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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
THE FIRRMEN THANKED.
Apprecistive Resolutions Of Thet
Work from the Odd Fellows

J Appreciative Resolutions Of Their
Work from the Odd Fellowa
Chief Fireman Puder was paid compli-
ment last night on behalf Of himself and his
/ department by Savsnnah's Odd Fellows
which he appreciates most highly.
/ He was asked TO meet party Of gentle
men at headquarters at o'clock and he
| was promptly on hand. Messrs. {. Il Car
\ son, James Van Berschott, John F. Glat-
/ igny, A. n. Manucy and John 3. Lance
/ were there at that time, and Mr.. Carson,
after doing the honors of introduction, sur
/ prised Chief Puder by telling him that he
/ hal been sent by the Odd Fellows TO PER-
/ form pleasant duty.
Mr.. Carson then spoke OF the heroic work
Of the fremeD to save the Odd Fellows
| building during the Lindsay q Morgan fire
! which, he said, would never be forgotten
by the members Of that order, who, as a
mark Of their appreciation, had sent him
and his brothers to present the following
resolutions:
SAvANNAH, GA, Feb. %, 1898.
At q meeting OF the committee appointed by
the several lodges OF the Independent Order of
ODD Fellows held this evening the following was
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, our beautiful temple, the home OF
our order in this city, the pride Of odd Fellows,
and the admiration of our citizens generally,
was threatened with destruction by fire on the
evening OF teb i5 1893, and but for the strenu-
Gus efforts aud efficient management Of our
gallant firemen would have suffered the same
fate as the one first erected; and
WHEREAS, Il Is 1T and proper that such heroic
work and mastery handling of so fierce a con-
migration by our brave hremen be f1ttinRly
recognized and the order show its appreciation
or the same; therefore be it
Resolved That the odd Fellows of this city
tender their earnest and sincere thanks to the
officers and members of the Savannah fire de.
partment for the excellent work performed by
them IN saving our home from destruction on
that evening,
RESOLVED, That a copy OF these resolutions be
suitably engrossed and presented to Chief ". B.
Puder for the department he so ably com
mands,
The resolutions were signed by James
Van Berschott of No. l, John F. Glatigny
OF No. 3, c. H. Carson of No. 8, A. n.
Manucy of No. IS and John B. Lance of
No. 1O3 They are andsonely engrossed
and will be framed by Chief Puder
The chief thanked the committee and
asked that his thanks be conveyed by it to
the order. He said the fire department had
done no more than its duty on that occasion,
but nevertheless 10 is pleasing to know that
its services are appreciated by the citizens.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
FOR A RAISE IN RATES.

an Argument to Be Made Before the
Railroad Commission Today.
Receiver H. NJ. Conner and Maj. She'll
man, traffic manager of the Central, lefs
night before last, and MIR. G. D. Owens,
traffic manager Of the Savannah, Florida
and Western, left last night for Atlanta to
meet representatives from the other rail-
roads of Georgia for the purpose of appear
ing before the railroad commission in be-
half Of the railroads Of the state In the mat
ter Of rates.
This is a state matter and has to do only
with the railroads in Georgia. It seems
that the freight rates in the state, of which
the commission has control, have been put
down 80 low, and at the same time there
has been such an increase of taxes, that the
two together have operated largely in plac-
ing many of the roads under the disadven-
tages with which they are now laboring.
The object Of the representatives Of the
several roads in appearing before the com
mission is to secure, il possible by appeal,
a somewhat higher rate on commodities Of
various classes than now exists.
Maj. Shellman win make the argument
for the Central, and representatives OF the
other roads will doubtless also state their
cases and make a similar appeal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
DREW WANTS A PARDON,
A Colored Ex-ConRressman Trying to
Get the Embezzler Free.

a Colored Ex-Congressman Irving to
Get the Embezzler Free.
An effort is being made to get President
Harrison to pardon Benjamin Drew, the
young colored man convicted in the United
States court several weeks ago of embez-
Element from the mails and sentenced BY
Judge Speer to five years imprisonment in
the Columbus (O.) penitentiary.
Drew, it will be remembered, is the party
who accepted letter belonging to a white
gentleman of the same name Containing a
check for "a, 1000, which he cashed through
the Merchants National Bank Of this city.
Ex-Congressman Cheatham of North
Carolina, the only colored member of the
Fifty-1rst congress. is the man who is try
ing to secure Drew's pardon. The matter
has been referred to Judge Speer by
President Harrison for a report and as the
judge left yesterday for Washington he
VIII probably make his report in person.
1t Is not likely that the report will be favor
able as Judge Speer in sentencing Drew
was severe, and remarked that he regretted
the penalty for the crime was not three
times as great
Drew's attorney, G. a. Mercer, Jr., Esq,
knows nothing about the efforts to get him
pardoned. He thinks Drew clearly guilty,
and while he questioned the jurisdiction OF
the United States court to try the man for
q crime which he conceived to be against
the state law, Mr.. Mercer thinks Drew
ought to be much better satisfied to serve
tive years Ia United States penitentiary
than to undergo the same term of imprison-
ment IN Georgia's GOAL mines.
Drew is criminal by nature, because
he made an open boast after his conviction
that he had So 600 of the stolen money
buried, and did not mind five years. con-
fnement for that amount.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
ABANDONED AT SEA.

The City OF Augusta Passes the
Emma Heather Water-logged.
Capt Catherine of the steamship City Of
Augusta, which arrived last evening from
New York, reports that on Sunday at PAS
p. M, in lat $50 % N. and long.
75' II W., he passed the schooner Emma
Heather Of Philadelphia, lumber laden, ap-
parently water-logged and abandoned.
He steamed close 10 her and saw that part
Of her deck load was gone. Her ensign was
flying union down. The forestaysail was
set, and the mainsail and spsnker were close
reefed.
The Augusta blew several blasts but got
no response. The schooner's stern boat was
gone and the tackles were hanging in the
water. and from appearances the crew had
left her but a short time. The vessel
rolled deep aud looked to be water-logged
The Heather was on voyage from Jack
sonville to Philadelphia. She was an old
trader at this port and was commanded by
Capt. Powell. She made a voyage from
Savannah just previous to her last. She
was built In Milton. Del, In 1871.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
Miss Catherine simpson Dead.

The death yesterday morning of Miss
Catherine Simpson, formerly of Charleston
but who for the past thirty-seven years has
resided with the family of Mr.. NJ. ].
Solomons In this CITY, was a sad event in
that household.
Although 81 years Of age Miss Simpson
possessed remarkable mental faculties up to
the time Of her DEATH She leaves a large
circle of relatives and friends in this CITY
and brothers and sisters in Charleston
Yorkville, New York and Toronto, Canada
Her kind consideration for others win
leave behind a grateful remembrance of an
atfectionste aunt, true friend and the
memory Of life we'll spent.
The funeral will take place from the resi-
dence o. Mr.. NJ. j. Solomons, No. 129
Charlton street, at 10 O'clock this morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
a HEAVY RAINFALL.

No Clear Weather Until Tonight Ac-
cording to the Forecast.
Savannah had the heaviest rainfall yes
terday that has occurred here since last
September. The total amount yesterday
up to 8 o'clock p. m. was ass inches, 10
inches of which fell between 10 and II
o'clock yesterday morning. Sept. IL, 1922
S.1S inches fell during twenty-four con.
secutive hours.
Strange to say this heavy rain has been
confined almost exclusively to the coast, the
fall in North Georgia and the interior being
very light.
According to the local forecast the end of
the rain is not yet. The probability is that
it will continue until tonight, after which
clear weather is promised. With the ces-
sation OF rain the observer saws will
come colder weather. This is not much tn
be feared, however as the mean tempera.
ture yesterday was $50, which is only %
below normal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
MAY HAVE TO DISCHARGE.
a Survey On the Brig Otto Graf zu
Stolberg

a Survey On the Brig Otto Graf zu
StolberR.
A survey was held yesterday on the Ger
man brig Otto Graf Zu Stolberg, which put
in here few days ago leaking. She has
cargo Of honey, logwood and mahogany,
from Nuevitas for London.
The board consisted OF Capt. Bulow Of the
German bark Rhea, Lewis Virgins port
warden; Erich Fabarius, representing the
German consulate, and A. l.. Earle, CORE
spondeut of the marine and fire under
writers.
On examination 10 was found that the
cargo had shifted and that the We sci had
taken in three inches of water In the last
twenty-five hours. IL was advised that a
diver be sent down to examine her bottom
locate the leak, and, If possible, TO stop it
without having the vessel discharged. If,
after examination, it is found that this can
not be done. the board recommended that
the vessel be discharged and hauled out on
a marine railway for the necessary repairs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
TRYING TO FREE HARRIS.
His Attorneys Think Judge Falligant
Made An Error.

His Attorneys Think Judge Falligant
Made An Error.
An effort is to be made to-day to free
Ambrose Harris and turn him loose upon
the community, despite the fact that he has
been convicted of murder. Two of his
attorneys Judge D. A. O'Byrne and Will
lam E. Morrison, Esq, have arrived at the
conclusion that the sentence of life impris-
onment imposed by Judge Falligaut upon
Harris is illegal, inasmuch as the jury did
not so recommend him as the law directs
but recommended him to the mercy of the
court.
They claim that it was the duty of Judge
Falligant under the circumstances to have
sentenced Harris to the gsllows, and that
when he sentenced him TO imprisonment for
life he committed an illegal act even though
the jurymen said in reply TO an inquiry that
their intention in recommending the priso-
ner TO mercy was to send him to the peni-
Tertiary for life.
The attorneys claim that the proper
thing for the Judge to have done was to
have the jury amend the verdict in ac-
cordance with the law before pronouncing
sentence. Therefore, they will to-day
swear out a writ of habeas corpus for
Harris release. and if it is refused they will
appeal TO the supreme court. If
they should carry their point Of course
Harris could never be tried again, as the
state can never put PERSONS life in ieop-
ardy twice.
Solicitor General Fraser laughed at the
matter wien he was told about il, and said
that there is an act of the legislature max
ing a recommendation to the mercy
of the court in a murder case equal to a
recommendation to imprisonment for life.
Attorney Morrison, however, says he has
hunted through the acts of the legislature
for several terms and has been unable to
find such law. He does not believe that
such law exists and with Judge O'Byrne
will press his point to-day. The proceed
ings will no doubt be interesting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28

Rheumatism was so bad that James Irwin Of
Savannah could hardly walk from pain in his
shoulder and joints Of hisse gs. P. P. P. prick.
ly Ash, Poke Root and Potassium was resorted
to and Irwin is we'll and happy.
Abbott's East India Corn Paint removes
quickly all oorns bunions and warts without
pain.
A prominent railroad superintendent living
laria and general debility. says, on having re.
covered his health by the use OF p P p, thinks
that he will live forever. if he can always get
+. Z. +. lPrickly Ash, Poke Root and Potas-
sunni: This partys name will be given on ap-
plication
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
THE COUNTY CONTRACTS.
Successful Bidders to Supply the Jai
and Convict Camp.

Successful Bidders to Supply the Jail
and Convict Camp.
An adjourned meeting Of the county COM
missioners was held yesterday afternoon.
Commissioners Read, Smart, Estill and
Meinhard were present. Col. Walker was
detained at home by the de ath Of his sister,
Mrs. Jackson.
The bids for Jail and convict gang sup
plies were opened and contracts were
awarded as follows:
Shoes-P. Tuberdy.
Beef and Vegetab les-H. Logan.
Wood. c. Puder.
Coal-D. r. Thomas.
Groceries-J. T. Grady & Son.
Bread-Fred SchwarZ.
The following was offered by Commits
sioner Estill and was adopted:
Ordered, that the contract for Unemployment
OF Capt. r. A. Blandford as county engineer
be and is hereby renewed for the year 1898 at
salary of So, 400 per annum, payable in
monthly sums of two hundred dollars (S20O)
from Jan. l, 1898, which said salary will inc Jude
MS services on the county map, hire and feed of
horse aud all other personal expenses.
The commissioners will meet this after
noon at o'clock for the purpose of inspect
ing Dundee swamp canal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
A NEW RACE COURSE.

A Movement to Build One Opposite
Wheelman's Park.
There is a movement on foot among
several well-kuown Bay street men to build
a first-class driving park with a half mile
race course opposite Wheelmen's park.
The site is splendid one, and if the scheme
is carried out Savannah will have driving
park and race course second to none in the
south.
The men behind 1t are DESTROYS Of having
fall and spring race meetings here and offer.
ing prizes which will bring to the city the
best trotters and runners OF the country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28

encampment at Washiugton;" J. o. Lsdd
of Summerville, $. c., &c. A. R y A B.
Carrier Of Atlanta. tine Chsstian soldier
W. II. Kimbsll, Georgia, our adopted
steten
The tossts were responded to in appropri-
ate sentiments The delegates present will
retain pleasing recollections OF the occasion
for many a day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
Funeral Of Mr.. John W. ootchatt.

The funeral Of Mr.. John W. Cotchett
who died suddenly Sunday night from oon-
gestion of the lungs. will take place from
his late home, No 81 Bsrrien street, this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, and will be at
tended by Oglethorpe lodge Of Odd Fell
lows, of which the deceased was member.
Mr.. Cotohett was a native of New York,
but had lived in Savannah for the past fifteen
years. He was clerk of the Marshall house
for the past year. He leaves a widow and
other relatives TO mourn his loss.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
The sunken Bark.

Capt. Sinoovich Of the sunken bark In
dine, accompanied by Capt. Ochauovioh of
the bark Fora and j. J. Morrison, the diver
went down to Long Island yesterday morn>
ing, and the latter examined the position of
the vessel with view TO taking the con-
tract for raising her. Preparations will be-
gin Immediately toward that end In the
meantime vessels on high water have man
aged TO get by her all right, aided by north
east wind
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
Fifteen Lots Awarded.

There was quite a number of stockholders
awaiting the opening of the doors of the
Chatham Real Estate and Improvements
Company yesterday morning anxious to se-
cure lots. There was quite diversity in
the minds Of the applicants as to what they
wanted in the way of real estate, but on the
question Of corner lots they we're unaui-
nous. Fifteen lots were awarded, and the
distribution will continue until all the lots
are disposed OF.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
Mrs. jackson Dead.

Mrs. R. s. jackson died yesterday at
her home, No. 2421a West Broad street,
after lingering illness. She was a native
of Charleston, but had been a resident Of
Savannah for a number of years. Mrs.
jackson was sister of Col. r. D. Walker.
She was kindly old lady, whose friends
were numerous. Her funeral will take
place this afternoon at o'clock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
TWO BURGLARS OAuaHr

Detective Bossen Bags a Brace of
Negro Criminals.
Detective Bossell Is doing splendid work
in his new capacity. Last night he captured
two burglars, John Maxwell, who broke
into W. w. Dowelrs house aud carried off
that gentleman's clothes last Saturday. and
George Williams, who broke into Marvin
chapel several months ago while it was in
course OF construction and stole a lot of
tools. Both negroes are at the barracks
and the tools recovered from Williams are
also there awaiting an owner.
In the last ten days Detective Bosseu has
bagged nearly a dozen criminals charged
with thefts, larcenies and murderous as
gaults
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
The South Bound Railroad

Has arranged TO handle an extra Pullman
car on the Georgia Hussars' special train to
Washington for the accommodation of the
friends of the company who desire to at
tend the Inauguration Of President Cleve-
land. A list has been opened at their office
No. Bull street, where reservation of Sleep
ing car space can be made.
Parties living out Of city can write or
call on /. NJ. FLEMING,
Id. g. p. A.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
schiffmann's Asthma C,,ra

Is used by inhalation, thus reaching the
seat of the disease direct. Its action is i'm
mediate and certain. No waiting for
results. Ask any druggist or address, DR..
R. schifmann, st. Paul, MIMI, for free
trial package.-dd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
OF Course You lead

The testimonials frequently published in
this paper relating to Hoods Sarsaparilla.
They are from reliable people, state simple
facts, and show beyond a doubt that
HOODS CURES. Why don't you try this
medicines Be sure to get Hoods.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
Rub the Gums Well

With SoZODONT when they become spongy
or detached from the necks of the teeth. Let
them bleed freely and SO recover their tone and
health. This sOZODONT is the best remedial
| agent for diseased gums and teeth. Try and
| learn. I'D
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
Rheumatism Curad.

PoTsDAMER's RED STAR STORE,
LAKE CRY, FLA
P. p. P, Manu- featuring Co.:
GKNrs-Have suffered with rheumatism for
some time, and tried great many remedies, but
could find no relief until used your great and
benehclalP. 2. p recommend it to suffering
humanity. Yours. j. PoTsDAMER.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
Too Many

To print; that is why we never use testi-
monials in our advertising. We are con>
stantly receiving them from all parts of the
world. The Gail Borden Eagle Brand Con.
densed Milk 10 the best infants food
Grocers aud druggists.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28

Constipation. and all troubles with the
digestive organs and the liver are cured by
HOOPS PILLS. Unequaled as a dinner
pilL.-dd,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28

If you go out early in the morning, you may
catch rheumatism. Salvation Oil cures it.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28

Nothing succeeds in removing coughs and
colds like DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28

Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint cures all
corns, warts and bunions.--ad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-08
Murdered by Ncrrocs.

CHAELEeToN, Sept. S.-In Collvtou coun ty, near the Ashley phosphate works. George Thompson wHs murdered by live negroes, who had set fire to the house
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-08
Soft NIoIasses Cake.

One quart New Orleans molasSes, pint buttermilk, 1 cup of sugar, 1 liberal cup lard, 3 tablespoonfuls saleratus, tablespoonful pulverized alum and flour enough to make stiff batter. They can be baked as drop cakes in muffin tins, or by adding a little more four they can be rolled in sheets not toothin) and cut out. A great advantage in making these cakes is the fact that after being stirred up the batter may be set aside in cool place and baked at ones convenience, as they are just as nice after the batter stands two or three weeks as they are at first
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-08
Arcrsr sroEIomANN

great weakness, languor, loss of energy and power of endurance. It was also evident that there was a tendency to paralysis as my right thumb dropped and became useless with loss of sensa- tion.
 My physician said that was suffer ing from nervous exhaustion and was upon the verge of complete prostration. A number of physicians said nothing conld be done for my hand.
 II used Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy but a few months, indeed, by the time had used the third bottle, my general bealth was wonder fully improved and feeling and strength restored to my hand which is now as perfect as the other.
 With perfect confidence I recom- mend Dr Greenes Nervura blood and nerve remedy to my lady friends who are suffering from debility, nervous ex- haustion and other weakness, and take pleasure in testifying to it's merits thus publicly that sufferers whom 1 cannot meet personally may be induced to use this remedy and find cure."
 This medicine is just what you want to take to make you feel well and strong again. It is purely vegetable and harm less-indeed it is the discovery and pre- scription of a physiciun, Dr Greene oi 31 West 14th street, New York, the most successful specialist in curing nervous and chronic diseases, who can be con suited free personally or by letter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-08
HAMILTON FlSH'S FUNERAL.
He Will Be Buried With His Historic An
 cestorS.

GARRISON'S. N. Y, Sept. S.-Hamilton Fish, ST, died suddenly at his Glenclytfe mansion near Garrison's. He retired at his usual hour in apparent good health. A domestic occupied a room adjoining that of Mir. Fish. and she heard faint call. She hurried to tl.e room and foGnd Mir. Fish sitting on chair at the edge of the bed. Mrs Benjamin. a daughter uf the deceased and the only other occupant of the house was summoned. but her father was unable to utter a word after she entered the room, md he expired almost immediately.
 His age was S5 years Deathis attributed 10 the iufrmities of old age.
 Hamilton Fish was born in New York on Aug. 3, lS0S. He was the son of Nicholas Fish, who was prominent in revolutionary times aS a soldier and aS an intimate friend of Washington and Alexander Hamilton. His mother wuS descendant of Peter StuyVeSaut.
 lntermtut will be made in the cemetery of St. Phillips church in the Highlands, and the services will be conducted by the rector, Rev Dr. Walter Thompson, assisted by Rev. Morgan Dix of the Trinity church of New York. Mir. Fish had selected his own pallbearers, and among others are the following: Hon. William M. Evarts, Hon. Sam Sloan. William (. SChcrmerhorn, President Seth Low of Columbia college, Benjamin D. Silliman, Hon. !. C. Bancroft Davis, John l.. Cadwalader, John Schuyler and Hon. Juhn Jay of katonah.
 The cemetery in which the intcrmcnt will be made k one of revolutionary fame and where the other members of the fam fly are inferred.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-08
How to Give a rementation.

Wiring flannel out of hot water, and either apply it directly to the skin or lay it between folds of dry flannel and then apply it. By the latter means it steams through gradually, so that the skin can thus stand more heat than if it were ap- piled directly. Keep two cloths going when tho Concentrations must be given for many minutes. If hot water Is not ob- tainahlr, wiring th" flannel out of cold, lay it ill paper and hold it to the stove or steam pipe. If very quick heating is desired, heat a piece of paper until a cloth can be :yvt. Nothing takes heat so quickly as paper. IL can be held on a stove or against lamp chimney and will be rrHdy ill moment.