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The record-union., 1895-08-15

For bathing, cures rheumatism, Weak Joints
Sore Joints, Skin Diseases. Poison Oak. Sold by
druggists ana grocers generally, and at Salt
Depot, 1119 Fourth st, bet. K and l.. Put up
and prepared only by E. ]. FIGG, dealer In
Salt. Hay. Grain. etc.
The record-union., 1895-08-15

is comparatively young but growing very
popular. so is the SACRAMENTO DELL
CACY STORE AND LUNCH PAHLOR, 62S
street full line OF Foreign and Domestic
Table Delicacies always on hand.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28
UNCLE SANS FOR 90 YEARS.
The Growers Island Ownership Set
tied Long Ago.

In the Morning News Washington dis
patches yesterday is a statement Of a
discovery by the navy department that
an island in Camden county, known as
Growers Island" is the property Of
the United States.
This island was sold 10 the United
States in 1893 by Josiah Tattnan. Its
value to the government consisted Of the
live oaks growing upon it. which. in those
days, was extensively used in the con-
struction Of the old-time war vessels.
As a matter Of fact, the government has
never been ignorant of its ownership of
this island, although live oak having be-
come, in later days, valueless for ship
building purposes, but little attention was
paid to the matter. In 1863, however, il
was discovered that William Williams
nad taken possession of the property UNI
DER color OF grant from the state OF
Georgia, made under the Head Rights"
law, and an action of ejectment was begun
against MIN IN 1876, which dragged along
through the courts from year 10 year, on
account OF the inability of the United
states 10 prove the identity of the prop
erty with that bought from Tattnai.
In l669 Attorney General Lamar au-
thorized the employment of Dir. Isaac
Beckett OF this city, who was regarded as
an expert IN tracing up titles, and who
was az the time engaged in the compila-
ton OF the Chatham county abstracts of
land titles, to secure the necessary proofs
OF identity. He succeeded in discovering
deeds on record here relating TO lands
located in both Chatham and Camden
counties, which clearly identified by
metes, bounds and history. Growers
Island as the property conveyed by Mr..
TattnaH to the government, and
up upon these proofs a verdict,
both parties, was taken Jan. q, 1883,
giving TO the United States all the upland
on the Island, consisting of 800 acres OF
oak hummock and Is acres of pine land
me balance, consisting of 536 acres of
marsh land, was not included in the re-
coVery. This marsh land was of little
or no value and was not. in fact, included
IN the deed to the United States.
The decree carrying this verdict into
erect was signed by Judge Speer Feb.
II, 1898, after nearly eighteen years of lti-
cation, and writ of possession was is
sued April ., of the same year
Inc United States, in this suit, was rep
resented by the district attorneys, from
Tune TO time, and the defendant, Williams,
by Col. G. p. Goodyear of Brunswick and
Hon 4, NJ. Norwood of Savannah
Mr.. Beckett, it is said, received a sub
stantial reward from the government for
his discovery of the evidences of identity
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28

sion, is the youngest OF the appointees.
He is the junior member of the firm Of
Collins, GraysOn a. Co, and Is young
business man who has worked his own
way up. His appointment Is a recogni-
ton of the younger business element.
Mr.. Nell is another young business man
OF popularity. Mr.. Hugh Logan who
completes the team. is one OF the best
known business men OF the city and his
Judgment Is expected TO prove of value
in the discharge of his new duties.
AIR Dixon viii probably be chairman
or the water commission. He IS prom
inent wholesale merchant. With two
such assistants as Mr.. Mendel and Mr.
Fox the work of the commission viii be
harmonious and satisfactory.
The composition Of the park and tree
commission speaks for itself. II is made
up Of strong men and prominent citi-
zens. This commission does not have
the powers Of the others, as IL does not
have any force of men under its control
nor any large amount of money 10 eXpend,
but 10 is an important body nevertheless
Savannahs interests in forestry are self
evident. There is a great deal OF work TO
be done by the commission. A plan for
converting the old South Broad street
cemetery into the Colonial park as pro-
vided for by an act OF the legislature will
be one Of the first things to demand the
attention of the commission and in inn
proving the appearance OF the parks and
squares and in caring for the trees and
new varieties. the commission
VIII find ample work 10 do.
With the exception of the fire depart
any immediate change if there is any at
ALL in the personnel of the several de-
partments, which will pass under the con-
troll of the commissioners Chief Puder
of the fire department is regarded as likely
to be the chief sufferer 1t has been ru-
mored so long that the chiefs head will
go into the basket that the change is now
as simply a matter of time. This
is hard on the chief. but there does not
seem TO be any help for it. There is also
an expectation that there will be a shak-
ing up of the fire department, and that
rules will be adopted by the commission
which will result in vacating several of
the minor positions. The choice of the
next chief of the fire department seems
to lie between Assistant Chief Mcguire
and Second Assistant Chief Mouro. one
Will be chief and the other will be assist
ant chief, in the capacity of clerk, as
provided in the law passed by the last
the title of assistant chief
having been abolished. A new feature of
the fire department service will be an
qualification TO be determined
by an examination of all applicants for
appointment to the force.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28
AT THE THEATER.
Lillian RusseI's Engagement the
Closing Event of the Year.

Lillian Russeli's Engagement the
Closing Event of the Year.
The engagement of Lillian Russell and
her company next Monday and Tuesday
nights will be the closing event of the
year at the theater. Monday night Miss
Russell will be seen in The Grand Ouch
ess and Tuesday night in La PerichoIe
This will be her first appearance in Sa
vannah, and it goes without saying that
her engagement here will be what it has
been elsewhere a successful one She
has never played south of Louisville be-
fore this year, and her manager decided
to make a tour of the southern cities
Although Lillian Russell has never been
heard in Savannah, she is known here
by reputation, as she is everywhere, and
the fame that has preceded her has been
of the sort that viii fill the theater dur
ing her two performances, from orchestra
rail to the highest perch of ''The Gods.
She VIII give two productions both of
which, it is promised will be the most
magnificent of the kind ever seen south
of the Ohio river. Her tour is under the
direction OF Abbey, Shoeffel & Grau, who
control the grand Italian opera and the
American tours of Irving and Bernhardt
Their promises that the operas which
Miss Russell will present will be perfectly
cast and sumptuously staged is worthy
of credence, for they have never vet de-
ceived the public. Monday night Miss
Russell will appear in her production Of
Offenbach's opera THE Grand Duchess.
and on Tuesday night she will sing the
enhancing music which the same tai
ented composer wrote for the pretty If
tie street musician in his master-niece
La Perschole" Miss RusselTs company
is splendid one. numbering about ninety
people and 1t contains about dozen ar
tists nearly clever in their respective
lines as the star herself.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28
CITY BREVITIEs.

The resolutions adopted by the sanitary
commission, modifying the quarantine
regulations of the port were received by
the cotton exchange yesterday. The reso-
lutions have been published in the Morn
ing News.
Mr.. Wambaugh, who has recently NOV
ed to this city from Augusta, is to make
the address tomorrow afternoon at the
Young Mems Christian Association meet
ing, at $50 O'Clock. Mr.. Wambaugh is
said to be very earnest speaker.
James Gordon. one of the little negroes
who robbed a baby carriage of a satchel
Thursday afternoon was arrested yester-
day. Gordon's father was fined IS in DO
lice court a few days ago for beating
his son numerically. The neighbors
thought the boy was being cruelty treat
ed and had the father arrested. 1t now
appears that the old man knew what his
son needed better than any one else did.
Two large brass fire nozzles were stolen
from the warehouses of the lower cotton
presses Christmas night. The thieves
simply cut the nozzles from the line of
hose which are kept in readiness for the
protection of the property. Supt Walt
hour reported the matter to the police and
one of the nozzles was recovered yesfer-
day from a junk shop where it had been
sold by a boy. The theft is believed To
have been the work OF an older thief who
sent the boy to dispose of the plumber
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28
TO ELECT A MAGISTRATE.
Justice SheftaIIs Successor TO he
Named To-day.

SUCCESSOR 10 lie
Named To-day.
The closing political event of the year
will be the election for a Justice of the
peace Of the second militia district to-day.
The election will be held at No 1853
Bryan street. the Office formerly occupied
by Justice Sheftall. The polls will open
at a. M, and close at D. m. Justice
Waring Russell, Jr., will preside, assisted
by Messrs. c. f. Keilbach and Isadore
Silverberg, freeholders The list keepers
are w. c. Travis, Charles F. Whelan and
j. E. Constantine, one list keeper having
been named by each of the three candi-
dates.
The candidates are Charles Collman, w.
II: Barclay and J. V. Kennickell.
Mr.. Goldman is the only one of the
three who is member of the Citizens
Club, and will receive the support of the
majority of the Citizens Club men in
the district
Mr.. Kennickell is a member of the oppo-
sition faction and will receive the support
OF the partisans of his faction.
Mr.. Barclay Is regarded as the laboring
man candidate, and is also said to be
backed by the A. p. A
There are only about 500 registered vot-
ers IN the district, and the number of
votes cast in the election will hardly
reach 400. In spite of the active can
wasting done by the three candidates.
there is no great amount of interest in
the election and it is doubtful If the total
number of votes will much exceed 300.
Justice Russell was furnished a correct
hist of the registered voters of the Second
district by the registrars yesterday after
noon, for use in the election He has
requested Chief McDermott to detail four
policemen for duty at the polling place
which request will be granted by the chief
Justice. Russell desires that everything
shall be regular and orderly in con-
nectlon with the election
My intention" he said to a Morning
News reporter yesterday, lis TO give every
candidate a square deal. Everything will
pc open ana above board. The votes will
be counted in public / am determined
that the fairness Of the election shall
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28
PUSH CART MEN LEAVING.
Selling out Their Effects and Quit
ting the City.

The section of new tax ordinance which
places the license to push cart vendors
at 800 per annum is having an unlocked
for effect. The Greeks, a number of
whom have been engaged in the push cart
business. are said to be selling out their
effects and skipping the city without trou-
bling themselves to settle with creditors
Tom Hangicose, who. with his brother
Nick, conducted three fruit stands in the
eastern section of the city, had disposed
of all three places TO Greek fruit dealer
at Barnard and Jones street. Tom could
not be found yesterday, and a warrant
was gotten out for his brother Nick. hut
the constable could not find the latter.
either, though he was seen in the city
during the morning
Karrado, who ran fruit stand on Lib
erty street, near Drayton, has also sold
out, and given his creditors the slip. The
departure OF the push cart men viii moi
cause any tears TO be shed, not even bv
their fellow countrymen, the established
fruit dealers, with whom they were an
ways quarreling and whom they SCENE,
TO take especial pleasure in ANNOYING
The police will also regard their depart
ure with pleasure
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28
THE COTTON EXCHANGE ACTS.
Resolutions for HarbOr Defense
Unanimously Adopted.

Unanimously Adopted.
The cotton exchange adopted resolutions
yesterday indorsing Senator Squires' har-
Dor defense bill and urging immediate ac-
ton by congress for the protection Of the
Savannah harbor against possible entry
by invading forces.
The meeting was largely attended on ac-
count OF the interest taken in the proper
protection of the city and harbol'. Mr.
w. G.. Cam offered the following resolu-
tions, which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the United States, by the ex-
penditure of public funds has improved
this harbor so that not only merchant
vessels of great draught and carrying ca
pacity, but also men-of-war, carrying
modern high-power guns, may safely en-
ter; and,
Whereas, nothing has been done for the
protection of this important city and har-
Dor; and,
Whereas, it is not only desirable. but
necessary. that such protection may be
AFFORDED without at the same time clos
ing the harbor to our commerce.
Therefore, he il resolved, That our SEN
ators and representatives in congress are
requested to take such steps as may be
necessary for the Immediate protection.
not only this, but of all of our princi-
pal sea coast cities, and to this effect we
cordially recommend the bill introduced
in the United States Senate 1854, Fifty
fourth congress, first SESSION. by Mrs.
Squires on Dee. 4, 1895.
. Copies of the resolutions were sent last
night to Congressman Lester and to the
other representatives and the senators
from Georgia, with an appeal that they
give the matter an urgent support.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28
FuneraE Of Mrs. Agnes Chnnenu.

The funeral of Mrs Agnes Chapeau
took place from the Cathedral of st.
John the Baptist at II o'clock yesterday
morning and was largely attended. The
services were conducted by Rev. Father
Bazin in an impressive manner. The cof-
fin was covered with beautiful flowers
sent by loving friends. In token of their
esteem and love. The services at the
grave were simple, and at their conclusion
the mound was strewn with flowers The
paIl-hearers were Mr. W. H. Adams, DIR
w H. Elliott Mir. r. s. Elliott. DR. w.
West Mr. George J.. Cope and Mr.. +. ~
Hancock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28
STRUCK BY A STREET CAR.
Narrow Escape of "A Child From BE-
ing Run Over.

ing Run Over.
A little 3-year-old girl, the daughter of
Mr.. j. 3. Wilmington, had narrow es-
cape from death on Second street yester-
day afternoon. The little girl was play
ing in the street and ran directly in front
of a City and Suburban railway car. The
dashboard of the car struck her in the
head, knocking her down and to one side
1t was thought at first that she had been
seriously injured
DIR. w. II. Elliott was summoned at
once and DR.. ]. Weichselbaum was called
by Sergt J. b. Killourhy, who was nearby
when the accident occurred. Both physi-
clans responded promptly. The physicians
found that the only injury suffered by
the little girl was a slight cut in the
head. The accident was unavoidable on
the part of the motorman, who stopped
his car as quickly as possible.
The conductors and motormen complain
of the children in the locality where the
accident occurred running after the cars
and jumping on the platforms and bump
ers, running a risk of their lives all the
time. They do what they can to stop it,
but 1t is practically impossible to run
their car and look after the children, too
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28
Presented a Silver Servic.

The beginning of new year is always
rich in special presentation testimonials
of regard. etc. Those interested in these
affairs are reminded that the Sternberr
Jewelry Company have long experience
and success in supplying needed articles
of best quality, such as silver services
gold-headed canes. umbrellas etc. Prices
to suit the times and occasion.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28

Has found that her little ones are I'm.
proved more by the pleasant laxative. 81.
rup OF Figs. when in need of the iaxa.
tive eject Of gentle remedy than b.
any other. and that it is more aessptafle
20 them Chleren enjoy N ana n banr.
ms Them, The uut remedy. syrup or
rigs De- manufactured by the California
zig syrup Company oulg.-a4.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28
LYNEs MAY BE LET OFF.
The Parties He stole From VIII Not
Prosecute Him.

a lot of valuable jewelry from houes
on Taylor street, as stated in
yesterdays Morning News, may es-
cape punishment. The parties who
were robbed by Lynes prefer not
to appear in court against him, and having
recovered their property are willing to
let the matter drop.
Chief McDermott is waiting to hear from
Atlanta, where he thinks il likely that
Lynes got in some work while taking in
the exposition. Lynes did up another
boarding house for small amount before
going TO the Taylor street house, and il
is possible that a case may be made
against him for this work
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28
THE TAX ORDINANCE AMENDED.
The Brokers and GrOeers Let Down
Little.

The tax ordinance for 1896 has been
amended by council. The tax on brokers
dealing in futures has been made 500
instead of $500. The section relating to
retail grocers. has been amended so as to
allow grocers to sell fresh vegetables with
out paying extra license.
The board of tax assessors reported 10
the council last night the improvements
in the taxable limits of the city, subject
to taxation. made during the present
year, amounting to 1921 295. The report
was received and ordered filed with the
city treasurer.
The committee on police was authorized
to purchase two horses for the depart
ment at cost not to exceed 1913.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28
TO LOOK INTO THE KOHLER FIRE.
Samples of the Burned Goods Submit
ted to IA Chemist.

Mr.. ]. r. Pollak, we'll known special
insurance adjuster, is expected in the city
to-day, to look into and adjust the loss
on the fire at ID. Kohlers clothing store.
Chief Puder says that he has never charg-
ed that the fire was incendiary.
Il simply reported to the mayor" he
said, the circumstances of the peculiar
odor in the building at the time of the
fire The investigation was made by Assist
ant Chief Mcguire, according to the usual
custom, who submitted a report to the
mayor. AS a result I received a letter from
the mayor directing me to procure a piece
of the damaged goods from the store and
turn ii over to a chemist, Mr.. r. E. Har-
dee, to be analysed for the purpose of
ascertaining, if possible what was the
substance which caused the peculiar odor
at the fire. l have made it a rule never
to express opinions in cases of this kind. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28
II santa Claus visited savannah

And found that anybody had been SLIGHT
ed or overlooked on Christmas he womb
suggest that The breach could De- healed
by "a VISIT 10 the sternbeTs Jewolry com
pany whose handsome establishment h
silh able o. supply the finest gold and IA
ftf lrW"iry. diamonds. mounted III Az.
~, elFflnf sufffWHre, savannah eofi
AHphaf vases ei0fka. aafrh.s
Mains charms, ere. Valuable article. ~.
sl'Nisl presentation q specially I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28
Reduced Rates TO Cotton States and
International ExpositiOn. AtInntn-

The Central of Georgia railway will
continue to sell excursion tickets to At
lanta and return from Dec. 26 to 81. in
elusive, at the very low rate of $40. tickE
cts limited to five days from date of sale
Brewer. c. 7. A. 10 Bull street.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28

Branch No. Is. C. II OF A.. has elected
the following officers tor the ensuing year
President-M A. MWTissey.
Vice Presideni-M - Barrett
2ecOrding Secretary John J. Powers.
Financial kecretary-i'. j. Beytagh.
Treasurer @james D. ID ftrien.
Sergeant af Arms-Wih lam McDonOuRh
senlnei-James ~ AFRO erson.
Trnstee--M William keho4
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28

The children Of ST. Pauis Lutheran sun
day school had their Christmas tree az
Yonge's hall yesterday afternoon al 4
o'clock. Presents We're given 10 every
one, and the children had "a merry tirre'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. II. Lockwood Of
Greenwich, Conn, are registered at the
De Soto.
Mr. Livingston kenan was appointed
commissioner 70 take testimony Ia eli, 4
cases by Judge Failigant yesterday
The Bawton Cadets gave "a hon al the
Guards hall last night which was a.
tended by about 10 Of ne young people on
thc CITY, The mus e ana dancing were kruf
up until "A late hour and a niaaa.i't
eFtisng was spent by 40 FhO were fbsre
Entertainments we've served and alfoartb.r
one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28
LeIand's Windsor Hotel, Jackson
VILE, Fla

Is now open. 1t has been remodeled and
retitted, and is now one of the most home
like and comfortable hotels in the south
Warren F. Leland as proprietor is a s,,,ar
antee that the public will be wen cared
for-ad. ca
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28

Tor Throat Diseases anal Conshs use
btoWAs bkoNcHfAL THO 1iEs Like ali
Tegliy good ihings they are inflated. 1he
genuine are solo ouiy iu tokes--sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28

Rheumatism is caused by Tactic acid in
the blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla neutralizes
this acid and cures rheumatism.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28

liabilities for Saturday: Fair u-aa-
Their. with increasing cloudiness: slovri,,
rising temperature; variable winds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28

The Only chance " recovery from scrof
uious consumption is in 5aiug Ayre.s sar.
sspar'i.a. I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28
WIRES TO co UNDER GROUND.
The Telephone Company Granted
Permission to Lay Its COnduIts

The Southern Bell Telephone Company
was granted permission by the council
last night 10 excavate ia certain streets
for the purpose Of laying conduits for
electrical or other conductors, cables or
wires This d for the purpose OF putting
underground the system Of telephone
wires iu the city The telephone com
pany VIII put underground as rapidly a.
pos aNie an its wires north Of Liberty
street and iu the central part on the
city IN Wlii also begin work on its new
building 90 Congress and Drnyfon streets
as soon az che present old structure has
been cleared away.
Under grant from the Emitted States gov
eminent The WorId-famed healing waters
are used Ia 'Pura- Blood-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-28

"The fairer the deed, the
fairer the day." One time
is as good as another, and
even to-day you may repair
a slip.