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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
HIS LEG WAS MASHED.
Chas. e. Britton Given 81 900 Verdict
Against the s., F. & W. Railway.

Chas. e. Britton Given a 8 l 900 Verdict
Against the s., F. & W. Railway.
The DANCE suit of Chas. f. Britton, a
young white man, 20 years old, against the
Savannah. Florida and Western railroad
was tried in the city court yesterday with
the result of verdict and judgment for
1000 in favor of the plalntif.
Britton was injured June &c, 1894 while
working in the capacity of a laborer at
the Savannah, Florida and Western
wharves at $15O per day. lie was standing
near car door which had just been
opened, when two negroes came up with
a large heavy iron plate to be placed from
the car door to the wharf. He was facing
the car and the two men came up behind
him. Without noticing Britton they let the
iron plate fall against his left leg and on
his foot, badly MASKING it. Alleging neg
ligence and carelessness on the part of the
two negroes in the employ of the road,
Brtton brought suit for $1,000 damages.
He was represented by Maj p. w. Meldrim
and the suit was defended by Mr. w L.
Clay of the firm of Erwin, duBignon and
Chisholm The jury seemed to think the
plaintiffs allegation of carelessness and
negligence on the part of the roads en-
ployes, sustained and gave him a verdict
for $1,000. The case will probably go to
the supreme court
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
EDWIN F. BRYAN DEAD.
his Demise at Indian Springs From
Dropsy.

OrOp6y.
The friends Of Mr. Edwin F. Bryan were
saddened yesterday by the announcement
OF his death, which occurred at In
dian Springs yesterday morning. A tele-
gram announcing the death of his brother
was received by Mr.. John NJ. Bryan at 1
o'clock. The telegram did not give par
ticulars. Mr. Bryan's wife and Mr.. Mar
maduke Hamilton were with him when
he died. They are expected to arrive
to-day with the body. The funeral ar
upon, but the funeral will probably take
place from St. Johns church tomorrow
morning The body win be taken on its
arrival to the late home of the deceased,
No. 81 South Broad street.
The news of Mr.. Bryans death was a
painful surprise TO his many friends
While they knew that he had been seri-
ously III for some time, the last report
received was that he was much improved
and there were hopes of his ultimate re-
covery. Mr.. Bryan had been suffering
for about eighteen months with the dis
ease which caused his death. He first
discovered that he was afflicted with
dropsy in 1898 and put himself under
treatment of local physicians. The dis
ase continuing to grow upon him. he went
10 New York last spring, where he spent
some time under the treatment of DR..
Germany and other physicians. He was
benefited somewhat and spent the sum-
mer here attending to business. Suffer
ing a relapse in the fall, he went to In
dian Springs, where he spent some time.
After returning to the city he found that
he was still in a very precarious condi-
ton, and two weeks ago returned to the
Springs, accompanied by his wife.
Mr.. Bryan was AS years old. He was
born in the upper part of South Carolina
and came to Savannah shortly after the
war. He secured a position with a mer-
camille house on the Bay, which he re-
tanned until the fan of 1874, when he was
elected superintendent of the cotton ex-
change. He proved a most efficient and
capable official, being especially noted for
his fund of information upon everything
pertaining to the cotton business of the
port. He was up to the time of his death
one of the most valuable and popular
members of the exchange.
The flag of the exchange was at halt
mast yesterday on account of his death
In the fall of 1883 Mr.. Bryan resigned
as superintendent of the exchange to ac-
cept the position of accountant and con-
f1dential man of the firm of Stillwel
Millen & Co., which position he retained
up to the time Of his death.
The deceased was one of the most
genial and whole-souled men to be found
anywhere, and numbered his friends by
scores. The expression of regret al
his death yesterday was general He was
a member of the knights of Honor and
the Royal Arcanum. Besides his wife
and brother, he leaves two daughters
Misses Elise and Jennie Bryan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
The NEW INSURANCE LAW.
What Savannah Insurance Men Predict
It's Effect Will Be.

They Say 1t VIII Bring Irresponsible
Companies Into the State and That
Within Short Time There VIII be a
CIamor for a Stringent Insurance
Law.
Savannah insurance agents are not
worrying themselves much over the Ven
able insurance bill. passed at the recent
session of the legislature, and which has
since received the signature OF Gov. At
kinson.
The law. while it does not repeal the
S25 900 deposit clause required of COM
panies doing business in the state. allows
insurance to be placed in any company
whether located in the state or not by
their brokers or agents.
1T is a bill in the interest of wildcat
insurance companies and insurance
agents out of job said a well-posted
insurance man.
THE agents who have lost their jobs
with the standard companies can now
get agencies for companies of uncertain
standing which will offer greater induce
ments to obtain business and bigger COM
missions to agents. The wildcat COM
panies can now come in and catch the
unwary. The city agents have very little
TO fear from the law. The average bust
ness man always kicks on the rate of in
surance, but those who can be fooled
into insuring in a company of no stand
ing are very few. 1t is in the country
where the wildcat companies will get
in their work and I predict that within
two years there will be a general de-
snand from the country districts for
some stringent law to regulate insurance
companies doing business in the state. 1t
will take just about that long for the
law to get in its work.
81 do not think" the insurance man
added, that a single large company
viii come into this state as the result
of the law The $4,000 deposit is a mere
bagatelle to the large companies. There
are more companies doing business in
Georgia under the deposit law than in
South Carolina or Florida, which have
no such requirement. Insurance is like
every other business. 1t is governed by
demand and supply. The more business
there is to be done, the more companies
there will be in the field. When the
business fails to be profitable the com
panies withdraw. That is all there is to
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
BE PARTICULAR
When You Buy Gloves for Christmas
Presents.

You have to be particularly particular
when you buy gloves. They're one of the
articles which require that you depend
on the reliability of the dealer Men are
generally very poor judges of gloves. You
can depend on US. We not only say but
guarantee that gloves bought of us are
thoroughly honest
We would like to impress upon Won
the fact that our S10O kid gloves are
perfect in quality, perfect in style and
perfect in fit, a combination YOU don't
find anywhere else. And the price is
about one-half what others charge for a
good glove. Appel & Schaul.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
CITY BREvITIRs.

William NJ. Hayward was reappointed a
commercial notary public by Judge Falli-
giant yesterday.
The Lathrop Ward Improvement Com
pany was incorporated yesterday in the
superior court. The petitioners were w
X. Wilkinson and A. l.. Alexander. The
capital stock is placed at $50 900.
The Massie school win not be closed
on account of scarlet fever. The reports
as to scarlet fever in that neighborhood
have been greatly exaggerated. The school
will close for the holidays, in common
with the other schools Friday. The re-
ports that the school would be closed and
that the fever was in danger of becoming
epidemic in that neighborhood, were in
Vestigated by the Morning News last
week and found TO be unfounded
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
A CHRISTMAS TREAT.
An interesting Puzzle.

On page 6 appears very interesting
facial puzzle which will afford many a
pleasant evenings entertainment The
puzzle is presented to the people of Sa-
vannah by the Falk Clothing Company
who offers one of their celebrated grip
sack umbrellas to the first person send
ing in the solution showing the largest
number of faces. Directions for solving
the puzzles are given on the blanks
Blanks can be obtained upon application
from the Falk Clothing Company when
accompanied by any of their advertise
ments from either of the daily papers,
-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
THE ROADS coNoEDE A LITTLE.
The Passenger Agents Allow Tourists
More Freedom.

The Passenger Agents Allow Tourists
More Freedom.
Most of the southern passenger agents
who attended the meeting fthe rate
committee of the Southern Passenger
Association have returned from New
York.
There were many important issues up
for consideration before the meeting and
a great deal of work was done at this
session.
1t was decided to allow a little more
freedom to the winter tourists in the way
of giving more favorable stop-over priv
ileges along the lines of roads they
travel. The baggage question was again
sprung and the issue raised as to whether
the tourist on long journey should be
allowed to have his baggage stopped at
an intermediate station and spend sew
eral days there or whether he should con-
tinue his travels unbroken by the Ieni-
ency of the railroads.
There has been a great deal of agita-
ton on this one subject for years in the
associations of passenger agents.
1t is the hope of the railroads to break
up ticket scalping by some day securing
some firm and definite rule that will not
allow man to get a cheap rate ticket
for long distance when he only wants
to go half the way and there sell his
ticket to a scalper for the rest of the dis
lance. This one system of ticket service
by the roads has laid the road open to
more ticket brokering than any other
basis of operation.
Nothing definite was done along this
line by the men in New York
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
Excelsior K. of P,s.

Excelsior Lodge No. s. K. of P, held it's
election for officers last night. The newly
elected officers are as follows:
c. &C. p. Rossignol.
V. CT. L. Lazaron.
P.-J. Ferris Cam.
NJ. of W.-B. p. Lockwood.
X. of R.-A G.. Ham.
NJ. of F.-W. II. Barclay.
NJ of Ex.-M. A. Sweat.
NJ. at A.-C. c. Clarck.
l. Oh. c. Douglass.
O. G.--J. J. Masters.
Trustee-W. II. Barclay
Repts.-L. c. F. NJ. Bernhard, W. H
Barclay.
Hall Assn-R. F. Harmon, j. Ferris
Cam and c. p. Rossignol.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
COUNTING PENNIES.
Putting Them Together Builds Dollars
for Holiday Enjoyment.

Every penny counts in your Christmas
buying at Appel & Schauls.
Their holiday prices jump from dimes
into dollars.
Their handkerchief business has been
a surprise to everyone. Think of fine
linen initials handkerchiefs at 81 a dozen.
Umbrellas have been big sellers. be-
cause they are such excellent qualities at
such low prices.
Those silk suspenders at % cents and
others handsomely embroidered at 40
cents have been selling fast. There
several pairs left yet, at the same prices
Don't spend your time going from place
to place. Go and see Appel & Schaul We
think you will be satisfied right there
ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19

Miss Virginia Atkins and Mr.. Fred H
Vessels were each awarded a handsome
picture for the most improvement in pen
manship. In the six weeks physical
drill the class has been subjected to a
wonderful improvement was shown by
every student.
Prof. Richmonds system of physical
culture in penmanship is meeting with
pronounced success among all the stu
dents of the Commercial Institute. who
are taking a course in this important
study.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
HEAVY HOLIDAY TRAVEL.
Crowds of People Take Advantage of
the Cheap Rates.

The holiday excursions have been put
on nearly all of the railroads, and the
next few days will bring heavy travel.
The Savannah, Americus and Montgomery
road rates went into effect Monday, as did
most Of the holiday rates.
The rates will continue until Jan !,
at cents a mile for the round trip. The
tickets are, however, limited to contin-
uous passage.
The holiday rates are taken advantage
Of by large numbers of people to visit
the city at this season of the year, and
in consequence a good deal of trade comes
here at his season that otherwise Savan-
nah merchants could not get. The rates
are taken advantage of too by num-
bers of turpentine hands to visit their
homes in the Carolinas, and crowds of
1hem went through on yesterdays trains.
Salt rheum with its intense itching, dry.
hot skin is cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla
because it purifies the blood.--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19

DR.. NJ. schwab & Son. the opticians,
inform their many customers and the
general public that their store will be
open every evening until o'clock. Any
one wishing to avail themselves Of the
opportunity Of purchasing a useful holi-
day present, such as opera, field. marine
and spy glasses, gold spectacles of eye
glasses, lorgnettes and chatlaine cases,
call on us at % Bull street.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
THE MAssIE SCHOOL.
The Sanitary Condition of It's Buildings
Looked Into.

The sanitary condition of the Massie
school buildings has been made the sub
ject of an inquiry by the board of eduea-
ton. DR.. Read and Messrs. Myers and
Denmark have made a thorough investi-
cation for the purpose of discovering if
the building is in an unsanitary condi-
ton. They found nothing unsanitary
about the building except that the cellar
is damp and mouldy on account of being
situated on the north side of the build
ing, where the rays of the sun cannot
reach it in winter.
In order to remove all possible chance
of contagion from scarlet fever the build
ing has been thoroughly fumigated and
disinfected under direction of Dr. Read.
pots of sulphur being kept burning in
the cellar.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
Orange Christmas Gifts.

For Xmas gifts, and especially for shin
ment to friends at distance. we are now
booking orders for the finest Florida
oranges, selected for holiday trade from
one of the best groves in Florida. and
extra well wrapped and packed We give
the most careful attention to shipment.
will be made in the right time To reaoh
destination the day before Xmas Fstata
5. w. Branch, Broughton and Whitaker
stTeets.-ad. fNSr
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
A VERY PARTICULARS LADY.
Her Trip Among the Furnishing Goods
Stores Reveals a Fact

stores Reveals a Fact.
A particularly particular lady visited a
number of stores yesterday to purchase
some suitable presents for the male por-
ton of her family. When she came
to Appel & Schaurs and saw the lines
of gloves, neckwear, handerchiefs, smok-
ing jackets and other Christmas novel
ties she was heard to remark
This is the place I've been looking
for. The prices are plainly low and the
qualities high"
She bought over twenty-five dollars
worth at one visit and took home one of
those handsome souvenirs-a Columbus
clock.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
Must Show Cause.

In the superior court yesterday, Re
ceiver c. p. Miller, of the A p Miller
Company, Swas ordered to show cause on
Thursday why he should not be re-
quired to pay $125 out of the assets to S. e.
Aiken, who holds a laborer's lein against
the company for that amount.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs OFFICERS.
Forest City Lodges Election for the
Next Term.

Next Term.
Forest City Lodge No. l. Knights of
Pythias, has elected the following officers
for the ensuing term:
c. C.-Thomas f. Donnelly.
Y. C.-Charles J. White.
Prelate-Willam II. Leopold.
NJ. of W.-John b. Bulcken.
NJ. Of E.-John h Fox.
NJ. of FIR. r. Booz.
x. or r. and S.-William T. Leopold.
NJ. at Arthur Deutsch.
/. CIV. r. Chaplin.
o. CD. II. Ambrose.
Trustees-William T. Leopold, Charles
A. Cox, John T.. Burgess.
Representatives to Grand Lodge-T. P.
Wright and John +. Glatigny.
The officers will be publicly installed
Jan. 3 by Grand Chancellor Hamilton
Douglass of Atlanta.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
Shoot Folly as II Flies

Says the bard. The difficulty is that the
folly of some folks don't fly. it sticks.
We cite, as a forcible illustration, the
folly of people who keep on dosing them
selves with Objectionable drugs for disor-
ders of the stomach, liver and bowels
easily and pleasantly durable with Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, which not only
remedies these, but also restores vigor and
strength, and banishes malaria, rheuma
tism and nervousness.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
The A. o. U. workmen.

Shepard Lodge No. II. a. o. U. w,
elected the following officers last night:
p. NJ. Wv. P. Shirm.
NJ. We. L. Neidlinger.
F.-Charles Edmonson.
Or. S. Jones.
Rec. II. II. Osborne.
f. R.-H. G. Black.
G. IN. NJ. Ulmer.
O.-J. Roos.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
''on Deck"

Our thirty-sixth annual Christmas name,
picture presented to all purchasers of so
cents worth of tea or coffee. This week
only. The Great Atlantic and Pacific
Tea Company, 80 Broughton street.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
NOT TO BE UNDERsoLD.

Those Fine Silk Embroidered Suspen-
ders Marked Down to Forty Cents.
We started a great bargin in a line of
silk embroidered suspenders at 50 cents
and they attracted a great deal of atten-
ton. 1t seemed that everybody wanted
suspenders; or at least. wanted to change
from cotton to silk. We've knocked off
the profit now, and made big leader of
these goods, because we have enough to
supply everybody.
We have marked them at 40 cents a pair
and throw in the glass case for nothing
Appel & Schaul-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
sox FOR TEN cFNrs
A Lot of Heavyweight Pulaski nr;I1s
Goods at a Dime a Pair.

We have large lot of the Pulaski mills
half hose which are excellent for winter
wear and well worth more than 10 cents
PAIR put that is all we charge for them.
Inc eolors are fast and the material is
soou. hoQ nave to pay a quarter for goods
-ad. ~ S0iidul'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19

Looking for Xmas presents? If so,
don't fail to see the elegant lines of neck
wear umbrellas, handkerchiefs, silk and
satin suspenders and lots of other goods
such as would please. at most reasona-
BILE prices.-B. H. Levy & Broad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
The Modern Mother

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant laxative,
Syrup of Figs, when in need of the laxa-
tive effect of a gentle remedy than by any
other, and that it is more acceptable to
them. Children enjoy it and it benefits
them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Company only-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
middleton TUNED Loose

Benjamin Middleton, colored, charged
with assault with intent to murder
upon Joseph Maxwell, colored, July l,
last, was acquitted in the superior court
yesterday. Middleton was defended by
William Pease, Esq.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
ION peck.n

This beautiful panel picture will be given
to all purchasers of so cents worth of tea
or coffee this week. The Great Atlantic |
and Pacific Tea Company. 100 Broughton
street.--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. 1t soothes
the child softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19

Don't waist money on useless articles.
buy one of our stylish boys suits. vour
boy will be better pleased, better suited
and better dressed and you VIII be more
than pleased at b. H. Levy & Broad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
Souvenirs To-davI

Presents for old and young men and
boys at Kohler's, 40 Broughton street
Initial handkerchiefs at bargain prices
All purchasers of our s2.9S, $5.ss and q az
bargain suits will receive gratis one ~
our lovely presents.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
Put Back on the Force.

Ex-Policeman Ungar was reinstated
yesterday by Mayor McDonough. He
fills the vacancy recently made by the
resignation of Policeman Jaudon. Ungar
was always considered one of the best
men on the force.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
Sent M for Three Years.

Judge Glover, colored, was sentenced to
three years in the penitentiary by Judge
Falligant yesterday for cow stealing.
The makes the fourth cow theft con-
Victed this month.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19

Loeb's Sanitary Normal Underwear re-
duced 25 per cent. under the new tariff law
now on sale at B. H. Levy & Bro, sole
agents.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
Sent to Jail for Burglary.

Hackless McGibbin, colored, was sent
to jail yesterday by Justice Russell,
charged with burglarizing the house of
William Edwards, colored, on Dec. G.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19

Cures indigestion and makes HOOD ~.
81 Louis A. B. C. Bohemian Bottled
Beer brewed by the American BREWING
company Smith Bros, wholesale deal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19

"hen out shopping or looking
LOT Xmas presents for your
friends take a awlk our wav.
you will find it to your ADVANTAGE. NC
can snow you what you are really looking
Tor. b. H. Levy & Broad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19

Oak, pine and lightwood for sale al
low figures. Call up telephone r. r. B.
Cassels.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19
GIANTS
PRACTICINC,
DlD you SEE our three oi,,,,
last week. ''OS o
How they cid everlasiingly loss around H..
coats, heelsrs and the whole processjon 0'as
It Was a Cyclone on Legs,

All good natured, though. Nobody d,n,,,,
Fact is, they we're only pracsicino...I,s.,a s'a'
ting up muscle for their next iva wes .,s' ssi'
in moving our immense stock Of ni, Its
organs, fixtures, ETC., to our new store. -''A
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-19

Probabilities for Wednesday. -
ing cloudiness. slight ta,,- ---lsas-
changes: north TO northwest wins a-lrs
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-01-25
WITH THE SCIENTISTS.

A SILK worms thread is one-thou-
sandth part of an inch thick.
To DE perfectly proportional man
should weigh twenty-eight pounds for
every foot of his height.
If n we'll could be dug to a depth of
forty-siH miles the air at the bottom
would be as dense as quicksilver.
TIE average speed of the transmits
sion of earthquake shocks is nearly
sixteen thousand feet per second.
THE idea of an ancient tropical con-
tinent at the south pole uniting South
America, Madagascar and Australia is
arousiIg considerable interest and dis
cussion in scientific circles.
AFTER two years trial with pine, oak
and Erccnhcart in the Suez canal
works, it has been found that while
pine and oak IRE destroyed by the
Dorcr worm, the greenheart, which
comes from British Guiana, was I'M
harmed
TIE latest intelligence concerning
DR.. Nansen's Arctic expedition is to
the effect that he has made satisfac-
tory progress. Norwegian whalers re-
port meeting him in the Kara sea and
off Nova Gambia in August and further
state that the water was singularly
free from ice.