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The leader., 1898-01-05
Sensational SANDER Suit.

Papers were filed in one of the most
sensational suits brought in Marshall
county, Miss. 1t is suit for alleged
SANDER. brought by Miss Bonnie Ma
bors against Judge Orlando Davis, and
$50, 900 damages are asked. There
are about half dozen avernents as
to slapderous remarks that Judge
Davis is alleged to have made, in
Guiding charges of theft, while plain.
tiff was deputy postmaster several
years ago. The case will come up in
the circuit court in February. In the
averments the names of several prom
inent persons are mentioned. Judge
Davis is 81, and was judge OF the cir
cult court of Marshall county for many
years. He has been prominent in the
state for half a century. The plaintiff
is also highly connected.
The leader., 1898-01-05

Gen. Dabney H. Manry, the oldest
surviving confederate officer In vir.
ginia, has applied 70 the legislature OF
that state for q pension.
The leader., 1898-01-05

Isaac o. Arms. of Esineralda, Fla,
was murdered BY unknown parties,
who burned the body to remove traces
Of their crime
The leader., 1898-01-05
Buried In His stone Cofnn.

Peter Ryan, wealthy but eccentric
citizen of Hopkinsville, KY, who had a
stone coffin prepared for his burial
many years ago, is dead from blood
poisoning, at the age of 81. Ryan had
fancy to rest in a grave that should
be perfectly secure. He had two inn
mense stone caskets hewn out, one for
himself and one for his wife, and he
kept them on exhibition. His wife
died some years ago. Her remains
were sealed in the stone sarcophagus,
which was then sunk deep in the grave
yard. His own coffin was placed be-
side hers in the grave, and is now in
nsp
The leader., 1898-01-05

TO be sensitive is to be lovable; but
to carry sensitiveness into self-con-
seriousness is to be very unlovable. The
one safeguard against such a nature is
to look out. and not in. To think what
we may be able to do for other people,
not what they might do for us-that il
the keynote Of harmony Lillian Whit
ing.
The leader., 1898-01-05
Killed By a Deputy sherIff.

Edley Heard. well-known young
man of Dunlap, Tenn, was killed by
Deputy Sheriff Stanton McWilliams.
Heard threw a rock at the deputy.
The leader., 1898-01-05

William Washington Browne, OF
Richmond, Va, who died recently. was
the president of the savings bank of
the Order of United True Reformers,
in that city. 1t is said that he was
the only colored bank president in
the country. He had the confidence
of the white bankers and bust
ness men of Richmond, and it is
stated that his was the only bank in
Richmond that did not decline to pay
currency during the panic Of 1898, CASH
ing the checks of other banks as we'll
as those drawn on it, and furnishing
the needful currency to enable the
teachers in the public schools to be
paid
The leader., 1898-01-05

A good thing gets little better every day;
a poor thing, a little worse.-Atchison
G1oha
The leader., 1898-01-05
Believe in Football.

Young ladies were present in the leg.
islature at Richmond. Va, when the
bill to prohibit football came up, and
applauded speeches made against it
The leader., 1898-01-05

A writing teacher is no account for any
thing else.-Washington Democrat.
The leader., 1898-01-05
Caused by MoonshIne whisky.

Moonshine whisky flowed freely at
festival at Double Springs church.
Oconee county, S. c.. resulting in Chas
Sheets being killed by Samuel Vie.
hanks
The leader., 1898-01-05
The Gallows Had Been Erected.

Gov. johnson committed the SEN
tence of Jesse Sugars, condemned to
hang at Decatur. Ala. to life impris-
onment. His gallows had been erected.
The leader., 1898-01-05
SOUTH CAROLINA HEARD FROM.
NZg 41Ne 3eMs<e,,>

u
Goeth, S. c., writes: For
several years ! had suf-
fered much from Cold
Feet, Sick Headache,
Sleepless Nights. and
found no relief until !
commenced taking that
greatest of all medicines,
DIR. M. A. simmons
Liver Medicine. 1t 10
better than the others.
The leader., 1898-01-05
Wrecked by a Bursted Fly Wheel.

On account of the controlling pin of
the governor slipping out the 175-horse
power engine at the Rabbeth & Dunlop
-four mills, ut GAINESVILLE, Tenn, ran
away, and the l2-foot 9. 00O-pound drive
wheel burst, partially wrecking the
building. Large pieces of the wheel
were hurled through the roof, distance
of nearly 200 yards, and buried in the
ground. The engineer, George Clark,
was injured, and others narrowly
escaned DEATH
The leader., 1898-01-05

Fatal Fight Over a Game Of Cards.
At Florvilla, Ga, Sabe Greer and
James Ball, well-known young men.
engaged IN fight over a game OF
cards. Greer was killed and Ball bad
ly wounded.
The leader., 1898-01-05

Furniture POlish Instead OF WHEY.
j. II. Watts, a prominent merchant
of York, Ala, while at the Culpepper
hotel, Meridian, Miss, drank furni-
ture polish in mistake for whisky, and
came near dying.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15
WON PRIZES FROM a QUEEN.
st. Johns RectOry Society Enter
tainment an Interesting AFFAIR.

The ladies of the Rectory Society of ST.
tive audience at the Masonic hall last
night to witness the excellent entertain
ment under their auspices.
THE Temple of Fame was the title of
the entertainment, the idea being a con-
test among the celebrities of history, 70
nance fairy tales and nursery rhymes,
impersonated by young ladies and young
gentlemen for the crown of laurel that
was TO be bestowed to the most popular
of all by the Queen of the Night, Miss
Lionne Brockway.
After all had made their appearance, and
been duly noted by the queen aud by the
audience the award was made, at the in
tercession of Miss Marguerite Stults to
Mother Goose, who was imDersonated by
Miss Walden. The other characters rep
resented made an attractive appearance,
and the decision of the queen was not an
easy one TO reach.
A chorus, consisting Of the choir boys of
St. Johns, Masters Solomon, Cleveland,
Lucas, Metzger, Cole, Huntington, Flood,
Sheftan, wilmington, Dreese, Robertson,
Bolshaw and Taylor. rendered the first
number on the programme
The characters portrayed in costume
were Maud Muller Miss Cherry; Sappho,
the Lesbian Nightingale Miss Williams;
Sister of Charity, Miss Launey; Fanchon,
Miss Helen Dixon; Mistress Mary, Miss
Willink, with maids, Misses Hunter,
Johnson. Timer, Chisolm, Remshart and
Shaw; Lydia the blind girl of Pompeii,
Miss Laurine Baker; Jenny Lind, Mrs.
Alderman; Klondike, Mr.. Strachan; I'M
Gle Sam, Master Sammy Brown; Miriam,
Miss Bulloch, with Misses Remshart,
Roberts and Moore as her maids; Robert
Burns, Mr.. Reaves; Mrs. Darlington; Joan
of Are Miss Mabel Strachan; and Lady
Washington and George, Mrs. Moore and
MIR. Connerat.
The audience was entertained with
graceful dancing by Misses. Dixon, Hay
low, Suits and Nichols, while songs de-
lighted their hearers as rendered by Miss
Williams, Miss Brockway. Master Brown
and Mrs. Alderman. Messrs. Papy, Wake
man. Connerat, Stoddard and Saussy
played with mandolins and guitars with
their usual success, and a chorus of little
girls, Misses Puder, Suits. Haylow Mich
OILS, Lindsay, Fitch, Fry, Woodruff, Cab
bett, Cole, Dancy, Cherry, Van Horne and
others, was very attractive. Masters Corn
well, Nichols, Dyer and Davis were pages
to the queen
Dancing was INDUCED in after the en-
tertainment, and refreshments were
served
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15
CITY BBEvITIEs.

The ladies committee of the Georgia
Hussars bazaar requests that those who
have promised donations of fancy work
send them to the Hussars' armory to-mor-
row or Monday
The Bible school conducted by the
Young Mems Christian Association during
the last six months will be brought to a
close tonight The classes have been
meeting on Friday nights at 1880 O'clock
On account Of the early hour found nee
essary for the classes to meet, the attend
ance has not been quite as large as it
would have been had a later hour of
meeting been possible. All the members
of the classes are expected to be on hand
on time tonight. Many young men have
been benefited by these classes.
The Strickland" referred to in the &c
count of the policy shops raids in yester-
days Morning News is not Mr.. Zenos l..
Strickland, deputy county jailor. 1t is
scarcely necessary to state this, but as
Mr.. Strickland says several parties have
called his attention to the matter, the
Morning News makes this correction. Mr..
Strickland is one of the Oldest citizens of
Savannah, and has been deputy jailor for
about eight years. AS matter of fact
the word Strickland" was a typograph-
ical misuse of the word strikers" and re-
ferred TO no particular Individual
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15
LOCAL PER sONAL.


Mr.. Dan Talmage of Charleston is STOP
ping at the De Solo,
Mr.. j. T. Brantley of Waycross is stop
ping at the De Soto.
DR.. w. F. Westmoreland of Atlanta is
a guest at the De Soto
Mrs. b. D. Brantley of Blackshear is
registered at the De Soto.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Spencer and Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Steele of New York are
guests at the De Soto.
Rev. DR.. w, G. Schaeffer has gone on a
visit 10 Charlotte, N. c. He has daugh-
ter, who is attending the Lutheran Col
lege at that place. On his way to Char
lotte, DR.. Schaeffer stopped at Newberry,
where his son, Mr.. Carl Schaeffer, is at
school.
Miss Dora Won Hamm of Bremen, Ger
many, who has been spending the winter
in Savannah on a visit to Capt o. e. F.
Schwarz, on Huntingdon street. leaves in
a few days for Baltimore, whence she will
sail for her home. During her stay here
Miss Won Hanm has won many friends,
who WIN regret her departure.
The marriage of Mr.. Andrew Lowe
Green of Philadelphia and Miss Josie
Green, took place at Madison. Fla, Tues
day evening. The bride was given away
by her brother. Mr. Green is member OF
the Art Club in Philadelphia, and is also
well known in Savannah. while his bride
comes from one OF the first families in
Madison county.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15
The News About GAINESVILLE

Gainesville, Ca, April 14-The postof1ce
at Gainesville has been made an interne.
tional money order office, notification Of
the fact having just been received by
Postmaster Henry P. Farrow. This is
something new for this city
Machinery is being put in place nv
Messrs. John II. Martin and James n
Hunt for the operation of an ice factory
here. The plant will be in shape for oper-
alton in week or two. Capacity will he
ten tons a day.
Col Howard Thompson, candidate for
Congress in the Ninth district spoke AZ
Cleveland, White county, in the interest of
MS candidacy, yesterday.
one OF the oldest citizens of the count,,
was buried yesterday, Mr. John w Rev.
Mods, aged SO. He has resided in Han
county all his life, and has made a good
Citizen respected by all.
Messrs. T. N. and ]. w. Birch are oner-
ating very successfully a large dredpe
boat in the Chestatee river, near Auraris
in Lumpkin county. not far distant ono
of these gentlemen were in GainesviiIo
yesterday, and showed some fine specimens
and nuggets of gold.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15

eye. He is a favorite in military, socia
as well as business circles. He is 30 years
old, and is a Harvard graduate. He in
tended to study law but, instead. went IN
TO che Market National Bank in Boston,
and there worked as a clerk for two years.
Then he took his fathers place In the
banks Board of directors, and as age en-
feebled the elder Cheney. succeeded him in
other places Of trust until he is director
In the Old Colony Trust Company. the
Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company,
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe.
Mexican Central. Kansas City, Fort
Scott, and Memphis and the Northern New
Hampshire Railroad. the San Diego Land
and Loan Company, and the Manchester
Mills. Besides he is largely interested in
the American and Wells, Fargo Express
companies. and the New England Rail-
road. Socially favorite. Mr.. Cheney be-
longs to the Algonquin Club, the Art Club,
and the Boston Athletic Association, and
the Players Club in New York.
Mr.. Cheneys father died in 1895. at the
age of 50 years. BY the provisions of his
VIII, the longer his two sons live the more
money they viii inherit Be
sides the immense fortune In
stocks and bonds that Mr.. Cheney
left, he directed that, at his death, each
son should receive 100000, $150OOO more
when he reached the age of 30 years or
when he married and $4,000 more when he
should become IS, 40 As and 80 years old.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15

records have been Destroyer" Col. Barn
said, in some surprise.
why, Sterly testified on the stand here
that he had destroyed some records.
suppose il may have been destroyed in
the same way" Capt. Carter said.
Mr.. Sterly said he destroyed some pa
pers because they would compromise you.
They were net public records" Col Barr
said.
There were no records there that would
compromise me-" said Capt Carter.
But Mr. Steigy said he destroyed those
records because they would compromise
you" said Col. Barr again.
That does not make it true" Capt. Car
ter said. There were no records there
which would compromise me-"
Col. Barr then asked Capt. Carter to
furnish him the computation upon which
the amount. $l32lO. was based. He said
he would give him access 20 any records
in the Office IN order TO allow him to do
so. The court then adjourned until 1870
o'clock this morning
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15
JULIA ARTHUR,s MARRIAGE.
Was Welded Last September TO N
Boston Millionaire.

The announcement Of the marriage Of
Julia Arthur and Benjamin p. Cherry a
Boston millionaire. last September. has
just been made. The Boston Post says 1t
all happened over in New York some time
ago, and it was the intention of the young
couple to guard their secret until the
termination of the season, which has now
come.
Mr.. Cheneys- attentions to the fair ac-
tIess was commented on, especially dur
ing her convalescence from her recent i'll
ness i'm Boston.
When the late b. p. Cheney died he left
a handsome fortune and a paying business
In the hands of his son, whose wise 1udg-
ment I'M the financial world has been fire.
quently tested.
Despite the unusual advantages ac-
quired by this inheritance, young Cheney
has remained unspoiled and continued IN
the even tenor of his way as when learn.
ing the business under his fathers eagle
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15
Health officer.
Signature:

When deemed necessary, affidavit shall
be required by the health officer.
The certificate will be issued without
fee.
The Morning News has already published
the resolution adopted by the conference,
approving the plan of having medical in
spectors attached to those consulates
where yellow fever and cholera are cpl
demic, for the better protection of the
ports of this country by enabling the
health authorities 10 obtain prompt and
exact information of the sanitary condi-
lions prevailing in such consular districts.
The convention also adopted a resolution
expressing the opinion that it is a duty
devolving upon all nations to take meas
ures to eradicate any plague centers ex-
listing in their territory, and that the ex-
istence of such plague centers Is a menace
to all other nations, land that our state
department be requested to take meas
ures through proper diplomatic channels
for the conveyance of this opinion TO the
governments deemed obnoxious to this
opinion as herein expressed.
The regulations adopted providing for
the different features of quarantine are
lengthy and apparently cover the entire
matter thoroughly Regulations are pro-
vided for the management Of quarantine
stations, the handling of freight, and ma
rine hospital inspection of shipments. Reg
ulations for yellow fever when it has made
its appearance. were also adopted. These
are more in the nature OF Instructions and
provide for intelligent and systematic con-
troll of the disease. Regulations for rail-
road traffic to and from infected points
were also adopted
Had such a system of regulations as
those adopted by the Atlanta conference
been in force last summer and fan that
much vexation, delay and Inconvenience to
individuals. and much loss OF business to
Southern towns and cities would have been
saved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15
MIR. POWERS IN "DAVID GARRICK."
Lyceum Audience Delighted With
His approximations.

His ImpersOna lions.
Mr.. Leland T. Powers, the celebrated
Protean actor, made decided hit last
night at the Guards Hall. under the aus
pieces of the Savannah Lyceum. He i'm
personated the characters in the play, "Da-
vid Gawick" There was large audi
ence. and the entertainment afforded by
Mr.. Powers was as richly enjoyed as
would have been a visit 10 the theater
with David Garrick," with an eminent
cast, on the boards.
Could performance of David Garrick''
be given with all the actors showing the
talent that MIR. Powers brings to each part,
the play would easily assume rank with
the celebrated presentation of Hamlet
in which all the leading actors of the
American stage took part In New York
some years ago for charity benefit.
In the pathetic and dramatic parts, the
impersonator of all roles was strong, win
ming the admiration of his audience by the
manner in which he portrayed, by voice
and expression. the deep feeling the au-
thor wove into the lines, and in the COM
edy parts of the play he was even more
successful keeping his hearers almost
convulsed with his rapid change of facial
expression, attitude and voice TO affec;
the various characters
The conclusion of the play was regret
ted, as the audience had derived such
pleasure from its presentation. Before Mr.
Powers began Mr.. Oils Ashmore spoke
briefly i'm behalf OF the lyceum, telling
what il has accomplished this season, and
soliciting the continued support of the
people of Savannah for next year. At the
close OF his remarks upon this subject ne
introduced Mr.. Powers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15

A meeting of the board of directors of
the Central of Georgia Railroad will be
held this morning at the office of President
Fl. NJ. Conner on Bay street In addition
to the local directors, President Samuel
Spencer of the Southern Railway and Mr.
Charles Steele of New York are in the
city. The other out-or-town directors will
arrive this morning The meeting was to
have been held last Monday, the date that
had been set for the regular quarterly
meeting, but 1t was found necessary 10
postpone it until to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15
WILL MEET LIEUT.. CoLDING.
Eject of Battalion Election on the
Division Not Yet Apparent.

Erect of Battalion Election on the
Division Not Yet Apparent.
There will be a meeting of the second
division of the Savannah naval militia at
headquarters tonight, at which Lieut..
Colding will be with the men probably for
the last time. The meeting will be
more in honor of Lieut.. Colding, whose
connection with the division has been a
pleasant one
Nothing further has been heard as to the
future of the division The men whose
enlistments expired recently have failed
to re-enlist, and probably will not do so
because of the unpleasant relations that
might arise.
1t is Lieut. CUlding's intention to receive
the men of his old division at his residence
some time in the near future. They will
he Hospitality entertained, and again as
sured of the indubtable loyalty of their
former Lieutenant commander.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15
COW GOT INTO THE OATS.
Possession OF "a Mnrauding Animal
Contested Before Justice Bevans.

There was a contention in Justice Be-
vans court yesterday between Joseph Sim
monds. the colored bailin in the Superior
Court. and Thomson & Harvey, by which
the plaintiff. sought to gain possession OF
a COW impounded by the defendants.
Thomason & Harvey leased a lot of land
near Laurel Grove Cemetery. which was
sowed in oats. 1t is claimed Simmons
COW got in the field and did considerable
damage before IL was known. The COW
was impounded and the firm claimed dam
ages before releasing the animal. A pos
sessory warrant was obtained and on hear
ing The case the justice decided in favor
of the plaintiff.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15

The Young Mems Christian Association
Bicycle Club will meet tonight at $50
O'Clock. The election of officers for the
season will be held. After the meeting the
club will take spin on one of the roads.
Last Friday night thirty-nine enjoyed the
run. Last year the club was one of the
most popular in the city and this year the
outlook is equally as bright.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15
CROWDS Az THE TABERNACLE.
Evangelist Romic and Jones Attract
ing Large Congregations.

ing Large CONGREGATIONS.
The building, crowded to overlooking
every night, regardless of rain or outside
attractions, indicates the deep interest al
ready taken in the meetings at the Church
of Christ Tabernacle.
Mr.. Jones of Chicago is proving himself
a master as a chorus leader and SOLOS
and sings direct to the hearts Of the PEG,
pie.
Mr.. Romic breaches an earnest sermon
and with such directness as to expose sin
and iniquity in all Of its FORMS with their
DIRE results.
The stereopticon views given to illustrate
the songs are an attractive feature of the
service.
The aim of the evangelists is TO conduct
dignified, intelligent gospel service, free
from the sensationalism so often found in
revival work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15
IN THE COURT OF ORDINARY.
Daniel Polite, Alleged Lunatic, Sent
to the Infirmary.


In the Court of Ordinary yesterday Dam
iel Polite. who had been committed as a
lunauc. was, on recommendation of the
jail physician. sent to the Georgia Infirm-
airy.
The habeas corpus proceedings in the
case of Clarissa Stafford against Lizzie
Brady were continued to April 90 The
suit is for the possession of colored girl
child.
Ellen Simmons. guardian of the property
of Sarah and James Simmons, minors, was
granted an order to use the funds of the
estate for maintenance and support OF the
minors.
r. II. Tatem executor Of the will OF
Sarah NJ. Parsons, filed. his annual returns
and a petition to allow compensation for
services and to be relieved from forfeiture
of commissions. The petition was granted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15

Weaver: Poetry is something that is
born in one; it cannot be acquired. The
making of poetry is a gift
Beaver: So is the disposing of It. SO far
as l have had any experienee.-Boston
Transcript.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15

Railroad. Two of these trains have al
ready passed through the first by the
Florida Central and Peninsular and the
second by the Plant System. 1t is said that
to-day will be the last train of the season.
as there will not be sufficient business %
justify the running of another. The train
will go through ar about 1:30.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15

Mr.. Fred L. Robinson, northwestern pas
senger agent, with headquarters at Chr
cago for the Central Railroad, was in the
city yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15

Among the visiting railroad men in the
city yesterday was Mr.. Jonah H. White,
general Eastern agent for the Atlantic
Coast Line. with office at New York
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-15
MADE GENERAL FREIGHT AGENT
Assistant General Freight Agent
Menzies Promoted.

Assistant General Freight Agent
Menzies Promoted.
Circulars were issued yesterday announc-
ing the appointment of Mr.. James Menzies
as general freight agent of the Plant Sys
tenn The circular was signed by the
president My IByaB. Plant, and states that
the new official viii report to the freight
traffic manager.
MIR. Menzies is promoted from the posi-
ton of assistant general freight agent,
where he has been for several years. He
came to Savannah from Jacksonville.
where he was general freight agent of
the Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West
Railroad, entering the service OF the Plant
System as assistant general freight agent.
He is regarded as a splendid official, and
a great many friends will be glad to learn
OF his appointment.
tnI l,nI traf II, Of