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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-12
HIDING SAILORSA CRIME.
THOMPSON AND HIS WIFE CON-
VICTED IN THE CITY COURT.

The Woman Recommended to Mercy.
Muller Tells How He Was Induced
to Desert from His Vessel-The Pris-
oners Deny They Knew Him to be a
Observation-Disclosures TO be Passed To-
morrow.
Aleck Thompson and his wife, Alice, the
colored proprietors Of Yamacraw sailor
boarding house, who were arrested by De-
tectivs Wetherhorn last week for harbor-
ing and seoreting Frank Muller, deserving
sailor Of the Norwegian schooner Elba, were
convicted in the city court last night. The
jury deiberated only five minutes in arriv-
ing at its conclusion. The woman was
recommended to mercy.
Judge MacDonell remanded Thompson
and his wife 80 Jail until tomorrow, when
ne will pass sentence upon them after the
trial Of Smith, Lewis and Dixon, the rum
ners connected with Thompson's estab-
lishment
The case lasted several hours and brought
out clearly the sailor stealing" practice
which has been great annoyance here
for loug time to masters
Of foreign vessels. Muller testified
desert the vessel under the promise OF get
ting him something better. He told how
Thompson and his wife secreted him for
several days, and his final arrest by Detect
i've Wetherhorn.
THE DETECTIVES STORY.
Detective Wetherhorn told how he had
found Muller at Thompson's place, and the
denial of the man and his wife of knowl-
edge Of the sailors whereabouts. The de-
teotive's references to runners and steal-
ers" caused Attorney Kennedy of the firm
Of Cain q Kennedy who was defending the
prisoners, to ask for a full explanation Of
what the terms meant. He got it quickly.
Detective Wetherhorn replied: 1.-THE run
ner is the man who entices for
eign sailors to desert their vessels
under promise of securing them positions
on land with much better pay. They take
the sailor to some negro boarding place, and
get IS for their work The sailor is well
taken care of by the boarding house pro-
prietor until he finds another vessel in need
of a man. He gets $50 or $50 advance
money, ships the sailor and pockets every
thing The latter is the sailor stealer.'n
Thompson and his wife admitted that
Muller had boarded at their house, but
denied that they were aware he was a de-
serter.
The arguments were very short and Judge
MaoDonelPs charge did not occupy I've
minutes.
The conviction of Thompson and his wife
will probably have deterring effect upon
others who have been engaged in like bust
ness. The punishment for their crime is
not less than 81 or more than 81, 900 fine
and not more than twelve months on the
chain-gang, or both, In the discretion of the
court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-12
SNOW, KNEE DEEP.
Has Savannah Been switched Off tc
the arctic Gil G ait?

Has Savannah Been switched Off to
the arctic Gil @ ait?
We noticed gentleman on the street one
balmy morning recently with a ponRee coat
on, aud by night it was cold enough to freeze
the ears off an Esquimaux idol, which illus
trates the fanciful 1ckleness of our climate.
Three swallows do not make a summer nor
does an odd sunny day end winter. People
who need clothing are putting Off buying
hoping that week or two will end cold
weather. This is sad mistake.
Even should winter exhaust itself by the
middle OF April in the interval a suit of
clothes and overcoat would more than pay
for themselves at B. H. Levy & Bros. low
prices with the additional big discount of
twenty-five per cent. Even while this is
being written the indications are that you
may read it in shivering mood, and it is
hopedGthat the reasonableness and perth
hence Of our suggestion may duly surprise
you. Your boys going to school need good
warm clothing which will cost you much
less than the alleged economy displayed in
counting colds. fevers and large DOCTORS
bills. Only twice year do we afix the
merely nominal prices now prevailing, and
many only realize the immensely and i'm
pressiveness Of our bargains when TOO LATE,
too late.
I'D. B. II. LEVY g. Bro.
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DR.. MooRRs SUCCESS.
He Has Proven Himself an Able
Specialist and Deserves II All.

He Has Proven Himself an Able
Specialist and Deserves 1t All.
DR.. ]. Harvey Moore. the celebrated
specialist who has been practioing his pro-
fsssion in Savannah during the past month,
will leave here for Macon after next Satur-
day night, Feb. IS To say that be will take
with him the best wishes Of hundreds Of peo-
pie is putting 1t mild. The NEWS has always
been suspicious of travelling doctors, and
when DR.. Moore came here we must confess
we classed him with the rest, but after q
thorough investigation Of his character.
reputation and achievements covering the
past seven years, and interviewing a num-
Der OF his patients here convinced US that
We had done him a wrong and as
readers Of the NEWS will remember we
took occasion to inform the public Of our
change Of faith. The searching investiga-
ton we made concerning the doctor Is
familiar to the News readers; we found him
to be exactly what he represents himself and
the wonderful cures he has accomplished in
Savannah bear witness to his remarkable
ability as a specialist. It is DR.. Moore's in
tention, after visiting a number Of
other cities in Georgia as be has
visited Savannah, to locate permanently
in one of the larger cities
and establish private sanitariuln. His OBJ
jeot in travelling now is, therefore, easily
explained, and it is an evidence Of far
sighted wisdom on his part. He,is establish
ing his reputation over a large territory in
order that his sanitarium may be the sue
cess which it deserves TO be. DR.. Moore
should never be COMPOUNDED with the rowing
mountebanks who travel through the coun-
try, and after promising marvellous cures
and raking In the cash, fit to unknown
parts-dd
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THEY WILL COMEIN SOON
THE SOUTHWESTERN DIRECTORS
ONLY WANT TO INVESTIGATE.

ONA1 ~ AAN 4 4 - 49, ' 49, - ~ - 49,
Receiver Conner and His Friends Could
Have Forced Acceptance, but Pre-
ferred TO Get Unanimous Vote-The
Committee VIII Undoubtedly Report
in Favor of q accepting the Reorgsn-
ization Plan.
Receiver H. Nj. Conner Of the Central
railroad arrived yesterday morning from
Macon, where be had been for two days in
attendance upon the meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Southwestern railroad.
AS announced in yesterdays MORNING
NEws the Southwestern stockholders did
not decide definitely 60 enter into the re-
organization Of the Central system, but
appointed committee 70 make further in
vestigation aud to see what were the best
arrangements that could be made for the
South western stock.
The meeti 2 was In session two days.
Mr.. Conner said that IL the question had
been put and the vote taken by shares the
meeting would have decided IN favor Of the
reorzan cation by q large majority. There
were some present, however, who were
doubtful and hesitsting as 70 the best course
60 pursue, and it was deemed best in conse
quence not to hurry matters, but TO wait
until practically unanimous decision could
be reached.
COULD HAVE FORCED THE ISSUE.
Mr.. Conner and bis friends controlled the
proxies OF more than three-fOurths of the
stock represented at the meeting and
would have had no difficulty in forcing the
issue had they so desired. They did not
consider this the best policy. however Mr..
Conner said he had 10 doubt whatever that
the committee apDointed by the meeting to
represent the interests OF the Southwestern
stockholders would, after investigation,
report in favor Of the plan Of reorgsniza-
tion as already planned and that the COM
mittee's report would be adopted by prac-
tically unanimous vote. Mr.. Conner con-
sidered it certain that the Southwestern
would be included in the reorganization.
Mr.. Conner is well satisfied with the prog
ress made by the committee on reorganiza-
ton. II was not expected, he said. that the
deposit Of securities would be heavy at first,
and from what he has heard the amount of
deposits so far is very satisfactory.
WILL BE FRIENDLY TO THE CENTRAL.
Mr.. Conner is glad that it IL now almost
assured that DTexel, Morgan q Co. will un-
dertake the reorganization Of the Richmond
Terminal system. He considers that the po-
sition Of Drexel, Morgan q Co. toward the
Central will be fair and business-like
and will not in any way prejudice the in
terests Of the Central. His advices from
New York are that the committee on reor-
ganization are equally we'll pleased at the
prospect OF Drexel, Morgan & Co.'S UNDER
taking the reorganization for the same rea-
SONS given by Mr.. Conner.
Mr.. Conner said that as far as he knew
the stock and security holders Of the Cen
trial system are prepared TO accept the re-
organization.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-12
The Place to Buy Horses.

Nearly six hundred head will be thrown
on the market and sold by auction for just
what they will bring. In the lot are over
two hundred standard bred trotters-includ-
ing stations, brood mares, horses with
records, and young animals At to race and
win; and four hundred splendid roadsters
saddlers, matched teams, ana general pur-
pose horses-oonsigned by all the promi-
nent breeders and owners In Tennessee.
Every animal will be sold without any re-
serve, at the Tennessee breeders splendid
new sales mart at Nashville, Tenn, on
March 18th TO 18th, inclusive.
For descriptive catalogue address
WALTER 0. FARMER,
Secretary and Managerl
Baxter court, Nashville, Tenn.-dd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-12
CITY BIZ

There will be no service in the Lutheran
church to-day.
Cupid Bacon cut a woman in the head In
Robertsville last night. The police capt
ured Bacon.
A council OF Nacoochee Tribe No. "a, I.
o. r. NJ, is called for Monday at the wig
wan. Hereafter the fires will be kindled
on the second and fourth Sundays OF seach
sun.
Thomas Ryals, who was cut by Paine
and Cooper last Wednesday, was resting
quietly yesterday with the chances favor
ing recovery. Cooper has not yet been
captured.
The MORNING NEWS has received from
Department Commander Thomas f. Glea-
son of the department Of Georgia, a copy Of
the Journal Of the twenJy-sixth national en-
campment Of the grand army at Washing
ton last September.
Rev. G. P. Williamson Of Atlanta will
continue the special services at the Chr g.
tian church on Bolton street every afternoon
and night of next week, beginning Monday.
Tomorrow he will preach at the regular
hours, After the sermon at night there
will be baptism by Rev. T. H. Blenus.
There was good attendance at each of
Mr.. Williamson's meetings during the past
week.
E. ]. Crane (colored), jeweler at No.
16S Broughtou street, thinks be Is a victim
Of some sort Of sharp practice he don't know
what. A couple of men representing them
selves to be safe agents went into Cranes
place yesterday and bargaiued to repair his
safe lock which was out of or
der, If he would repair a
watch for them. Crane says he repaired
the watch, but when he examined his safe
the lock would not work. He refused to
surrender the watch until the safe was put
in repair. The men left threatening Cranes
arrest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-12
ASTONISHING FACTS.
The MANY Dem Onstrations OF Enter
prise in a Business That Flourishes,

The MANY Demonstrations OF Enter
prise in Business That Flourishes.
There are facts, and there are facts; SEEM
ingly little difference In the expression, but
vast difference In the quality of
the remark. There is always in all civil
lied localities a class of people who are
butchers, and there is also a fact connected
with this intelligence. 1t may well be said
that There are butchers and there are
butchers" There is certainly a question
whether or not one of this class is recognized
while the other must take back seat IN the
advancement OF the profession. Almost
any man who can buy side OF beef and
rent stall is termed a butcher, while he
who shows his enterprise and displays his
energy by preparing for the demands of the
very best trade is also termed a butcher
Therefore the public is the Judge and also
the patron. The reader will notice the local
ads. OF h. Logan on this page and then de-
eide the difference between butcher and a
butcher.-dd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-12
PADnLEoRD-wooLsRY MARRIAGE.
Mrs. Psdelford No. l Was the Daughter
Of Gen. OrdWay.

u dc4- OAQHhJ
Edward n. Padelford, whose marriage
TO Fannie s. Woolsey was announced in
yesterdays MORNING News, was not the
husband OF Bettina Gfrerd, the opera singer
as reported by the New York papers. She
is the daughter of Gen. Albert Ordway,
who Is connected with the ordnance depart
ment In Washington. Several years ago
she met there Arthur Padelford, wealthy
young man from Savannah. Ga, while
enjoying the winter gayeties Of the capital
society. They we're married and spent their
honeymoon abroad. Marriage was a failure
IN their case. But there is no record Of their
divorce. Mrs. PsdelfoTd continued to use
her husbands name on the stage until two
years ago, when she announced that she
would thereafter be known as Bettina Cir
ard. They had one child, daughter, who
has been cared for by Gen. OTdway for
several years. He has lately sought to
compel Mr.. Padelford to provide for the
child.
Edward ]. Woolsey, ex-husband Of the
new Mrs. Padelford, has made this state
meDt concerning the arrangements by
which the divorce suit, with counter
charges, between his wife and himself was
terminated:
Mrs. Woolsey got divorce by her hus~
bands default on evidence that he had been
at house Of ill-repute. Justice IngrahAm
gave her alimonY Of 5000 year. The de-
fault was opened by Justice Truax provid-
ing W oolsey would consent to a reference,
and the case was sent to William H.
Willis as referee. Mr.. Woolsey did
not attempt to prove charges that he had
put IN that his wife had been intimate
with Edward NJ. Padelford and Frank X.
Sturgis. The evidence was substantially
the same as that before Justice Ingraham,
and the witnesses we're not oToss-examined.
Mrs. Woolsey obtained another decree in
her favor without any award Of alimony.
Mr.. Woolsey said that his former wife
had given him release Of ali her dover
rights in his estate, including what he re-
ceives under the will Of his mother. His
realty was proved to he worth S700,000
She had also agreed to ask for no aHmony
In return, he said he had given her 800, 900,
bequest made to her by the will of his
mother.
That check for $50, 900 has been returned
TO me" said Mr.. Woolsey, endorsed by a
law firm. l also agreed to give her S25, 600
more, providing sell certain real estate
within two years. My wife had no estate"
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l Would Now Have My Own Home
end a snug Bank Account"

l Would Now Have My Own Home
end a snug Bank Account"
This is what multitude of our Savannah
young men will say two years hence, when
they look back at the chance they let slip
by not purchasing lots at West Savannah
while they had the opportunity to do SO at
one-third their actual value. This prop
erty is increasing in value very rapidly.
Look at the following facts and figures,
viz: About eight years ago property In
this section sold for $500 an acre: two years
later for $500; four years ago for s., 200 to
81 800 an acre, and in 1892 some of this same
property changed ownership at about 50, 900
an acre. West Savannah lots are now sell
ing for $275, which is about $4,000 au
acre. Do you consider this a BAR
gain, when you can purchase a lot
for $40 cash and balance IS a month";
knowing that an electric line now almost
completed will run through this property
and possibly within ten feet of your lots,
every person with common sense knows
that in the past in every instance wherever
an electric car line has been constructed
property has doubled and trebled in value.
About 200 lots have been sold within the
past sixty days. A number of splendid
2-story houses have been erected and about
forty or fifty more will be constructed this
spring. All high, level lots, beautiful
lawns, artesian water, good healthy loca-
ton. Purchase now while you have the
opportunity-S275 for inside and $500 for
corners-$l0 cash, IS Il month. On Feb. is
these prices will be advanced to $685. and
$3.50. Call at once. Edw. W. Brown, real
estate, 10Y Bay street. Phone 567.-Gd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-12
Mr.. AUSTIN FREE.

His Trouble With MIR. Crovatt Ar
ranged Satisfac torily.
Mr.. William Austin was released from
the custody Of Deputy Sheriff West
colt last night at the De Soto, Mr.. Gro
watt arrived yesterday and with his at
torneys, Hon. F. G.. duBignon and W. l..
Clay, Esq, held a conference with Mr..
Austin and his attorney, Mr.. Leaken,
which resulted in an adjustment satisfac-
tory to all parties.
The final details will be arranged to-
morrow without further reference to the
court and Mr.. Austin will return to New
York 1t is understood Mr.. Austin will
advance the money he promised MIR. Gro
watt, but this has not been verified.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-12
A CHANGE of q Lifetime.

For $50 cash you can purchase a beautiful
brand new, 2-story Groom house, with bay
window, large yard, artesien water and
electric car line within few feet of your
door. Only five minutes ride from city
exchange when West Savannah Electric
railway is completed. These houses cannot
be duplicated for the money. There are
only two houses now unsold. Should you
want one call at once. Price, $1,650; $50
cash, balance in ten years time, with only
per cent. interest, payable in monthly
instaliments. EDw. w. BROWN.
Real Estate, LOT Bay Street, Room 2, over
Savannah Bank and Trust Company.
TelephOne 567-ud
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-12
AFTER TIE sPoRTIvB TARPoN.

a Party of Northern Visitors on a
Trip 20 Florida.
A party Of eighty-six Brooklyn and New
York people, chiefly members of DR.. Tai
IMAGES congregation, headed by Thomas Fl.
Hendrickson, the tourist and excursion
agent, arrived on the Kansas City Friday
and stopped at the De Soto. They were
met here by R L. Mosely OF st. Augustine,
travelling passenger agent of the Plant sys-
tenn, who will have charge OF the party
during their tour through Florida.
The party will spend about three weeks in
Florida, visiting all the well-known points.
A few OF the party will make up an excur-
sion to go down TO Pine Island after tar
pom. The party will arrive at Savannah on
its return on Feb. 81, and will take the
steamer the following day for New York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-12

Yields an Historic GaveI at the Board
of Trade Banquet.
The gaveI welded by Capt. D. G. Purse
in such a mastery manner at the board Of
trade banquet is full of historical reminis-
cence. II was made from an oak tree which
stood in the village of Sunbury, Liberty
county. Georgia, under which Gen. Ogle-
thorpe, in 1888, opened the first Masonic
meeting in Georgia. A piece Of wood from
the tree was preserved in the old Sheftall
family and presented by Mrs. Perla
Solomons to Solomon lodge in 1859,
which was moulded into the present
gavel. The gavel is still owned by Solo
mon lodge, which was organized by Gen.
Oglethorpe in 1875. 1t has the distinction
OF being the oldest Masonic lodge in the
United States. How proud the old gentle
man would have been if his life could been
spared TO attend the banquet and given
"reminiscences of Yamacraw and Tomichi-
chi-to have exchanged greetings with
Plant and Flagler, and had the represents
atiVes OF the largest financial institution In
the world the Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany of New York) explain the FIVE per
cent. % debenture policy to him, the best
life insurance contract ever offered by the
best company in the world. Room No. 8.
Office, Board of Trade building.
r. X. DOUGLASS,
Special Agent
W. w. BUssEY.
I'D. Manager Eastern Georgia.
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In a New Vocation.

Mr.. L. W. Neeson sewers his connection
with the MORNING News to-day TO assume
the agency in Savannah of the Provident
Savings and Life Assurance Company.
Mr.. Neeson has bean connected with the
MORNING NEWS city department for two
years. He is a capable and thorough news
paper man, and will carry with him into
his new business a valuable experience. Mr..
Nelson's Office will be In the new Provident
building at Bryan and Drayton streets.
The MORNING NEWS wishes him abund.
ant success in his new vocation.
Mr.. Nelson's successor IN the MORNING
News is MIR. j. +. Lewis of Atlanta. re-
Gently assistant editor Of the ALBANY
Herald.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-12


Nine recruits were added to the chains
gang force yesterday by Judge MscDonell.
They were as follows: Richard DAYS. sim
pie larceny, six months; Eddie Osborne,
vagrancy, three months; Josh Mitchell,
vagrancy four months; H. F. Adams, lar.
ceny from the house, six months; Jane
Smith, assault and battery, two weeks J.
II. Madison, vagrancy, three months; Sam
uel Price, vagraDcy, four months; James
Williams, vagrancy, four months; David
Young, Vagrancy, three months
The injunction case of A. R. Fawcett
against the Suburban and West End rail-
road was argued ia the superior court yes
terday. GarTard, Meldrim & Newman
argued for Mr.. Fawcett against allowing
the road to be constructed along it's present
proposed route to the damage of property,
and s. L. Lazaron and LaRoche 81 MoAlpin
argued that the road instead of damaging
the property would enhance its values.
Judge Falligant took the papers and re-
served his decision.
Judge Falligant yesterday heard the con-
tested election case for ordinary Of McIn-
tosh county between T. B. Blount and
William Donnelly. an account of which
has already been published in the MORNING
News. He adjourned the proceedings.
which were very dry. at 10 O'Clock, with
instructions to counsel on both sides to pre-
pare briefs and submit affidavits to him.
Isaac Rowland, subject of the Queen of
Great Britain and Ireland. was naturalized
In the superior court yesterday.
George Walker was yesterday appointed
a commercial notary public by Judge Fall
ligant.
The money for the widows of confederate
soldiers has been received by Judge Ferrill
and payment will be made upon applica-
ton.
Judge Ferrill will hear all the contested
election cases for both magistrates and con-
stables the middle Of this week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-12
Advertisement Writing.

Mr.. ]. P. Lee of Wakefield &c Lee is an
expert advertisement writer. His sample
of 2-inch display hat ad. In the Looking
Glass was considered by the judges to be
the best among e large number OF com
petitors who furnished ads. of like char
acter in a contest of advertisement writing
last week
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Duck Shooting.

This is very fine fun for the boys who
spend several dollars for days sport, and
only succeed in killing some tame ducks on
the Back river and pay for them all the
same. IL is better to buy the fine ducks
which are at Logan's and take them home:
it would be less expensive and far less
trouble
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-12
In Oldeu Times

People overlooked the Importance Of per-
manently beneficial effects aud we're salts
fed With transient action; but now that 10
is generally known that Syrup OF Figs will
permanently cure hsbitual constip atom,
wellinformed people will not buy other
laxatives, which act for time, but finally
inlure the system. I'D.
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A Big Chicken.

There was chicken lying on Logan's
stalls yesterday which weighed eight pounds.
1t was a fine one, too, and was only a
sample of the excellent poultry which is
always displayed at this popular establish
ment,-dd.