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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13
AS IT WAS IN WAR TIMES.
The Hill ON Duffy Street Part of an
Old RedOubt.

Patrons of the Duffy street electric cars
street just after passing West Broad
street going west.
This slight elevation is the remains of
a redoubt, a part of the lines of defense
built by Shermans army after the occu-
patton of Savannah. in December. 1864.
to defend it against attacks by the con-
federates. The lines were built as near
to the city as the conhguration of the land
would permit.
The Ogeechee road extended as far In
to what is now the built up part Of the
city, and the earthwork was intended to
cover that approach. There was ditch
on the outside of the work, spanned by a
bridge where it crossed the road.
In order to give the batteries at this
point a clear sweep, the engineers cut
down the few trees in the vicinity, and
proposed to cut down those in Laurel
Grove cemetery, but desisted owing TO the
appeals made to the military authorities
by number of prominent people
1t is said that the attack one night of a
small body of confederate cavalry on the
lines al this point under the protection
afforded by the cemetery, came very near
causing the federal commander to order
the cutting down of the trees and the
demolition of all vaults, monuments and
other Instructions to the fire of artillery,
but it was not done, because 1t was seen
that the war was rapidly drawing to a
close
The 1-mile stone. which stood just in
side of the battery now stands at the
corner of West Broad and Anderson
streets, where it was removed by the
old Barnard and Anderson street rail-
road. when that part of the city be-
gan to be built up. In those days funer-
ais going to Laurel Grove cemetery had to
pass along the Ogeeehee road.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13
LITTLE LEFT FOR LEVY.
His share of the small Reward
small. II He Gets IL.

Israel Levy. the man who pointed cut
Abe Small 10 the officers in Baltimore.
and 10 whom is due the credit for Smalrs
arrest, is getting anxious about the re-
ward. Although Small was arrested three
weeks ago. Levy has not seen any Of the
reward money yet. An acquaintance Of
Levy here received a telegram from him
yesterday inquiring when the reward is
10 be paid.
As has already been announced. the re-
ward Of 500 offered for Smalfs arrest
BY Gov. Northen had been revoked BY Gov.
Atkinson unknown to the Savannah au-
tho-ities before Smalls arrest, and the
governor has as yet taken no action upon
the request made by Mayor Myers that
steps be taken for its payment Pending
such action by the governor, nothing has
been done by the mayor looking TO tie
payment of the reward Of $3.50 offered
by the city. This reward was offered for
Smalrs arrest and delivery IN Savannah,
and as the cost of landing him back here
amounted to $40. this would leave only
SIS TO be paid to Small's captors.
The policeman who arrested Small IN
Baltimore may come in for half the re-
ward any way. which would make Levy's
share rather small Owing to Levy's I'M
savory record in Savannah. he seems to
have no friends here who care whether
he gets any reward or not. II is under
stood that owing to Levys work in bring
ing about Smalfs arrest no effort viii be
made 10 bring him back here for trial for
rohbing countryman, for which offense
he skipped out of Savannah
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13
CITY BREvITIEs.

The Citizens Industrial Committee viii
meet this afternoon at 40 O'Clock at the
City Exchange.
1t is understood that r. v. Connerat
and one or two more Of the fast bicycle
riders here will enter the Greenwood Is.
q races Aug. 15-ls, leaving here Thursday
nlgnt. The same men VIII enter the races
at Jacksonville, Fla, Aug. q.
The temparutre took an upward turn
yesterday. The maximum reached was %
degrees. The mean was 4 degrees above
the average. There were some pretty
hot places in Georgia. Millen reported IS
degrees. Eastman So degrees and Ameri-
Gus 81 degrees.
An important meeting of the Young
Mems Christian Association will be held
tonight t $3.50 o'clock. Every active mem
Der of the association is requested to be
present. The meeting is for the purpose
OF acting upon the recommendation of the
board of directors that a charge be made
to members for admission to the course
of entertainments this season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13
ROBBED HIS FRIENDS.
A Colored Restaurant Firm Loses by
Helping a TOvvnsman.

Detective Scully was busy yesterday,
working up a bold case Of robbery. Nixon
& Jamison run a restaurant for colored
streets. The members of the firm came
here from Macon about six months ago,
and being industrious young men. have
done well in their business.
Cornelius Benner, a light colored young
fellow, also came here from Macon several
months ago and secured employment at
the Pulaski house. Having known Nixon
and Jamison in Macon. he secured room
at their place and had the run Of the
place and knew pretty well where the val
uables were kept The temptation was
too much for Benner. There was little
doing Sunday night and the place was
closed up early. Both the proprietors
were at church. When they returned home
they discovered that the place had been
robbed. One large trunk, containing $50
IN cash. the silverware OF the firm and
lot OF other goods. was missing. Another
trunk had been broken open and S63 and
an overcoat taken.
The restaurant men suspected Benner
al once and at their request he was taken
In by Policeman Farrell. Benner pro-
tested his innocence and denied all
knowledge of the robbery. Detective Soul
~ was given the case early yesterday
morning and set to work to find what
had become of the missing trunk. He was
not long in finding IT.. 1t was at the house
of woman living in CASTOR street lane
between Price and Habersham streets. She
said that Benner whom she claimed not
to have known before had brought the
trunk to her house Sunday night with
the statement that he had had a row with
his boarding house keeper and had to
move out in hurry. He asked her to let
the trunk remain there for a day of two.
to which she agreed. The woman was
evidently willing to tell all she knew in
order to clear herself of suspicion.
Benner had stoutly denied up to this
time any knowledge Of the robbery. When
told of the discovery of the trunk how
ever, and the statement of the woman,
he weakened and confessed that he had
robbed the place. He claimed at first
to have been alone in the robbery, but
afterwards admitted mat he was ac-
companied by Arch Stevens. another
Macon negro, who has been hanging
around the restaurant for some time
Nothing has been seen of Stevens since
the robbery, and it is believed that he
has taken wing for Macon. Benner had
no money when arrested, and it is sup
posed that Stevens has the S6S taken
from the trunk which was broken Open
Probably he took that for his share of
the plumber and Benner took the other
trunk. This trunk was recovered in
tact, not having been unlocked even.
Benner was evidently arrested before
he had time to explore II. This was
lucky for the restaurant men, as Ben
ner would probably have put the $50
which was in the trunk in some other
place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13
SARATOGA CHIPS.
The Inventor, "A New Orleans Dar-
key, Has Grown Rich.
From the New Orleans Plcayune.

key, Has Grown Rich.
From the New Orleans Picayune.
Are you fond of Saratoga chips?"
asked gentleman last evening as he held
his arms akimbo and contemplated dish
New York resort.
YES 1 replied, "at times 1 like them
very much"
My friend turned his head to one side.
displaying his fondness for the brown,
curly layers of the potato. and remarked
that it was rather a strange coincidence,
but he met the man once who invented the
Saratoga chip"
Where did you meet him? 1 asked
eager to hear the disclosure of the iden-
tity of the individual whose genius
planned such an excellent method of serv-
ing the vegetable.
1T was in Saratoga" he replied. "Sev-
eral years ago my brother and l left the
city for a trip to New York When we
arrived in Gotham we concluded, after a
few days, to run up the Hudson, and spend
a while at the Springs. then in the zenith
of their greatness. We repaired to res
taurant and secured a couple of seats at
table near the balustrade of an open gall
lery. People were all about us drinking
wine and eating Saratoga chips The no.
tatoes were served whether they were
asked for or not, If cold bottle was or
dered. l was struck with the platter
brought to our table and asked the waiter
why they were so much better than could
be had anywhere else"
Dis is de place where dey was fust
made, he said, after the manner of the
Louisiana negro.
Indeed, I replied, and who is the
individual who first made a Saratoga
chip?
q Dat gemmen standing dare, boss. is
de man-he made the fust potater that
ever us made like that
II looked towards the cashiers stand
Behind the counter was a young man.
and standing near the side was a black.
southern darkey, well dressed and appar-
emily intelligent.
-" That colored man, there; is he the
one who first made the Saratoga chip?
1 asked"
a" Yes sab, he's de proprietor-he owns
dis place. .
. Tell him to come here
The proprietor, as black as the ace
of spades, came up politely and bowed.
| asked him a few questions and his an
swers corroborated what the waiter had
said. We offered him glass of wine,
but he declined, saying he was Obliged
b
Where is you gentlemens from? ne
asked.
From New Orleans, down in Louisi-
ana
Well ha, I used to run up and down
the old Mississippi river, fore comes TO
this place, on the old steamboats, down
there. ! came here and set up and vented
this potato
Have you made any money out Of
your invention?'
g Yes sir; 1 have made $4,000 since I
came here
The colored proprietor asked abop.
New Orleans in detail, and then brought
out tremendous dish of the best chips /
ever tasted. They fairly melted in ones
mouth
My friend stated that the darkey said
he was native of old Louisiana.
He is worthy of a monument" / sug-
gested.
My friend fully agreed that the individ-
ual who had invented such a palatabIe
dish ought not to be forgotten
Here waiter he said. bring me an
other order of Saratoga chips; these are
cold"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13
BROKERS ORGANIZE.
An Association Formed for Mutual
Protection and Profit.

The merchandise brokers met yester-
day at the Office of Mr. Isaac C. Haas
and formed the United Brokers' Asso-
citation.
Isaac c. Haas was elected president
c. F. Law, vice president, and c. w
Howard. secretary and treasurer. These
officers, with Messrs. r. f. Browder and
John Screven, Jr, form the board of di-
rectors.
The board of directors will prepare a
constitution and a set OF bylaws and pre-
sent them at their next meeting.
Upon being questioned as TO their OBJ
ject one of the brokers said they had
united for mutual protection and profit
The wholesale grocers had an associa-
ton, and the brokers wanted something
to aid them also. and hence the associa-
ton was formed About twenty of the
leading merchandise brokers in the city
were present at the meeting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13
TO TALK OVER THE GRAND LODGE

Representatives and Past Grands TO
Meet Tonight.
A meeting will be held tonight in the
library room at odd Fellows hall of
the past grand and others who propose
attending the session of the Grand Lodge
of Odd Fellows at Griffin next week. A
rate of one fare for the round trip has
been secured and If the party going up
Is large enough special sleepers will be
furnished. This fare includes ladies. The
new legislation which win come up at the
grand lodge, such as changing the time
of meeting, reducing the number of rep
resentatives, etc, will be discussed, so
as to enable the representatives to have
an intelligent understanding of the same.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13
TWO WE'RE IN THE ROBBERY.
Gus LOckhart an Accomplish of Joe
Fairfield

Gus Lockhart, colored, was turned
over to the city court yesterday morn
ing by Recorder Wilson. charged with
stealing watch from Mr.. M. NJ. Sulli-
van one night last week. Joe Barfeld was
turned over on the same charge Satur-
day After being sent TO jail Barfield sent
word to Lockhart to get the watch and
return it to- Mr.. Sullivan, evidently
hoping to get off light by returning the
watch. The police got wind of this and
arrested Lockhart, who, it seems, was
with Barfield on the night of the theft.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13

The steamer Vigilant makes regular ex-
cursions to Warsaw on Tuesdays, wednes-
days Thursdays and Fridays, leaving her
wharf at 10 a. m. and Thunderbolt at II
a. m.
Warsaw Is the most beautiful Of all the
sea islands and the trip there ana hack
on the Vigilant is a perfect dellyht SEES
bathing, fishing and all sea side sports arc
at Warsaw and everything Is done "a
make the excursionist happy ana anxio,s
70 come again. The fare IS % cents for the
entire trip.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13
SHELL ROAD COMPLAINTS.
Petition Filed with the Ordinary
Complaining of Tolls.

Complaining of Tolls.
The petition that has been gotten up by
the patrons and parties living along the
Vernon shell road, regarding its condi-
ton and the alleged excessive tolls charg-
ed, was filed yesterday with the ordinary,
Judge Ferrill Nothing can be done in
the absence of the ordinary. but on his re-
turn it is expected that the matter will be
taken up at once, and whatever legal steps
are necessary will be taken to invest
gate the matter.
The people who use the road say that no
attention has been paid to their complaints
to make the road good and serviceable.
The petition is as follows:
Savannah, Ga, Aug. 5. 1S95.-Honorable
Hampton L. Ferrill Ordinary Chatham
County, Savannah, Gave, the under
signed residents upon and patrons of the
Vernon shell road, protest against the
high rate of toll Charges by said shell
road company, as well as the very poor
condition of said road, which is my no
means kept to the standard required by
the charter, as upon investigation Will
be found 10 be composed of brick-bats,
sharp stones, cnders, ebert, she'll and =
very large proportion of sand. The road
in rainy weather. for want of proper
grading, is very sloppy. having the ap-
pearance IN many places of corn rows,
the valleys are so frequent, and travellers
are much Inconvenience.
The petition is signed by r. F. Harmon.
b. " Sweet, r. p. Constantine William
Neyle Habersham, George W. Gruver l..
w. Beasley. John Hall F. VI. Bliss, Sr.,
y. $. Wells, r. r. Wright. Joseph Hall,
+ A. Vail, A. Rossignoi and forty others.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TO BOSTON.
Only One Fare for the Round Trip by
the Plant system,

On account Of the triennial conclave.
knights Templars, at Boston. the Plant
system will. on Aug. %. "A ana %. sell
tickets TO Boston and return for only
one fare for the round trip, good to re-
turn until Sept 10. Tickets will. how
ever, be extended until Sept. 30 by apply
ing to ticket agent, terminal line, at
Boston. Variable routes beyond New
York VIII be arranged for those so de-
string For particulars apply to city
ticket office. De Soto hotel. or passenger
station. or write 10 ~. v. Lifsey, district
passenger agent or II. G. McFadaen. a.
q. 4. A.. Savannah. Ca. Is. W. Wrenn,
passenger tranle naanageF.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr. and Mrs. Dean Newman have gone
to Indian Springs to spend a month
Mr. f. c. Wylly and Master wylly ar
rived from the north last night on the
Tallahassee.
Rev. M. T. Cain, who has been visiting
his son. j. X. Cain, Of Cain 4 Kennedy,
leaves for his home in jefferson county
to-day.
Misses Alice NJ. White and Mabel
Strachan of Savannah and Miss Ruth
Threadcraft of Atlanta are visiting Mrs.
V. II. Burns of Ogeechee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13
TWO BALES or THE NEW CROP.
The First bale sold at Auction at
71-2 Cents "a Pound.


Ia Cents "A Pound.
The first bale of cotton of the crop of
1886. which arrived Sunday, consigned
to w. w. Gordon & Co, was on exhibit
at the cotton exchange yesterday morn
ing. The classification committee classed
it as good middling. Its preparation was
pronounced good and the color and staple
excellent.
The bale was sold at auction amid some
spirited biddings. by Mr. J. 7. Merrihew,
superintendent of the cotton exchange
who acted as auctioneer. 1t was knocked
down to Jas. T. Stewart & Son, for 71k
cents a pound.
Another bale of the new crop was also
received at the cotton exchange yester-
day. 1t was consigned to Woods, Gar
nett & Co, and was raised in Sumter
county, and shipped from Americas by
Council & McGarrach. 1t was classed as
fully middling, and was sold at auction
to Stewart & Son at Z 5-16 cents a pound.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13
WHERE ST: JOHNS NOW STANDS
The Site Intended for the Central
Railroad Depot.

The oldest inhabitant' says that the
ceremony of breaking ground for the Cen
trail Railroad of Georgia took place on
the spot upon which ST. Johns Episcopal
church now stands.
II was the intention to build the depot
on Madison square, but there was some
difficulty about buying the right-of-way
westward, and it was abandoned.
The first passenger depot of the Central
railroad was a small building on the
Louisville road, now Railroad street
about a hundred and fifty feet
from the western end of the present pas
senger shed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13
Holiday of the CoIored Troops.

The colored military celebrated the 18th
anniversary of the First Georgia Bat
tallion yesterday with parade and an ex-
cursion to Montgomery. The companies
in the battalion turned out under COM
mand of Col. ]. H. Deveaux and made
a short parade, after which the members
and their friends took the train for Mont
gomery, where they spent the day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13

Josephine Kelly. theonly daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Kelly. died yesterday
morning at their residence. al West Broad
and Williamson street She had been sick
only about twenty-four hours, ana died
from congestion Of the brain. She was
only 10 years Old, but everybody who
knew her loved her The funeral will
take place this afternoon az 40 O'Clock.
The inteFmeut viii be ia tbs Cathedral
cemetery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13
ENGINEERS ARE CONSIDERING.
when the Superintendent Returns
the Matter VIII he Discussed.

When the SUPERINTENDENT Heturns
the Matter VIII he Discussed.
There is nothing new in the matter of
the contracts with the engineers by the
Plant system. The engineers still main
tain that they have nothing to say. while
the railroad officials, at least those seen,
did not know anything"
The engineers are considering the mat
ter but evidently nothing will be done IN
til Superintendent Durham returns and
an interchange of sentiments has been
had. 1t is very likely that the matter will
be fully and satisfactorily arranged
then.
Mr.. Durham Is still in South Florida,
making his headquarters for the present
at Port Tampa, seeing to some improve
ments being made there
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13

New Yorker Visiting over the brgdgel
~Pnew, Ola man. those trolley gonek
would drive me crazy Thats a 49,
that has changed by since I've been 80
ting here" Brooklyn freadflv3- Non
that's just Ike you New Workers. = tumt.
lance EonEs.~Puek.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13

The New York Sunday World OF Aug.
u contains the following "A Wholesale
Murderer" Look out for This Meat.
"A Striking Page" "All the News and
Gossip" "Fitznlmmons the puRilist" For
sale AZ EstiFa News Depot zila nuli street.
I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13
Everywhere We Go

We find some one who has been cured by
Hoods sarsaparilla. and people on all
hands are praisng this great medicine
for what 1t has done for them and their
friends Taken in time Hoods sarsapa-
rila prevents serious illness by keeping the
blood pure and all the organs in a healthy
condition. 1t Is the great blood purifier
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13
WANTS 100000 DAMAGES.
Savannah Baking Powder Firm
Sues "a Chicago Company for Libel.

A savannah Baking Powder Firm
Sues "a Chicago Company for Libel.
one of the most interesting cases set for
to-day in the city court will be the case
of the Imperial Baking Powder Company
of this city against the Price Baking Pow
der Company of Chicago, for libel.
The Price company. according to the
record in the case, some time ago issued
a printed statement cautioning the public
against certain Alum Baking Powders
as being deleterious to health. They
named number of companies, charging
them with making such powders, and
among others the Imperial Baking Pow
der Company of this city was mentioned.
The Savannah company promptly took
steps to secure redress and brought an
action against the Chicago concern for
$4,000 damages. Messrs. Garrard, Mel
drim & Newman represent the plaintiffs.
An order was issued in the city court
yesterday granting new trial to the de-
PENDANT in the case of Harvey A. Nc
Leod VS.. Frank & Co. At the first trial
verdict of SIPS was rendered against
Frank & Co. for breach of con-
tract. They moved for a new trial, and
the judge granted it.
The docket In the superior court has the
following cases set for to-day:
William Livingston, larceny from the
house; Gus Casselo, burglary; Ernest
Kobbe and Robert Roseally, burglary;
Charles Lueans, assault and battery.
The case of the state VS.. c. d. Loud
for the killing of Phil Fitzpatrick, is set
for Thursday, Aug. 10.
Judge MacDonell of the city court is
sued an order yesterday to the grand ju-
rors. who were notified to appear this af-
ternoon at O'Clock, that they We're still
further excused till Wednesday, Aug. q,
at 4 D. m.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13

Hoods Pills become the favorite eathar-
tic with every one who tries them. IS
cents per boX.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13

To inyigorate the system after Illness,
Ayers sarsapariila Is highly recommend
ed.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-13

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as IN youth. cause 4 to grow abundant
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The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1895-12-20
Rosepurg Letter.

G. Graybiel did business in Yale on
Saturday.
E. Britton left for the lumber woods
on Monday.
T. II. Moore was in Port Huron Mon
day on business.
II. b. Moore was in Croswell on bust
ness Saturday.
Geo. Tenant spent Sunday with
friends III Memphis.
Constable Brown, of Yale, was in the
village last week on business.
Dallas Tenant, of Armada, is visit
ing his grand parents at this place.
Z. Moore, of Sanilac Centre, made q
short call in the village one day last
week.
w. Leonard and wife, of Belle River,
spent last week with their brother
George near this place.
Walter Tenant, of Armada, who
has been working in the interest of II.
ID. Leutchford a. Co. at Rochester, n.
", returned home Saturday.