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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
KILLED INA BAD WRECK.
The Body of Engineer w. r.. picker.
son Carried to Boston.

The Body of Engineer w. n. Dicker-
son Carried to Boston.
The body Of Engineer w. r. Dickerson
OF the Alabama Midland railroad, who
was killed in a wreck at Pinkards, about
100 miles from Montgomery, Thursday
morning about 4:3O o'clock, passed through
savannah yesterday on the way to Bos-
ton' where the funeral will take place.
The wreck was a most singular one. and
was apparently due to the carelessness of
switchman, who left the switch at Pink
ards open. and locked It, thus throwing
the main line into the siding, upon which
were standing three cars loaded
with cotton. Passenger train No.
81, which leaves Savannah at
6:S5 o'clock in the afternoon and is due In
Montgomery at 7:50 in the morning, was
making pretty good time at this point, and
before Engineer Dickerson knew it his
engine was into the siding and had crash
ed into the freight cars.
The first freight car struck was split
In TWO, and bales of cotton were scattered
on either side. The engine was a total
wreck, though the rest of the train did not
leave the track. The fireman saw what
was coming and jumped in time to save
himself though he was afterwards scald-
de considerably by escaping steam. Engin-
eer Dickerson was pinned down under
meath the debris of his cap and crushed
to death. When assistance reached him he
was still alive and talked as if he had no
idea of the extent of his injuries, telling
those around him how to cut him out
The axes were welded quickly, but it was
almost half an hour before the debris
was removed sufficiently to enable those
around to remove him and Just as he was
released from the wreck he breathed his
last
None of the other passengers or en-
ployes on the train were hurt beyond one
or two slight bruises that were pretty
evenly distributed. The passengers In
the sleeping car were quite badly shaken
up, one of them declaring his neck was
broken, until he felt of 1t and was con-
WINGED that it was all right. Pinkards be-
ing division point and none of the cars
being derailed, an engine was brought out
and the train was carried on TO Montgom-
cry where it arrived not much over half
an hour late.
This was the same train on which the
Southern Express messenger carried down
5000. of which $1,000 was in silver. was
stolen at Thomasville early that morn
ing. The money was in canvass bags,
$4,000 of 1t in silver and $1,000 in bills. The
thief took only two bags of silver in which
there were $1,000 in silver dollars, showing
beyond all question that he had decided
Bryan and Sewall inclinations. No trace
OF the thieves has as yet been discovered
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
TO CONTINUE THE E. M. R. A.
THE OPPOSITION DUE TO THE
PLANT SYSTEM RELIEF PLAN.

A Majority in Favor of a Continu-
ance of the Association and Its
WOrk-The Plans of the Two Re-
lief Movements Thoroughly Dis
cussed.
By an almost unanimous vote the EN-
ployes Mutual Relief Association of the
Savannah, Florida and Western and
Charleston and Savannah railways decid-
ed last night not to dissolve the associa-
tion, but to continue on the present basis.
The meeting was held at the Catholic
Library hall, and was largely attended,
there being in the neighborhood of $50
members present. President w. w. Dow
ell presided
The meeting was called by the president
upon a petition to that effect signed by
seventy members of the association, for
the purpose of discussing the continuance
or dissolution of the order. 1t seems that
there are some dissatisfied members.
When the Plant system put it's new hos
pital and relief system into effect an agi-
tation was started in favor of dissolving
the association on the grounds that the
hospital and relief system secured the
same end, and practically did away with
the necessity for such an organization. This
being the case 1t was argued that 1t was
hardship upon the employees, the ma
jority of whom are members of the as
ISOLATION, to be required to pay their in
surance dues and also dues to the asso-
citation, when both accomplish the same
purpose.
The matter was thoroughly discussed
and 1T was demonstrated that the pre-
DOndpFdnPa Oyag 10
ISOLATION should continue on its present
basis, The movement in favor of disso-
luton developed very little strength and
the motion to continue was carried al
most unanimously.
The Employees Mutual Relief Assocla-
ton has been for a number of years one
of the most successful institutions of the
kind to be found anywhere Besides pay
ing thousands of dollars in relief to sick
and distressed members and their famt-
lies 1t has accumulated a fund of nearly
$15,OOO which is safely invested. Those
who advocated dissolution wished this
fund to be distributed among the men,
bers, which would give about $50 to each
member.
One source of the associa tions popu-
larity with the railway employees is the
loan feature AS the railroad only pays
off once month the employees often want
a little ready cash between paydays. They
| can secure TINS by borrowing from the
association. They pay interest on these
loans, but less than they would have to
pay the loan agencies for similar loans,
so that the loan business is one of the
| sources of profit to the association.
| The dues of the association are only 30
cents a month, and an assessment of Is
cents on the death of a member. 1t pays
sick benefits of s. week These bene-
| fits are paid for sixteen consecutive
| weeks, if necessary, and where the case
merits 1t. the benefits are continued for
| longer time. There are several disabled
members who are practically pensioners
| of the association
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
PARK WALKS IN BAD CONDITION.
Some of Them Practically Abandon
ed on Account of 1t.


The park and tree commission has done
very little for the Improvement of the
walks around the park and park extension.
In fact, the walks have been in a worse
condition, if anything, since the park COM
mission was appointed than they have
ever been.
The walk on the eastern side of the ex-
tension is rougher and ruttier than Dray-
ton street itself, and with the exception Of
a narrow edge has been practically aban-
doned as walk. The walk on the wes-
tern side is little better and that is all.
The walk on the southern side is uneven
and rutty. The cross walk through Boil
ton street is badly broken up. None of
the walks have been put In condition since
the May celebration, when they were torn
up by the high fence which inclosed the
extension. About the only thing the park
commission has done for the extension is
to NOW the crop of cookie burs.
The walks around the park proper have
been dug over and graded where the iron
fence was pulled up. but they have not
been rolled and are rough and bumpy.
The commission has been endeavoring to
erect new seats in the park in place of the
old wooden benches, but a difference be-
tween the commission and the bench con-
tractor, as to which should furnish the
screws for putting up the benches, has de-
layed that improvement.
The commission has expended about its
appropriation in fixing up the old South
Broad street cemetery, and the park and
extension will have to wait until next year
before they receive much attention unless
something is done by the city to make
them presentable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
At EstiII,s To-dnv-

Savannah Morning News, Delineator
Tor October, American Wheelman Rob
rings. Horseless Age, Harpers Bazaar
St Louis Sporting News. Sporting Life.
The Standard Designer for October LIE
Costume Royal No. i; Vol l, illustrated
American, Truth, Puck, Judge. Vogue
New York Boston, Philadelphia. R9Iti'
more, Washington, Cincinnati, Chicago
New orleans dailies, Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta journal, Charleston News, An
umbia State, Jacksonville Times-TrnJo,,
Jacksonville Citizen-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
. FINES FOR POLICEMEN.
Another $25 Added to Masters Fine
For AssauIting Mr.. FnntI,

For AssaultfnR Mr.. FnntI.
The police commission held a lengthy
session last night and disposed of several
charges against policemen, some of
which have been pending for some time.
Police Clerk T. B. Masters was fined S25
for his assault upon Mr.. A. Fantl about
two months ago
This makes exactly 500 his little affair
with Mr.. Fantl has cost Mr.. Masters. in
addition to the loss of a weeks pay when
he was under suspension. He was first
fined $25 by Mayor Myers in the police
court for disorderly conduct and assault
ing Mr.. Fantl He was next indicted in
the city court for assault and battery.
where he plead guilty and was fined $50
by Judge Norwood. The additional fine of
so was imposed upon Mr.. Masters last
night for violation of the rules and conduct
unbecoming an officer.
Policeman ]. B. York was fined so for
being drunk and creating a disturbance
at his house while on sick leave several
days ago.
Policeman w. G. Speight was fined s1(
for neglect of duty by failing to respond
promptly to the whistle for assistance
of a brother officer.
Policeman w. H. Fleming was fined q
for being late for duty
Policeman ]. w. Larissey was fined 81
for failure to report the fact when kept
away by Illness.
The commission spent some time in dis
cussing the subject of winter uniforms for
the force. The commissioners want met.
ropolftan cloth If they can get the genuine
article without having to pay too high a
price for It, If they cannot get the gen
uine metropolitan at the price they can
afford to pay they will select some other
cloth. An advertisement calling for bids
for metropolitan and beaver cloth is plb.
lished in to-day's Morning News.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
GOO COOS AGAINST COALITION.
Club No. Decides Not to Unite with
No 2.


Good Government Club No l, York M.
Milledge president. decided, at its meet
ing last night, not to unite with Good Gov
eminent Club No. 2. of which Rev. E. K.
Love is president.
The communication from S. S. McFall,
published in the Morning News several
days ago, urging such union, was discuss
ed at length, the decision being adverse
to union. The arguments urged against
union were that the members of the club
were Independent, having paid all their
own taxes and consequently were not un-
der obligations to either faction. 1t was
charged that money had been furnished
to the other club to pay the taxes of its
members
A resolution was adopted to the effect
that the club should not endorse any fac
tlon which did not guarantee to the negro
some share in the distribution of the pub
lie patronage. 1t was gathered that MEM
bers of the club do not think the negro
has been fairly treated by the present city
administration in the matter Of employ
ment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
THE CYCLONE cor THERE.
Missed savannah But Landed Heavi-
Iy on New England.

~ on new England.
The West India storm, which lowered
off the Florida coast several days, and
which it was feared would strike this
section. passed out north of the Bahamas
and did not make itself felt until 1t struck
Long Island sound, and the Southern
New England coast At Black Island the
wind registered seventy-six miles an hour
After its rampage in New England. the
storm moved slowly to the coast Of Nova
Scotia into the Gulf of st. Lawrence and
over Newfoundland. passing north of the
transatlantic steamer routes.
At Rockaway Beach the damage was
heaviest Reports from all the towns
along the Long Island sea coast tell of
damage done by the cyclone. Boats were
smashed on the beach or sent adrift
bathing houses were destroyed and heavy
damage was done to the hotels that face
the ocean.
The tides along the Georgia coast have
been unusually high for several days
from the effects of the storm.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
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SEA CRITTERS RETURNING.
No Arrangements Made For CeIebra-
ting Their victory Yet.

Messrs. j. c. Postell, Ed Mercer and
Fred Myers, Jr., returned from New York
yesterday on the City of Augusta. The
members Of the Sea Girt team are COM
ing homeward one by one, but it will like
ly be the latter part of the month before
they are all here.
No arrangements have been made as yet
for any entertainment for them, thoug h
that is in contemplation, and the boys are
going to show their appreciation of the
teams work when the time comes.
Each member of the team will receive
from the state another special Sea Grit
sharpshooters' badge for the year 1896 1t
will be in the shape of bar which will
be added to the Sea Girt sharpshooters'
badges which they already have. The
presentation of these badges will likely be
made the occasion OF the festivities.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
COUNTERFEIT PAPER TENS.
They Are Raised SIS with windows
Portrait.

Besides the counterfeit silver coin which
is in circulation tradesmen are in danger
of counterfeit silver certificates. A warn
ing has been sent out in New York
against what appear to be $40 certificates,
bearing a portrait of the late Secretary
William Window. There are no $40 silver
certificates bearing the Window portrait,
and all such are genuine 50 certificates that
have been raised. The alteration Is read
lily detected when the raised certificate Is
examined under a microscope. If any body
offers as a $40 certificate a bill with the
portrait OF Window on IT, which portrait is
on the 81 certificates. don't take it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
PROMISED TO PAY ON OCT. 1.
Mr.. Conner Does Not Understand
Thomas and Ryan's Delay.

President Conner was asked yesterday
about the delay on the part of Messrs.
Thomas and Ryan, the purchasers of the
Central, in paying the receivers certih-
Gates on the Savannah and Atlantic rail-
road. He was aware of the delay Of
course, but stated he did not know why
the money had not been paid
1t is understood however, that Messrs
Thomas and Ryan have promised to pay
off these $40. 900 receivers certificates, prin-
cpal and interest, on Oct l, which, 1t is
presumed, will be satisfactory to the hold
ers of these securities under the circum-
stances. Their principal objection was
made to the fact that they had to borrow
money at per cent. to pay back a loan
on the certificates which they had secured
at 5 per cent, whereas the certificates
bear only per cent. interest. If the GER
tihcates are paid off In full on Oct. l as
stated, however, their owners will not be
much If anything out Of pocket on the
whole transaction.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12

The grouse shooting. which opened
about the middle of August is very good
this year in England and Wales. but bas
been poor so far in Scotland. the wet ana
cloudy weather having something 10 40
with the failure OF the sportsmen 70 maIte
pig bags in the last named country. The
condition. "N"i'hier
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
MILLION AND A HALF INCREASE.
Bank CIearinGs 1898, s04, Against
S2,O5S,4O7 n Year Ago.

The bank clearings at Savannah during
the past week were 1858, S9i against 81
05S, l07 for the corresponding week last
year. showing an increase in favor of this
year of Sil75.4s7.
The increased business is accounted for
by the heavy movement Of cotton so early
in the season. The receipts OF cotton dur
ing the past week were a.. 249 bales. against
Il. 2i5 bales for the corresponding week a
year ago. The general wholesale depart
ments also show an increased movement.
and the steady trading in naval stores
added to the volume of business.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
OLD ROBINSON CRUsoE.
The Life of Robinson Crusoe Illus
trnted In six Folding RcIiefs.

trHttU IN ny FUIuIhg HcIiefs.
Relief No. 1-Robinson Crusoe taking
provisions from the wreck.
Relief No. 2-Out for days hunting
Relief No. 9-Crusoe discovering foot
prints in the sand,
Relief No. FRIDAY retreating to be.
come Crusoe servant.
Relief No. 5-Crusoe having sighted q
ship sails out TO her with Friday in the
bow.
Relief No. 6-Crusoe relating his adven-
lures to his grand children.
A set Of these beautiful pictures given
away free to all purchasers on Saturday
Sept. ". one day only. Ladies. II Won
cannot come yourself send the children
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Com.
pany, 80 Broughton street-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
Funeral Of little Angela Harry.

The funeral of little Angela. the infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John f. Harty
of Augusta, took place yesterday morning
from the Cathedral 'of st. John the Bap-
list The interment was at Cathedral.
cemetery and the following gentlemen
acted as pall-bearers: ,Messrs. Il. J. Ly-
ons, J. ]. O'Brien, J. NJ. Black and w. ].
Kehoe.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use Syrup of Figs,
under all conditions. makes It their favor
lite remedy. To get the true and genuine
article. look for the name of the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup Company, printed near the
bottom of the package. For sale by all
responsible druggists.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12

We were not surprised to see those
school suits sold at $3.50 go off so quickly.
When boys get $3.50 value for $3.50 moth
er's know 1t. We. have another lot. Koh-
ler's, 14O Broughton-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12

Take a glimpse at the shirts and fur
nishing goods in our western window, and
see what you need. The greatest bargain
sale for one day only ever known. You
can't get these things at the same price
next week. You must buy to-day, or get
left Appel & Schaul.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12

Is near at hand Prepare for 1t. High art
clothing is equal to any made to order,
and much better than some. Prices lower
than others. Kohlers, 140 Broughton
street.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
For n Dollar and a o1or,sr

For one day only. this day. Saturday.
Sept r. we will sell all of our 50 and "a
pants at s1.25, and our IS and $3.50 pants
for $500 See our samples in eastern show
window Appel & Schaul.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
Only One Day.

II you need pair of trousers, shirts
or any kind Of furnishing goods, take a
look at our windows and see what h,..
gains we are offering to-day. Appel q
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
RoiIed Shirts.

The time for the fine white shirt has
come, and we are here to show them to
you. For Negligees we still are head
Kohler's, 14O Broughton street
"a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
II WI he

To your interest, If you are thinking Of
buying any furniture or carpets, to call
and look at the new stock just opened at
Leopold Adler sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12

See the latest styles in our windows. We
are sure we have yours in stock. Have
them from zoe to s.. Kohler's.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
The Rest Made

Furniture and the latest designs in car
pets are now being shown at very reason.
able prices at Leopold Adlers.-ad,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-01
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT,
Police Appointments.

The following named men, having passed
received appointment on the police force:
William T. Tyser of No. 937 Florida avenue
northwest; Joseph NJ. Austin, No. HOS l.
street northwest; William E. Stewart, No.
426 l. street northwest; Alexander R. Cow.
No lab street northwest; Henry G. Pratt,
No. 203 D street northwest; John c. Bnn.
No. 1865 d street southwest; Charles T.
Bliss. No. Cos Massachusetts avenue north
east: Minor G. Heare No. SIG odd street
northwest; George w. Horton, No. 7O7 9TH
street southeast: John T. Herbert, No 32S
street southwest: H. G. Housl No SIG
18th street northwest: Albert Whitacre,
No. 1014 street southeast
Sites for Wells.
The Commissioners have designated the
following places as the sites for the new
artesian wells, which will shortly be dug:
Northwestern 9th street between Mis-
souri, and Pennsylvania avenues, corner of
9TH and NJ streets, corner of 9th and o
streets, corner of ST, and streets, corner
Of 18th and N streets, corner of 18th and
K streets. Pennsylvania avenue between
10th and 21st streets, and at the corner of
34th and P streets.
Southeast-At the corner of 3D. and M
streets corner of I'd and f streets, corner
of 10th street and South Carolina avenue,
at Lincoln Park, and at corner of 18th and
streets. Also one at the corner of STAN
ton and Elvan Streets Hillsdale.
Southwestern the corner of Half and T
Streets corner of Sd and d streets corner
of I'd street and Virginia avenue, and at
the corner Of 18th and D streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-01
EXCURSIONS.

No matter how hot 1t is in Washington,
there is always a delightful breeze on the
trip to Marshall Hail and Indian Head.
rms assertion is justified by the large
number OF persons who have gone down the
river during the past week. Not only is
the sail on the Potomac most charming,
but after landing at Marshall Hall one can
lounge around to his hearts content upon
the green lawns. IN the shade of the mag
nificent old trees, and upon the porch of
the old mansion. The management of
The Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall
Steamboat Company will take advan-
tage of every facility which will help
their patrons to spend cool and
pleasant day. Steamer Mac llester leaves
at II am, 2:30 and $50 pm. River Queen
leaves at 300 pm Last steamer leaves
the Hall for the city at $50 pm. AS usual,
Prof. Schroeder's band will be aboard, and
pleasing sacred program has been ar
ranged for both on the boats and at the
grounds.
After hard weeks work in the oppres-
sive heat of the city, Westinghouse are
they can go Saturday night, spend Sunday
and get back for business Monday morn
ing. One of the most pleasant and desir-
able trips OF this nature is that to Virginia
Beach and Ocean View OH one of the mag
nificent steamers of the Norfolk and Wash
ingtcn line, which leaves the wharf foot
OF !th street every evening in the year at
o'clock. Any one wishing to take this
trip can leave here Saturday evening.
| reaching Fortress Monroe, Norfolk. Vir-
ginia Beach and Ocean View early Sunday
morning. At Virginia Beach and Ocean
View the salt water bathing and hotel IA
cilities are among the finest on the Atlantic
coast. Besides. the fishing ><st these points
is said to be very fns.s THIS route is not
Only the most direct 10 these famous At
lantic resorts, but the most comfortable.
as it affords two nightsatof refreshing
sleep on the water. and aalliday at either of
the above places. On the beats the accom-
modations are first-class in every respect.
The Orpheus Glee Club will give its
second excursion toHcNotley Hall, via
Steamer Mary Washington, next Tuesday.
pm. The club furnishes what no other or
ganization does-a double orchestra-one
at the grounds and one, on The steamer all
day. Tie committee of arrangements con-
sists of c. A. Fleetwood, John T. Layton,
John G. Clayton, s. ~ ward, w. L. D.
Wilkinson. ,o,