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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
BILL TO SAVE MRS. MOBILES.
Women Not to Hang Unless speciti-
caIIy Ordered by Juries.


caIIy Ordered by Juries.
Atlanta, Ga, Dec 1.-The purpose of a
bill introduced in the Georgia Legislature
tonight is to save Mrs. Elizabeth MOBILES,
a white woman, now under the death SEN
tence from the galows.
The measure was introduced by Mr.
Berry of Whitfield at the suggestion of
Gov. Atkinson, who will soon be called
upon to commute her sentence to life i'm
prisonment or to an absolute pardon.
The bill is short in its provisions, and 1t
is clear that the measure was inspired by
the Noble case IT provides that the death
penalty shall i'm no case be executed upon
a woman who has been found guilty of
murder unless the jury which finds her
guilty shall expressly recommend that she
be hanged. As Mrs. Mobiles jury did not
recommend that she be hanged, the bill
" i'll apply to her case.
1t is urged by some that the measure
win not apply to cases that have already
been tried, but if that is true it will not de-
feat the purpose of the measure, as Gov.
Atkinson would have the backing of the
laws of his state in committing the wo-
mans sentence to life imprisonment
The bill recites that the Judge shall al
ways impose life sentence when the jury
does not recommend capital punishment
The fact that Gov. Atkinson wants this
measure put before the House indicates
that he will pardon or commute Mrs. No
bles sentence, and, at least, will not let
her hang.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
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BENEDICT p. ROBSON DEAD.
The Deceased Formerly Prominent
I'm Railroad Circles.

Little Rock, Dec. Mai Benedict p
Robson died to-day of Brights disease.
He was 65 years of age and leaves a wild
ow, who is a grandniece of President
Madison.
For many years prior to 1894 the deceas-
ed was employed on various railroads
and was we'll known in railroad circles
He was at one time passenger agent of
the Memphis and Charleston railroad, with
headquarters at Memphis, and later gem
eral manager of the Ripley Narrow
Guage road running from Ripley, Miss,
to Middleton Tenn. He gained national
prominence In 1894 through his leadership
of the great Missouri Pacific strike.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
HIS EYE GAVE HIM AWAY.
One Eyed william Smith Before the
Recorder For Robbery.

The loss of an eye has not only de-
prved William Smith, colored, of his sight
but served to Enthusiastically identify him
in police court yesterday as a robber
Francis Garrett, coiored, of 327 Waid-
burg street lane, was the prosecuting wit
ness, and tod how Garrett had followed
her into the lane. He pretended he was
going to pass, but, instead, snatched a
gold watch dangling at her belt and
made his escape. The woman had a val
liable clue, however, in the discovery that
Garrett was ''one-eyed." He was spotted
yesterday by the woman, who called
a policeman and had him arrested
Garrett ''wnked the other eye at this,
and when tried by Recorder Hartridge,
was blind to see why he was turned over
to the city court in the face of a strong
denial.
The woman said she was positive, how
ever, that her assailant only had one eye
with him and this in connection with cor
roborative evidence, was deemed sufficient
to hold the accused.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
MANY MATTERS IN COUNCIL.
improvements in the Health once
to Be Provided For.


to BE Provided For.
Alderman Owens introduced an ordi-
nance in council last night to allow clean
rock ballast in ships to be brought to the
city between Nov. l and May 1 of each
year, except when otherwise ordered by
the sanitary board. The ordinance will
come up on its passage at the next meet
ing
Alderman Krouskoff offered resolution
appropriating 800 for the improvement
of the office of the health officer.
Alderman Smith said he intended to give
the matter attention next year, but the
committee on city lots had no money now,
Some changes are needed in the office,
and ii would also probably be necessary
to make some provision for the records
now kept there, he said.
Alderman We'll offered a resolution that
the clerk of council advertise for bids for
the city printing for the year 1898, to be
submitted Dec. Is.
Alderman Charlton inquired by whose
authority Madison square was being used
as an advertising medium. A very un-
slightly object had dfshgured the square
for some time, he said While the objects
for which it had been used were worthy
ones he objected to such abuse of the
squares. He inquired who gave permis-
sion to erect a sign in the square, but
there was no reply.
The tax ordinance was read for the first
time. This is merely matter of form.
Council will now proceed to prepare the
real tax ordinance, together with the bud
set for 1898. Chairman Hamilton request
ID that the chairman of the several COM
mittees submit estimates for the Depart
ments under their care for the informal ton
of the committee of the whole.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
CITY BREVPEIES.

1t cost Minnie Harris five dollars in po-
lice court yesterday for raising a disturb
ance with a crowd Of white children on
State street, and cursing them. She was
intoxicated az the time.
A game of indoor base ball has been ar
ranged for Monday night Dec. 6, between
mines composed of members of the Y. M.
H. A. and Y. M c. A, to be played at
Masonic temple, beginning at o'clock.
An admission of 10 cents will be charged.
]. T. Lee, the efficient head waiter. whose
presence is noted a the De Soto during the
tourist season, has returned, and is again
looking after the guests of the hotel. He
has been coming to Savannah for years
and has many friends here who are al
ways glad to see him return
The game of indoor base ball at the
Young Mems Christian Association to-
night will be between the Indians and the
Orioles. The batteries viii be Coleman
and Harden for the Indians, and either
Davis or Richards and Purse for the Or
ioles. The game will begin at o'clock.
No admission will be charged.
Mr.. William McDermott, the popular
head porter of the De Soto, who looks after
the trunks during the winter season, is
on hand again as jolly as ever, and, if any
thing, a few pounds heavier "Uncle Bill'
will soon have carload or so of potatoes
and other things down here from his New
York truck farm for the hotel tables.
Mr. Charles f. Barrett has accepted a
position with Solomons & Co. The Union
Recorder says it regrets to see him leave
Milledgeville, for he is one of the city 5
brightest and most energetic young men.
He is a competent druggist, having been
first honor man in the class examined last
spring by the state board of pharmacists.
He was highly complimented by the board
for his excellent examination. His friends
here wish him success in his new home.
Mr. Barrett will have charge OF the night
force at the Bull street store.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
KILLED AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN.
Information Wanted Concerning the
Son of "a Confederate Captain.

Son of "a Confederate Captain.
Boonsboro. Washington County, Mary
land, Nov. SO-Editor Morning News:
Seven or eight years ago a
letter was received by the postmaster here,
giving explicit direction to locate the grave
Of a confederate captain killed at the bat
tie of South Mountain during the war. He
belonged TO a Georgia regiment. He had
a negro body-servant along with him who
returned after the war to his home and
gave the widow and account Of his death
and burial Her son employed In q rail-
road office in Savannah, / think, wrote a
very feeling letter here which elected the
sympathy of many OF US, and, though on
account OF the changes wrought by time,
we failed to locate the grave, we believe
now that we have found the spot The
letter has been lost.
If you can reach its author, am sure
that he will recognize at once for whom It
is meant.
If he will write me and give all details as
heretofore, with any others he may know,
we will write him fully of all the circum-
stances. A. VIII Lakin d. d. S.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
LEWIS MoRR1soN's FAUST
The FavOrite Production Enjoyed by
Large Audience.

The F0NOr1te IrOuuctlOh EhIoyeu ny
Large Audience.
Mr. Lewis Morrison's production of
Faust last night was greeted by an en-
thusiastic audience. Faust is a familiar
play. inseparably connected with Mr.. Nor
nson's name, and in which he has earned
a well deserved reputation. AS Mr. Nor
rison presents it. it Is most attractive
production and once seen the spectator
wants to go again. Miss Mabel Morrison
played the part of Marguerite with excel
lent taste A pleasant feature was Mr.,
Morrsons little talk to the audience after
the Broken scene, when he announced
that next yrbr he would bring a new play,
"The Master of Ceremonies"
Tonight TN Atlantic City" is the at
traction. The company is said to be an
excellent one and to give bright perform
ance. The management says ii has spared
no expense in the selection of high salaried
people, or expensive costumes. However.
it desires it understood that they do not
make and sustain their reputation on good
clothes, but on the intrinsic merit of the
entertainment Laughter plays the greater
part, but is interrupted by music, inter
preted by genuine singers, not the usual
kind found in musical comedy companies.
f. NJ. Wills as lotto Buck" a retired
brewer, is an actor and comedian of merit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
RUHLIN DEFEATS RYAN.
The Australian the Clever Boxer hut
Physically Inferior.

Physically Inferior.
New Orleans, Dec. Gus Rubin, the
giant heavyweight of Akron, o., defeat
ed Tut Ryan of Australia tonight at the
Tulane Athletic Club In a ten-round fight,
John Duffy being the referee.
Rubin was the taller and heavier
weighing about 1870 pounds. Ryan tipped
the beam at ITS pounds and like his oppo-
nent, was in the best of condition.
Rubin, at the outset, seemed awkward
and Ryan in point of cleverness showed
considerable superiority The Australian
realizing his disadvantage with the giant
cleverly fought for the body and in the
first eight rounds landed with plenty of
force on the body. For time this weak
ehed Rubin, but he gained courage and
finally became stronger, and captured the
day His blows In the last two rounds
were hard and Ryan was groggy and could
hardly have stood the terrible raids a
round longer. On every side Ryan was
given praise for his gameness and brilli-
ancy.
Rubin and Maher will not be matched
The event of the evening was opened by
a boxing match between Jim Hall and
Tom Mccarthy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
GA. AND ALA. FORCES COMING.
General Officers and Their STATS to
Arrive To-day.

General Officers and Their STATS to
Arrive To-day.
The general offices of the Georgia and
Alabama railroad will be in Savannah
from to-day. The heads of departments
lad their clerks are due to arrive this
orning at 1850 O'Clock from Americas.
Fne move is a significant one for the
e.-y when 1t is considered that the new
com5rs and their families will add about
people TO the population.
ne removal of the offices is not new
idea ny the Georgia and Alabama. 1t has
been considered for some time and was
once attempted but the movement was
'l~arted EY ar injunction instituted by
several citizens of Americas, who did not
want 10 part with the railway boys. The
dissolution OF this injunction has remov-
G all Obtacles aud now the officials and
their men an. coming. Among
them coming are Col. A. Pope, gen.
tfal passenger and ticl-et agent, with the
following staff: c. N. knight, assistant
general passenger agent; H. II. Steele,
chief clerk: F. V. Peterson, passenger
G-ork; w. j. kessler, rate clerk; H. D.
iIooks, Ned +. Lee, c. j. Hunter, b. Q.
FRINGE, secretary, and S. Matthews.
MT. Cecil Gabbett, general manager, with
o. II. Ellerbee chief clerk; Z. r. Kour-
per e. c. Haskell and 5. c. johnson.
Mr.. w. H. Mcfarland, auditor, and Mr..
H. r. Guest, assistant treasurer, with the
I'.lowing: w. H. MacAlster, chief clerk
~. b, Moses, c. f. Galloway, II. X. Ran
Qolph, w. A. Andrews, H. c. Elan, j.
Fuller and T.. L. Kasenner.
The claim department comprises Messrs.
d. ". Lewis, +. w. Pope and w. H. Oil
Yer.
The offices will be on the second floor Of
lne Kelly building, just east of the
city exchange. Everything is in
readiness for the Office force
savannah already has many railroad peo-
PIE and the Georgia and Alabama men will
ne welcomed by them with the sincerest
bride.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
INSPECTING THEIR PROPERTY.
Ice Company Directors Looking Over
the Plants in Savannah.

Mr.. r. w Hopkins of Boston, Mass;
MIR. A. S. Lyons of Noble, Ala. Mr.. Sam
uel Lapham of Charleston, directors of
the Gorrie Ice Manufacturing Company
and large stockholders in the Georgia
Brewing Associations are In the city They
are large stockholders of the Central Ice
Company, covering Brunswick, New Or
leans, Mobile, Charleston, Birmingham
and Savannah, and are here inspecting the
company's improvements, the new Gorrie
plant nearly completed, at Twelfth street
and EstiI avenue, and the improvements
at the Georgia Brewing Association They
are highly pleased with both. The Gorrie
company is opposition to do a large man
ufacturing and ice supply business and
expects to hold the field.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
WANTS ONE KIND OF SIDEWALK.

Alderman E<rOusI<OH's Ordinance to
Use Only Artificial stone.
Alderman Well offered an amendment
to the sidewalk repair ordinance adopted
at the last meeting of the city council, pro-
viding for the use Of natural stone as well
as artificial stone in laying new sidewalks
Alderman Krouskon said that the in
tention of the ordinance was that the side
walks in the business section should be
uniform, and this intention would be pre-
vented if different materials We're used.
On motion of Alderman Charlton. It was
provided that rin laying sidewalks in the
business section, the material used should
be artificial stone or other stone selected
by council.
Alderman Owens objected to the ordi-
nance, and 1t went over to the next meet
ing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
STATISTICS OF THE PORT.
November Arrivals and Tonnage.
The Vessels and Their Rigs.

The Morning News gives to-day the to-
tai number of vessels arriving at this port
during the last month. with the rigs, ma
tionality and net tonnage. The number
does not include the arrivals at quaran-
tine or Tybee, but only those vessels which
have arrived at the wharves and have
discharged cargoes, or are in ballast, or
loading. 1t does not include river or in
land coast steamers, nor does it include
vessels under 100 tons. The arrivals, with
thelr. rigs and nationality. are as follows
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE INCREASED.
Seaboard Air Line Makes N New
Move in Its Fight.

Portsmouth, Va, Dec. 1.-The latest
move in the fight of the Seaboard Air
Line against its competitors is shown by
the following order issued to-day: "Qn
and after December, 1897, and until further
notice, the SeaboTd Air Line in order to
meet the action of its competitors. will
allow free 800 pounds of baggage for each
passenger holding a full ticket, and 1876
pounds for each half ticket between sta
lions on it's line. There will be no change
in the free allowances in checking, Bag
gage through to points beyond the Sea-
board Air Line"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
AdhitionnI Exnnrts.

Per steamship City of Augusta for New
York-1,256 bales upland cotton, 4S7 bales
sea island cotton, "a bales domestics and
yarns, 300 barrels cotton seed oil, 16 bars
rels rosin oil, 10 barrels spirits turpentine.
122,4O3 feet lumber, 10 barrels fish, $40
boxes fruit, barrels vegetables 3SS crates
vegetables, 149 tons pig iron, 80 bales
sweepings, % barrels molasses, 80 cases ci-
gars, 113 packages merchandise.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
CRACKER COMPANIES TO COMBINE.
The Three Trusts to End Their WAR
fare by Entering n Pool,

st. Louis. Dec. 1.-The Republic win
say tomorrow: after months of a dis
astrous cut rate war between the three
big cracker trusts a treaty of peace has
been signed and a general consolidation
agreed upon The stock of the American
Biscuit Company, the New York Biscuit
Company, and the United States Biscuit
Company will be pooled and a new com
pany, with a capital stock of $4,000, coo
formed.
''Ir Is said the capital stock will be di-
vided into $25, 100000 preferred and So, O00.-
900 of common stock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
ATLANTA's NEW DAILY.
Straw Indicates That 1t Won't Hurt
the City's Two Big DaIfes.

Rome, Ga, Dec. 1.-Nothing definite can
be learned from Judge Branham about
the new afternoon paper for Atlanta. Ev-
cry effort has failed to draw him out. The
Constitution and Journal have each sent
special men here to interview him. 1t is
learned, however, that the Commercial
Will be bought IL 1t can be secured at the
price the purchasers wish to pay If not.
a new outfit will be bought. Judge Bran
ham is receiving hundreds of applications
from those wanting Jobs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
CYCLIsT MILLS FINED $15.

Recorders Hearing in the Cava-
naugh Child Accident.
VIII Mills the negro bIcyclst, was
tried in police court yesterday for knock
ing down the little girl, Nettie Cava-
naugh at Broughton and Houston streets
several days ago.
The trial had been held up on account
of the child's inability to attend court.
Her injuries consisted of several bruises
and a severe Shock which have been
rather taX1g. She limped in court.
Recorder Hartridge heard the evidence
and fined Mills SIS or twenty days on the
chain-gang. 1t is the intention of the po-
lice TO deal the bitter end of the law until
there is a stop to careless bicycle riding
and so MANY accidents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
Atlanta at the Polls.

Atlanta Ga, Dec. 1.-The regular mu-
nicipal election for aldermen and council
men took place to-day. II was a per
functory matter entirely, as all the can
didates were chosen in primary several
weeks ago, and no opposition was offered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
Liggett Leaves "a. 5OO. OO0.

st. Louis Mo-. Dec. Letters of admin
istration on the estate of the late John
e. Liggett the tobacconist, was to-day
taken out by his widow, who was made
executrix. The estate is valued at s., &c.,
n61
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02

New York. Dec. 1.-The directors of the
Union Pacific Rubber Company have de-
clared a semi-annual dividend of 2 per cent.
on the preferred stock of the company,
payable Jan. Is, 1898.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02

Berlin. Dec. 1.-The Reichstag to-day re-
elected Baron Won Boul-Berenburg to the
presidency of the house. The next sir
ting of the Reichstag viii take place On
Friday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
The tonnage was as follows
MRS. wENz AWARDED $500.
A Verdict Against the s. f. and w.
Railway Company.

verdict Against the =. #. and w.
Railway Company.
In the suit of Mrs A. E Wenz against
the Savannah, Florida and Western Rail-
way Company, in which she asked 81, O0O
damages for having been put off a train
near Burroughs station, the sealed YER
dict was opened yesterday and found to be
for $500 in the plaintiffs favor. 1t is expect
ed the defendant will apply for a new trial.
There are now four crazy persons in iail
awaiting trial. Three of them are colored
and one white. 1t will be necessary. how
ever, for them to remain in jail for some
time, because on account of the burning of
the colored building al MlledgeviiIe they
could not be received there even if com
mitted.
In the superior court yesterday, Maurice
A. Buttimer was reappointed and c. 1.
Heller was appointed a commercial nota-
ry public by Judge FalliSant.
There were nineteen marriage licenses is
sued to white persons and forty to col
ored persons during the month of Novem-
Der by Clerk Keilbach of the court of ord
mary. This is a little short of the record
for November a year ago when there were
siXty-five licenses granted to colored per-
sons though only thirteen to whites.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02

But you might love me-" pleaded the
young man to the elderly heiress. zone
is never too old to learn, you know
indianapolis Journal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-02
JUDGE DAY TO RESIGN.

4AsSiSt"t SeeEeA"ry OA Sthte 10 He~
sumo His Law Practice.
Washington, Dec. Judge Day, now
assistant secretary of state, will soon
retire from public life to resume the prac-
tice of law at Canton, o. This statement
is made on authority
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-11
PASSENGERS.
Arrivals.

From San Francisco, per p. NJ. S. S.
China, Mar. 10-Mr. and Mrs. II. A.
Isenberg, Mr.. and Mrs. G. l.. Goodhue,
Miss Goodhue, Mr.. and Mrs. Ponsonby
Ogle, Mr.. and Mrs. F. s. Newell, Mr..
o. S. Newell, Miss NJ. Newell, Miss r.
Newell, Rev. NJ. C. Harris, Rev. Jas.
II. Smith, Geo. l.. Carter, Mrs. Allan
Herbert. Mrs. III. Suydam, II. Suydam,
Master Suydam.
Through: For Yokohama-Mr. and
Mrs. Cunningham, Mr.. and Mrs. p. A.
Small. Miss Nj. ]. Shea. Mrs. j. b. San
ger, Mrs. w. II. Osborn, Miss Hutchin-
son, Mrs. II. Eckstein, Miss II. II. Eek
stein, Miss J. G. Eckstein, Mrs. c.
Stickney, Mrs. n. s. Hatton, Mrs. J. F..
Farnum, Miss z. Farnum, Miss NJ. II.
Lay. Mrs. J. Fl. Hobson, B. Guggen-
helm, Y. Wooyeno. J. o. Berner. H. V.
Henson, II. L. Talbot, J. E. Farnum,
G. L. Farnum. DR.. a. d. Smith, A.
Benitz, G.. w. Middleton, w. NJ. Treg-
Town, U. H. Brown.
For Hongkong-S. Hankin, Jay
Charm, Mrs. z. Halliday, Miss NJ.
Alexander, Miss A. X. Wellman, Miss
E. r. Wellman, Miss z. Moore, A.
Grille. NJ. Gray, R. J. Wood, Miss l..
Trevor.
From Kauai, per stmr Waialeale,
Mar. 10-R. c. Spalding, Rev. G. H.
Welles and II deck passengers.
Departures.
For San Francisco, per o. S. S. Aus
tralia, Mar. 10-Count Theo. di Kergor-
lay, Rev. G. B. Sumner, S. d. Sutton,
Otto Vollbehr, Mrs. Lovejoy, Mrs.
Brenig, Mark Ezekiel, Mrs. NJ. 1.
Brown, Miss II. Sumner, Captain Dick
inson, wife and child, A. r. Colburn
and wife, d. U. Loose and wife, H.
Spalding and wife, Geo. Andrews, j.
p. Groom, Miss Goldstein, T. w. Ho-
bron and wife, Thos. Carter, E. A.
Huber, Eugene Bernheimer, Charles
Plat and wife, Mrs. o. Jennings, J. T.
Bowers, A. T. Hartwell, H. A. Green,
G.. NJ. Knight, Miss p. Mckinney, Mr.
Hamilton, Harry Lee and valet, Mrs.
C. Schumacher, Mrs. E. A. Powers, Mrs
Seely, J. l.. Dougherty and wife, R. p
Burt, Miss NJ. T. Gilman. w. r. Porter,
II. Eccles, Jerome Hart, Donald de V
Graham, Frank Unger and Harry
Gillig.