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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-09
BAKING PONDER.
"a DRESS REHEARSAL"
An Amusing Operetta Rendered ct
Masonic Hall Last Night.

An Amusing Operetta Rendered at
Masonic Hall Last Night.
One of the most delightful and interest
ing entertainments of the season was
that given at Masonic hall last night for
the benefit of the sunday school of st.
Johns church. The entertainment was
arranged by the ladies Of that church,
who showed splendid taste in making up
the programme.
Some delightful music was rendered by
the Mandolin Club under the direction of
Mr.. Ed Connor, and the song ASK of the
Man in the Moon, +" by Mr. Claud Girar-
deau was one of the brightest hits of the
evening.
The main feature of the programme
was the performance of the bright and
amusing operetta IA Dress Rehearsal"
by the following cast, which was well
chosen throughout:
Miss Jones' Principal Of
Grove House Academy. Miss Alice Bates
Mademoiselle Epinard,
French Governess. Miss Georgia Howard
Amy Fibbs Afterward
Cinderella. .......... Miss Elfletah Launey
Clara wilkins, Afterward the
Prince. Observation-Disclosures Miss H. Butler
Sarah Ann, The Greedy
Girl ........' -. Miss Beatrice Launey
Sophonisba Spivens. The
Romantic Girl -. Miss Gazelle Launey
Martha Higgins, Spitef'l Miss n. Wakeman
Carry Jackson, Sisters Miss G. Carruthers
Miss Jarvey, Elocution
Mistress 80. ......... Miss Garrett Launey
Miss Prudence Pinchbeck,
A Visitor. ................M Miss annie Winn
Rosa Jennings, Afterward
airy Godmother.. Miss Marie Lesesne
Servant. .............. Miss Elizabeth Harmon
Other Pupils Misses Dykes, Lillian Cohen,
Jennie May, EliZaUeth Harmon.
Scene-Grove House Academy.
Music by Prof. Rosenfeld's Orchestra.
The scene is in the school room Of the
Grove House academy, where "a merry
party of girls engage in rehearsal of
what becomes burlesque imitation of
cinderella" The rehearsal leads to
some amusing and ridiculous Mistakes
which were well carried out. The musical
talent of the cast as well as the acting,
was good throughout.
In spite of the inclement weather a
large number of people turned out, and
the hall was almost filed. The ladies
netted quite a good sum for the benefit of
the Sunday school. After the conclusion
of the programme refreshments were
served and dancing was in order.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-09
NAVAL STORES BIG DAY.
Ten Thousand Casks Spirits Sold In
a Few Hours.

Tho Largest Days Sales Ever Known
In the History Of the Turpentine
Market-The Transactions Foot UP
S13o,ooo-The Factors Bring the
Buyers to Their own Prices-A Game
of Stand Off.
The spirits turpentine market was
unusually active yesterday. The sales
amounted to nearly 10000 casks, aggre-
eating about 400, 900 gallons at 261S, cents
a gallon, making the cash transactions
in the produce for the day nearly 100000.
This is the largest business ever done
during one day in the history of the
spirits turpentine market
The unusual demand was not entirely
unexpected by the naval stores factors,
who have been holding their receipts at
2619 cents for the past two weeks. They
had suspected that the exporters were anx-
ious to buy in order to load the large
number of vessels which are in port
waiting for cargoes, and they conse-
quently decided to hold out for the price
they had agreed to take.
THE EXPORTERS HELD OFF.
The exporters continued to keep out of
the market, but made frequent inquiries,
Offering from 20 cents TO 264 cents, but
the factors were determined to get 2615.
This situation in the market continued
for several days; the offering stock, in
the meantime, was piling up in proper
tions greatly exceeding the usual amount
carried by the factors.
The cost Of holding spirits turpentine
is no small item, when the expenses Of
storage, cooperage and handling is con-
sidered and the buyers were anxiously
expecting that the accumulation of stocks
would eventually break the market, and
then they could buy at their own price.
WAITED THEIR CHANCE.
1t was generally believed that one or
two exporters had large orders to fill,
which made the factors encouraged to
hold out for their price. The advent of
another exporter into the market yester-
day morning started the business. AS
soon as he commenced buying,
the others rushed in, and for
few hours trading was livlier
than it has ever been on this mar
ket.
The entire offering stock of spirits tur-
pentine was soon scooped up, and the fac
tors smiled and were gratifed at their
success in sustaining the price which
they had claimed was low enough. The
market closed with continued active de-
mand for to-day's receipts
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-09
A Perfact Refrinaratnr.

The recent reduction in the price Of ice
will ena BILE every family in the city to
have an ample supply and be com Portable
during the summer. Next TO cheap ice
the great necessity is good refrigerator
one that will be economical in the use
of ice and at the same time preserve its
contents perfectly.
Messrs. G. w. Allen & Co, after many
years experience with all kinds of re-
frigerators, have for the past two years
sold and recommended the Quincy, and
so satisfactory, economical and cleanly
have they proven themselves that this
year the firm ordered out full car load
The Carney differs from all other re-
frigera tors-it is peculiar to itself, and
by reason Of its improved construction is
undoubtedly the best refrigerator on the
market.
The Quincy has five walls and all are
packed with mineral wool the best new
conductor known, substance not sub
ject TO decay-impossible to mold and
absolutely indestructible. The assert
ment Of the Quincy now ready Tor inspec-
ton EN- braces ali the different STYLES, and
they are offered at very attractive prices
Messrs. Allen Il Co.. would urge all in
terested in refrigerators to cali and ex-
amino the Quincy. The general stock Of
this house, including full assortment Of
sterling silver, is offered at prices pleas
ing TO the customers and remarka blv
close when values are considered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-09
A FRUIT STORE ROBBED.
The Thief Gets $9s in American
Money and a Spanish Dollar.

The Thief Gets Sas in American
Money and Spanish Dollar.
Detective Morgan arrested Tom Nc
Alpin, colored, yesterday afternoon on
the charge of robbing the fruit store of
Demetre Antipa at Sims and West Broad
street.
McAlpin worked next door to the fruit
store in butcher shop run by William
Morgan The butcher shop and the fruit
store both open upon the same yard in
the rear. The robbery was committed
yesterday morning between and Z
o'clock. Antipa mad closed up his shop
and gone to market. Mr. Morgan was
also out. When Antipa returned he
found that window in the rear OF his
place had been pried open and his money
drawer robbed.
The thief secured 1875 in American
money and a silver Spanish dollar Nc
Alpin was suspected at once, as it was
concluded that it would have been impos-
sible for any one to have entered the place
from the yard while he was in charge of
the ad dining shop without his seeing him
He had been in Antipa's place just before
the latter closed up to go to market, to
have some money changed and had seen
the proprietor take out his bas of money
TO make the change. He had also seen
the proprietor mailing up his broken win
dow the day before. No money was found
on McAlpin and he denied having COM
mitted the robbery He was held for fur
Their Investigation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-09
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr.. D. F. Jack, of Augusta, is at the
De Soto.
Mr. F. c. Lowell left last night via the
Central railroad for Denver, Colo, on a
pleasure trip.
Mr.. H. L. Cans, Of Bainbridge, was a
visitor on the floor of the Cotton EX-
change yesterday.
Mr.. G, d. Owen, traffic manager of the
Savannah, Florida and Western railway,
left yesterday for New York city.
Rev Mr. Shipman and a party of three
left last night via the Central railroad
for Dallas, Tex, to attend the Baptist
convention which is to be held there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Tyson, who
have been spending some time in the city
while on their wedding tour have re-
turned to their home in Sandersville.
President H. r. Duval, Vice President
John A. Henderson and General Manager
D. E. Maxwell of the Florida Central and
Peninsular railroad, are registered at the
De Soto.
Rev. J. o. A Cook will preach next
Sunday morning at Trinity church. upon
the subject of Recognition of our Loved
Ones in Heaven" Mr.. Cook will preach
upon this subject by special request
Judge William D. Harden, Mai. p. W.
Meldrim, Hon. Pope Barrow, Messrs. Il.
r. Richards, S. B. Adams, A. C. Wright,
G. B. Whatley and j. L. Gazan left last
night via the Central railroad for At
lanta, where they 90 to attend the
supreme court, which viii have under
consideration cases from the Eastern
circuit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-09
A CHANCE FOR A HOME.
The Savannah Real Estate and Build
ing Company's ale


The Savannah Real Estate, Loan and
Building Company will hold public sale
of its lots in the southeastern section of
the city tomorrow afternoon. The sale
has been well advertised, and it is likely
that there will be a large crowd in at
tendance to take advantage of the bar
gains offered.
Mr.. W. X. Wilkinson will be the auc-
tioneer and will not fail to present the
ADVANTAGES of location in the southeast
ern section of the city with his usual
ability. Notwithstanding the hard times
the development of the southeastern sec
tion of the city has been quite rapid.
Since the first sale of lots was held, less
than three years ago, twenty-five hand
some residences have been erected upon
lots purchased from the Savannah Loan.
Real Estate and Building Company -Four
new residences, to cost about a, 600 each,
are now in process of erection. At the
present rate of development the south
eastern section promises TO be one of the
handsomest portions of the city in a short
time.
The real estate company has at its own
expense put in a complete system of water
works, graded the streets, and provided
sewerage. The terms upon which the
lots will be sold are $50 cash, and the
balance in one, two and three years, with
Z per cent. interest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-09
LEAPED FROM A WINDOW.
Bill JOhnSOn'S Daring Escape From
the Police Barracks.

he Smashed the Window of the
Prisoners Room and Jumped Into
the Old Cemetery-Capt By Of
Ger Baughn After a Lively Chase to
the Southern Part of the City.
Bill johnson. alias Bryan, who stabbed
James Wright on Lovers lane Monday
night, created considerable excitement at
the police barracks yesterday morning by
escaping from under the nose of the po-
lice. When Johnsou's case was called
Il was supposed that Wright was very
severely wounded. and his assailant was
held 10 await the result Of the wound.
AS a matter of fact Wright was only
slightly wounded and was discharged
from the hospital yesterday morning.
johnson was sent back into the prison
ers' room after his case had been passed.
There were q number of other prisoners
in the room with two or three officers in
charge Of them. After the adjournment
of the court the prisoners were ordered
back into the court room. johnson was
sitting at the west window. Instead of
returning to the court room with the
other prisoners he smashed the window
sash and jumped from the window into
the yard. Climbing the fence Of the old
cemetery, he ran through the cemetery,
jumped the fence at the back, and con
tinued on his way to the southern part of
the city.
The escape created great excitement
1t was not known who had escaped until
the roll of the prisoners was called and
johnson was found TO be missing. A
search was Immediately made Of the old
cemetery, but the man was not there.
Officer Dick Baughn, who brought in John
son the night before. concluded at once
that Johnson was making for his old
haunts on Lovers lane, and mounting his
horse he started In pursuit He went out
Drayton street, and at the corner of An
derson street he found his man. johnson
was on the run, but stopped when ordered
to and returned without giving any fur
Their trouble.
This is the first escape Of this kind from
the police barracks, and the prisoners
room will be more carefully guarded here
after.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-09
A NEW sUPER1NrENDENT
William Rutherford, the Plant Sys-
TENS New Official

tenn 8 New Obc1al.
MIR. William Rutherford has been ap-
pointed superintendent of motive power
and equipment of all the railways Of
the Plant System. His headquarters
will be in Savannah. The appointment
Went into effect yesterday.
The maintenance, repairs, design and
construction of locomotives, cars, tools
and machinery will be under the direc-
ton of the superintendent of motive
power and equipment, aud the master
mechanics or foremen at the several
shops will be subject to his direction. He
will have such supervision of the engine
men and firemen, while on the roads. as
may be necessary TO proper perform
ance of their duties.
President Plant, in further defining the
duties Of the new superintendent says:
He must see that all motive power called
for by the superintendent of the respec-
tive roads for the movement Of trains is
promptly furnished. He will under the
direction of the president distribute the
different classes of motive power as he
may think best adapted to the require
ments of the different roads TO which the
same may be assigned, and in order to
render the most eficient and economical
service in the movement of trains"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-09
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
They Will Discuss the County Physi>
clan Again This Afternoon.


clan Again This Afternoon.
The auditing committee of the county
commissioners met Monday night and
passed upon all the bills which are to be
paid during this month. The total
amount of the payments will be about
$1,000 exclusive of any bills that may
have to be paid for education.
The bills will have to be approved by
the commissioners, who will hold their
regular monthly meeting this afternoon
at o'clock. There is little of impor-
lance TO come up before the commission
ers outside perhaps of the election of a
county physician, as provided by the re-
cent legislative enactment and the recon-
mendatiOn of the grand jury. This matter
has been discussed at the last three meet
ings of the commissioners, and has been
postponed each time on account Of the
trouble in reaching some agreement
The last time it was put off in order
that some further information with re-
gard TO the amount of work such a physi-
clan would have TO do might be obtained
The clerk of the county commissioners
was asked TO get up the number of in
quests held each year for the last five or
ten years, from which an average Of the
amount of work the physician may have
to do can be drawn. Even then there
will, no doubt, be Considera BILE discussion
as to salary, some Of the commissioners
thinking expenses should be held down as
closely as possible.
1t is hardly probable that anything will
be done about the budget until the grand
jury reports on it in making its general
presentments May 10. Among other mat
tiers, the drainage question will probably
also be under discussion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-09
MR.. HARDEN IN CHARGE.
He win Reside in the Annex to the
Telfair Academy.

ne Will 66b1O9 IN the annex TO tn
Telfair Academy.
The curators of the Georgia Historical
Society and the board of managers of the
Telfair academy have decided to put the
academy in charge of Mr.. William Har-
den. MIR. Harden will take up his resi-
dence in the annex to the academy some
time during the latter part of this week.
This was decided at the last meeting Of
the cura tors, and though no final agree
ment has been reached with Director
Brandt with regard TO the continuation
of his services this course, it is under
stood, will be pursued for the present.
The board of managers does not, it Is
understood, intend to dispense with the
able services of Director Brandt. In
order to pay off the Indebtedness to Gen.
jackson, however, they have been COM
pelled to reduce expenses, and Director
Brandt will in all likelihood retain
his position nominally, but giving it less
attention than before, until such time
when the academy is financially able to
have him resume it under the old terms.
This is the idea of the curators at pres
emit, though nothing has yet been def
nitely determined. The society's indeot.
edness now amounts to about $40, 900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-09
THE MAYOR AND THE BURGLARS.
he Regrets Something Cannot Be
Done to stop the Robberies.

he Regrets Something Cannot Be
Done to Stop the Robberies.
Mayor NicDonough was asked yester-
day if it is not possible for the police to
make some more successful efforts to ap-
prehend the burglars who have been rob-
bling the houses in the southern section Of
the city.
81 freely acknowledge" replied the
mayor, that consider it a most dis
graceful state of affairs and a reflection
upon the community that such a state
should exist. II does seem that the burg
lars should have been apprehended be-
fore now. l have urged the police to
make special effort, and l have been sur
prised that the robbers have not been
caught before this.
The city has only two regular detec-
tives,' said Mayor McDOnough, in an
swer to a question. Certain members of
the police force are occasionally detailed
Tor special work, but Detectives Hanley
and Bosseu are the only two men avail
able for such work as catching burglars.
am disappointed that they have not sue
ceeded better in these cases"
Mayor McDonough was asked If it were
not possible to provide more police pro-
lection for the residents of the southern
portion of the city.
1t is not possible to do so at present, "
he replied. The appropriation for the
police department this year is fully taken
up by the present force. The city has
not the money with which to increase the
force at present, and will not have this
year. so far as [ can sec. The force is
not sufficiently large to send patrolmen as
far south as Duffy and Henry streets, and
the mounted police are the best we can
do for that section of the city at present. "
Mayor McDonough said that If the city
detectives cannot catch the burglars spe-
cial men will be brought here from else
where for the work
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-09
A Rapidly Developing Section.

Houses are constantly going up in the
southeastern section, and on the lands of
the savannah Real Estate Company there
has only been one lapse OF two months in
building since 1891. Operations have
been resumed and, no doubt, win con-
tlnue as long as there are vacant lots in
that locality. Everyone living there is
delighted, and many who are now under
rented roofs will in q short time DO re-
Joicing under their own in that beautiful
section. Remember the sale Of lots next
Thursday afternoon at 80 o'clock.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-09
THE ATLANTIC CLUB.
Its New Officers and Board of Gov
ernora.

Its New officers and Board of Gov
ernors.
The Atlantic Club held its annual meet
ing at Catholic Library hall last night.
The following officers were elected for
the year:
Presidential. A. O'Byrne.
Vice President-P. Brennan.
Secretary and Treasurer. e. Hearty.
These officers, with the following, con
stitute the board of governors: ]. e.
Grady, Jr., M. J. Kavanaugh, l. N. Wells
and p. +. Gleason.
The meeting was largely attended The
club contemplates having its opening the
latter part of this month. The board of
governors were authorized to go ahead
and put the club house in first-ciass con-
dition. The improvements contemplated
will cost about 800, part of which was
made necessary by the storm of last
August
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-09
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-09
TO PREFER CHARGES.
A COMMITTEES viii Ask an Investiga-
ton of Mr.. McIntire's Action.

Under the resolutions passed by the
Citizens Club condemning the action of
Register McIntire in taking flom the
Office of Tax Collector MCGOWAN the book
containing the names of the voters who
have paid their poll tar for 1893, between
Saturday night and Monday morning, a
committee has been appointed by the
president Of the club, OF which com
mittee MIR. T. d. Rockwell is chairman,
to prefer charges against Mr.. McIntire
and to ask an investigation by the regis
tration commission.
MIR. Rockwell, it is understood, gave
notice to Judge MacDonell, who is secre-
tary of the commission, yesterday that
such a.demand would be made, and that
the removal of Registrar McIntire would
be asked. The charges will probably be
put in writing.
The commission cannot act until Judge
Falligant returns from Bryan county, he
being chairman of that body. If the
matter is urged then it will probably be
taken up on Judge Falligant's return.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-09
Grand Picnic.

The Wesley Sunday school has inaugu-
rated picnic, which will take place on
Friday next at Montgomery. Every
preparation has been made for grand
time for the children and their friends.
Base ball, foot ball and other light and
amusing games will be introduced, and A
Light free lunch will be served all day.
The price of tickets has been placed at
25 cents for adults and Is cents for chill
dren, including street car fare, and a
convenient schedule arranged.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-09
THE ENTRIES CLOSING.
A Lively Interest in This Weeks
Wheelmen's Races.

AcSAneu 3 1AGCoss
The entries for the handicap races in
the Wheelmens spring meet Friday
closed last night, and the Handicapped
has begun work. The entries will be an
nounced tomorrow. The entries for the
open races will close tomorrow night.
johnson, Taylor, Connerat and Farmer
left last night for Atlanta to
ride in to-days' races there.
They will return to savannah tomorrow
ard rest day before the races here.
Johnson will meet e. &. Bald, of Atlanta.
Bald IS regarded as Johnson's most forni-
dable opponent for championship hOnors.
NJ. +. Carter, the crack Baltimore rider,
will also be there.
The race between Bald and Johnson
viii be particularly interesting Bald
rode with phenomenal swiftness year be-
fore last, but last year was unable TO do
much on account of long attack Of ill
ness. During the latter part of the
season, however, he was able to be on the
track little, and his work was excep-
tlonaIly encouraging to his many ad-
mirers This year he has exhibited Won
derful ability, and his friends look upon
/ him as the coming champion The result
OF his meeting with johnson will be
awaited with much interest here.
The arrangements for fridays meet
here are complete. The city was filled
yesterday with handsome lithograph
announcements and pictures Of johnson.
An arrangement has been made with the
Electric railway for an extra schedule of
cars TO run direct to the park.
The fare for the round trip from
any part of the city will
be Is cents. The admission to the park
is IS cents. Tickets are on sale at
Meyers and Fenandezs. The meet is
benefit to the Track Association, to aid
IL in meeting its obligations and in view
of that fact stockholders membership
tickets will not be honored for admission,
as has been done at former meets.