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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
ANOTHER MARBLE BRIDGE.
Maj. T. B. Lee Built One in Tennessee
Way Back in 81.

An item published in the MORNING
News a day or two ago, quoting from a
writer in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
stated that the only marble bridge in the
world was located in North Georgia, on
the Marietta and North Georgia railroad
spanning a small river which that rail-
road crosses.
The writer either failed 10 have all the
statistics of bridges before him or he was
referring only to engineering feats of a
recent date. In 1851 there was mar bic
bridge built in Blount county, Tennessee,
over the Knoxville and Charleston rail-
road, from Knoxville, Tenn, TO Mary
vile, which was portion OF the old Blue
Ridge railroad from Anderson, S. c., to
Knoxville.
This bridge was built by an engineer
now in Savannah, Mai Thomas b. Lee,
who has had charge Of the construction
of the Savannah extension Of the Florida
Central and Peninsular railroad, as di-
vision engineer. 1t is an arch bridge of
white marble, 50 feet long, with 25-foot
span, and is built over what is known as
Stout creek.
There are half a dozen entertainments
around the supports of the bridge of va
riegated marble. Mai. Lee built this
bridge when he was quite a young man,
and at the same time aided in the con-
struction of the high bridge at Knoxville,
Tenn, over a portion of the Tennessee
river.
Maj. Lee has been a railroad engineer
all his life, and has aided in the construc-
tion of various large systems. He was a
division engineer on the Georgia, Carolina
and Northern railroad shortly before
coming to Savannah to take charge of his
work here, which he did in September,
1892. The new line from Savannah to
til.
he has had charge from this point, is
already known as one of the best con
structed roads in the south. He has about
completed his labors here, with the ex-
ception of making his final estimates,
which will be ready in few days, and
after they are in he will return to his
home at Greenwood, Abbeville county,
South Carolina, for a much needed rest
and vacation. Maj. Lee has made many
friends during his stay in the city, who
will much regret to see him leave Sa-
Vannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
THE CUSTOM HOUSE MYSTERY.
Mr.. Beokwith's Friends Expect Him
to Solve it in a Dav or Two.

Mr.. Beekwith's Friends Expect Him
to Solve it in Day or Two.
The customs collectorship is the center
of political interest just now. Collector
Johnson's term will expire Jan. % and
even if his resignation is not called for
he has but two weeks yet to serve. In the
event he is asked to resign, then collec-
tor will hardly be ready to take hold be-
fore that time so that the chances are,
Collector johnson will serve out his
term.
Who the next collector will be is a
conundrum that is bothering a good many
people. Mr.. Beckwith is pretty generally
counted upon as the coming man, but
Capt. Wheaton's and Mr.. Norwood's
friends say they are not out of the race
until tine appointment is made. Capt.
Wheaton is now on his way to New York,
and may go over to Washington to look
after his chances, Mr.. Norwood is still
in Washington.
Mr.. Clifton wired yesterday from Wash
ington that Mr.. Beckwith would be APP
pointed this week. While Mr. Beck
with S friends believe he will be the man,
they are not absolutely certain, in view of
Mr.. Norwood's entry into the field and
the fact that Representative Testers
choice is said TO be Capt. Wheaton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
RUNNING INTO covINaToN.
Savannah Can Snip Freight There by
the NJ. G. and A. Now.

LnS ana IA NOW
The stockholders of the Seaboard Com
pany will hold their annual meeting in
Savannah next Tuesday. A board of di-
rectors will be elected and the affairs of
the company generally discussed.
President Williams will have a favora-
bic report to make to the stockholders on
the progress of the Middle Georgia and
Atlantic railroad, the property of the
Seaboard Company. The connection
with the Georgia railroad has not been
completed yet, but probably will be
early in February.
The line has reached Covington, but
lacks about mile and three quarters of
the connection with the Georgia rail-
road. There is deep ravine between the
town of Covington and the Georgia rail-
road, and considerable amount of trest-
ling and bridge work will have to be
built to make the connection. Every
thing is in readiness for the work, how
ever, and the rail with which to finish it
up is now on its way to Savannah.
The Middle Georgia and Atlantic is now
running trains between Milledgeville and
Covington, and freight can be shipped
from Savannah to the latter point by the
new line, The line runs through one of
the best sections of the state and should
bring large amount of trade to Savan-
nah
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
THE SEVENTH EXCURSION.
A Solid Train Load From Along the E.
t., Y. q GA.

A special train consisting of four
coaches and baggage car came in from
along the line of the East Tennessee, Vir-
ginia and Georgia railroad via the Savan-
nah, Florida and Western railway yester-
day at noon. The train brought 200 ex-
cursionists. This was excursion No Z, of
the series of cheap excursions given by
the Savannah merchants. The train left
HawlSinsVille early yesterday morning,
and the excursionists were picked up at
the points from there to Jesup The train
was run through solid, there being only a
change of crew at Jesup.
The train will remain here until $50
o'clock tonight when it will leave the
Savannah, Florida and Western depot on
the return trip.
This gives the visitors all of to-day as
well as the best part of yesterday, in
which to do their trading in Savannah.
The excursionists were for the most
part prosperous and well appearing, and
evidently came prepared to do considera-
BILE trading. The crowd would have been
larger, but for some misunderstanding as
to the rates at one or two of the impor-
tant points.
MIR. w. E. Benson, who worked up the
excursion along the line Of road, accom-
panied the train.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
THE COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Some Donations to Charity to be Con-
sidered This Afternoon.

Some Donations to Charity to be Con-
sidered This Afternoon.
The county commissioners will hold the
first meeting of the new year this after
noon at O'Clock, and will have quite a
number of important matters up for con-
sideration
Among other things the question Of
a donation to the Abraham's Home will
come up. Sometime ago 1000 was ap-
propriated which was to be given to the
Little Children's Home, formerly the
Minnie Mission, on condition that they
raised $4,000 from other subscriptions 1t
will be remembered that the ladies,
through their attorney, Col. William
Garrard, replied that they would be I'M
able at this time TO comply with the con-
ditions imposed by the commissioners,
and the project was given up.
This letter was written in response to
one from the commissioners, which was
sent after application for a donation was
made by the ladies in charge of the Abra-
hams Home. The commissioners will
take action on this matter this afternoon
and will probably give the fund to that
institution.
Among other matters that may be con-
sidered is the question of building new
county convict camp to take the place of
Camp No l, which has been declared in
an unsanitary condition. An appropria-
tion of 5000 for this purpose was made
IN the budget, and the work of construct
ing the new camp may be begun during
the present year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
The Nurse,s Delight.

Every experienced nurse knows the
value Of remedy which, without being
an anodyne, will relieve soreness of the
limbs or stiffness of the joints, and en-
able patient to sleep quietly and
naturally.
just such a remedy are ALLCocK's
Porous PLAsTEBs. Placed on the chest
or on the back, if necessary cut into strips
and placed over the muscles of the limbs.
they work marvels in the way Of soothing
and quieting restlessness. Being perfectly
simple and harmless in their composition.
they can be used freely, and many a suf-
ferer has thanked them for a night of
quiet rest, grateful both to him and those
who care for him
BRANDRETH's PILLS do not weaken the
boWels.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
Struck by an Electric Oar.

Drs- Sheftau and Weed came very near
being injured, or possibly killed last
night at the corner of Henry and Barnard
streets by Car No. of the Electric Rail-
way Go. DIR. Sheftall was driving at an
ordinary speed and was just crossing the
track when the car struck his buggy,
knocking of the wheels on one side of it
as he quickly wheeled the horse to one
side. DR.. Sheftall says the motorman
did not strike the gong, and the car
going at very high speed, was upon the
buggy before he could realize the danger,
and IL was only his quickness in Jerking
his horse around that saved DR. Weeds
and his life.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
GAFFNEY IN JAIL.

He Gave Himself Up Yesterday to
Begin Serving His Sentence.
Frank D. Gaffney, Tybee's ex-chief of
police, who was convicted in the city
court last summer of cursing and using
opprobrious language towards Mayor Nc
Donough, and sentenced to serve six
months in Jail, gave himself up to the
sheriff yesterday morning about II o'clock,
saying he was ready to begin on his SEN
tence. Gaffney applied for a new trial
after sentence had been passed, and few
days ago Judge MacDonell rendered his
decision refusing to grant it. He decided
not to take the matter to the supreme
court, and will abide by the decision of
the city court, He will be in Jail until
the morning of July g.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
s. F. & WIS. BIG LOCOMOTIVE.
The Famous Worlds Fair Monster to
Haul the Vestibule.

The locomotive that President Plant
purchased at the worlds fair, arrived
yesterday afternoon at the Savannah,
Florida and Western railway
The locomotive, which has already at
tracted the attention Of thousands of peo-
pie, was built last year by the Rogers
locomotive works and sent to the fair as
a sample of the builders highest class
work, being constructed from their latest
and most improved plans and specifca-
tions.
In Chicago it was attached to the ia
nous Pullman train, which received the
highest award of merit, and was the
most expensive train ever constructed.
1t was purchased by Mr.. Plant
but remained in Chicago until the close of
the fair.
An attempt was made to match this
engine against No. 800, the celebrated
flyer of the New York Central railroad,
but the parties in charge Of the latter it
is said, foresaw defeat and declined and
acknowledged the superiority of the
Savannah, Florida and Western engine.
When the fair closed the engine was sent
to the Rogers works to be reprinted, and
reached Savannah yesterday
The dimensions Of this monster locomo-
tive are:
Cylinders. lJX24; driving wheels diam
eter, 7215 inches; truck wheels diameter,
80 inches: boiler diameter, IS inches
rigid wheel base, 10 feet, 6 inches. Total
wheel base "a feet, inches The weight
in working order of the engine is 1881 900
pounds, and has tank capacity of $500
gallons the weight on the drivers is
$500 pounds.
The engine is what is known as a ten
wheeler and will give great power and a
high rate Of speed. 1t will pull the New
York and Florida special vestibuled Pull
man train between Savannah and jack
sonville and will add considerably to the
appearance of this "palace on wheels. :"
1t is without doubt the finest locomotive
of its kind in the country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
FAVORABLE TO SAVANNAH.
A Talk With Vice President Hender-
son of the F. G. g. P. Railroad.

n IaiK w 1Lh vice president Hender-
son of the F. G. & P. Railroad.
Col. John A. Henderson, of Tallahassee,
Fla, vice president of the Florida Cen
trail and Peninsular railroad, is at the De
Soto. Col. Henderson has been i'll with
the grip, and his trip from Jacksonville
to Savannah yesterday was his first over
the new route. Col Henderson expressed
himself as well pleased with the develop
ment of business over the new route
1--WE have, naturally, a large business
of our own" he said, (which we have
heretofore turned over to thePlant system,
but which, of course, we shall now handle
over our own line. With increased facili-
ties we think there should be an increase
in our business. The Florida Central and
Peninsular railroad penetrates the
oldest and best developed sec
ton of Florida, both across
the north of the state from east to west,
but through the center north and south
The agricultural and mercantile interests
are well developed, which means a large
traffic the year round
Savannah is the trade headquarters
for almost all of the territory along our
line, and the extension of the road will
prove materially beneficial. We have al
ways done a large business with Savan-
nah, which should increase with in
creased facilities.
The feeling in our section is very
friendly to Savannah. The MORNING
News is largely taken there, and alto
gether our relations with Savannah are
very friendly"
Col. Henderson will spend to-day in the
city, attending to business of the road.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
THE TYBEE BEACH co.
Plans for the Development Of savan-
nah's Seaside Resort.

nah's Seaside Resort.
The annual meeting of the Tybee Beach
Company was held yesterday at the office
of Capt. D. G. Purse. Col. j. H. Estill
was called to the chair and Mr.. r. E.
Pepper was appointed secretary. There
was a very full attendance of stock
holders, all of whom manifested un-
abated interest in the development of
Savannah's seaside resort.
The Tybee Beach Company was or
gained several years ago for the purpose
of developing and improving Tybee island.
President Purse and Treasurer Pepper
submitted their reports. which were re-
ceived and ordered spread upon the
minutes.
Owing to the damage done to communi-
cation with the island by the storm of
last August, it was decided not to make
any further sales Of lots until the rail
road is rebuilt
The following gentlemen were elected
directors; ID. &. Purse, j. c. Rowland,
Henry Blum, J. n. Estill, William Kehoe,
j. p. Williams A. Vets burg
After the adjournment Of the stock
holders, the directors met and elected the
following officers: ID. G. Purse, president;
J. 9. Rowland, vice president; r. T.. PEI
Ter, secretary and treasurer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
PAID HIS FINE.
a. D. Hutohins Contributes $322 to
the Court for BlackmaiIing,

H. D. Hutchins, who was convicted in
the city court last Saturday on a charge
of blackmailing Madame Connolly, and
fined $500 and costs, paid his fine yester-
day and was released from jail.
Hutchins was tried few days after his
arrest, was found guilty and sentenced TO
pay the above fine or serve twelve months
on the gang. He said he would pay the
fine if the court would give him time to
write to his friends in Boston. He wrote
to Boston and the meantime remained in
Jail, the sheriff having been asked not to
send him out to the gang until ample
time had been given to hear from his let
ter.
The money came by telegraph yester-
day, and after paying over his $500 fine
and $22 costs he was released. He will
probably steer clear of those sort of
scrapes in the future.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
FOR A SMALL ESTATE.

A Lively Little Fight in Progress in
the Superior Court.
The suit of Grace Jefferson against H.
E. Wilson, administrator of the estate of
Daniel DeLyous, was taken up yesterday
in the superior court.
The estate involves property valued at
about 5000, left by DeLyons, in which
Grace Jefferson claims part interest, as
she says she is a daughter of Rosa De
Lyons, who gave her piece of property,
which is part of the estate, located In
Dittmersville. Several hours were con
sumed Yesterday taking evidence, and
the jury in the case was dismissed until
10 O'Clock this morning
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
Few Changes in the Boards SO Far
Chosen

Few Changes in the Boards so Far
Chosen.
Four of the city banks held their annual
elections yesterday. They were the Mer-
chants National Bank, the National Bank
of Savannah, the Oglethorpe Savings and
Trust Company and the Savannah Saw
ings Bank. There were only one or two
changes in the whole list of directors,
where the directors dropped did not de-
sire to serve longer. This shows the con-
sentative manner in which Savannah's
banks are conducted.
The elections resulted as follows;
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK.
S. p. Hamilton, j. A G. Carson,
S. Guckenheimer, J. F. Minis,
NJ. Maclean, w. w. Gordon.
s. Herman,
The fact that Capt. w. r. Rockwell had
resigned as cashier of the Merchants
National Bank became known yesterday
in connection with the elections. The
news was a surprise to Capt Rockwell's
friends, of whom there is a large number
In the city. 1t is understood that he will
enter business on his own account. His
resignation was handed in several days
ago, but this fact was not made public.
Who will succeed him is not known.
NATIONAL, BANK OF SAVANNAH.
Herman Myers, 9. r.. Woods,
William Garrard, w. w. Williamson,
Joseph j. Dale, w. J. Lindsay,
Geo. j. Baldwin, Jos Rosenheim,
Jos. w. jackson, j. S. Collins,
and +. s. Ettenheimer
Mr. Ettenheimer succeeds Mr.. J. P.
Williams as director of the National
Bank. He is a wealthy jeweler of Roch-
ester, n. Y, and a large stakeholder Of
the bank
oGLETHoRPE SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY.
J. J. Dale. Herman Myers.
VIM. Garrard. Samuel Meinhard.
VIM. hehoe. G.. j. Baldwin.
G. c. Schley. r. j. Num-.
David Wells h. ID. Guerard.
THE SAVANNAH SAVINGS BANK.
w. K. Wilkinson. John A Hutton.
A. l.. Alexander. Thos. Nugent
and C.. $. Rockwell.
The directors of the Savings Bank or
gained by re-electing w. X. Wilkinson
president and Q. s. Rockwell cashier.
There was no change in the board. All
Of the banks reelected their old officers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
In oIden Times

People overlooked the Importance Of per-
mauently beneficial effects and were sat
isied with transient action; but now that
it is generally known that Syrup Of Figs
will permanently cure habitual constipa-
ton. well informed people will not buy
other laNatives, which act for a time, but
finally injure the system.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
Not For Sale.

In the article on rice in yesterdays
News it was stated that Mr. A. f.
Moynelo's rice plantation was for sale. 1t
should have read that it is for lease. Mr..
Moynelo, however, is offering a large
tract of land adjoining his rice place, as
will be seen by an advertisement in the
MORNING NEWS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
START OF THE vEsrIBULE.
1t Will Leave New York Through to
Florida at Noon To-day.

The yestibuled Pullman train over the
Atlantic Coast Line will make its initial
trip this, season. leaving New York at
2:l0 o'clock to-day, reaching Savannah
tomorrow at 1915 O'Clock. This train
will run daily, except Sundays, and in
the course of the winter will bring thou
sands of passengers south.
The Savannah, Florida and Western
railway people are now handling a large
passenger business and the road will meet
competition at every turn.
The Ponce de Leon opens to-day, and
will receive large number of guests that
are coming down on the vestibule to-
morrow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
$40 for Shutting Out a Policeman.

Mr.. Thomas Cooley was fined $40 yes
terday morning by Recorder Wilson for
refusing to allow Policeman Mitchell to
search his store for a negro who had
struck another negro named Howard
with club some days before. MIR. Cooley
will appeal the case to council.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
For Over Fiftv Yaara.

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used for children teething. Itsoothes
the child, softens the gums, allays AL pain.
cures wind collie, and is the best remedyfor
diarrhea. Twenty-Five cents q bot
ue.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
BRAIN WORKERS

Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate
When night comes, the literary and &C
tive business mans brain is hungry from
the exhausting labor of the day. Hors-
ford's Acid Phosphate quickly supplies
the waste of tissue, and refreshing sleep
results.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
Work of the Kings Daushters.

The local circles of the Kings Daugh-
tiers held their annual meeting yesterday,
at the Lutheran church. The work of
tine organization was discussed at length,
and plans were made for its extension in
various directions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10

Scrofula, whether hereditary or ac-
quired, is thoroughly expelled from the
blood by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great
blood purifier.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
Little Fellows, But Thev work Hard

Those diminutive organs, the kidneys, do a
power OF work in a state Of health. An inter
ruption OF their functions is most disastrous
10 the system, and il not remedied, leads 10 a
surely fatal termination. Hostetters Stom-
ach Oitters renews their activity and averts
the danger. Besides this, IL conQuers rheu-
matism, dyspepsia, biliousness, malarial com
plants, Qulets and strengthen the nerves.
ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
Turkeys, Turkeys.

Fine lot of selected turkeys to arrive
this morning, at lowest market price.
Come soon and get the finest. Est. S. w.
Branch I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10

Why is an empty champagne bottle like an
orphan asked Bub.
Because they have both lost their pop
Texas Slftings.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
EOR nYaprpsrA

Indigestion, and Stomach disorders. use
BROWNS IRON BITTERs,
All dealers keep IT, 81 per bottle Genuine hs
Trademark and crossed red lines on wrappeS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10

Tramp-Ihe world owes me a living.
Gluzen-Well, I'm not the world. Get out.
Detroit Free Press.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10
BANKS ELEoT DIRECTORS.

Make a note of it.-Twenty- five cents buy
the best liniment out, Salvation Oil.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-10

Where there are children, there Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup should be always handy.-ad.