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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
ZEE CoITAGE oLUB,s PLANS.
To Build a Casino and Cottages g
Tybee.

To Build a Casino and Cottages at
Tybee.
The Cottage Club is the name Of the
latest. and what will probably be one Of the
most popular, of Savannoh's club organiza-
lions. One Of the purposes Of the organiza-
tion is to establish a club at Tybee for the
pleasure and convenience Of the members
and their families during the summer
months. The two lots of the Savannah
Volunteer Guards south Of the Hotel Tybee
have been purchased and probably others
will be purchased On these lots a casino
will be erected, with dancing pavilion,
dining room and restaurant, and sitting
room on the first floor and bedrooms on the
second floor.
A number Of two and four-rOom cottages
will be built around the casino, so as TO be
easy Of access to it. These cottages will be
for the use of the members and their fami-
lies during the time they desire to spend at
Tybee. The casino will be the general
headquarters of the colony. Members of
the club can install their families in the
cottages and board at the casino, which
viii serve the purpose OF a general restaur-
ant and dining room.
A charter was obtained for the Cottage
Club in December. The officers are: G. j.
baldwin, president; H. d. Stevens, vice
treasurer; board Of managers, Col. William
Garrard, A. 4. Lawton, Jr.. Esq, Capt.
Beirne Gordon. d. 1. MacIntyre, w. w.
Rogers, l. NJ. Warfisld, Capt. W. w. Will
hanson and John Sullivan Schley.
There are about seventy-fve members.
The capital stock at present is about SIC, 0OU,
which will be increased to $4,000 Or
10000. The company is thoroughly organ
lied, and Is per cent. Of the stock has been
called in and uaId I'M
Henry Urban, the architect, Is now draw
ing plans for the casino. and work will be
commenced soon. 1t is expected to have
everything ready for occupancy by May /.
Every member OF the club will of course be
required to hold at least one share Of stock.
The holding of stock, however, does not
entitle person to membership unless he has
been duly elected.
The organization of the Cottage Club
will no doubt prove benefit to the island
as well as afford much pleasure to its mem
bers
BY combining so many pleasant and at
tractive features it will attract many to Ty-
bee during the summer for q longer or
shorter stay who have heretofore paid only
casual visits to Savannah's famous seaside
resort.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
KILLED BY A FAILING LIMB.

A Negroes Skull Crushed While He
Was Cutting Wood in Swamp.
jeremiah Grant, 2O-year-old negro, was
killed yesterday about noon in a swamp
three miles from the city, off the Ogeechee
road, by falling gum tree limb. The high
wind caused the fatal accident.
Grant, with three other negroes of about
the same age, went to the swamp TO cut
wood Grant had finished his pile and was
talking to one of his companions who was
working about fifty feet away. Grant stood
under a gum tree during the conversation
and had just remarked that it was little
dangerous to be IN the swamp because of
the high wind, when big dead limb was
blown from the tree under which he was
standing. Before be had time to jump the
fork Of the limb struck him directly across
the forehead, crushing his skull.
His companion ran to his assistance and
removed the limb, but the youth only lived
a few minutes after the accident. About
half an hour afterward another limb was
blown from the same tree and fell on Grants
breast.
Coroner Dixon was rotified Of the killing
and went TO the scene of the accident in the
afternoon, The evidence Of the dead youths
companions was taken and verdict of ao-
cidental death was re ldered after which the
body was taken to Grants home on the
Ogeechee road for burial.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
YOUNG BUT EXPERIENCED.
a Little Tramp From Colorado Gets
Good Ways From Home

A Little Tramp From Colorado Gets a
Good Ways From Home.
A ragged little white boy approached the
policeman on duty in the Savannah, Flor
ida and Western railway yard yesterday
afternoon late and asked him where be
could get a place to sleep and something to
eat.
The officer carried the boy into the super
intendent's Office, where be was catechized
by Sup.. Fleming. He was dressed in a
ragged lot of old clothes. with torn hat.
that he was Is years old
His home was in Leadville.
Col, where his father is flagman on the
Colorado Midland railroad. He said he
ran away from home Ave months ago with
blind man who was peddling poetry
through the country. They made their way
together to this section.
The boy denied that they beat their way
on the trains, saying that the blind man
paid their way. he ran away from the
blind man in Tampa, he said, and made his
way to Savannah in freight car. He said
he was on his way to his home in Colorado.
When asked how he was going to get
there without money he said he was going
to ask the mayor for ticket. He was evi-
IDENTIFY well up in the ways of the free
knights of the road, who ride without the
trouble of asking for free pass and live
without working.
The boy was very bright fellow and had
an intelligent face. Supt. Fleming told the
officer co take him to the home of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union on
Broughton street, as more suitable place
than the barracks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
AN IMPORTANT LAW.

Material Men and Laborers Protected
From Unprincipled Contractors.
Itwould be well for persons here who
have contracts to give out for buildings to
adhere to the law in reference to material
men and laborers passed by the last session
the MORNING News. II they don't and
any contractors fail TO settle their debts for
the building the owner may have to pay up
twice.
The law is very clear and explicit and ad-
mits OF no misunderstanding. 1t reads as
follows:
That from and after the passage Of this act
every person, firm or corporation that gives out
to contract the building or construction of any
house, store, mill. railroad other structure of
like nature, shall retain IS per cent. Of the con-
tract price thereof until the contractor shall
submit TO such person, firm or corporation an
affidavit that all debts incurred for material
and labor in building or constructing such
house. store mill, railroad or other structure Of
like nature, have been paid. or that the persons
to whom such debts for material and labor are
owed have consented TO the payment Of said
g per cent; and any person swearing
falsely in making the affidavit as
aforesaid shall be guilty Of a misdemeanor and
p finished as prescribed in section 431O of the
Code. And any person, firm, or corporation
that shall pay over to a contractor the said Is
per cent. of the contract price Of said house,
store, mill, railroad, or other structure OF like
nature without requiring the affidavit as afore-
SAID shall be liable 10 the extent of IS per cent
OF said contract price to any materlal-Inan or
contractor in building or constructing said
house. But nothing in this act shall be con
strued 10 impair any rights now given by law
to material men and laborers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
rHIRrY.slx YEARS IN OFFICE.

The Second Oldest Postmaster in the
United States Now in Savannah.
Mr.. Jacob Schaffner Is not an old man in
years. but be is next to the oldest post
master in the United States.
Mr. Schaffner Is a hearty speciman
of the sort of men that live in
Berks county, Pennsylvania. He has
been in Savannah several weeks and is en-
thusiestlc over the south. He presides over
the pOstOffice in the little village OF Host, a
few miles from Reading. The Office is not a
very remunerative one, as the salary is
something like $50 year, but Mr.. SchsR-
ner does not depend upon the government
for living. He is prosperous merchant
Of the village of Host, to which be gave
the name, and which up 20 a short time ago
was one Of the few places in the United
States that had no double in name.
Mr.. Schaffner was appointed postmaster
in June, 1856, under the administration of
President Pierce. and has served continu-
ously under the nine administrations that
have succeeded-whig, republican and
democratic alike-without having 60 own
his county delegation or contribute to the
campaign fund. he is not often bothered
with postoffice inspectors, and special agents
either.
Mr.. Schaffner does not know who the
oldest postmaster is. He simply knows that
he is next TO the Oldest in Office. The way
he found that out was through the Post
master General. Last summer when Mr..
Wanamaker was collecting information
about the postal service, as he is
usually doing, Mr.. Schaffner was
sent q list Of the thousand and
one questions that the postmasters of the
country were asked. One Of the questions
was: "WheH were you appointed. and
how long have you been ia officer Mr..
Schaffner's reply brought to him letter
from the department notifying him that
there was but one older postmaster than
himself in the United States.
- Mr.. Schaffner is a believer in the future
of the south. He sees Il great field for inn
migration from the thickly-settled farming
centers Of the north, and he believes that the
northern farmer can make garden spot Of
any part Of the southern states.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
NOT a COMFORTABLE DAY.
The Air Filled With Clouds of Dust
and Sand,

rhe Air Filled With Clouds of Dust
and Sand.
Yesterday was one of the most Disagree
able days in months. Everything was as
Try as powder and the cold winds drove the
lust in clouds through the streets, filing the
syes. ears and nostrils OF pedestrians and
everybody who was out Of doors. Rain
would be welcome.
The maximum temperature for the day
was Al and the minimum was $50, the
mean temperature being lao below the
normal. The wind attained a maximum
Felocity OF thirty miles per hour from the
northwest. Generally fair weather pre-
FAILED throughout all sections, except in
Eastern Minnesota, where at the time OF
evening observation light snow was falling.
The barometric pressure continues con-
Iiderably below the normal along the North
Atlantic and New England coasts although
decided rise In the barometer took place
during the day. A second depression is
moving in from the extreme northwest.
The pressure has declined much more
rapidly in the west and northwest than it
has increased in the northeast portion of the
sountry. An area Of high barometer
extends from the lake region southwark
70 Tennessee, thence spreading out
over the Gulf states. 1t is warmer in the
Upper Mississippi. aud west of the Mississ-
ppl;while a fall in temperature has occurred
In the eastern half of the country.
Brisk to high northwest winds continued
along the Middle and North Atlantic coast
witha northwesterly gale prevailing off
Hatteras at s o'clock last night.
The forecast for Savannah and vicinity
is: Generally fair, warmer by Saturday
afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
CITY BREVITIEs.

The residents of Jones street are showing
commendable disposition to improve the
plats in front OF their residences. Jones
street in a year or two will be as handsome
a street as Liberty.
Tho condition of Sarah Mathus, the COL
ored woman cut by Minnie Lamb night be-
fore last, was critical yesterday. A fever
has set in and her chances for recovery are
not the best by any means.
The gathering of boys and girls, white
and black. particularly black, IN the vicin-
lty OF the De Soto pleasant days to practice
with roller skates on the asphalt pavement
is attracting attention and exciting unfa-
vorabe comment.
There is good deal of interest in the
annual meeting of the Georgia Historical
Society and the address by Col. Leroy 2.
Youmans at Hodgson hall on Monday night.
Col Youmans is an eloquent orator, and
has reputation throughout tho entire
south.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
WILL GET 10 PER GENT.

The Amount the Claimants in the st.
Nicholas Case Will Receive.
The funds in the st. Nicholas case are
about ready for distribution by the attor-
neys. The United States court has rendered
a decree fixing the damages OF each of the
claimants on the basis of the Judgment
which was for about 100000. The
limitation put upon the La
billty OF the company reduced
the amount to be distributed to 81, 600. Out
of this comes the costs of the case, amount
ing approximate to 81, 400, which leaves
in round figures SIS. 100 to be divided among
the forty odd claimants. They will get
about 10 per cent. Of the amount decreed
by the court, distributed in various sums
according TO the extent of the injuries they
received in the accident from which the suit
resulted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
LOCAL PERSONAL.

5. K. Weston Of Albany is at the Screven.
c. Il. Abrams of Atlanta is at the De
Soto.
shall.
R; A. stahl Of San Francisco is a guest at
Charles s. Arnall of Atlanta is registered
at the De Soto.
Clerk Of Council Rebarer lie confined to
MS nome with grip and rheumatism.
L. 5. Harrison and J. A. CIeland of
"aycross are guests Of the Marshall
Mr.. j. j. O'Neill left yesterday on the
steamship Kansas City for New Y ork.
Marshall J. Clarke and Miss Eugenia E.
Glarke OF Atlanta are stopping at the
Rev. George A. Blount of Walthourvilie
Will preach at the First Baptist church to-
morrow morning and evening.
There was little change in the condition
OF Mr.. c. H. Dixon last night, and no hopes
were entertained for his recovery.
The MORNING NEWS had a pleasant call
yesterday from Mr.. George G. Holmes, a
member of the staff of the Boston Mass
GLOBE. Mr.. Holmes arrived on the steam
ship City of Macon yesterday. He proposes
to do Florida" during his brief vacation,
and will visit as many points of interest as
possible. He left last night for Jackson
vile.
Moses j. Solomons. Esq.,, treasurer of the
Chatham Real Estate and Improvement
Company, celebrated his esd birthday Feb.
III, aud Capt. John r. Dillon, the county
clerk, his SD on Feb. IL. In spite of these
figures, however, both gentlemen are still to
all intents and purposes young men in fact,
% years Is now considered quite juvenile in
the glorious climate" of Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
PATRIOTISM IN POLITICS.

A Youth Shot at First District Re-
publican Meeting.
The Young Mems Republican Club of the
First district held meeting last night on
Margaret street, ostensibly TO celebrate
Lincoln's birthday, but really. it is claimed,
to look over the political situation in the
district in view of the approaching conven-
ton. The meeting was presided
over by Tom Walker. Politics was too
much for the members, however, and they
got into row, which ended in one of them
being shot through the arm. Thomas
Golden was charged with the shooting. The
cause Of the trouble was not learned. Be-
tween forty and fifty were present at the
meeting, which was lively one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
TO HAVE HIS PICTURE TAKEN.
Murderer Cummings to Leave a Re

Murderer Cummings to Leave a Re-
mem brence to His Friends
Cummings, the condemned murderer of
David Williams. who is to pay the penalty
of his crime next Friday has become
thoroughly resigned to his fate and thinks
he is going to heaven without any trouble.
He was visited by his sister yester day and he
is gong to have his photograph taken in q
day or two, so as to leave remembrance
with his friends.
Cummingslis visited daily by Rev. Black a
colored minister from Monteith, where the
condemned man used to live whenever he
wasn't in Jail or trouble
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
AT THE THEATEH.
An Excellent Performance by Cor
mans Minstrels Last Night.

An Excellent Performance by Cor
mans Minstrels Last Night.
The usual audience patronized the min
strel performance last night. A larger one
was deser we'd. While German has not the
reputation throughout the south that some
other minstrel combinations have, he is be-
yond the standard in the selection Of artists
who seldom fail to please. The performance
was the finest of its kind that has recently
been seen in Savannah. The acts were
well chosen, and were filled with compe-
tent comedians who amused the audience in
a manner seldom done.
The opening, or first part, was a novelty,
without any extraordinary pretentions, but
calculated to attract the admiration of
every one. 1t was a scene from the court
OF King John. The attendants were dressed
in elegant costumes to suit the times, and
the singing and dancing OF the fun makers
suited the occasion. The solos and choruseS
were excellent. George German was great
in every department. He is a conscientious
worker and an energetic artist who is fast
gaining appreciation. He can dance and
sing, he can amuse everybody and still be
happy himself.
The star whose light gllttered promi-
nently throughout the evening was Willie
Van. He dropped in on every appropriate
occasion and in every instance the result
was a hearty laugh LittIedeld was very
entertaining in his peculiar and original
speciality, termed "Happy Moments Of
Mimicry," in the course of which he gave a
number of travesties on men and women,
and paid special attention to the char
acteristlcs of birds and beasts.
matinee this afternoon Is specially ar
ranged for ladies' and children and will, no
doubt, draw large audience The per-
Torrance justifies it. To-night's perform
auce will end the engagement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
False ECONOMY

Is practiced by many people. who buy
inferior articles of food because cheaper
than standard goods. Surely infants are
entitled to the best goods ohtainable. II is
fact that the Gail Borden Eagle" Brand
Condensed Milk is the best infant food.
Your grocer and druggist keep it'd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
BULL STREETS PAvEMRNr.

The Work of Continuing It to the Park
Begun.
The contract for the paving Of Bull street
southwark from Harris street to the park
has been signed by the Warren-Sc COM
pany, and the work of grading began yes.
terday.
The asphalt company will push things,
and expects to have the pavement COM
pleted about April /. The payments for
the improvements are to be made in accord
snce with the offer of the Warren-Scharf
people 70 the city. that the first installment
will not fall due for twelve months.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
Entitled to the Best

All are entitled to the best that their
money will buy, so every family should
have, at once, a bottle Of the best family
remedy, Syrup of Figs, to cleanse the sys-
tenn when costive or bilious. For sale in
Doc and 81 bottles by all leading druggists
I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
Y, NJ. G. A.

Rev. A. j. Bowers, rector of the Lutheran
chuRch, will lead the meeting for young
men Sunday afternoon at 5:15 o'clock
orchestra music beginning at o'clock. Ali
men cordially invited to attend.
The regular monthly meeting Of the re-
hgious work committee will be held Mon
day night at $50 O'Clock in the lecture room
Of the association.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
The Little Tvcoon" Coming.

j. j. Rosenthal, manager Of THE Little
Tycoon" is in the city. The favorite comic
opera will be presented at the theater next
Friday and Saturday nights, with Satur-
day matinee, enacting with R. E. Graham
and the original Philadelphia company.
While in TIE city Mr.. Rosenthal will ar
range with Manager johnson for two per-
fcrmances next season of the latest comic
opera success, The Tar land Tartar
which he will control.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13

Several times lately have suffered in-
tensely with headache, and each time have
found Immediate relief in Antimigraine.
l consider it wonderful medicine, and l
take pleasure in giving this Endorsement
May 81. 1890. A. r. ALTMAYER,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13

The Epstein & Wannbacher case has
broken into the criminal calendar of the
superior court. There was a murder trial
assigned for yesterday, but it had to 60
over on account OF the long-wInded litiga-
ton occupying the attention of the court.
Policeman. Ka vanaugh's trial, on a charge
OF the murder OF Dennis Garrigan, has been
assigned for Wednesday. but it is now a
question as to whether the case on trial
now will be ended by that time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
Linooln,a Birthtlau-

Lincoln's birthday was observed ye ster-
day by SONS of the colored military. A
parade was made in the afternoon, and last
night meetings we're held at the various
halls and armories.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
The New Armory Begun.

Winton & Burgess have commenced
work on the Guards new armory on,Charl-
ton street. The ground has been broken
and the foundation bricks laid. There will
probably be some appropriate celebration
at the laying Of the cornerstone.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
A Fashionable Drink.

Menier Chocolate is fashionable drink.
Have you tried it! Send postal for samples
and directions. "Menier, New York."-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13

slight cold, if neglected, often attacks the
lungs. BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs give sure
ind immediate relief. Sold only in bores..
Price 20 cts.-Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13

volume on" Judaism Lindner discIaimed
tie statement that be had bsen criminaIly
involved in Washington. He will be tried
in Nashville next week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13

The American eagle must be a gay old
bird-he is bald. II you don't want to be
bald use Halls Hair Remover, and you
won't be. Try it'd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13

Bowels irregular and constipated, resulting
in piles, avoided by taking simmons Liver
RegulatOr.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13

The roofs of the two houses, Nos. 200 and
I'll Waldburg street, caught fire from
sparks from chimney about 1:15 o'clock
yesterday. Alarms were turned in from
boxes 63 and 65 in the southern portion of
the city. The fire was easily extlnguished
by the chemical and the hook and ladder
men.
The houses are the property of ]. Gnann,
who occupies one of them. They are in
sured with bearing &c Hull. The damage
was very slight. With little more opporr
tunity the old shingle roof of the houses
would have soon been IN a blaze, and con-
siderable damage might have been done.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13

Without doubt the most wonderful remedy
for pain is Salvation Oil. 1t sells for % cents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13

The case of Mrs. Margaret D. Hartfelder
VS.. Mrs Bridget Deacy. action on account,
occupied the attention of the city court ali
of yesterday. The jury returned a verdict,
after few minutes elaboration, In favor
of the plaintiff for the full amount, $500,
with interest from Jan. 81, 1891. Lester e.
Ravenel represented the plaintiff, and Gar
rard &c Meldrim the defendant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13

To create an appetite, and give tone to the
digestive apparatus, use Ayers Sarsaparllla
Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13

A humorous fact about Hoods Sarsa-
parilla-it expels bad humor and creates
good humor Be sure to get Hood's.-Ad,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13

Deputy Sheriff Jones Franklin Ad-
judged Insane.
Ex-Deputy Sheriff Jones Franklin was
yesterday declared insane by jury in the
court of ordinary. Nearly all the court
house officials were witnesses in the case
The same jury also pronounced insane Enooh
Walls, little negro boy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-13
House Roofs in a Blaze.

All who are exposed to the weather should
keep Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup convenent.-Ad.