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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18
TO FIGHT To-NIaHT.
Dempsey's Friends Here Will Watch
With Interest the Returns From the

Dempsey's Friends Here Will Watch
With Interest the Returns From the
Match,
There is much interest here in the
Dempsey-Ryan bout. which is to come off
tonight before the Seaside Athletic Club
of New York city. This is the fight
which was to have taken place at New
Orleans. but was not allowed to take
place on account of the death of Andy
Bowen after his fight with Lavigne.
The contest tonight will be one Of
fifteen rounds for a purse of $500, that
amount having been put up by the club
in order 10 secure the fight. Dempseys
friends here will watch the returns with
interest and they will get them in detail
at Phil Fitzpatrick's Gaiety on Broughton
street John Carr. who has been close
TO Dempsey during his stays in Savannah,
says the nonpariel has his wholeheart in
this fight. and that he is going in to
win. Several small bets have been
placed on the result, but they are about
even money Dempsey is going to do his
best, but Ryan is a good man and there
is no telling what will happen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18
A LIBEL COMPROMISED.
The Condo Wifredo Settled the Damage
and Went to Sea Y siterday.

A dispatch to the Morning. News from
Washington last night announced that
Secretary Carlisle had COMPROMISED the
case against the Spanish steam ship Condo
Wifredo, which ran into the Barnweu
Island training wall about thnae weeks
ago and made a thirty-foot hole in it.
The case was purely an acciden tai one
On the part of the steamer a link in her
anchor chain having broken as sin was
coming up the river which, it seems made
the collision with the training wall prac-
tically unavoidable.
The vessel, however. was libelled and
bonded for $500 given for appearance of
her owners or agents before the Unite
States court. Congressman Lester. VIVA,
was made acquainted with the facts in
in the case recommended that the case
be compromised, which was done but the
terms of the compromise were not given
out. The Condo Wifredo went 10 sea
last night with cargo Of cotton for Bar
celona.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr.. j. Ward Motto, Jr., left yesterday
for South Carolina to spend a vacation at
his old home at Eutawville.
Col. John D. Young of Atlanta. the
special agent of the Royal Insurance
Company, is registered al the De Soto.
Mr. George Deming, travelling passenger
agent of the Savannah. Florida and West
ern railway at Jacksonville. is in the city.
Mr.. II. e. Whaley, of Whaley & Gran
than, left last night for Atlanta, where
he goes TO establish an agency for their
business.
The Ideal Social Club gave delightful
dance and entertainment at the Armory
hall last night, and tripping the light fam
tastc was kept up until a late hour.
Messrs. Otto Seller, W. f. Courtenay. and
j. Howard Scherer were the committee in
charge of arrangements, and they sue
ceeded in making the evening pleasant
one for all who We're fortunate enough to
attend.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18
SAYS 1t WILL Be SPICY.
The Councils Investigation Of The City
Contract Business.

1Ir. Guilmartin and His Attorney Spend
Day Looking Up Evidence In the
City Reoords-The Charges Not Solely
Against Alderman O'Brien, But Other
Members Are Claimed To Be Involved.
The Mayor Does Not Think the Inves
tigation VIII Reveal Anything to the
Diseredit Of the Board
The special meeting Of council TO be
held tonight TO investigate the charges
made by Mr. j. =. Guumartin that mem
bers OF council had been engaged in city
contracts. or rather in furnishing city
supplies TO the exclusion OF the outside
public and contrary TO the rules Of coun-
ell. is likely 20 prove very interesting
Mr. Gmlmartin and his attorney. Mr.
W. r. Leakeu. were busy an OF yestcr-
day collecting evidence and securing wit
nesses 70 be brought before the meeting.
i would liked 20 have had longer no.
tice Of the investigation" said Mr.. Leaken
yesterday. There are some Witnesses
whom we would like to secure. but whom
We may not be able 10 bring tonight,
whose testimony would be valuable, and
there are a number Of matters which
We would like TO probe further into be
fore bringing them 10 the attention Of
council Sull I think we shall have
enough evidence TO make the hearing
very interesting"
THE evidence viii not be directed
solely against Alderman OBrien," said
Mr. Gmlmartin. in answer to a question.
There are other members of the board
involved in this business besides Alder
man oBrien, and we shall endeavor to
bring out everything which will throw
light upon the subject There will be
some spicy things in the inves ugauon."
Mayor McDonough. when spoken to
about the matter. said he did not be
lieve the investigation would bring out
anything to the discredit OF any member
of the board.
Tho rule quoted by Mr.. Guilmartin In
his circular" said the mayor refers dis
tinctly 70 contracts II says that no al
iermen shall be concerned in any contract
with the city. such as, for instance, a
contract lot street pdNluk OF LOT bullullH
wharf or anything of that kind. l have
no doubt that the city has al various
times been a customer Of the majority Of
The members of the board. They sold the
city wherever they had an opportunity 10
sell, but they sold at market prices and
the city was none the loser because of
this / have at various times sold the
city bills of lumber, but have no contract
with the city such as was possible in pre-
Vious years. / sold as any other dealer
would, and at market prices. A chairman
of one of the committees is now trying to
buy several car loads of saw dust from
me. / have named my price, which he
thinks is too high. He is welcome to go
elsewhere for the saw dust If he can get
il for any less. If / thought there was
anything wrong ! should he the first to
demand an investigation. / did not en-
courage the investigation, because I re-
gard the whole affair as a matter Of per-
sonal spleen. II there has been any wrong
doing / sincerely hope that it will be
brought to light"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18
WANT THE RAILROADS TO CLOSE.
The Military Anxious to Have a Full
Turnout At the Parade Tomorrow.

The Military Anxious to Have a Full
Turnout at the Parade Tomorrow.
The officers of the militia companies are
very anxious to have fun turnout of the
members of their respective companies
in the parade tomorrow in honor Of Lees
birthday. and to accomplish this they say
those connected with the military com
panies should be given a half holiday.
To do this it is stated that IT will be
necessary for the railroads to give their
employees a half holiday, for as long
the railroads keep on doing business they
not only keep their own employees from
attending the parades, but prevent those
employed by the merchants from doing
so As long as the railroads are receiv-
ing goods for shipment, the merchants
keep their clerks all busy and this oper-
ates against a good attendance on such
an occasion.
The day is one which every southerner
is glad to see properly and appropriately
celebrated, and the military companies
will doubtless he given an opportunity TO
make their best showing on this occa-
sion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18
THE PASSENGER ASSOCIATION.
It's Troubles May Be Adjusted at the
Meeting to Be Held Next Month.

It's Troubles May Be Adjusted at the
Meeting to Be Held Next Month.
Col. w. b. Wrenn, passenger traffic
manager of the Plant system, returned
yesterday morning from New York. where
he has been in attendance on a meeting.
or rather a conference of members of
the Southern Passenger Association, no
meeting being held on account of the
fact that no quorum was present. An
account Of the conference and the re-
suit has been given in the Geographic
columns of the Morning News. Col.
Wrenn said that the conference was
harmonious one. and that the matters
before the members were talked over
freely. but it is impossible to tell at the
present time just what the association
Will do.
All of the roads which have given no
tice of their intention 10 withdraw from
the association were not represented, and
all of those which have not taken this
action were net represented. 1t was fin
ally decided to have meeting about Feb.
Is probably in Atlanta, this to be decided
on later after a consultation among the
different members as to the most con
venient time aud place for them to as
semble.
As is well know the roads which have
withdrawn object to the present man
agement of the association and its close
alliance with the Southern Railway and
Steamship Associa tion. They hold that
the passenger part of the association
should be distinct and separate from that
which has charge of freight matters. and
it is more than probable that if the as
ISOLATION holds together al all and re
mains unit it viii be- after reorganza-
ton on this basis. /.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18
CITY BREVTTTFs-

James O. Tippin was appointed a com
mercial notary public by Judge Falligant.
Landrum Lodge No. 4S, F. and A. NJ
meets tonight The L. \. degree Will be
conferred.
All petit jurors of the superior court
have been discharged by notice until Mon
day morning at 10 O'Clock.
In the superior court yesterday the in
Junction proceedings of Lizzie RYAN
again Julius kaufman and others. were
dismissed, an agreement having been
reached, and by consent the amount in the
registry OF the court, $62.75, was ordered
PAID over to the defendant W. G. Cooper.
TO be credited upon the execution issued in
his favor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18
BISHOP DECKER REMEMBERED.
A Committee Appointed TO Prepare
Testimonial before His Departure.

Testimonial Before His Departure.
A meeting Of the Catholics Of savan-
nah was called last night at the Catholic
Library han for the purpose Of taking
some action with regard 10 the contem-
plated departure Of Bishop Thomas A
Becker for Rome.
The meeting was called by Rev. Father
Edward Canerty. who presided as chair
man. and 1lr. p. F. Gleason was elected
secretary The meeting proceeded at
once TO business. and it was decided that
Bishop Becker should be given some tes-
timonial by his congregation before his
departure.
Father Cafferty stated that as was well
known Bishop Becker was about 20 leave
for Rome. the fountainhead of Catholicity,
and that the trip was not one Of pleasure,
but one of duty. and one which was for
the benefit Of the diocese. SIR. ". J.
Doyle moved the appointment Of a com
mittee 20 arrange for "A testimonial from
the Catholics of Savannah To the bishop
on the eve OF his departure. and the
suggestion being adopted. the following
committee was appointed 10 see the mem
arrangements with regard TO the tesu-
mouial: Messrs. N. J. Doyle. W. Z. DoWl-
ing. j. E. Grady. p. +. Gleason, VI. a.
O'Byrne a. j. O Hara, William kehoe,
John F. Crohan, John O'DriscOu. J. T.
Mcmahon, j. +. Kennedy. ". j. Barrett,
Thomas Ennis and !. J.. Quinan.
II was then suggested that commit
tee be appointed to make arrangements
for time of meeting between the con-
gregation and the bishop at a convent
ent date prior to his departure, at which
they could say good-by and bid him God
speed in his mission. The suggestion was
adopted ard the committee appointed
consists of Rev. Father Cafferty, chair
man; and Messrs. NJ. }. Doyle, a. J.
O'Hara, Hon. J. J. McDonough and Capt.
Henry Blum. This committee is 70 con-
fer with the bishop and arrange for a
convenient time for such a meeting and
demonstration as they intend to have be-
fore ne leaves for Rome.
Each bishop is required TO visit Rome
once in every ten years 10 give an ac-
count of his stewardship and the progress
Of the church in the diocese under mis-
charge. This viii he the FIRST visit Of
Bishop Becker to Rome since his ordi-
nation. His ten years has nearly eX-
to go within few days lie announced
last Sunday, as already stated I'm the
Morning News. that he would leave on
Monday. Jan. 21 for New York.
and sail Jan. o. but these arrangements
have been interfered with somewhat, and
his departure may be several days later.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18
FOR CONFEDERATE WIDOWS.
The Pension Blanks Have Been Re-
ceived and Application Can Be Made

The blank applications for confederate
widows pensions have been received by
Judge Ferrill and are now ready to be
signed by the applicants. There are now
twenty-five widows pensions paid to
claimants in this county.
The allowance is the same as heretofore,
that is $50. Applications are in the same
form as before. and it is necessary that
the essential facts be carefully stated.
The blanks are made up of an affidavit
by the applicant; certificate is signed
by the ordinary, confirming and verifying
the petition, and a power of attorney to
collect money at the executive depart
ment must also be signed; this power of
attorney is made out, authorizing the
controller general OF state. Hon. William
A. Wright of Atlanta TO collect the money,
and he in turn, forwards his checks for
the several applicants, payable only to
the claimant, to the ordinary who dis
burses them. The plan is the same as
the one pursued last year
Claimants are put to no expense what
ever, and all blanks are distributed and
advice given in relation to claims by the
ordinary. before whom all claims must
be signed.
All applicants for the pension are re-
quested to call promptly at the ordnary's
office to-day to sign blank petitions; to-
morrow being a legal holiday the Office
will be closed until Monday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18

The Freight Bureau Takes Up the Fer
tilizer Charges

The Savannah bureau Of freight and
transportation received its hrst complaint
yesterday from one Of its members. with
regard 10 determinations against some
Of the patrons Of the railroads running
into This city.
The complaint came from the Savannah
Guano Company Of which Mr. j. a.
Huger is manager. IL was 10 the effect
that excessive and discriminating trans
fer and trackagc charges were made bv
the railroads here, as compared with the
rates charged an other points 10 is
claimed that tho charge for trackage and
Transferring cars u Atlanta is only s.
each. while iu Charleston there is no
charge an ALL 10 Savannah. on the other
hand. there is a charge Of Sd car for
trackase and $50 per car for transferring
when the cars are hauled from the Cen
tral railroad around to the Savannah,
Florida and Western. Do is claimed that
cars are often transferred q distance OF six
miles and more in Atlanta, and that there
the combined trackage and transfer
charges arc only s.
10 is held that this is discrimination
against the phosphate and other indus
tries here as 10 makes their expense
heavier than that Of the manufacturers
and dealers al the other points mentioned.
10 viii probably De taken mp at once by
Commissioner Knapp. and an iuvcstlga-
ton made 10 see what can be done II is
said that the phosphate companies here
have numerous other complaints to make.
especially with regard 20 the fact that
Charleston and other points can ship phos-
phate and fertilizers into Savannah's
territory, carrying IL Us or more miles
further, at the same rates that are
charged from Savannah. Now that the
ball has been started TO rolling, IL is likely
that there viii be numerous complaints
with regard 10 determinations that the
voffr.g1ao q 20 r,.fygr,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18
DIED AT ST. AUGUSTINE.
Andrew w. Stokes, Formerly of Savan-
nah. Buried There To-day.

nah, Buried There To-day.
Mr.. w, T. Leopold. secretary of Forest
city Lodge, knights of Pythlas. received
a telegram from St Augustine last night
announcing the death of Andrew W.
vannah. Mr.. Stokes was seized with
stroke of paralysis about two months ago,
and shortly afterward went to St Angus
tine for his health. He grew worse in
stead of recovering and gradually sank
until his death came yesterday. He was
member of Forest city Lodge. *. of p.
and of DeKalb Lodge of odd Fellows. He
was about As years old. and leaves a wife
and three children. lie was ship ear
pcntcr by trade.
A St Augustine special to the Morning
News says Stokes body will be buried at
Moultre to-day by Ashlor Lodge Of Odd
Fellows.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18
FIRE IN SULPHUR.
While Putting 1t Out Policeman Re
ceives a Severe Fall.

a passing engine set fire to a cargo of
sulphur on the New York dock at the
Ocean Steamship wharves last night about
Z O'Clock and hose was turned on IL by
Policeman Thomas Powers of the Ocean
Steamship Company force.
After he had succeeded in putting il out
he slipped and fell from the wharf and
struck his knee on the railroad track
just below, receiving quite severe and
painful injury He was relieved from duty
ana sent to his home on Farm street.
near Indian street lane, where medical at
tention was called.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18
Trouble Over a Fenon.

There was jury trial in Justice Shelf
tails court yesterday, in the case of Mrs.
Sarah f. Creamer vs.. James H. McKenna.
Mrs Dreamer charged Mir. McKenna with
having Knocked down a fence and taken
forclhle possession of about fifteen feet
OF her land. The jury gave a verdict in
favor OF Mrs. Dreamer. The case was an
pealed to the city court by Mr. McKenna
Mr.. Mckenna claims that he had bought
the land and consequently committed no
treSpaSs Az
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18
PROMOTIONS IN THE BLUES.
Two officers Given Higher Grades on
Account of Their Efficiency.

Account of Their Efficiency.
Fifth Sergeant CORTLAND c. Dixon of
the Republican Blues has been promoted
to the rank of first sergeant. that vacancy
having been filled through competitive
examination. Mr.. Dixon made one of the
largest averages on record in his written
examination it being 90 1872 per cent.
Corporal John J. Kenney viii no longer
serve in that capacity in ranks, he having
been promoted to nth sergeant, in place
of Sergeant CORTLAND c. Dixon. He stood
an excellent competitive examination. his
average being Il 27-32. The Blues now
have strong and efficient corps Of Off
GERS. and on parade tomorrow will turn
out between fifty-fVe and sixty men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18
Cracked a Drug Store.

Lawrence :3rown and Tnkey Parker,
both colored, were arrested yesterday by
Detective BosseH on the charge of burg
larizing the drug store Of W. o. Cubbedge
TWO or three nights ago. \ lot of razors
were stolen together with some other
things. The burglars are believed to
have visited the place more than once.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18
Gee Whiz! What was Tbs+

Why, one Of those "Dcvilene" bicycle
whistles, that only cost p cents each.
They are handsomely niol1eled and we'll
made. The latest and greatest novelty Of
the age Must be heard to be appreciated
B. F. Timer & Co, IA Drayton street-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18
BAsoH's MAN RIVERS.
The Police Have Got Him at the Bar
racks.

Dan Rivers. colored, was arrested yes
terday by Policeman McHugh at the re-
quest of Mr.. z. Muhlberg. Rivers had
pawncd valise at Nruhlberg's which had
been stolen from the Central railroad
baggage Office. 1t was traced by Detec-
tive Basch, who ordered the pawub broker
to look out for the man who pawned it.
Rivers attempted TO redeem the valise and
was arrested. lie is held at the barracks
snbiect TO The orders of Directive Basch.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18
Death of Capt. ]. ]. Hernandez

The friends of Capt J. J. Hernandez
Will regret to learn of his death, which
occurred at his residence, No. 81 Brough-
ton street, at 1870 o'clock last night from
Bright's disease, after several months i'll
ness. The deceased was a native of sa-
vannah and was in the pilotage for over
twenty years. Capt. Hernandez was As
years old, and leaves a wife and four
children, and his father and a brother.
He was member of the Catholic knights
OF America. His funeral Will take place
from the family residence, No. 81 Brough-
ton street, this afternoon al $3.50 o'clock
Prof. Doremus in his chemical analysis
of champagnes declares G. II. Mumm's
Extra Dry the purest and most whole
some. Its importations during 1891 aggre-
gate so,77S cases, or A, 764 cases more than
\ any other brand.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18
For over Fifty years

used for children teething. Il eootbas
the child, softens the gums. allays an
PAM cures wind collie, and is the hest
remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18

Little Nary Hun, the 2-year-old child
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry II. Hull. died yes
terday from scarlet fever. after an illness
Of day. Death resulted from congestion.
The burial took place in the afternoon
and was private. Mr.. and Mrs Hull have
the sympathy of a wide circle of friends
in their deep bereavement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18
Beyond Comparison

Are the good qualities possessed by
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Above ALL it purifies
the blood, thus strengthening the nerves;
il regulates the digestive organs, invigor-
ates the kidneys and liver, tones and
builds up the entire system, cures scrof-
ula. dyspepsia. catarrh ana rheumatism
Get Hoods and only Hoods.
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. bilious
ness. jaundice, Indigestion. sick head
ache. 2Sc.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-18

Oak. pine and lightwood for sale at
low figures. Can up telephone u. r. 3.
Cassels.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-07
MANHATTAN DAY AT ATLANTA.
New YOrlx's Commission of Arrange
ments in Session.

New York, Nov. 6.-The committee Of
arrangements appointed by Mayor Strons
to engineer a large representation of New
Workers on Manhattan day as the At
lanta exposition held their second meet
ing in the governors room Of the city
hall this afternoon. There was not over
a quarter of the members present and
they made poor showing against the fun
attendance at the first meeting. The re
port of the executive committee was down
TO be made. c. H. Welt reported on be-
half of the committee on transportation
a rate to the fair for the round trip Of
5000. Arrangements have been made
to run trains consisting OF sleeping, din
ing and observation cars.
Gen McAlpin, OH behalf of the COM
mittee on plans and scope, said IL had
been decided to leave New York on Thurs
day, Nov. 20. arriving in Atlanta on FRI
day and attending the celebration on
Brooklyn day.
Ex-Mayor Giiroy asked what steps had
been taken to secure the attendance OF a
military body. Gen. McAlpin said that
his committee had secured estimates OF
the cost of bringing troops there, and
that the Old Guard would cost $500, the
Twenty-second Regiment, $4,000 the
Seventh Regiment, $4,000. and Troop A,
on motion Of Mr.. Gilroy it was decided
to refer the question OF troops TO the
committee on finance, together with the
committee on plan and scope, with power.
The meeting then adjourned sine die.