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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-21
TWO NEW DEACoNs.
T. II. MCMILLAN and John Nicolson,
Jr., in the First Presbyterian Church.

IL n mCA1L1Hn anu JOnn 0lco1HOn,
Jr., in the First Presbyterian Church.
At congregational meeting. held some.
time ago, Mr. Thomas H. Mcmillan and
Mr.. John Nicolson, Jr., were elected dea-
cons in the First Presbyterian church.
After due consideration these gentlemen
accepted the decision of the church, and
at the last Sunday services they were or
dained and installed into the deaconate.
Rev. L. C. Vass, D. D., preached a ser
mon upon the nature and duties involved
in the Office, as well as its history and
changes in the past. Then the parochial
presbytery, or session of the church, by the
formal laying on of their hands upon the
heads Of the kneeling deacons-elect, and
with prayer by the Ordaining moderator,
DR. Vass, according to ancient usage and
law, did ordain and install them as dea-
cons in the church. Their duties are to
attend to all the temperatures of the
church, to watch over all the poor of the
flock and to distribute the benevolent
contributions to various objects.
These gentlemen, one prominent in
business affairs in the city, and the other
young lawyer rapidly rising in his pro-
fession, are additions to board of seven
or eight other deacons.
In the ordination services the new dea-
cons responded affirmatively to a series of
doctrinai questions, which covered the
system of faith and government of the
Presbyterian church. Also the whole
membership, with uplifted hands, pledged
themselves to support and honor the Off
GERS in their appointed work. Both des-
cons and congregation received appropri-
ate charges from the pastor, DR.. Vass, as
to their special obligations and relation
shipS
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AGNES SCOTT INSTITUTE.
One Of the SOuth'S Most Popular
Schools,

The Work It Is Doing - An Educa-
tional Institution That Is the Pride
of Georgia - It's Spring Term Opens
Jan. 10, 1894.
The spring term of this noted school for
girls commences on Jan. It, next. The
attendance on the fall term, closing on
Jan. Is, has been. as in all the past his
tory of this school, very large, and is now
almost up to the full capacity of the DOR
mitories. A few more boarders, by early
application, can be comfortably accom-
modated.
No school in the south has enjoyed more
constant and brilliant success than the
Agnes Scott, and the causes Of this sue
cess are evident:
l. Its location in North Georgia is I'M
rivaled; the local surroundings are ideal,
Decatur having long been noted for its re-
fined, educated and religious society.
Q. A large and accomplished corps of
trained and experienced teachers, each
member of the faculty having been Sc
lected for his or her character and special
qualifications for the chair occupied.
g. Thorough work The utmost effort
is made to do thorough teaching, and no
careless or Anticipated methods are used
None of the officers or teachers have any
financial interest in the management of
the institute, and each teacher is able to
give her or his entire time and undivided
and disinterested attention to the work
of instructipg. Pupils not making salts
factory progress, or not improving their
time, are not allowed to waste the money
of parents by further attendance.
The curriculum is already high TT is
rigidly pursued and is being steadily ad-
vanced as the school grows in years. It
is the desire and aim of trustees and
faculty to place the Agnes Scott as the
leader in elevating the standard of female
education in the south.
The special departments, as music and
art are well equipped and under charge
of skilled specialists, are fully abreast of
the times and, the best schools.
T. The low scale of fees, these having
been fixed not with the view Of money
making, but simply to cover current ex-
penses, repairs and equipment,
The superb buildings were construct
ed especially for school purposes after the
best approved plans. They are all of
brick, heated by steam, lighted by elec-
tricity, scientifically ventilated and sup
piled throughout with hot and cold water
and fire hose.
These are some of the leading causes of
the brilliant success of the Agnes Scott
The school is, in every department, well
equipped for its work with, all necessary
appliances and apparatus, There are
many attractive features to which at
ton cannot be- called in an article of this
character for lack of space, and parents
contemplating the selection of school
at this time or during the next year will
be furnished with catalogue on appli-
cation to the principal at Decatur, De-
Kalb county, Ga.-ad.
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AT THE ooLoRRD COLLEGE.
a Committee Of Colored Citizens Pays
It Visit,

1t WISH.
A delegation of colored citizens, among
them Drs. S. P. Lloyd, c, McKane, c. B.
Whaley and Capt. F. F. Jones, w. H.
Styles and Drs. s.. G. Snelson and w. c..
Small, recently visited the Georgia State
Industrial College and attended the ex-
aminations Eighty-seyen students are
now enrolled, representing twenty-three
counties and three states, large in
crease in the number of students over
last year, and about 100 per cent. increase
since the college was opened, a little more
than two years ago. 1t then had eight
students. The delegation visited all the
various departments of the college. In a
letter to the MORNING NEWS, reporting
its visit, the delegation says:
"We first inspected the agricultural
department, under the charge of r. H.
Thomas, the superintendent. We found
under cultivation about twenty acres of
land, which two years ago, was almost a
swamp; said land has been entirely
cleared and drained by the students, and
some months the receipts from the sale of
vegetables have exceeded $3.50.
I'VE next visited the mechanical de-
partment, under the charge of Prof A. A.
Ashton, superintendent, assisted by j. H.
Roston and M. J. Christopher. In the
wheelwright department we found wagon
bodies and push carts in process of manu-
facture, under the supervision of j. H.
Roston. In the carpentry department
we found models illustrating mortise and
tenor, bevelling, etc.
In the blacksmith department we found
combination forge, invented and built
by M. J. Christopher, the instructor of
the department; in addition we saw an
implement for transplanting flowers and
shrubs, horse shoes, chains, etc, which
show the handiwork of the students.
"Wenext inspected the literary depart
ment and listened to the recitatations.
We found the students apt and proficient
IN their various studies. Among the
things worthy of special mention is the
TACT that many of the scientific appli-
ances are made blythe individual students,
thereby giving them practical as well as
theoretical knowledge.
eve found the boarding department
under the supervision of Mr. and Mrs.
Larrea, and judging from the general APP
pearance of the dining-room and the sleep
ing apartments, home comfort and instruc-
tlon are carefully guarded.
we have beeninformed that the moral
and religious training of the students
has been amply provided for. Religious
services are held three times day on
Sundays and once during the week by the
different pastors of the city. Bi-monthly
lectures are delivered by prominent and
professional men of tine city. ~-.
THE college seems to have made such
rapid advancement and has outgrown its
capacity. We would suggest the erection
of commodious dormitory and build
ing suitable for chapel and recitations.
The above suggestions are made because
OF the present inadequacy of the recitation
and assem- hlv rnoms which were readily
noticed by u.s.
The committee pays high compliment
TO Mai Meldrim, chairman of the college
commission.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-21
IT WAS A MISTRIAL.

The Jury Disagreed as To Whether
Tom Gray Was Guilty of an Intent
to Murder.
Tom Gray was on trial in the superior
court yesterday afternoon on charge of
assault with intent to murder. He was
prosecuted by Dan and Ed Pollen
The cause of the prosecution was a
fight, which occurred several
months ago in Tatumville, in which
Ed Pollen threw a rock at Gray,
and Gray returned the assault, striking
Pollen on the head with brick and frac-
turing his skull. The jury was disagreed
as to whether Gray was guilty of the
charge, and after celebrating until 10
o'clock last night was called down by the
Judge and mistrial declared.
Joe Shedrick was also on trial for as
sault with intent to murder William Ber-
rien in fight Nov. II. Berrien charged
that Shedrick tried to cut him. The de-
PENDANT was found not guilty.
John Singletary, who was charged with
assault with intent to murder Timothy
Mcqueen, by stabbing him with a knife
in fight which took place Sept 8, was
also found not guilty,
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Sunday World.

The Sunday World of Dec. II, is an ex-
tremely interesting number. Among the
leading features are the following: "A
Fiction Story" by Frank X. Stockton
"Nellie Bly's Remarkable Experiences
With a Mind Reader" "Torn from Her
Soldier Lover" An extraordinary story
of real life which reads like a tale of fie-
ton. "Alive, But Ought to Be Dead. {"
Strange adventures of New York man,
all of whose friends believed him to be
dead. "How TO Make New York Better. :"
Leading clergymen and others write OF
their ideas about DIR. Parkhurst's reform
movement. "a Pretty Girl as an Usher. 4"
One of the Worlds young women has
some odd experiences seating the au-
dience at big Broadway theater. James
Whitcomb Riley Has Reformed" Some
very interesting news about the Hoosier
poet, and why he has stopped drinking.
president Hayes Old Home" Stran-
gers now in the house at Fremont,
O., and the Hayes family widely scat
tered. And other features. For sale at
Estill's News Depot, 21L Bull street, Sa-
vannah, Ga.--ad.
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IN BROAD DAYLIGHT.
Miss Sailie Smith and Mrs. MCMILLAN
Held Up by Thieves.

Held Up by Thieves.
One of the boldest robberies ever per-
petrated in Savannah occurred night be-
fore last, just at dusk. Miss Sallie
Smith, young lady from Salisbury, n.
c., who is visiting Mrs. Peek, at VALID
burg and Drayton streets, had been
spending the afternoon with Mrs. Me
MILAN. The two ladies were
walking toward Mrs. Peek's
and when just outside of the
front gate of the house were approached
by negro from the direction of Bolton
street lane. When near the ladies he
caught sight of a diamond ring on Miss
Smiths finger, and this, no doubt,
prompted his action. Stepping ia front
of Miss Smith, he Kissed: "Give me
that ring at the same time grasping her
left arm with one hand and throwing
his other over her mouth. The
young lady screamed at the top
of her voice. The negro then
grabbed at a card case which she held in
her hand, and on her refusal to relinquish
her hold on the case, which he no doubt,
thought was poketbook, he whipped
out a revolver, and, placing it to her
temple, threatened to shoot her, if she did
not give it up.
In the meantime, Mrs. Mcmillan had
run into the hall of Mrs. Peek's house,
the front door being open, and shouted
for help. When it arrived the thief had
escaped down Waldburg street with
the card case and Miss Smith was on the
sidewalk, utterly Frustrated by the
shock. She left for her home yesterday
morning. Mrs McMillan's handkerchief
was wrested from her hand by the negro,
and that lady is now in bed suffering
from the shock to her. Miss Smiths
courage was remarkable under the cir
cumstances. No clew to the robber has
been obtained.
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A CREDITORS MEETING.
A Committee to Report on the Affairs

A Committee to Report on the Affairs
of the Wolters Brewing Company.
There was meeting of almost all the
creditors of the p II, Wolters Brewing
Company yesterday at the Office of
Messrs. Garrard, Meldrim g. Newman to
consider the status of the company's af-
fairs. There was quite number of the
foreign creditors in the city, and they
were present at the meeting.
A committee of five was appointed to
look into the condition of the property
aud report on its assets and liabilities
This committee will attend to the work
delegated to it to-day and will report
back to the meeting of the creditors this
afternoon. They will endeavor to decide
what plan will be best for the creditors
to pursue.
In the superior court yesterday the in
teryentions Of Amelia w. Meyer and
George Meyer in the suit of George
Schwarz and others vs. the VOTERS Brew
ing Company were allowed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-21
ALONG TIE RIVER FRONT.
Items Gathered Here and There
Among the Shipping,

Among the shipping.
The British steamship Strathallan, ar
rived at Liverpool last Saturday, having
sailed from this port on Nov IS. The
Strathallan will be remembered as the
steamer which sustained a collision by
the steamer Nacoochee, on Nov. 20, when
the bow of the New York steamer crushed
in four of the steel plates on the side of
the British ship.
The British bark Brucklay Castle,
Capt. Charles, which sailed from this
port on Oct. 20, for Rotterdam, passed
Dungeuess on the l4th inst She has a
cargo of naval stores valued at 800, 1874,
shipped by the Antwerp Naval Stores
Company.
The Norwegian bark Basto, Capt.
Olsen, which sailed from this port for
Hamburg on Nov. 3, arrived at her des-
tination on Dec. Is.
Pilots arriving from Tybee roads yes
terday report a heavy sea and a strong
gale blowing.
The British steamship Monkseaton ar
rived yesterday, twenty-one days from
Barry. She is consigned to Richardson
& Barnard and is chartered TO load with
cotton for Liverpool.
The Norwegian steamship Gambetta
sailed yesterday for Bluefelds for another
cargo of bananas.
The British steamship Enchantress,
Capt Riches, arrived yesterday, consigned
to Strachan & Co. She is from Hamburg
via Philadelphia, where she took a ca rgo,
which she discharged. and came here
light, to load cotton for Barcelona.
The schooner A. D. L.amson, Capt.
Smith, arrived yesterday from Norfolk
with a cargo of coal for q. l. Taggart.
The vessel is consigned to George Harriss
& Co., and is chartered to load with rail
road crossties for New York, by e. Hurd.
The schooner Willie L. Newton, Capt.
Coombs, arrived yesterday from New
York, with cargo of guano for the agent
of the Central railroad. The vessel is
consigned to George Harriss & Co., aud
is chartered by Cooney, Eckstein & Co.,
to load with lumber for New York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-21
A DEsPARATE NEGRO.
william Wright Attempts to Break
Jail in Florida.

William Wright, the negro arrested by
Detective Lilienthal in Jacksonville seems
to be pretty tough character. Soon
after he was arrested in Jacksonville,
Wright plotted with his fellow prisoners
to make an attempt TO excape.
The plot was to overpower the turnkey
take the keys and then get out, but lucki-
ly for the authorities it didn't materialize.
When the time for action came,
and the turnkey unlocked the
door, Wright sprang at him, at the
same time calling on the others, but they
held back, and the jailer, seeing the state
of affairs, slammed the door in Wrights
face. Wright was later removed to a
dark cell, and when called on by the de-
tective had to be found by the light from
a match.
The negro is now safe behind the bars
of Chatham county jail, where, it is safe
to say, he'll stay until wanted for trial
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INVESTIGATING THE CRIME.
Nothing Definite Learned With Re-
gard to the Skidaway Murder.

Detective Morgan, who has recently
recovered from a spell of sickness, has
been detailed by Solicitor General Fraser
to investigate the reported killing of
Thomas O'Terrell, by a negro on Skid
away Island, which took place last
week.
So far, the officers have been able to
learn very little about the matter. The
solicitor general says it is one of the most
peculiar cases which he has ever known.
Several parties from the Isle of Hope
have been asked about the matter, and
have professed an ignorance of any de-
tails in connection with it.
MAGISTRATE Blois, who has charge of
that district, knows nothing about 1t,
and as no inquest has been held, and no
one has been in the city to report the mat
ter to the authorities they are in
sort of a quandary as to what to
do MIR. Fraser considers il rather
peculiar that a white man should have
been killed by a negro in such a manner,
and no. one should come into the city to
report the facts to the proper authorities.
Detective Morgan will go out to the island
to-day to give the matter thorough in
vestigatlon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-21
UNDER GAZING aUANo.
One Man Fatally Injured and Two
Seriously.

An accident occurred on board the
schooner Anna Pendleton, which is dis
charging fertilizer at the Central railroad
wharf, day before yesterday, in which
one man was fatally and two others were
seriously injured. They were crushed by
she ,caving in of pile of guano in the
mold of the vessel.
number of men were at work digging
out the middle of the cargo, and had made
ueep hole in the center, leaving heavy
mass elevated above them, which gave
way and fell upon the men before they
could get away.
- The three men. all colored, were George
Drayton, Henry Bennett and Moses john
son They-were taken to their homes
ana physician called to attend them.
tJrayton was injured internally, and died
from the effects. Benefits collar bone
was dlslocated, but it was reset and he
WI recover in a few weeks. johnson has
no broken bones. and will probably be
SOle TO get out in about two weeks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-21
p. II. SMYTH,
Observer Weather Bureau.
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
WEATHER BUREAU,
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec, 20, 10 P. NJ.
WEATHER SYNOPSIS.

WEATHER SYNOPSIS.
The cold wave central Tuesday night
in the Missouri valley now centers in Vir-
ginia, with a considerable increase in
magnitude.
The temperature has fallen along the
immediate New England and Middle
Atlantic coasts, throughout the South
Atlantic states, in Northern Florida,
Western Tennessee, and throughout the
East Gulf states. 1t is warmer in South
western Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Upper
Michigan peninsula, throughout the Up
per Mississippi valley, and in the section
Of country lying between the Upper Mis-
sissippi valley and the 103d meridian
Elsewhere the temperature has remained
about stationary
An area of low pressure centers APP
parently northwest of Lake Superior. At
$ O'Clock p. m, cloudy weather prevailed
in Northeastern and.Southeastern Florida,
Eastern Texas, Western Tennessee, and in
the upper Michigan peninsula. Else
where generally clear weather was re-
ported p. II. SMYTH,
Observer Weather Bureau
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-21
A PRETTY HOME WEDDING.
Mr.. Archibald P. Goodwin Marries
Miss jamie Cramer,

Mr.. A. p. Goodwin and Miss jamie
Cramer were married at the residence of
the brides parents, 1853 Montgomery
street, last night.uTh parlors were pref
tily decorated for the occasion, and a
large number of friends were present.
Miss Mamie Gerry, of Lyons, was brides
maid, and Mr.. VIM. d. Drew best man.
The bride wore a white silk en- traine
and carried large bouquet of white
roses. Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin will reside
at English Eddy. Many friends wish
them the greatest happiness IN married
life "iff
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-21
RAIL AND oRossTIE.

The electric headlight which Receiver
Sparks recently placed on the Georgia
Southern and Florida as an experiment
has proved success and seven others
have been purchased All of the passen-
ger engines on the road will be equipped
with electric headlights.
Receiver Sparks, Of the Georgia South
ern and Florida, has requested the court
to allow him, as receiver of the Macon
Construction Company, to deed to the
Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad
Company such lands as it may need for
railroad purposes, at every station along
the line and at Palatka. There are a
good many Georgia Southern and Flor
ida bonds held in Savannah, and Mr..
Sparks is DESTROYS of letting parties who
hold them know what he is doing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-21

GEORGIA., CHATHAM COUNTY. ALI persons
NJ having demands against the estate Of
JULIA G. WILLIAMSON, late OF said county,
deceased are required to present them to US,
duly verified and showing their character
and amount within the time prescribed by
law; and ell parties indebted TO said estate
will make payment to us
JOHN WILLIAMSON,
WIN. w. WILLIAMSON,
Executors Of Julia G. Williamson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-21
CHEAP ADVERTISING.
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Anybody who has any want to supply. any
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phillipa, pieeatibls Cocoa.

Is valuable substitute for tea or coffee II
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delicate women. tits different from all other
cocoas-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-21

Maximum temperature, SIC; minimum tenn
perature, So.
The hight OF the Savannah river at Augusta
at q. m roth Meridian timel yesterday was
IL feet; fail OF 90 feet during the preceding
twenty-four hours.
Observations taken at the same moment OF
time at all stations for the MORNING NEWS:
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Fragment OF a conversation overheard on
Chestnut street: First Girl-Hes sort Of
ehangeable, ism, / heg
second Grill should say so. He wouldn't
know his own mind II II came up to him and
said 'How-dedoP '-Philadelph Record.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-21
LEGAL NOTICES.

Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint cures al
corns, warts and bunions.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-21

For Throat Diseases and Coughs use
Browns BRONCHIAL TRocHEs Like all
really good things, they are initiated. The
genuine are sold only in hoxes.-ad-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-21
pistrass After EatinR.

Indigestion, sick headache, and dyspepsia
are cured by p. p. p. (Prickly Ash, Poke
Root and Potassium.)
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-21

GTRAYED on Thursday afternoon Dec. IA,
- white setter puppy with lemon spots,
about 3 months-old, answers to name Jack.
Finder will be rewarded by returning To
William L. Wilson, g5 New Houston street.
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RuARniNc

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BOARD, with south room; suit two gentle
ID mon; I've dollars week each; also good
double room for married couple. 1853 South
Broad.
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SIRAYEn.


STRAYED or lost, on Monday, Dec rs,
- white and hver-colored pointer dog;
answers TO name Dixie; finder will be re-
Jones street
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LOST

r ,OsT on Tuesday, white fox terrier pup
IL with dark spot over eye. Answers to
the name OF jim. Suitable reward will be
given II returned to No rs Waldburg street
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OR NTONEY RETURNED.
oncial Record for the Morning News.

oficial Record for the Morning News.
Local forecast for Savannah and vicinity
till midnight, Dec. 2l 1893 Continued cold
Thursday morning, followed by rising tenn
perature; generally fair, but with increasing
cloudiness, followed probably by showers;
fresh to brisk northeast to southeast winds.
Forecast for Georgia: Fair; slowly rising
temperature: east winds.
Comparison of mean temperature at Savan'
nah, Ca, on Dec. 20. ls93 with the normal for
the day: