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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-18

In the prologue Miss Catherine G.. Cogges-
well made an excellent "Ophela," reading
her lines correctly and acting with spirit.
Her voice is sweet and clear In quality.
Miss Harriet Aubry, the leading lady who
played the part OF Ada is deserving of
great praise. She possesses dramatic genius
Of high order and showed herself a capable
actress. Mr.. K. f. McClannin who is an
actor Of wide experience depicted the
Squire" in captivating manner. As
comedian he is success. The cast con~
tanned such well-known and good artists as
Mr.. Russ Whytal, Miss Geneva Ingersoll
and Miss Edith Lemmert. The first of tho
ladies is a niece Of the well-klown Col.
Bob InEersoll, aud the latter q society belle
acters are we'll sustained.
When Mr. Hanley first appeared he was
greeted with applause lasting several min
utes, aud at the conclusion of ths prologue
bis ovation was probably the greatest ever
accorded al actor who appeared before the
footlights Of the Savannah stage. Several
floral tributes, a star, wreaths and horse
shoes, were presented and the audience re-
fused to be quieted until Mr.. Hanley ap-
peared and made short address.
The reception touched him and he spoke
with much feeling. Ladies and gentle
men, my old friends and companions" said
Mr.. Harley, Il expected q kind reception
in Savannah, but nothing like the greeting
which | have received. | appreciate 1t
from my heart and l thank you. | have
undertaken great task, one that may seem
easy at glance, but nevertheless one which
demands much. ! ask you to criticise me
from merit. and if at the con-
clnsioa of my performance | have come
up to your expectations | will have some
thing TO be thankful for. l love Savannah
and every body IN Savannah, and il you
will pardon me from anything like egotism,
| take special pride in referring to myself
as SAvRnuahs young tragedlan. | am TO
thank Savannahians in general. but two in
particular, Mt. Joe Doyle, who has always
been my steadfast friend, my counselor,
aud adviser, nay, my brother, and to Mr..
Jim Shaw, who has acted a father TO me in
my chosen profession. To Father Jim and
Brother Joe | extend my heartfelt thanks
and to Savannah and ell her people
prolfer my thanks for their kindnesses and
ask God TO bless her and them."
As Mr.. Hanley retired after this little
speech the applause was deafeniug. In fact
every time he appeared was signal for an
outburst.
The majority of the audience went from
the theaier to Masonic Temple TO attend the
reception TO MIR. hanlsy on behalf Of the
citizens. The actor arrived shortly
! atierward and, in company with
| Mayor McDoncugb, Mr.. Joe Doyle
ana Mr.. FrNYk Maeder, be con
sumed half hour in shaking hands with
his old lrieaIs and companions and making
new acquaintance. who are proud OF the
achievements of their townsmen. Acros;
| the stage as ing the national colors, bear
! ing the words, 'Our Larry" Cobbs or.
cuestrs. hidden behind large palms, fur.
| nished the music.
! After the reception dancing was INDUCED
In until o'clock. Mr.. Hanley will be sesI
! tonight III "Othello"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-18
CITY BREVITIBs.

The wall of the new Weed building, at
Broughton and Barnard streets, for Lindsay
& Morgan, is completed up to the first story.
The ante-auniversary meeting of the Con
federate Veterans Association will be held
at Knights of Pythias hall tonight at s
o'clock Comrade Mncartan G. Kollock
will read paper on charleston Harbor in
1863"
There was heavy slump in the cotton
market yesterday and spots we're reduced
ive-sixteenths of a cent all around. The
depression Is attributed TO the large receipts
at ports for this time Of the year and indi-
Gates larger crop than the January estI-
mates.
/. The body OF a negro was found floating
in the river yesterday, and was towed up
to the Savannah. Florida and Western
railway wharf and secured. The coroner
will hold an inquest this morning. 1t is
supposed to be the body of one OF the men
drowned last week at Venus Point.
J. n. Davis, chairman of the parepher-
MALTA committee of Myrtle Lodge No g..
Knights OF Pythias. received yesterday the
beautiful $500 paraphernalis from the Hen
derson Ames Company of Kalamazoo,
Mich, for the working OF the long form in
the third rank. He requests the committee
to meet him at Knights of Pythias hall TO-
night to examine the paraphernalia. Myrtle
lodge is one Of the most progressive lodges
in the state and in appreciation OF this fact
has purchased the costumes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-18
A GOOD ATTENDANCE.
The Fairs Second Week Starts Off
With a Good Attendance.

The Fairs Second Week Starts Of
With a Good Attendance.
The fair was better patronized last night
than any night OF the previous week, de-
spite the fact that it had counter attrac-
ton in Lawrence Hanley's performance at
the theater. Sundays sermons at the
Catholic churches showed their good effects,
The table OF the Misses Dillon has been re-
inforced by the efficient services of the fol-
lowing ladies': Mrs. Carson, Mrs. p. H.
Rice, Mrs. Storer, Uses NJ. aud n. Rey-
nolds, Miss Saverese, Miss Philips, Miss
O'Brien, Miss Charlton.
The ladies of the table wish to acknowl.
edge contributions from kIr. L. Carson
Mayor McDonough, Mr.. w. G.. Cooper,
MIR. w. J. O'Dell, Mrs. Johu Howkins. Mrs.
h. Wilink, Mrs. j. n. Wilson, Misses Gull
martin, B. Kennedy, Steyers, Willink; ST.
Mary's Home, Misses b. Kennedy, Gull
martin, Stevers, Preudsrgast, Willink
Through Mrs Flannery from the sisters of st.
Joseph's. Messrs. Chesnutt & O'Neill, John
r. Young. Emile Schwarz. Leopold Adler,
Gutman; through Mrs. William Reid, from
Lippman Bros, Reid q Co., Steam bakery,
George Meyer, J. s. Collins; through Mss
Kelly. from Barbour Bros, T. Folliard,
Mrs. Fleming and Mrs. Brown.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-18
ANOTHER RAILROAD sCooPBD.

The Merchants and Mechanics Land
Company Gets the Savannah and
Isle OF Hope.
An effort was made a few days ago by
the Electric Railway Company, lessees of
the Savannah and Isle of Hope railroad, its
branch from Anderson street to Thunder
bolt, to obtain control Of the stock of the
latter, and it came very near being success
full. Mr.. T. F. johnson was delegated to
secure options on the stock and he made no
secret of what he was doing or course it
came to the ears OF the Merchants and
Mechanics Land Company. which owns a
block OF sixty-hve shares, and whose stock
holders are also largely interested in the
coveted railway.
A meeting was called last Thursday and
MIR. j. II. Furber was authorized to enter
the market against the Electric railway,
and he succeeded IN getting a sufficient
number of options which, With the shares
held by the and:company and its directors
commanded the situation. IL was nip
and tuck, ;" however, up to Saturday morn
ing, as TO which side would get control.
Yesterday the list showed that all but
sixty nine shares were either owned or con-
trolled by the Merchants and Mechanics
and its friends.
was commenced about two years ago by
parties interested at Isle OF Hope with q
view to giving better railway service to
that suburban resort, but its rails were
never laid farther than 1hunderbolt. Soon
after its completion to that place it was
leased to the Electric Railway Company for
one year, with an option OF five. and it is
said that it has been a source Of considerable
profit to the lessees. sfft
The capital stock of the railroad is
$25, OC0, but it has debt Of SlS, 500 secured
by pledge Of $50. 600 first mortgage bonds.
The price paid for the stock in the recent
deal averaged about 30 cents on the dollar.
The railroad runs through the land owned
by the Merchants and Mechanics Land
Company throughout almost its entire
length, hence the desire of that corporation
not to have it pass into other hands than
those known to be friendly. IL is asserted
that the corporation, without the stock held
by its directors, can control the property.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-18
HE MAY BE a GOVERNOR YET.
A Wiregrass Boom Looms Up for
Mayor McDonougb.

A Wiregrass Boom Looms Up for
Mayor McDonougb.
Savannah may furnish Georgia's next
governor, and her mayor may carry off the
honor. This is not q joke. Although Mayor
McDonough is not aware of it, nor has he
any aspirations in q gubernatorial direction,
a movement is on foot in the wiregrass
section to center upon him in the next state
convention as the democratic standard
bearer for the Office OF chief executive Of the
state.
The movement was started in Coffee
county few weeks ago by some of the ad-
mirers of Sevannah's sturdy mayor, and it
took remarkably well. He is now being
talked of for governor in Ware, Clincb,
Lowndes and other counties. and tho advo-
cacy of Mayor McDonough's candidacy is
becoming stronger.
The news, which no doubt will be a sur
prise to Mayor McDonough and Savannah in
general, was brought to the city yesterday
by gentleman from Coffee county-one by
the way who has never seen the mayor.
1--WE wiregrass people," said be, want to
control the governorship the next time and
the man we want TO gee governor of Geor-
gia is John j. McDonouGh. As mayor Of
Savannah he hes shown himself to be man
of the people, who like Cleveland never
hesitates to do what he thinks is right, IRE
spective Of what may be the results to HIM
self politically. We have watched his course
with admlring pride, and If Savannah will
help us we can arouse a strong sentiment for
Mayor McDonough throughout the state and
when the convention meess we can 60 in
with winning support.
"South Georgia he's long been clamoring
for recognition III the matter OF governor
and her best chance will come with the ex-
piration of Gov. Northen's term. North
Georgia will be divided between two strong
candidates, Speaker Of the House Akin
son and President OF the Senate Clay. and if
the balance of the state from Macon to
the Savannah river, and from here to the
Cbattahoochee will unite it can carry off
the prize. 49,,
The whole wiregrass section thinks
Mayor McDonough the most available man,
and the country people who ad-
mire his principles and methods pro-
pose to work for him. An organiza-
ton of bis supporters will be made
during the summer and the campaign will
be conducted systematically. IL is not a
case OF a man seeking the office but the
office seeking the man, and all we ask is for
Mayor McDonongh's city friends to back us
and our fight will be victorious"
Mayor McDonough is an unusually lucky
man In politics having the record OF never
vet being defeated for any Office for which
he has been q candidate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-18
LARRY HANLRY,s OVATION.
Savannahians Honor the Young Actor.
His Receptlon Last Eight.

Savannahians Honor the Young actor.
His Reception Last Night
Lawrence Hanley's first appearance in
his native city as a star of the legitimate
drama last night will be a long remembered
event in the stage history Of Savannah.
The theater held one of the largest and
most refined audiences that has ever sat
within its walls, and the ovation given the
young actor was Il well deserved tribute
from critical gathering, which, de-
spite the fact that Mr.. Han
ley is Savannahian, judged his
acting and bis company from standpoint
of merit
Mr.. aanley's improvement as an actor
since he left Savannah has been phenome-
nal. and those who witnessed his Hamlet
have seldom seen il surpassed by any Of the
famous stars His vigor and eaTnestness,
his powerful and clear voice, aud his facial
expressions stamp him as the coming ira
gedian.
The performance exceeded the expecta-
tious Of Hauley's friends.
Manager Frank Maeder has surrounded
Mr.. Hanley with "a company Of artists,
whose support tends to show OF the accom-
plishments of the star with great beiilienCy.
The Player tells tho old, old story Of
love, with its tribulatiOns and joys, and
gives Mr.. Hanley a fine opportunity TO
prove his versatility. Everybody rscoR-
nizes the skeleton of the play. David
Garricl" and Dumas "Sullion" came from
the same fountain bead Although the plot
is old, the lines are new. bright, witty aud
sparkling with dialogue and situations also
new and attractive Tragedy, comedy,
pathos, romantic drama, serious drama and,
in fact, every thing is combined in a most
pleasing manner in this remarkably con-
structed play, giving range for the greatest
versatility. 1t opens with prologue-an
act from "Hamlet" in which Raaley figures
as the Dane, it being presumably played in
the Drury Lane theater, London, the in
terror OF which is shown with the heroine
in box. Then the whole thing changes
and the audience enjoys a season Of light
comedy, followed by tragic and romantic
acting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-18

Its First Concert Last n iEht--A De-
lightful Entertainment.
a delightful concert was given last even
ing under the auspices OF the Gesang
Frobsinn at its hall. Bull and Congress
streets There were about 200 invited
guests present. The following programme
was given;
/. Lied. Gesangverein "Frohsnn."
2. Quintet, Ven Fowler.
Norgetra gen Won der HerFen Masters, Raskin,
Haas, Berg, violine.
Prof. Huebner, violoncello, Miss B. Einsteln
piano.
3. Lied, Gesangverein ''Frohsinn."
I. Either Duet. Norgetragen Won der Herred
Ad. Winter und J. Wolf
8. Soprano solo, Norgetragen Won eine der
besten Saengerinnen der Stadt Savannah, Miss
N. Nolan.
6. Lied, Gesangverein 'Frohsinn."
Z. Quintet, AndanIe, 6te symphonic, Won
Hayden.
8 Solo, IAN der Weser," vorgetragen Won
Herr II. Moellering.
g. Violin solo, Herr Raskin.
TO- Lied. Gesangverein "Frohsinn."
The club is composed entirely of Germans
and is destined to become one Of the leading
musical societies OF the state. The leader.
Prof. Franz Huebner, is deserving OF special
mention for the manner in which all the de-
tails of the entertainment we're arranged
and for the excellent training of the chorus.
Much of the success of the club is due to
the efforts of J. H. Schmiedeberg the presi-
dent and organizer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-18
CHRISTIAN ENDBAvoR RALLY.
a Large Audience and Interesting Elk
ercises at Trinity Church.

A Large Audience and Interesting Ex-
ercises at Trinity Church
The first quarterly meeting of the local
union of the Society Of Christian En- .eavor
for 1898 was held last night at Trinity
church. There was a large and representa-
tive attendance from all the societies In the
city.
All the local societies of this union hold
regular quarterly meetings ct the churches
where the society exists, at which pro-
gramms containing special features is rem
dered, aud the programme OF last evening
was an exceptionally good one. The III usic
which was rendered by the Trinity church
choir, was excellent.
After the scripture reading by Mr.. O. +.
Pace the roll Of the societies was called, and
each one responded by repeating verse of
scripture, and singing a verse CT a hymn.
This service, which was one of the most
beautiful features OF the programme was re-
sponded 60 by the societies from the Inde-
pendent Presbyterian, Wesley Monu-
mental, Anderson Street Presbyterian,
Grace Methodist, Trinity and Christ
churches
In introducing Mr.. J. A. Dorritee, whose
address on "What is Christian Endeavor3"
President J. A. Varnadoe of the local union
took occasion to thank the Young Men's
many courtesies extended them through the
use of their rooms aud in other ways. Mr.
Dorritee made an excellent talk, which was
highly appreciated.
Two young ladIes-Mlss Lottie Mcdonald
and Miss Belle Houston--were down on the
programme for papers on Christian
Endeavor topics, but they were
unable to attend on account OF ILL
ness. In introducing Rev. G. E. bowman,
who made an excellent talk on the "Possi-
bilities of Christian Endeavor.n President
Narnadoe alluded to the fact that DR.. Dow
man WAS one of the vice presidents of the
united order Of the society for the United
STATES aud Canada.
After q song by the congregation several
ministers of different denominations who
were present were called upon to give views
of the work OF Christian Endeavor from bis
standpoint. This was one of the most highly
interesting features OF the programme.
Mr.. Dorritees song, Throw Out the Life
Linen was feature OF the evening. Then
came the ten minutes devotional service
and the doxology. Altogether it was one
of the most interesting services that the
Christian Endeavor band has yet held, and
President Vsrnadoe is to be congratulated
on the splendid programmes that he ar
ranges.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-18
THE soUrHwEsTRRN's ANSWER.
Filed IN the United States Court in
Replv to Calhoun's Interventiop.

Filed IN the United States Court in
Reply to Calhoun's Intervention.
The answer Of the Southwestern railroad
to the intervention OF Alexander Brown q
Co, Simon Berg & Co. and others filed by
Pat Calhoun in Justice Jackson's court,
asking that the foreclosure proceedings Of
the Central railroad under the suit brought
by the Farmers Loan and Trust Company
OF New York be stopped, has been filed In
the United States circuit court here by
Messrs. Frank Miller, A. o. Bacon and A.
L. Miller, solicitors for the Southwestern
road.
The substance Of this answer is that the
Southwestern railroad is not covered by the
tripartite mortgage, and that it should not
aad could not lawfully be SOLD TO satisfy the
outstanding obligations of the system until
all the other assets Of the Central Railroad
and Banking Company had been used to-
ward that end.
1t sets forth that the court had no juris-
diotion over that road under the suit
brought by the Farmers Loan and Trust
COMPANY but that the road was placed Ia
the hands Of the court under an auxiliary
and dependent bill, in order that it might
be sold at the same time and place wish the
remainder of the Central system.
The answer then goes on to recite the
charter under which the South western rond
was constructed, the privileges granted it,
and the terms on which it was leased to the
Central railroad, and the manner in which
the loan under the tripartite mortgage was
contracted by the Central, setting forth
that the Southwestern is in nowise liable
for that mortgage, as that road had never
received any consideration whatever from
the loan contracted Hereunder.
All allegations in the compliments bill E,
charging insolvency directly and indirectly,
with those made on inference and belief are
positively denied by the Southwestern
through its solicitors and denounced as un-
true.
The answer further states that there Is
ample property TO pay off and discharge the
debts secured by the three mortgages with
out the necessity % fore losure against the
South western, wherefore the defendant
asks that the rule Issued against it be dis
charged or 30 modified IS not to affect or
impair it's rights OF defense in suits now
pending.
This case comes up before Judge Jackson
in Washington April 20. Pat Calhoun
filed an intervention in behalf of Brown 81
Co. Berg q Co., and others who are large
holders Of Macon and Northern and Chat
tanooga, Rome and Columbus bonds, ask
ing that the foreclosure proceedings be
stopped. The above mentioned roads are
and it is probable that their bondholdsrs
are endenvoring TO get all they can out of
them. The answer of the Southwestern to
that Intervention as outlined above will
figure in the case.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-18
LOCAL personal

W, H. Bitch of Bitch is at the Pulaski.
J. E. Tucker of New York is at the De
Sofa.
Z. B. Fzell of Eastman is registered at the
Pulaski.
John 3. Mcdonald of Atlanta is at the
De Soto.
w. DeRenne of Wormsloe is at the
De Soto.
J. J. Phillips of Charleston is at the
De Soto.
R. S. Morris of Midwife is registered at
the Pulaski.
H. c. Fisher of Newman is registered at
the De Soto.-
NIX. Moore Of Atlanta is registered at
the De Soto.
H. L. Williams of Hardeeville, S. c.. is
at the Pulaski
L.O. OBJ len of New York is registered
at the De Soto.
John w. Moore of Atlanta is registered
at the De Soto.
RI. Mclean Of Washington, D. C., is
at the De Soto.
Miss Maggie Keeper OF Tampa, Fla, is
stopping at the ulaski.
J. B. Hoist of Columbus was visitor to
the cotton exchange yesterday.
Alexander r. Chisholm and r. s. CHS
holm of New York are al the De Soto.
Mr1. L. J. Darlington aud Miss B. Sin
clair OF Detroit are stopping at the De Soto.
W. z. Norton, son OF DR.. r. G.. Norton.
graduated n few days ago with second
| honors at the Baltimore College OF Physi-
clans aud Surgeons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-18
THE FORE T oITY's OFFICERS.
savaunah's Crack Gun Club Makes
It's Selection.

savaunah's Crack Gun Club Makes
Its Selection.
At the annual meeting of Forest City
Gun Club the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
President-E. j. KIeffer.
Vice President-F. G. Jaugstetter.
Secretsry-C. A. Lamotte.
Treasured Entelman.
Ordinance Oficer-John Rocker
Executive Committee-John Reiderman
G. B. Wescott aud K. w. O'Connor.
Several new members were elected. The
reports of the secretary and treasurer
showed the club to be in lourishing CON-
dition. 10 will begin practice for the season
of 1898 Thursday at the club grounds on
Estlll avenue
a committee was appointed to arrange
for the tournament during May week.
After the meeting President KiefRer en-
tertained the members at supper, prepared
by George Schwarz
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-18
WAGONS INSTEAD OF REELS.

The New Hose Carrier of the Fire De-
pertment Here.
The fire departments new hose wagon
and 800 feet of hose for headquarters ar
rived yesterday and were put into service.
The wagon is handsomely painted in red
and gold and makes pretty show. The
old wagon, which has been in use at head
quarters for yea-. will be put into service
at No. 4 engine house in place of the hose
reel.
IL is Chief Puder's intention to gradually
do away with the reels and use the more
modern wagons, because they can carry
more hose and require less labor in stretch
ing the hose at fires
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-18
SteiilV2y Pianos
For HOtGI Waldorf

GEYEN magnificent Steinwsy rTnr,,b.
- Pianos male for the palatIal H6 Hell
waldorf, erected by w. " As+- --Ov 81
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have just been delivered. '''oe''
Two OF them are made OF specially "a
Iected mahogany or remarkable grain
aaG nttiGg OF natural designs
A mahogany with six damask FROM,
panels ana SIDES with gilt m0ldinzs ia
one OF the finest specimens of upi1aa
Uprights recently made. +'0
An antique Colonial Upright ia a tr,.
plec4 OF architectural piano case uorl.
iAOdel OF our classic style. and win a.
tract universal attention. IA AZ
perfect gem OF case ia a Whit,
enamel and sit UPRIGHT, with a Fjfs
front pan-l having Vatican design an
wood. This case will prove csgfer ~
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Something exceedingly rare an.
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case IS OF the Renaissance order. and -
great credit to the house. Itscheroa
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Last OF all Is an Upright, all gilt. Ionic
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est order of decorations, and the IN,
strument will make sensational effect
All these pianos are representative ~,
the greatest skill and science ,rhicb
Steinway & Sons apply to the prodnc'
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having within its walls such an agra "a.
ton of artistic pianos.
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