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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-19
AN EMBEzzLER ARRESTED.
Detective wetherhorn Captures a
Nan Badly Wanted in st. Louis.

Detective Wetherhorn Captures a
Nan Badly Wanted in st. Louis.
Detective Wetherhorn arrested In Jack
sonyille, Saturday night. R. W. Van Lam
kenberg, alias R. T. Merrill, alias G. A.
Owens, and probably other aliases, who at
one time was a clerk in the Tide Water Oh
Company In this city Van Laukenberg
was known here as r. T. Merrill. He
came here a month or two ago and obtained
employment with the company. He was
an affable and agreeable young man and
attended strictly TO business While here he
made a number of acquaintance
with whom he became quite popular. It
appears now that he was not the upright,
honest fellow that be was supposed 10 be.
A circular and a photograph Of a man
wanted in ST. Louis was received by the
police department here two weeks ago
whose name was given as Van Lankenberg.
Detective Hanley noticed the resemblance
between "Merrih" and the photograph on
passing on the street one day. He saw him
later I'm front OF the city exchange and was
just about to arrest him, but concluded to
consult the mayor about 1t. The latter ad-
vised the detective to make the arrest, but
when he came back to the street "Merrilln
had gone. He had got wind somehow that
officers were after him and he left the city
Immediately. He went to Jacksonville,
where he was finally traced and arrested by
Detective Wetherhorn. In Jacksonville he
went by the name OF G. d. Owens.
Van Lankenberg, worked for the Tide
| Water Oil Company In 81 Louis, aud it is
| charged that he embezzled IS, 900 Of the
company's money It was for that crime
that the police of that city wanted him.
The company was notified OF the fact that
their former clerk was in the city and G. q.
| Gwinner. who ID connected with the com.
pany in that city, came to Savannah but
left for Jacksonville on learning of the ar
rest. A reward was offered for Van Lank-
enberg and that kept the Savannah de-
/ tectives hot on his trail. There are no
charges against him here and he will no
| doubt be taken back TO Missouri. Detective
Wetherhorn returned with his prisoner last
L night and lodged him In Jail,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-19
A LESSON TO PAPER TH1BvEs.
The Experience of the Man Who Stole
the Morning News

The Experience of the Man Who Stole
the Morning News
The small boy should not always be 40
cused of stealing your NOR ming paper.
Neither should you always say that the
carrier did not leave your paper, for often
times II is stolen by men with more intellect
but less honesty than they.
An instance of this kind was demon
strated yesterday morning. A family liv-
ing on Waldburg street had been missing
the MORNING News every other day for the
past two weeks. Knowing that the carrier
left Ii all right. they determined 60 find
out who was the thief. When the morn =
ing's paper was left by the carrier yester-
day 1t was taken from the blinds where he
stead, upon which was written, This paper
was stolen from - Waldburg street.
Where did you get itT' The people in the
house then waited Developments. At 6
o'clock a grown man came marching along
the street, deliberately opened the front
gate, walked up the steps. and reaching his
hand through the window blinds, hauled
out the paper. An arsenal was prepared
for his reception after 10 was found that IL
was a man instead of a small boy,
but by the time the front door was opened
and the man Of the house stepped on the
piazza, the thief had reached the street and
was making tracks" along the sidewalk,
and soon disappeared around the corner.
The paper thief will, no doubt, read this
free notice II himself in the MORNING News.
but il will not be from a paper which he
has stolen from his usual window blind, for
IL he goes there again he will be met with a
warmer reception than he was yesterday
morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-19
PRESIDENT CONFER GOES NORTH
The Plan Of Reorganization 20 Be
Announced Soon.

The Plan Of Reorganization 20 Be
Announced Soon.
President H. n. Conner Of the Central
railroad arrived in the city yesterday morn
ing after an absence of several days In At
lanta and Macon in attendance upon the
legislative sessions and In comforting with
Supt. Wadlsy and Judge Speer WITH regard
to the strike OF the Central railroad oper-
ators.
Mr.. Conner spent only short while in the
city and left last night for New York,
where he will confer with the reorganiza-
tion committee in regard 70 the completion
OF the details of the plan Of
reorganization. Mr. Conner may bring
back the plan with him on his return from
New York. 1t IS expected that the plan
will be completed by Christmas.
Mr.. Conner was very much pleased with
the result of his interviews with the legisla-
tive committees and 30 expressed himself.
Judge Speer said 70 him that he came
nearer getting what be wanted from the
railroad committee than any man who ap-
peared before It. Mr.. Corners plain COM
mon sense explanation Of the needs OF the
railroads of Georgia evidently had It's effect
upon the committee, as It will be observed
that none Of tie proposed radical legislation
upon railroads was reported faVorably 70
the House.
Mr.. Conner thoroughly approved OF Supt.
Wadley's manner Of handling the operators
strike on the Central. Supt. Wadley had
bis Endorsement of his conduct ia regard 20
the operators.
The operators, IL will be remembered,
appealed from 5upt Wadley to President
Conner and the committee were granted an
audience with the latter.
The conference resulted in nothing, be-
cause the only grievance presented by the
operators was that they were refused a
contract by Supt. Wadley. They made
some general statements about the pay
and hours Of work, but admitted that
they we're for the most part well paid for the
services rendered.
After ward, when the committee again
wished to confer with Supt. Wadley, he re-
fused them, saying they had carried the
matter over his head to President Conner,
and he could have nothing further 30 do in
the matter.
Mr. Corners return from New York will
be awaited with great interest, as upon the
terms Of the plan Of reorganization depends
G great deal to the security holders of.the
Central, and especially the Georgia holders,
who hold the Junior securities and stocks.
mr. Corners statement that these are
dealt with literally 10 the plan has been ao-
cepted In good faith by those interested
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-19
CHRISTMAS SONGS.

The Exercises of the Christian Sunday
School at the Church Last Night.
The Christian Sunday school held its
Christmas celebration at the church on
Bolton street last night at 73O O'Clock.
The church was beautifully decorated
with evergreens and flowers, and the little
ones acquitted themselves very hand
somely.
The exercises consisted of songs, recita-
tions and addresses.
At 7:30 o'clock the children marched into
the church and around the aisles twice.
when they took the seats reserved for them
near the pulpit. They sang the marching
song as they entered, and then the infant
GLASS very sweetly rendered the welcome"
song.
The recitations began by Jessie TAYLOR
reciting ~ Am Glad" IN very sweet man.
ner. Little Carrie Glass recited "A
Prayer beautifully. Elise Yonge rendered
'Little Things" and Dan Bythewood
Winding Mother" very sweetly.
The rest Of the ROTATIONS
were "Babe of Bethlehem" by four little
girls; Farewell Old Year" by Ophelia
Taylor; christmas Bells" by Ned Moore !;
BURY Thy Sorrow" by Carrie Glass 1.-THE
New Year." by Gus Carter; ANGELS Song -
by Meta Kemps, Eula Shuptrine aud Leila
Fretwell; GOD Bless Our School, by Julia
Bythewood.
During the intermisslon between the reci-
tations the Sunday school, under the leader
ship Of Mr.. Rennberg, sang the regular
hymns.
AT the conclusion of the children's exer-
cises Rev. Mr.. Blenus, the pastor, made a
few remarks on the Sunday school work
after which collection was taken up.
The exercises were beautifully carried out,
and Supt Pace had his school well in
hand.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-19
STILL A MYSTERY.
No Further Light as to Who Killed
Dave Young.

No Further Light as to Who Killed
Dave Young.
Coroner Dixon held an inquest yesterday
on the body of Dave Young, the negro who
was mysteriously shot and killed Saturday.
A number of those living In the neighbor-
hood were examined, but their testimony
failed to develop who the slayer was.
Cobb and his son and Grant, the three
negroes arrested on suspicion soon after the
shooting, stuck to their stories that the
shooting occurred soon after two drunken
negroes had picked fuss with Cobb in
front OF Grants store. They claim that the
negroes were strangers, and they could not
give an accurate description OF them as the
place where the killing occurred is badly
lighted, and it was very dark at the time.
Other negroes, who we're attracted by
the noise, saw the men in the dark
Just before the shooting, but they
could not describe them any bet
ter than the other witnesses The jury
could get no information which would war
rant them IN placing the crime on any one,
consequently verdict that the deceased
came 10 MS death at the hands of unknown
persons was rendered and the negroes ar
rested on suspicion were discharged
Detective Hanley and other officers are
trying TO unravel the mystery with what
meager details they have tolwork upon. aud
there can hardly be a doubt that some-
thing viii turn up soon, for any number of
witnesses saw the two men who are suns
posed 10 have done the shooting and thew
have some idea as to their general appear.
ance and dress, although seen in the dark.
Detective Morgan, who is working on the
ease ia connection with other officers, re-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-19
ROBBED UNCLE SAM"
a UNION NEWS AGENT WHO
TURNED POsTOFFICE ROBBER.

Peter Sarvis Arrested and Lodged In
With Stealing 500 Worth OF
Stamps From the Jesup Postoface
on Dec. z.
A young white man named Peter B.
Seryis was arrested Last night on the
charge Of robbing the postoffice at Jesup.
Sarvis was arrested at the Savannah, Flor
ida and Western depot by Officer J. NJ
Stroohar OF the railroad police force on a
warrant brought to Savannah by Mr.. P. D.
B. StanseIl. the postmaster at Jesup. Mr..
Stansell accompanied the officer and his
prisoner Co the barracks and requested that
Sarvis be kept their until this morning
when be could be taken TO Jesup.
MIR. Stansell gave an account of the rob-
berry and how be came 10 have Sarvis ar
rested to a reporter Of the MORNING NEWS
last night be said that on the
night OF Dec. z, the post
SlOO in stamps Of various denominations
and Smith & Wesson pistol stolen. The
building was not broken into, but was
entered by some one having key that fitted
the lock. The affair was wrapped in
mystery for some time, but a diligent look
out was kept for possible clews.
Some time later, Sarvis, who was q news
agent on the Savannah, Florida and West
ern railroad, deposited $40 in stamps with
the Union News Company at Waycross IN
payment for the various articles that he
took out on bis route. Il was also ascer-
tanned that he had bought a pair
OF shoes and had paid for
them In stamps. All this coming
TO the ears Of the postmaster naturally
aroused his suspicion and he had warrant
sworn out for Sarvis charging him with
burglary. He came to Savannah Yesterday
with the warrant and commenced a search
FOR Sarvis, who had previously been dis
charged by the news company. About
$3.50 O'Clock last night he saw the
young man at the depot and had
officer Strobhar to arrest him. Sarvis
was searched as usual before being
locked up. On him was found gold watch,
bunch OF keys and pocket book contain
Ing cent and two pawn tickets for two
pistols that he had put up" and railroad
ticket to Jesup. The description of one of
the weapons Tailed very well, Mr.. STAN
sell says, with the one stolen
from him. He will investigate that, ques-
tion more fully to-day. before he leaves
with the prisoner for Jesup.
Sarvis is between IS and 80 years of age
and is quite good looking young fellow
From bis looks one would never suspect
him Of so serious a crime. He denies the
| charge of crime, but further than that he
had nothing to say. His run used TO bs be-
tween Savannah and Waycross. IL could
| not be learned why the news company had
discharged him. Since that time he has
not been In Jesup, but has remained in
| Savannah
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-19
SELECTING CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
What to Get and Where to Get 1t.

What to Get and Where TO Get It
Santa Claus Grand Levee.
While last week witnessed great activity
among Christmas shoppers. It was hardly 9
marker to what this week will be, and the
six short days left In which to materialize
your good intentions will prove only too
short IL you don't begin early in the week.
No place In the city offers as many AllurinR
attractions TO all classes as the spacious and
snowy ware rooms OF STERNBKRG and
BROTHER, whose great display OF fine
jewelry and kindred articles exercise
magnetic effect on the entire community,
and little wonder that such is the oase, as so
large, handsome and varied stock Is
seldom seen outside OF large northern cities,
but Sternbergs act on the principle that
nothing is too good for Savannah, and
while the most expensive tastes can be
gratified the more modest wants Of
those not oversupplied with cash are also
consulted with considerate Judgment. In
a short article 10 is simply impossible TO cite
Sternbergs' exquisite stock in detail, 90 shat
we merely euumerate a few of the leading
articles and leave the pleasure Of knowing
all TO the readers personal observation.
Superb specimens OF Dresden wares,
bisQue figures, bronze statuary, onyx
stands, tables and lamps, piano and BAN
quet lamps, sterling and fine plated silver
ware in inconoeivable designs and variety,
chests Of silver, silver novelties and knick-
knacks, fine pocket books with silver trim
mings, toilet accessories, lovely vases, out
glassware, etc.
Diamond and other precious stones, dia--
mond jewelry, gold and silver jewelry,
initial cuff buttons, fine gold watches,
chains and charms, optical goods, opera
glasses, rings, and in fact everything per-
tanning 70 the most complete and costly
stock ever displayed by jewslry establish
ment in Savannah.
STERNBERGs desire IL distinctly under
stood that the immensely of their stock is
psralleled only 6u the rery lou prices on
erery article.
STERsBERGs appreciate fully the large
patronage accorded them during the past
year, and more especially value last weeks
heavy business, and propose to still further
merit and retain the confidence of the
public and the high reputation borne by
this establishment. You are invited to call
intruding. and with the full knowledge
that we have handsome articles at prices to
fit all pockets.
For the convenience of the public zoe
keep open till nine p. m. all this tOeek,
aud later on Saturday night.
?. S.-We have just received an
exquisite line of gold, silver and other
richly handled umbrellas, but q little too
late for holiday trade. Rather than re-
turn them 70 the manufacturers, zoe offer
them this week at absolute cost.
I'D. STBRNBERGs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-19
IT'S ONLY a MATTER OF TASTE.

The Relative Beauties OF Savannah and
Atlanta as Viewed by an Albanian.
That Savannah is the most beautiful city
in the south is conceded by every one At
lanta, of course, excepted.
A number Of gentlemen were disc using
the beauties of Savannah at the De Soto
last night and that fact was clearly brought
out. The party represented New York
Cincinnati, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco,
Hartford, Birmingham and Atlanta.
The gentleman from New York said he
had Travelled all over she United States, and
he thought OF all the southern cities for
beauty Savannah lead the van, aud he was
promptly reinforced by the gentlemen from
Hartford, birmingham and Boston. The
gentleman from Chicago said he would
admit that Savannah was the prettiess city
in the south. though Chicago was the finest
city IN the country.
Probably the gentleman from Cincinnati
was the best pleased of the crowd.
why" said he. II expected to find
beautiful country filled with beautiful CIT
les in the south, but really was
not prepared for what L now
see. think as soon as the
beauties of this city are advertised 4,
IL will become the greatest winter resort in
the south. The climate here Is delightful,
hhu ehe drives hrOuuu the Guy are the
prettiest l have ever seen. do not think
the scenery in Bonaventure cemetery can
be equaied in the world, while the Hermit
age, White Bluff read and the other many
drives are fit subjects for painters brush.
assure you that will be a travelling ad-
vertisement for you"
The others spoke in the same strain, but
the Albanian was conspicuous by his
silence. He was finally asked his opinion
and simply stated that he did not admire
the Ctncinnatian's choice. Instantly two Of
the party asked II be was not from Atlanta.
He said he was.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-19
THE ENGINEERS ON THE GROUND.
Work Upon the F. O. and p. Extension
to Begin IN a Few Days.

Work Upon the F. o. and p Extension
to Begin IN a Few Days.
Maj. w. s. Green Of Virginia. chief en-
gineer Of the construction Of the Florida
Central and Peninsular railroad extension
to Savannah, and Mr.. R. G.. Sage, president
OF the Southern Supply Company of At
lanta, which has the contract for building
the extension, spent yesterday In the city.
They left last night for Jacksonville.
Maj. Green said that his force of engi-
neers is now out on the line get
ting the work ready for the contractors.
There is one engineer for each nine miles Of
the route, with an assistant and an axman.
They are laying out the work as rapidly as
possible. Maj. Green said he saw no reason
why the road should not be completed by
the time specified In the contract, Sept. ].
President Sage of the supply company
said that on account of the Christmas holt
days the company would be unable TO get
its forces on the line until Jan. !. 1t will
endeavor to get full force in the field by
the end OF the first week in January. The
force at work will not number less than
1000 men at any time, and may be twice
that number during part OF the time, be-
sides several hundred teams. The forces
will be distributed along the whole line and
work will be- pushed upon all points at once.
The impression that there will be great
deal of trestle work along this line is mis-
take, Mai. Green said. Though almost an
air line, the line runs far enough inland to
avoid swamps and inlets along the coast.
There will only be about seven miles of
trestle work along the entire line, more
than half OF which can afterward be filled
in. The line at present will not go into
Brunswick and Darien, but may build In
spurf later on.
Maj. Green could give no information as
TO the intentions of the Florida Central and
Peninsular railroad with regard to ter
minals at Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-19
INSPECTOR DEsvRRGHRs' REPORT.
The Ogeechee Canal in an Alarningly
Unsanitary Condition.

The Ogeechee Canal in an Alarmingly
Unsanitary Condition.
Inspectator Desvergers of the Citizens
Sanitary Association, in his report of In
spections for last week, says that food pro-
duce Of all kinds was abundant In the
Savannah market, but that meats of all
kinds aud fish, game and poultry were af-
fec:ed in quality by the humidity and
warmth OF the weather.
In reference to drainage, he reports that
the superintendent of the city's drainage
department has put in about 800 feet of
wooden closed drain on ST. James aud st.
Paul streets, connecting with East Broad
street sewer, hich is effecting good results
TO the grounds Of the western slope in that
section.
He also reports that the Ogeechee canal
is in alarmingly unsanitary condition
both above and below Gays lock; that the
bed OF the canal is a mass of decaylng vege-
table matter and foul mud and that a per-
nicious effluvia has begun to arise from it
that the old timber basins are in about the
same condition, and he says that unless
something be done to bring about change
in these conditions before another summer
the people OF the western districts of the
city will suffer pestilentisl affection. He
says that these conditions have been
brought about by the misfortunes of the
Central Railroad Company, which owns
the canal, but that the court, IL applied TO,
would authorize the receiver TO put the
canal in condition to obviate these dau-
gers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-19
BAsE BALL BOOMING NOW.
Fine Prospects Tor Savannahs Team
Next Year.

~ AAo GEOsPGCbS LOT ChVapnhl6 1ean
Next Year.
Savannah has certainly taken hold Of
base ball in the right spirit, and If It con-
tinues as 1t has begun, there is no doubt Of
the success Of the club next year. All who
have taken stock are business men, and
they do not intend to see the club IA failure
They realize that good ball will pay, and
they believe that the only way that 10 can
be successful is to secure the best men.
Mr. Long, the secretary of the club, said
yesterday that the meetings held at the
Pulaski were the most enthusiastic and
produced the quickest results OF any he has
ever known of.
Now that Savannah is in the league, g"
said q member in speaking Of the prospects,
I'VE must go In 10 win. We will have
strong opposition, IT'S true, but IL Manning
will give Us the players we want then II we
do not get the pennant we will make 10
warm for those who do. Atlanta, I under
stand, will meet US on April 10; let US
make an example OF her aud show the rest
Of the clubs that we mean business"
Manager Manning is now in correspond
ence with the following named players and
hopes TO secure them.
Charlie Payne, the left handed pitcher,
who was with Kansas City last season :
"Kid' Baldwin OF she famous Malone-B Bald
WIN DAtterys Tor many years with the Gin
cinnati League team; Thomas CahiII, who
did good work as catcher for
for Louisville; in '9l; Howard
Earle, who has been with the teams of
Chicago, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis will
cover first base, while Dan Minehau, one Of
the greatest htters in the league, will do
some of the outfieldinR work. John Nc
Clone, who was member Of the Cleveland
team in 1888, will be with the club Charles
Petty, one of the best pitchers in the South
ern League, has been written TO. Mr.. Manning
is very anxious to secure him, as he won more
games than any Of its other pitchers. Joe
Frederick, another member of Birming-
hams team last year. may also be with Sa-
vannah. He lead the Southern League in
hitting the first part Of last season. Both of
these players are anxious to sign, and may
do 80. 1t is also very probable that JEFF
Curtis will take care Of one part OF the field.
Savsunahians have seen his work and know
who he is. He is not anxious TO sign, but
may be induced to do so.
This will make up the team, it ia thought,
though there may be other changes. Man.
ager Manning will cover second base in all
probability, and it will be we'll taken
care of.
Several sites for the park have been
offered but none accepted as yet, but 1t is
likely that 1t will be done at the meeting of
the directors Wednesday night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-19
DISTINCTIONS Placed on a Track.

An attempt was made 20 wreck one OF the
Electric railways cars last night.
AS car No. was coming into the city
about o'clock. in charge of Notorman
Cas- and Conductor wilson. it was noticed
as the car reached place between the she'll
road and Tbunderbolt that there were three
sticks of wood placed across the track. The
car was stopped and the obstruction re-
moved. The sticks of wood we're small and
would likely have been knocked from the
track by the car without causing wreck.