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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-13
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-13
BEooMINa APpREHENs1vE.
The Outlook for the Tybee Road No
the Brightest.

the Brightest.
The outlook for the early rebuilding of
the Tybee railroad is not the brightest in
the world, and many people are becoming
spprehensive that their favorite resort
will not be within reach by rail in time
for the summer season.
In fact, all the indications are that
their fears are well grounded First an
effort was made, or was begun at least, to
raise the money necessary for all repairs
by popular subscriptions, the receivers
certificates against the property being
given in exchange for the amounts sub
scribed. This idea did not seem to meet
with favor, as it was the general feeling
that the Central should see that the prop
erty was repaired.
Failing in their efforts to sell the re-
ceivers' certificates, the receivers. of the
Central railroad then advertised for bids
for the work, to be paid in certificates.
They were to be subject to an issue of
So, 900 more certificates, also to be a first
lien against the property, in case the
court decided to allow that extra issue for
the purpose of compensating the Central
for money expended. The bids were to
have been in last Saturday.
1t is understood that three or four bids
on the work were handed in. These are
now in possession of Supt. T. D. Kline,
but will probably be turned over to the
receivers in a day or two. 1t is under
stood that the bidders. however, all state
most emphatically that they want cash
for their work, and they don't want the
certificates at any price, unless they are
first sold This leaves the matter in a
very unhopeful statu quo. There
seems to be little chance
of placing the certificates, and no way
has as yet been devised of raising the
cash to pay for the work. The Central
will hardly pay the money out of its own
treasury, and 1T begins to look as if the
bondholders and the people, in case they
want to see the road reconstructed in
time for their summer pleasure, must go
down into their own pockets and pur-
chase the first lien on the property them
selves. If they can take hold of the road
and make it paying piece of property,
there is no reason why they should not
easily realize the per cent. interest
which the certificates are to bear.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-13
THE poNpHoLpERs HERE.
Their Return From the Trip Over the
Georgia, Southern and Florida.

Their Return From the Trip Over the
Georgia, Southern and Florida.
The bondholders committee of the
Georgia, Southern and Florida railroad
have made their tour of inspection over
the road and are now on their way home.
Some of them returned by way of Savan-
nah, after spending Sunday at the Ponce
in ST. Augustine.
Manager H. p. Smart with Mr.. D. w.
Hermann, of the committee, came up yes
terday, and MIR. Hermann will leave for
Baltimore to-day. Mr. Skipwith Wilmer,
the attorney add Mr.. Watkins,
of Richmond, went on through yesterday
Mr.. j. B. Gresham will go through to-
day and Mr. Henry Rice tomorrow.
All the members of the committee with
the exception of Mr.. Fischer, met the
receiver, Mr.. S. B. Sparks, in Macon, and
took the trip from Macon to Palatka.
They found the property in fairly good
condition, and those seen state it as their
belief, that it is worth more than the
amount of its bonded Indebtedness. The
foreclosure proceedings which are now
before the state supreme court, will be
pushed forward as rapidly as possible,
and it is only question of time when the
bOndholders will get control of the prop
erty. The road is doing we'll as to earn
ings, and the bondholders are fully salts
fed with the results shown.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-13
i A COLD WAVE PREDICTED.
1t Did Not Show Up Last Night But
To-dRv VIII Tell the Stnru

It Did Not Show Up Last Night But
To-day Will Tell the Story.
A telegram from the weather observa-
tory at Washington, received yesterday
morning, ordered the hosting of the cold
wave signal, stating that a severe cold
wave would be on hand by Tuesday even
ing.
This wave is expected to bring the
coolest weather of the season. 1t was
anticipated that the cold would be felt to
some extent last night, but those who
wore their overcoats out found out their
mistake, as the atmosphere was unusu-
ally mild and pleasant. Observer Smyth
says in his forecast that the weather will
be decidedly colder this evening. The
warning has been received in good time
and everybody will be prepared for It,
The storm central Monday night in Ar
kansas had moved northeastward last
night and divided into two disturbances.
one central in Ohio and the other off the
Middle Atlantic coast. Unsettled
weather continues in Eastern Texas,
Western Arkansas and almost through
out the immediate Mississippi valley.
Elsewhere it is comparatively clear The
cold wave is moving in from the north
west and Savannah will share in the re-
suits
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-13
CUT THE JUGULAR VEIN.
Henry RiCh'S Third Determined A.
tempt to Suicide.
Both sides of His Throat Dashed Wit

Both Sides of His Throat Dashed With
a Razor-His Physician Says He
Will Dietrich Says His Wife
Abused Him and Drove Him to the
Rash Aot-Lifs Not Worth Living to
Him.
Henry Rich, who lives at No A Jeffer-
son street made his third attempt yester-
day to take his own life, which it seems
on various occasions he has found not
worth living.
Rich is a paralytic, having been
stricken about ten years ago. He Is
about "a years old, and for some years
past has been in a respondent and
troubled state of mind. Yesterday morn
ing about $50 o'clock his wife left him
and went up stairs to see to her children.
Rich sent his attendant,
small white boy, out to
get the days supply of bread from the
bakers wagon. When the boy returned
he found Rich upon his bed lying in pool
OF blood which was rapidly increasing in
size from spurts of the crimson fluid
which were coming from his neck.
A PREMEDITATED ACT.
1t seems that the old man had planned
the rash act for some time. He had an
old razor in a drawer in his room which
he kept all sharpened and while the boy
had gone he had taken this weapon from
the drawer and made several deep gashes
on both sides of his neck. Mrs. Rich was
informed of the matter, and she sent at
once for DR.. W. r. Norton, who, when he
arrived, found the wounded man almost
unconscious from the loss of
blood. An examination showed that
he had severed the internal and external
jugular veins on the right side of his neck
and several of the muscles. DR. Norton
dressed the wounds, tying up the jugular
veins, and stitching up the neck.
Rich wanted to be let alone, and did all
he could TO prevent the doctor from saw
ing his life. His hands Ihad to be held
while his wounds were being dressed in
order to prevent him from tearing away
the stitches. After the wounds were
dressed the old man was unable to talk
and when asked why he attempted to
take his life he wrote out on a piece of
paper: Mary did it,"
SAID HIS WIFE DROVE HIM To IT.
He wrote further that his wife had
abused him and made him mad. Mrs.
Rich says he has been talking of suicide
for some time, but that little attention
has been paid to his threats. The trouble,
she says, is that he has lost about SAC, 900
in speculation within the last three years,
and is said to have lost large amount re-
Gently, which was the cause of his last
attempt to commit suicide
Rich has had many family troubles
within the past two or three years, and
tried to commit suicide after his first
wife's death by cutting his throat. The
wounds had scarcely healed when he
tried 1T again, but neither effort was sue
cessful. He married again but his sec
ond wife ran away with travelling ply
stefan. He obtained a divorce from her.
and married a third time about three
months ago. 1t may be that this effort to
take his own life will prove more success
full than previous ones, as it was with diff
tculty that DR.. Norton stopped his bleed
ing to death, and he says now that Rich
will hardly be able to live more than two
or three days longer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-13
DEPUTY COLLECTOR JOHNSON
His appointment Made Permanent by
Collector Beckwith.

The permanent appointment of Mr.. ].
Paul johnson as deputy collector Of Gus
toms was announced yesterday by Collec-
tor Beckwith, Mr.. johnson has been in
the custom house over twenty-one years
and is thoroughly familiar with every de-
tail Of the customs service.
Collector Beckwith, recognizing the
value of Mr.. Johnson's service, his long ex-
perience and his thorough acquaintance
With the duties Of all the departments,
decided that it was TO the interest of the
business of the port that he should be
retained in Office. His retention will be
gratifying 10 every one who has business
transactions with the custom house The
merchants and business men on the Bay
united in petition that he be retained.
Laying aside political claims, Collector
Beckwith decided that no change should
be made and Mr.. johnson will remain as
deputy collector. This fills the compile
ment of appointments.
Mr.. Coburn, who refused to resign, is
reporting regularly for duty every morn
ing until his suspension from Office has
been acted upon by the Secretary of the
Treasury.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-13
MAY APPEAL THE CASE.
The Jury Gives the Vernon Shell Road
COMPANY $4,000,

The jury in the superior court in the
case of the Vernon Shell Road Company
against the city, returned a verdict yes
terday afternoon, granting the company
$500 for its road from Anderson to
Twelfth street.
This award is just $500 more than was
granted by the board of. arbitrator, and
from whose decision the company appealed
the case TO the superior court. The prop
erty involved is familiar to every
one, being the portion of the
Vernon shell road from Anderson
to Twelfth street The city limits hav-
ing been extended to the latter street,
the city desired to acquire possession of
that portion of the road as an extension
of Bull street 1t was believed at first
that the city had right to take the road
as public right-of-way, and an iniunc-
tion was applied for. The supreme court
decided that the property could not be
taken from the company without proper
compensation and the matter was left to
board of arbitrators, composed of sew
eral tax payers, who awarded $1,000, the
case being then appealed.
The verdict of the jury increasing the
award by $500 is not considered by the
company and its counsel, MIR. J. r. Saussy,
as a victory by any means, and Mr..
Saussy gave notice of O motion for
new trial Mr.. Lester wanted much
larger amount for the property and it is
likely that the case will go to the SUI
preme court before it is settled.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-13
A pEL1aHrFuL coNcERT.
The Baptist Church Filled With Mu-
sic-loying People.

The concert at the Baptist church last
night by Prof Cobb and his orchestra
was brilliant success. Heretofore Mr..
Cobb has been a recognized leader in or
chestral music, but until this occasion few
people knew Of his ability to train and
manage chorus. Not a single hitch oc-
Cured throughout the whole programme,
every detail being thoroughly systema-
tiled.
A large and appreciative audience filed
the auditorium and the galleries, and the
occasion was one long TO be remembered
by music-loving people. The first number,
Let the Hills and Wales Resound," by
the chorus, with full orchestral accompa-
niment, was admirably rendered. The
strict unity of tempo, with clear enun-
citation, the fruit of thorough training,
was marked throughout. The old famil-
lar duet, Home to Our Mountains, - from
''Trovatore," by,Mrs. Schreiner and Mr..
Whatley, was sung with unusual express
sion and sweetness, and was much appre-
ciated by the audience.
The trombone solo, by Mr. Hemingway
was also very fine, and showed his mas
terry Of this instrument
"A Light Streams Down From the
Sky" by Miss Howard, Mrs. Gustin ac-
companist, was also well rendered, and
showed her voice to good effect
Inc selection from "TrOVatore," intro
ducing the Anvil chorus and The Mis-
erere," was very fine. Sormuch did the
audience enjoy this number that it was
repeated by request.
The double male quartette, conducted
by Willard N. Smith, sang Jehovah,
Great Jehovah, Guide U.s." with orches-
trail accompaniment, and 81 Cannot Al
ways Trace the Way without accom-
paniment. Both selections were admira-
bly, rendered, the information and blending
of the voices being nearly perfect. This
number was highly appreciated by the
audience.
The chorus consisted of the following
voices: Miss Lula Proctor, Miss Lesesne,
Miss Prohman, Mrs. Perry, Miss Alice
Proctor Mrs. Rawls, Miss Mamie Proc
tor, Miss Weitman, Mr.. Macon, S. M.
Gibson, G. B. Whatley, p. M. Duyar,
J. p. Deacy, Mr.. Robinson, Mr..
Demond, Mr.. Benson, Mr.. Willard N.
Smith, Mr.. King.
The violin solo, Elegie, was artistically
rendered by Mr.. j. E. Osborne with Mr..
Louis Cobb, accompanist The concert
concluded with the chorus, "Oh Who
Will Ger the Downs So Free" which
was beautifully and artistically rendered.
1t is proposed to give several of these con-
certs through the spring and summer,
and if those of the future are to be judged
by that of last night their success is as
sured
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-13
POLICEMAN NEVIS FAMILY.
The Morning News Suggests q Sub
scription for Their Assistance.

The Morning News Suggests q Sub
scription for Their Assistance.
There is no nobler death than that
which befalls man while in the dis
charge Of his duty. Policemen are the
watchful guardians of the lives and prop
erty of their fellow citizens. They are
constantly exposing themselves to danger,
and now and then one of them sacrifices
his life in serving the public.
J. C. Neve, one Of the bravest and most
efficient members of Savannah's police
force, was shot to death Saturday by
worthless negro, fugitive from justice,
whom he had been ordered to arrest.
A widow and young children mourn for
him. They have been deprived not only
of one who was dear to them, but also of
a protector and their sole source of sup
port.
They should not be permitted to suffer
from want. Policeman Neve did not hest
tate to risk his life to protect the interests
Of the people of Savannah, and they
should not hesitate to extend helping
hand to those who were dependent upon
him.
The MORNING News suggests that the
mayor appoint committee to solicit sub
scriptions from Savannah's citizens to a
fund to aid Mrs. Neve and her children.
Those who wish to contribute to the fund
at once can send their names with the
amounts they wish to give to the MORN
ING News, and. their subscriptions will be
acknowledged in the columns of this
paper. Sums for small amounts, fractions
Of 81, will be received and acknowledged
The following subscriptions were received
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-13
No Clew to the Murderer.

Smalls, the murderer of Neve, is still at
large. Dowell Mcpherson, who was ar
rested for Smalls between Pooler and
Meldrim by a posse of the residents of
those villages, was brought down to Sa-
vannah yesterday morning. A detach-
ment of police met the prisoner at the
depot and escorted him to the barracks.
Mcpherson was badly frightened. The
opinion of his captors was that if
the man was not Smalls he knew
a great deal more about him than he was
willing to tell.
Chief Green is not of this opinion, how
ever. He thinks Mcpherson has prob
ably been engaged in some rascality some
where, but does not believe he is impli-
Gated with Smalls.
Smalls appears to be a most ubiquitous
person at present, At least fifty mes
sages were received at the police head
quarters yesterday, each one locating
him in a different neighborhood.
Hardly fifteen minutes passed during the
day that the telephone did not
ring and an announcement was made
from some quarter that he had been
seen.
The reports were almost all indefinite
in character and from second hand
kilograms were received during the eve
ming stating that Smalls had been seen in
the neigh borhood of Meldrim.
Another very probable report was that
he had been seen at Montgomery. While
MORNING NEWS reporter was az the
police barracks in the afternoon three diff
ferent reports came in within twenty
minutes, each one locating Smalls in a diff
ferent place near the city
The desire TO apprehend Smalls is so
general that every negro who is seen with
Winchester rife Is az once taken for
him, aud report made 20 the police bar
racks. Chief Green said that he had
received no reliable information as to
/ Smalls' whereabouts. some of the
shrewdest mem beers Of the police depart
ment are Of the opinion that Smalls is
stili in Chatham county
DR.. Bulrs Cough syrup. Inc old reliable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-13
ATNEw ORLEANS AND ST. LOUIS.
Yesterdays Events on Each Track
XerY Good.


Racing at New Orleans and St. Louis
was very good yesterday considering
heavy tracks at both places. Speculation
was very brisk at the Turf Exchange, y
Notwithstanding very bad wire caused
by big storm in the west. The entries
for to-day are good and as the track at
both places will be in good condition and
also better telegraphic service big
crowd will be at the Exchange to take
flyer on the-Bangtails; first quotations
received at 80 O'Clock. city time, at
O'Dell's Turf Exchange, 7Drayton street,
also entrance through Sullivan's Cafe.
First Race-Six furlongs, selling
Dollie, SO; Sub Rosa, 96 Christie S, 96
Scottish Belle, 102; Pearl C, 1O2; Nokomo,
lO7; London Smoke, 107; Aufait, 1OS
Capt. Spencer, ITO; Wallace, ITO; Billy
Duncan, ITO; Doodle, ITO; Dunlap, 10;
10.
Second Race-Four furlongs. Melpo-
meme, 10Y; PeterlSin, 10Y; Kussan, lie
Joe Hill, ITO; Onward. ITO; Lepros Lyon
ITO; Quisada. ITO; Toss Witt, lis;
Horace Argo, lis.
Third Race-One mile and a quarter,
selling: Florence p, So; Tippecanoe, 81
Crevasse, so; Hattie Cant, l06; Lismore,
lO6; Mary Sue, l06; Hedge Rose, 1O6
Lyndhurst, ITO; Wedgeheld, III Radclif,
Ill.
Fourth Race-Six furlongs, handicap:
G. B. Cox, 100; Thermidor, i07; Mamie
Lord, los; Billy Bennett, 100; Madge
Doree, 95: Risk, o. Rosebud, 1O5: Beati-
fee, 101; Lucy Clark, 102; Kildora, 90 ;
Keno, l04; Capt. Hammer 100; Lombard,
100.
Fifth Race-Six furlongs: Damask,
l02; Marcel, 102; Delmar, 107; Bob Nicely,
10Y; Moses Solomon, ia; Ruby Payne,
III; Belle p, III; Rouser, 1872; Tramp,
l22; Bobby Beach, 122; John p, 123 /;
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-13
LOCAL PERSONAL.

w. c. Hall, of New York, is at the De
Soto.
F. A. Jones, of Augusta, Me, is at the
Pulaski.
Morton K. Moore, of Atlanta, is at the
De Soto
D. w. Hermann, of New York, is at the
De Soto.
t. H. johnson, Jr., of Allendale, S. c.,
is at the Pulasi.
John j. Taylor of Charleston, is regis
tered at the De Soto.
George E. Armstrong, of Washington,
ID. G., is at the De Soto.
A. F. Churchill and Mrs. Churchill of
Brunswick, are at the De Soto.
MIR. and Mrs. M. Rice, of Kingston, n.
Y, left for Suwannee yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall, of New Jersey, left
for Suwannee Springs last night.
Mr.. J. H. Fox left for Suwannee
Springs last night to spend some time.
j. S. Burch, of Estill, and Miss Cora
Burch, of Durham, N. c., are at the Pu-
laski.
w. F. Prioleau, a prominent insurance
adjuster of Atlanta, Is registered at the
De Soto
Mr.. r. D. baltimore returned yesterday
morning on the Tallahassee from a bust
hSSS bTlp nOftn.
j. Gutman leaves on the Tallahassee to-
morrow for New York to purchase his
spring stock of goods.
Snapper Garrison, the famous Jockey
and timekeeper at the Corbett-Mitcheil
light, passed through the city yesterday.
Mr.. David Baird, a member of the board
of public works, of Camden, N. j., is in
the city, stopping at the De Soto. He is
accompanied by Mr.. H. J. West. with
whom he is associated in looking after
some extensive lumber interests through
out the SOUTH
Hon. Warren F. Daniel, Of Franklin,
n. H, and his wife, are spend
ing few days at the De Soto. Mr. Dan
lei is an ex-democratic member of con-
gress, and was elected in a district that
usually gives 1000 republican majority.
He is the owner of the Winnepisiogue
Paper mills, and is known throughout his
state as one of its most active and hospi-
table citizens. He is SO years old, but
would readily pass for a gentleman on the
sunny side of fifty
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-13
A BIG COTTON SHIPMENT.
Savanna Gets over 1000 Bales
From Valdosta,

The NRldosta Times publishes the fol-
lowing about one of the largest shipments
of sea island cotton ever made from that
point:
Messrs. l.. & B. F. Strickland sold, on
Tuesday last, 1,050 bags oflsea island cot
ton to Col. w. w. Gordon, of Savannah,
in a lump. The check covering the
amount was for over $4,000
Mr.. Lane, who has seen many business
transactions in Valdosta, says this was
the biggest trade ever made in the town
1t clears up the visible cotton supply
here, but it added largely to the receipts
in Savannah.
The cotton was shipped out at once,
and 1t took thirty-two cars to hold it, and
it made heavy train.
Valdosta has long been the largest in
terror sea island cotton market in the
world, and this seasons business has
added TO its renown as such. Although
the crop was short, we have handled the
largest amount yet known here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-13
THE GUARDS, MEETING.
A Present of a Valuable Sword Made
the Corps.

The Savannah Volunteer Guards held a
meeting at the Arsenal last night, which
was largely attended. An invitation to
the corps to take part in the exercises
Thursday, Feb. % on the occasion of the
unveiiing Of the monument to Gen. Ander-
son, and its acceptance on behalf of the
corps by its officers, were read.
The corps was made a present Of a
handsome sword by Mrs. John NJ Bryan,
The sword was elegantly silver mounted
and belonged formerly to Capt. Archi-
bald c. Davenport, having been presented
10 him by the Guards when he was cap
tain Of the company in 1853. Appropriate
resolutions of thanks were adopted
Resolutions of thanks to the Ladies'
Aid Association 10 the Guards
were unanimously adopted. The reso-
buttons expressed the high ap-
probation Of the corps for what the asso-
citation had done in its behalf Several
new members were elected by unani-
nous vote.