total tonnage entered and
cleared in United Kingdom ports amounted
to "a, 6S9, 292 tons, British shipping to5ahEg
1894, 923 tons and American vessels 2, $751;
$40 tons. Ten years later the figures were:
British 25 w ,iS2 and the United States
/ ,265, 1902, equal to a respective rise
and fall of something like 100 per
cent. and so per cent. From that time to this
the same tale has to be told-England
going up, America going down, until
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
Gone TO thu Penitentiarv.

Pearl Prendergast and Alice White, the
kidnapers Of Ella Holmes, were taken to
Mount Heard penitentiary farm in Ebert
county yesterday morning, to serve out
their sentences of seven and five years
respectively. The female convicts seemed
to be pleased at the change from the Jail to
the penitentiary and Alice White left the
building with a smile on her pretty face.
Pearl didn't smile but said she was glad
TO 90
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
July's Sales Light.

Court house sales we're very light yester-
day as was expected. Bidding was slow
and little interest was manifested.
J. Mclaughlin s. Son sold corner lot at
Eleventh and Burrough streets for S415 to
E. A. NJ Schroeder. and also lot on Fifth
street, between Montgomery aud West
Broad to Isaac Beckett for 800.
/. d. & r. D. LaRoche sold three shares
of the capital stock Of the Chatham Bank
for 5115.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
The Ladies'.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use the California
liquid laxative Syrup of Figs, under all con-
dirions, makes it their favorite remedy. To
get the true and genuine article, look for
the name Of the California Fig Syrup Co.,
printed near the bottom of the package.
adj
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
nuildine Twenty-four Houses.

Col. J, L. Whatley Is starting village on
the McNish tract fronting the Savannah,
Florida aud Western railway, just south of
the city. He has begun the erection of
twenty-four 1-story houses there to be COM
pleted in a short time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
Jenkine still Under arrest.

Peter Jenkins, the suspected murderer OF
Annie Habsrsham, Ia still held under arrest.
Detective Morgan thinks ne has the right
man, but believes that he had a partner in
the crime. The detective is now endeavor-
ing 70 locate this man.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06

Supt. W. B. Thomas of the Middle
Georgia and Atlantic railroad spent
yesterday In the city. Supt. Thomas
appears very we'll pleased with the con
dition of the Middle Georgia and Atlantic
aud says that it is getting along finely.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
RAIL AND CROssrIE.

Gov. Flower has signed bill under the
provisions Of which ten hours work per
formed within twelve consecutive hours
shall constitute days labor on every steam
surface road in New York state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06

The quarterly meeting OF the rate clerks
of roads in the Southern Passenger Associa-
ton, and those of lines in contiguous terri
tory not members of the association, will be
held at Tate Springs on July l2 Revision
Aug. l.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06

People who give Hoods Sarsaparilla a
fair trial realize Its great merit and are
glad to say good word for it. Have you
tried it2-dd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
CITY BREV.rIGS.

Equitable Loan and Building Association
meets tonight
The water supply will bs shut off at Q
o'clock this afternoon between Abercorn
and East Broad, aud between Bay and
Broughton streets, for the purpose of re-
moving fire hydrant on East..Bro street,
and will be off for few hours.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06

The court OF ordinary convened for the
July term yesterday and transacted cousid-
cradle business Justices E singer, s. Mcleod
King. Lewis B. Endres and Warning Rus
sell, Jr., qualified and will be given their
commissions The commissions of Justices
James T. Buckner and Van r. Winkler
were withheld because their terms do not
expire until Feb. 5 next and MS the law re-
quires that justices shall be recommended
to the grand jury next preceding the sxpira-
ton OF their term OF Office, Justices Buck
ner and Winkler will have TO be recon-
mended by another grand jury.
A notice appears in the MORNING NEWS
to-day announcing that all petit jurors Of the
superior court, except those on the cases now
undergoing trial, are discharged until next
Monday morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06

The case Of Jacob Paulsen Va. Alice Barnas
alias Burton, was dismissed in the superior
court yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06

Marvin Lane was acquitted In the city
court yesterday of the charge of larceny
from the house.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-06
A DAY IN THE COURTS.

Busy Sessions in Both the City and
Superior Courts.
The superior court was engaged until
O'Clock last night hearing the case Of d. G.
McRae ct al VS.. Lewis Nolan ct al In
proceedings to enforce a lien. 1t was not
concluded and went over until this morn
ing.