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The sun., 1896-10-07
LITTLE EDNA FARSON'S DEAF
Gustave Zerbst, Who Innocentiy Caused
Her Fail, Olives Himself Up.

Gustave Zerbst, Who IanocentIy Caused
Her Fail, Olives Himself Up.
Gustaye Zerbst of GAO Eleventh avenue
learned. whom he read the newspapers yester-
day morning. that he was the man for whom
the police of the West Forty seventh street
station were searching for having, as was be-
lieved, knocked down littlo Edna Farson. tho
four-year- old daughter of Thomas Farson. a
plumber, of b25 West Forty-ninth street, in
flcting injuries to which her death in the
Roosevelt Hospital was primarily dus. MIR.
Zerbst who IL q member OF tho firm OF r. Il.
Harms & Co., coal dealers At 6lT-025 West
Porty-ninth street, after reading tho papers,
surrendered himself to Capt. Sheehan. He said
that whom hurrying through Wost Forty-ninth
street from his home TO his place of business on
Monday morning, he felt something strike him
In the calf OF the leg. lie turned in time to SEQ
little Edna fall to tho sidewalk.
1t seems that he stepped on her hoop. which
she was evidently about 10 pick up from tho
ground, She lost her balance; and fsll S 70 ths
tho child up, and. as she showed no signs then
OF being hurt, he hurried on. He was shocked
whom he learned that the little one Was dead.
He Ia a married man, and has two children.
After hearing his statement Capt Sheehan
sent him 70 the Coroners' of1iee n charge of
his statement and the circumstances OF his sur
render, paroled him until to-day, when the in
Deputy Coroner O'Hanlon performed an au-
topsy on the body of the little girl yestoTday,
and found that her death was que 10 chlofOlOrn
poisoning and loss OF blood. He said the fact
that she died OF ohloroform poisoning was not
significant, rs she would have blcd 10 death
II the hemorrhage had not been checked. Tho
physicians who performed the operation were
not TO blame. They had done everything in
their power to tho little girls life. she bit
her tongue almost IN two when she fell, and
bled profusey In order to tln up the arteries
II WAS necessary TO puL the patient under the
influence of angsthetics, and these were prop
erly administered.
Mr. FArson said he was convinced that his
4 Aaat \, liza N mn
and said he did not intend to make a com plainst
against Mr.. Xerbst Mr.. Farson has two other
children, ono Is months old, and the other.
Baby Florence, 3 weeks old, In honor of whom
the barsons were To have held christening
party ON Monday night Mrs. Farson is pros
irutcd by the death OF her little daughter. The
funeral will take place to-day.
The sun., 1896-10-07
Artist. to give Dinner to Russell sturGIS.

The Presidents OF the various art societies
which make up tho Fine Arts Federation Of
Now York are going to give a dinner al the
Waldorf on Oct 10 to Russell Sturgis, who IS
President OF the Federation. The dinner 10 in
honor OF Mr.. Sturgis's siItieth birthday and In
recognition OF his lifelong work In the interest
OF art. Mr.. Sturgis has been actively interested
In most OF the more important artistic enter.
prises In this city for years, and Is widely
Known as an architect writer on art topics.
and lecturer. He Was the Flrat Secretary OF
the American Institute OF Architects, and has
ties and leagues In this city. The dinner Will be
quite an event In the art world, and the best
Known artists. writer's, lecturers, and c0nnols-
ssuEs In the city will attend II
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To make their feats difficult or their behavior
seem unusual is tho constant aim of variety
show folk, and two current specialties ut Pas
tors are illustrative OF this. Ono Is sharp
shooter, who is not content with making bulls
eyes In all sorts OF uncomf Portable attitudes
while standing on the floor. but who takes his
position. gun In hand, on a slender slack wire
There, while keeping his balance, he pegs away
at small objects across the stage. at times
facing In the opposite direction from hiS
target aud taking sight by looking into
the hand mirror ho holds. The unusual con-
trlbution comes from a hard-feAtured chap,
who sings and Jokes bit, but Who. while, his
voice. draws a crAyon picture at u near by
eAsel. His portrait 10 done by the time the
dent Cleveland might after pile driver had
hit him aoross the noss. The artist then Joins
which he knssls and dsooTates the front panel
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lror later arrivals see First Paxe.l
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-30
THE CHAIN-GANG oUTRAGEs.
County Engineer w. A. DaytOn's
Bondsman Has withdrawn.

The session Of the county commission
ers yesterday was long one; but it was
held behind closed doors, and its results,
except as far as they concern the ap-
pointment of election managers and
clerks, could not be learned.
But as the question Of these appoint
ments was practically harmonious one
so far as the commissioners were con-
cered, 1t may be easily take for granted
that 1t did not take them three hours to
dispose Of that subject, and that is about
the length of the session they held.
There is no doubt that the commission
ers spent the greater part of their time
In discussing the reported outrages on the
county chain-gang. There were only four
of the commissioners present at the meet
ing, Chairman ]. ]. Dale, Commissioners
Charlton, Kehoe and Chaplin, and not one
OF them would say anything after the
meeting as to what their deliberations
had been.
I'VE have done absolutely nothing" one
OF them said, absolutely nothing with
regard to the chain-gang. / cannot say
that we are going to do anything. /
don't know what we will do"
1t was learned, however, that the COM
missioners will hold a meeting this after
noon to continue their discussion of the
chain-gang question. 1t could not be
learned, though, whether they expect to
reach any conclusion then.
Some time ago Mr.. John j. Sullivan
withdrew his name as bondsman for
County Engineer w. A. Dayton, and Mr..
Dayton secured a bond from the Fidelity
Trust and Deposit Company of Baltimore
which is represented here by Capt. Jor-
dan F.. Brooks. His bond amounts to
5000. The company has recently decided
to withdraw the bond, and II is under
stood Mr.. Dayton has been sent a notice
requesting that 1t be returned to the COM
pany's representative here.
One of the commissioners was quoted
some days ago as saying that there should
be a general reorganization of the chain
gang official forces, and from all appear
ances he is pushing the matter for all II
is worth. What will be accomplished, how
ever. remains to be seen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-30
FOR M'KINLEY AND HOBART.
The COIored Voters Meeting at odd
Fellows Hall Last Night.

While the Palmer and BuckneES sound
money meeting was in progress last night,
there was a meeting of republicans at the
colored Odd Fellows hall on Harris street,
where about 1000 of the registered negro
voters attended.
The meeting was opened by Chairman
Whiteman, who announced that by special
invitation the republican, elector of this
district would say a few words on repub-
lican doctrine. w. r. Leaken, Esq, arose
and repeated what he had said at the
theater meeting on Oct. 16, that
he was hands off in local matters. Until
the negro vote, not only in this state, but
throughout the SOUTH should follow the
same course and vote for the best men
without regard to party in state issues,
and not subject themselves to the too true
charge of being an easily purchasable COM
modify, he said that they could not hope
for representation or recognition in any
way. He asked them to stand by the peo-
pie for whom they worked and from whom
they get their living, but at the same time
to cast solid vote for Mckinley and Ho-
bart.
The next speaker was Judson Lyons, the
national committeeman of the republican
party, who made the usual republican
talk. He was followed by Col. John H.
Deveaux who said the time had come for
the negro to exercise his conscience more,
and his pocket little less, and cautioned
them about their ballots in the next cleo
ton. The meeting adjourned with three
cheers for Mckinley and Hobart.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-30
THEY FOUGHT THE OFFICER.
He Went to Arrest n Woman on
Charges of Assault and Battery.

Constable S. J. O'Neil of Justice Charles
Collmans court had a trying time in max
ing an arrest yesterday on Margaret
street, in Yamacraw.
L. Opolinsky says he could do very well
II he was just given the opportunity, but
he also says he is afflicted with a terma-
giant wife, and his life is not one long
dream Of love by any means. Opolinsky
swore out a warrant against his wife be-
fore Justice Goldman for assault and bat
terry. This sounds funny, but Opolinsky
is Of a size that the muscular wife finds
no trouble in handling. He also said he
wanted her put under a peace warrant.
Constable O'Neil armed himself with
the papers and sought Mrs. Opolinsky, in
tending, as his instructions were, to bring
her to the magistrates Office by permit
ting her to walk in a quiet way some dts
lance before him. But the officer did not
know the material with which he had to
deal. Arriving at the Opolinsky residence,
he found her not at home, but gathered
from what was said that she was at u
neighbours, just across the way. He wenG
over to see about 1t, and easily gained
admission to every room but one. This,
he was told. was the library" a sort of
holy of holes, dt seemed, and he under
stood that his entrance there
Al NOulQ De 10 QESecTdI6 IL.
But the sharp-eared officer had heard a
sound inside that aroused his suspicious.
So amid a volley Of epithets, he put
shoulder to the locked door, and, sure
enough, found the object of his seach
inside.
But he also found vehement assertions
that she would not go, and her stand
was roundly applauded by the crowd that
had assembled to protect her. The officer
started to lay hands on the woman nnd
was Immediately assailed by blows from
brooms and feminine hands, these at
tentions being bestowed by her friends.
Several men were in the crowd and they
started TO interfere, but the officer, by a
bold show, effectually prevented their
taking part in the affray.
After a great deal OF trouble, and re-
ceiving a number of severe blows, the
officer managed to get his charge out
of the house and into the street, that by
this time was beset by big crowd as
sembled to see the fun. Here again she
said she would not go, but the officers
quiet determination had it's effect, and
she went with him. At the office she
gave bond and was released.
Opolinsky may go home to arrange for
a separation, but It is believed that he will
transact the business by proxy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-30
WILL MAKE THEIR NOTE.
The Board OF Education's $4,000 to
he Secured at Once.

The county commissioners decided yes
terday to issue their note for $4,000 in Ia
vor of the board of education, for the pur-
poses for which 1t is needed as stated in
the following letter from President George
A. Mercer;
Savannah, Ca, Oct. 20. 1896 TO the
Honorable Board of County Commission
ers, Gentlemen: The board OF public edu-
cation stands in need OF $4,000 to pay the
teachers for this month, and certain school
bills now due. At a special meeting Of the
board, held yesterday, a resolution was
adopted authorizing its president to bor-
row this money in the name of the board ;
and II necessary, to procure, If possible,
note from your body payable to the
board of education, and endorsed by 1t so
as to provide fun security to the lender.
/ write in behalf Of the board of educa-
ton, to ask II your body will consent to
give such note. would call upon you in
person, but the condition of my health
confines me to my Office to-day. Very res
pectfully yours, George A. Mercer,
President Board of Education.
The note will be issued at once, and the
board will then be In funds until the coun-
ty and state are in a position to pay the
amounts due for education.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-30
Funeral of Mrs. Doscher.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. C. Doscher
took place yesterday afternoon at 3
O'Clock from the Lutheran church. II
was largely attended by the members of
the church in which the deceased was
an ardent worker, and by her many
friends. There were many beautiful
floral designs placed upon the grave.
among them n crown and cross, presented
by the Lutheran Sunday school, a harp
from the German Social Club, a similar
design from the German Aid Society and
a handsome floral pillow by her class,
upon which We're the words "Our Teach
err The pall-bearers were Messrs. Adam
Kessel, IL. Il. Dreeson, M l.. Exley,
George Schroeder John Derst and Henry
Kolshorn. The interment was at Laurel
Grove cemetery
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-30
BROUGHT SOLDIERS FOR CUBA.
Captain of the Juan FOrgas Tells of
the Tears of Women on Parting.

captain of the Juan FOr9as Tells OF
the Tears of Women on Parting.
The Spanish steamship Juan Forgas,
now at the lower press wharf, which has
just arrived in port here to take cargo
of cotton to Barcelona, brought over on
her trip from Spain 800 Spanish soldiers
for service in Cuba against the insur-
gents. After landing them at Havana
she came to this port for cargo.
Capt. Nacher, Of the ship, in talking to
some friends about the matter, gave a
most interesting but sad description of
the partings of the young Spaniards when
leaving their wives, mothers and sweet
hearts to go to a country from which
those interested in them never expected
them to return. There was many a tear
In the eyes of the women, their friends
and relatives, he said, when they en-
parked to go to country which they
have always understood Is filed with
yellow fever, or where they are liable
to be killed or slaughtered or made away
with at any time. The women he said,
never expected to see them return, and
told them so on parting. They were all
young men, many of them from among
the best people of Spain, and nearly all
of whom had bright promises before them
In their business careers, and yet they
had to obey this call to go and fight for
bit of a colony which the parent gov
eminent has all but lost,
These, however. are like thousands upon
thousands of other cases of the same
kind. The youth and flower of the Span
ish nation, it is said, is being poured into
Cuba to be swallowed up and lost for
ever until some day. perhaps, when
Spain shall be regenerated. Capt. Nacher
said he expected on his return trip to
bring over another cargo of soldiers,
about the same number, and he spoke
of other steamers which had been en-
gagged to do the same thing. He said, in
all probability, If he did so he would come
to Savannah again for a cargo, and he
thought the other steamers coming over
on the same mission would do the same
thing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-30
THE WESLEY CELEBRATION.
An Excellent Address ON "MethO-
dism FraternnI" Last Night.

dism FraternaI" Last Night.
Several very entertaining talks were
made last night at the celebration SER
vices of the completion of Wesley Monu-
mental church. The pastors of several
OF the churches Of the city were present
10 show by their presence the congratu-
.ation and good will of their memberships
to the people Of Wesley church on such
an occasion
'Methodism Fraternal" was the sub
1ect OF an eloquent, graceful and learned
address delivered by Rev W. C. Lovett.
Mr.. Lovett said that all denominations
accept the fundamental principles Of
Christianity and that it is on this ad-
herence to these doctrines that the happy
continuance of their good fellowship and
the achievement of a glorious result de-
pend.
Rev. M. J. Epting, Of the st. Paurs
Lutheran church. offered an eloquent
prayer during the services, and followed
Mr.. Lovett with an expression of es-
TEEN and congratulation in behalf of his
church.
Rev. W. A. Nesbit, Of the Anderson
street Presbyterian church., spoke inter
estingly of the relations of the Presby-
terians to the Methodists, and also Of
fered his church's congratula tions.
Rev. DR.. Hollingsworth rendered an ex-
preston of good will and congratulation
from the First Presbyterian church; Rev.
F. P. Ramsay spoke for the Independent
Presbyterian church, and Rev. w. C.
Schaeffer for the Lutheran Church of the
Ascension.
The services tonight will be along the
line of ''Methodism Reproductive" and
will be devoted to the young people. The
Sunday school and the members of the
EpWorth League will march into the
church in body from the Sunday school
rooms below.
The music tonight will be rendered by
the Sunday school, an announcement that
insures a fine vocal programme. The
young people of the Savannah Female
Orphan home, who have been invited to
attend, will also take part.
Rev. c. e. Bowman, a gentleman held
in high esteem in Savannah, and number
ing many friends made during his term
as pastor that Immediately preceded Mr..
Williams, will deliver the principal ad-
dress of the evening. Mr.. Bowman, being
remembered as a ready and an able
preacher, will doubtless entertain a large
congregation. Prayer services will be
held this afternoon at the church, at 4
o'clock. Mr.. Bowman will conduct the
NEE ting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-30
AT THE CHURCH OF CHRIST.
Rev. BOswOrth's Discourse on the
FuIfilIment of Prophecy.

Rev. Bosworth's Discourse on the
FuIfilIment of Prophecy.
Rev. Bosworth's theme last night was
the "Fulfllment of Prophecy" He read
from Isaiah XXX, 5-14. and Daniel H. S1-S5,
44-45.
One of the strongest proofs of the di-
vine authenticity Of the Christian religion
is the fulhllment of the prophecies in
Christ he said. In the first of these a
nation, noted for its art, wealth, civiliza-
ton and commerce and that gave promise
of a great future is doomed by the prophet
for its sins to destruction.
Equally as positive statements are made
by the scriptures about Egypt, Nineveh
Babylon, Tyre Bethsaida and Caper-
naum. These prophecies were all of pun
ishment to be inflicted for the sins of the
nation mentioned. Daniel, on the other
hand, prophecised In an entirely different
strain. His was Of the wonderful growth
of the Savlors kingdom on earth. Its full
fillment is equally as marked as the
former prophecies. Christianity to-day
controls the earth. Its factories, mills.
miners, railroads, steamship lines, com
merce and inventions and all that goes in
to making the people of the world prosper
Gus and happy have their inception and
perfection in Christian lands.
The lands in which there are terrible
massacres like the Turkish atrocities upon
the poor Armenians, that count the poor
widows millions by the millions as they do
in India or the dreadful cannibalistic con-
ditions OF Africa are all outside of the
pale OF the Christian religion, but these
lands are being honeycombed by the
teachings of the gospel and will in the
near future be won for the Savior.
There will be preaching tonight at &
o'clock. The subject Will be Profit and
Loss of Christianity"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-30
MANAGERS AND CLERKS.
The Commissioners Had Seven Lists
to Select From,

w SCACCA
The county commissioners met yester.
day afternoon for the purpose of naming
the managers and clerks for the national
and congressional election next Tuesday.
Seven different lists were submitted, as
follows; By Mr.. ]. Randolph Anderson.
representing the Palmer-Backner ticket
by Capt. H. c. Cunningham, representing
Col. Rufus E. Lester, democratic candi-
date for congress; by Mr.. William r.
Leaken, representing the republican cleo
toral ticket; by Mr.. John L. Archer. rep-
resenting the primary executive commit
tee; by Mr. D. c. Newton, representing
the populists of the First congressional
district; by the executive committee of
the mass meeting democrats and by the
colored republicans.
From the nominations made, the COM
missloners selected list of managers and
clerks, who will undoubtedly do good SER
wee. or course, they could not give all
representation, but they came as near If
as they possibly could. No objection was
made to any of those whose names were
presented, except such as were made free
holders merely for the purpose of serving
IN elections. The following was the list
OF managers and clerks elected:
superintendent. w. McIntire.
FIRST District.-Box No. l: Managers. p
Wickham, j. p, Geo. A. Mercer. Jr.. and
A. Il. Palmer; clerks, T. b. Marshall
j, .. Cohen and w. b. Adams. Jr
First District.-Box No. 2: Managers
y. ~ Bevans, j. P, John r. Young and
lsadore Silverberg; clerks, j. L. Galla-
gher Norman Beckett and L. C. Butler.
second Observation-Disclosures Warine
russell, Jr, ]. p, Chas. Collman. I p
ana Thomas Ballantyne; clerks. George
Alien, George Freeman, and ]. f. Walsh
Thlrd District.-Managers M. Naugh.
tin' j. p, w. H. Patterson, j. p. and Ia
cob Cohen; clerks, s. Selig, Moses
herman and r. F. Baker.
Fourth District.-Box No. 1: Managers
samuel Reynolds, J. p, G.. B. Pritchard
ana .. krouskoff; clerks, w. ]. Bryan.
D. H. Spivey, and John Halligan.
fourth District-Box No 2: Managers
Joiln fitzgerald, j. P, Henry McAlpin and
y ~ r. LaFar; clerks, Frank Cain, Lee
p Masters and c. E. Wakefield
Fifth District-Manager y. 7 Ncrr+;ro
j. p, John H. Fox, F. A. Snedeker: oierl,s
kers. - D. " IN
sixth Dlstrict-Managers w. II. Mende1
j. r., M. j. Desvergers, 1. d. La Roche,
clerks, J. V. Carlin, r. H. McHugh and
]. p. OBrien. anu
Seventh District-Managers w
Cleary, j. p, j. Fl. Storey and G Y R;oS'
ardson; clerks, James Hunter. w w Da-
Wis. and w. j. Hanlon.
Eighth District-Managers, M. M. Ralxer
J. p, J. B. Newton, E. S. Elliott: CLERKS
Ian. - ~ Dolie-
.,' TIallysheetkeepers-C. ]. White. e. O.
Silva and ]. L. Murphy.
You can't be well IF vouy h1,..z l.,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-30
AGAINST LIQUOR DEALERS.
Cannot BE Admitted to Membership
of Masonic Lodges i'm Georgia.

OF MHSOnIc AOuSts III &COEBAhs
The Macon Telegraph's report of We'd
nesdays proceedings of the Masonic
Grand Lodge of Georgia, in session in that
city, contains the following:
AT last nights session a resolution to
close the doors of the order to all deal
ers in intoxicating beverages was adopt
ed. There has for some years been an ef-
fort to obtain the passage of such reso-
luton, but heretofore the anti-prohibition
element has succeeded in preventing it.
1.-The discussion of this question was
participated in by many of the most
prominent members of the grand lodge.
both sides being ably presented.
During the next year, at least, no
whisky dealer will be allowed to join a
Georgia Masonic order These who OPP
posed the measure say that one year will
prove it's inefficiency and they believe it
will be repealed at the next communica-
tion."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-30

All the mackintoshes bought from the
sheriff. which were formerly owned by
Andrews & Co.. are being sold at Kohler's,
14O Broughton, at less than 90 cents on the
dollar Prices range from $3.50 to $500 for
the highest grades.--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-30
BLUE FLOWN.

EnameIed Plate Cup and Saucer
Presented to All.
We will present to all purchasers of any
of the following articles, with one of these
beautiful blue and gold plate sets:
One pound Thea Nectar tea, Coo.
One pound Baking Powder, 45c.
One pound Best Pepper. 40c.
One pound Best Mustard, 4Oc.
Two 25c bottles Of Extract
90 cents worth OF tea ANY klnd)
S1.00 worth of coffee (any kind)
70 cents worth of tea and coffee.
Friday and Saturday this week. The
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company,
$50 Broughton street.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-30

Templar of Georgia, and sovereign inspec-
tor general of the Scottish Rite Masons
in Georgia, Mr.. ]. R. Saussy. Mr.. s. P.
Hamilton. grand recorder, and past grand
commander of the Knights Templar Of
Georgia, Capt. John Riley, Mr.. William e.
Guerard. and Mr.. j. c. Bruyn, concert
master, Julian walker; Al Koran Chan
ters, W. A. Reeves. Z. X. Demmond, and
Albert Meyer.