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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07
NO VESSELS F3pM SANTOS.
COULD PASS THE QUARANTINE
STATION FOR THIS PORT.


savannah Authorities and Marine
Hospital Service in HarmOny-Dr.
Drummer Conferred with Surgeon
General as soon as the Plague
Was Discovered at santos and Ac-
ton Taken to Prevent Its Being
brought to savannah.
No vessels from Santos Brazil, will be
allowed to come to Savannah. The Sur
geon General Of the Marine Hospital Serv-
ice has issued directions to this effect
and no vessel from that port win be re-
ceived at the quarantine station for dis
Infection
1t was az the request OF the Sanitary
Board Of Savanna that this action was
taken. Heath Omcer Drummer learned of
the existence Of the bubonic plague at
Santos before the discovery of the cases
aboard the first vessel 10 take it TO New
York. He communicated his information
to the Sanitary Board, and It's request 10
the Surgeon General resulted in this step
which means SO much for the immunity
of the port from the dreaded Eastern dis
ease.
Unlike New York. Savannah receives no
coffee from Santos Other vessels came to
this port from there, however, when there
were no cases of the plague. Most of
them were in ballast, coming for cargoes
of lumber or naval stores for foreign
ports. They viii come no more until the
plague disappears from Santos.
Dr. Drummer said last night that the
plague will not be likely to get into Sa-
vannah. The Marine Hospital Service is
determined that The disease shall not get
into the country through any port it con-
trolls. 1t win take every possible preeau-
ton to prevent such a. disaster. DR.. Brun-
ner was asked if. in his capacity as health
officer he would have the right to exclude
a vessel from the port hat had passed the
quarantine station, having been given its
pratique. His reply was that he could
not, under the agreement between the city
and The Marine Hospital Service, but a
vessel could be proven ed from be ng dock
ed. He regarded This as irrelevant, how
ever, as there would never be any necessity
for his stopping a vessel, the Marine Hos
pital Service and the city thorities work
ing in such perfect harmony.
During the last few days the prices of
the lower grades of coffee have advanced,
though it is claimed this is not due direct
ly to the hold-up Of the present shipment
In New York harbor. There has been
change of sentiment as to the crop, many
believing it will be less than at first esti-
mated. Then too the demand is heavy at
present, which has had Its effect in stiffen-
ing prices. Wholesale men are not in
clined to attach much importance to the
hold-up as a factor in influencing the pres
ent advance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07
LOCAL Personal.

Mr. j. f. Monk of Moultrie Is at the
Pulaski.
Mr. J. N. Harllng Of Augusta is at the
Pulaski.
Mr.. J. P. Hardee of Tampa is at the
Pulaski.
Mr. G. T. Melton of Baxlev is nt tbA
Pulaski.
Mr.. ]. E. Melton of Bailey is at the
Pulaski.
Mr.. w. E. McCaw of Macon Ia ar the
De Soto.
Mr.. ]. C. Hunter of Atlanta is at the
De Soto
Rev. Charles H. Strong left for Atlanta
last night.
Mr.. Charles T. Wooten of Wadley is at
the Pulaski.
Mr.. NJ. II. Chalkery of Richmond is at
the De Soto.
Mr.. T. F. Moore of JaIin is the guest of
the Screven.
Mr.. H. A. McEachern of VaIdosta is At
the Screven.
Mr.. c. c. Pedrck of Gainesville, Fla.
is at the Screven.
Mr.. H. H. Gdmer Of Riceboro is the
guest of the Pulaski.
Mr.. B. F. Pilsen of Richmond is the
guest of the De Soto.
Mr.. J. A. Spain of Dublin registered al
the pulaski yesterday
Mr.. Thomas Tyson of Thomasville is
the guest of the Pulaski
Mr.. r. A. Cooper of Marion, N. G.. Is
the guest of the Screven.
Or. II. K. Thayer of Nellwood registered
at the Screven yesterday.
Mr.. Frank p. Miburn of Charlotte is
registered at the De Soto.
Mr.. L. T. Woodward Of Tampa register
ed at the Pulaski yesterday.
Mr.. G. V. Venable of Lynchburg regis
tered at the Pulaski yesterday.
Mr.. f. w Ryman of Fitzgerald regis
tered at the Pulaski yesterday.
Mr.. R. A. Jones of Columbia was among
yesterdays arrivals at the Screven.
Capt. NJ. p. Usina left Yesterday by way
of the Plant System for Washington.
Mr.. w. w. Bierce of New Orleans was
among the guests at the De Soto yester-
day.
Mr. T. A. Askew who has been seriously
i'll in New York, was reported little bet
ter yesterday
Miss Julia Oglesby, formerly of This city
but now Of Atlanta, is spending the week
with friends in Savannah.
Mr.. John f. Sweat, who has been suf-
fering from a stroke Of paralysis was
slightly improved yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace A. Crane gave a
large reception at their home on Jones
street last night introducing their daugh-
ter into society.
Mr.. T.. A. Gisseler, formerly in the
United states engineers Office. is in the
city. having been called here from New
York as a witness before the grand jury.
Mr.. Frank Hogan, formerly Of savan-
nah, but who has been residing in Cuba
for several months, has moved to Wash
ington city. Mr.. Hogan was private sec
rotary to Col. Belinger In Savannah, and
when the depot commissary was closed
here he was sent TO Havana where he
filled a similar position for Gen. Hum
phries. Col. Bellinger has been placed in
Washington now and he was so pleased
with the services of Mr.. Hogan that he
offered him the position Of private secre-
tary In his new department Mr.. Hogan
is bright young man with many fine
qualities OF character, and his friends In
Savannah Will be glad to learn Of his sue
cess.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07

would be a novel sight in the city of Sa-
vannah to-day and, in fact, was then
The railroad connections then were moth
Ing like what they are to-day, and freight
as transferred between The roads and
wharves by drayiug President William
Wadley of the Central Railroad, he OF
honored memory, purchased several large
traction engines for use in hauling the
drays loaded with cOmpany's freight
through the streets. The engines were
awkward and unweldy, and the expert
ment was not a success. The idea that
such engines might generally supplant
draft animals in handling heavy goods
over the streets and roads was quite COM
mon at that time, however.
Alderman Thomas Renaissance salts
fed the aldermen that he had given the
roper explanation of section of the
amendment of 1870 to the shell road COM
pany's charter, which empowers tine COM
pany ito construct, use and run over said
shell road and branches, or other roads
leading to 1t. steam friction or common
road engines, with vehicles connected
Herewith for the purpose of transporta-
ton of freight and passengers. Section
of the same amendment gave the COM
pany the right to run its steam friction
engines" over the streets of the city, with
the permission Of the Mayor and aldermen.
Section l Of this amendment gives the
company the right to construct branch
roads. connecting with other roads in the
county, but there is no mention anywhere
in the act of any right to construct a
track of any kind
White Bluff is considered by many the
most attractive Of Savannahs suburban
resorts, but it's development has been held
in check because of the difficulty of com
municaton With an electric railway to
this point its popularity would develop
Immensely. Such a line would naturally
be extended to include Rosedew and Coffee
Bluff There are several large negro set
Elements in that section Of the county,
which would furnish their share of pat
ronage TO the road and the truck farmers
along the route would find the road a great
convenience in transporting their crops TO
the city. If Mr.. Lester will have Mr.. La
Roche change his amendment so as to
meet popular objection the latter will I'M
doubtedly cease and the road may yet be
built
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07
ARMLEss FoRGER SET FREE.
Famous Preacher Convict PardOned
by Gov. insolvency.


Columbia, S. c., Dec. 6.--Rev. A: r.
Fowler, perhaps the most notorious convict
ever confined in the South Carolina peni-
tertiary is free, with the Governors par
don in his pocket.
The "armless forger' has been con-
spicuous character Fowler is from Green
vile. He attended the Presbyterian The
illogical Seminary at Columbia, later ed
Tied a religious paper at Clinton, then went
to preaching in Greenvile county. He
moved to Georgia and there shot off one
arm while hunting, collecting considerable
accident insurance money, then he lost the
other in The same way, and the insurance
companies refused payment. The case
was compromised.
1t developed that while he had one arm
Fowler had forged the name of his broth
er-in-law in Greenville, getting $1,000. He
was convicted and sentenced to the peni-
Tertiary in the fall of 1897, for three years.
When an appeal was dismissed, Fowler
was out on bond. He came to Columbia
and had some trouble in getting himself
taken into Gus tody.
Since being in prison he has learned to
write very well with pen fastened TO the
stub of his arm, at the elbow. He has
written several newspaper articles and a
history of his life, From Pulpit to Peni-
tentlary." He says he hopes to regain
the confidence of his people and resume
preaching.
Fowler's pardon was strongly recon-
mended, many ladies joining in the petit
ton
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07
CITY BREVITIEs.

The. Red Men last night gave a bali and
supper at the Odd Fellows Hall for the
benefit of their order. It was well at
tended, and proved to be a success in
every way.
Continued fair weather is predicted for
to-day and Friday, with fresh north and
east winds. There probably will be but
little variation in the temperature. The
mean for yesterday was AS, the maximum,
60, occurring at p. m, and the minimum.
81, al a. m.
The body of an unknown white man was
found in a ditch near the Gordon wharf
yesterday. 1t was of a man probably be-
tween 60 and 70 years Old There were no
marks of violence. Coroner Goette took
charge of the body and removed it TO his
undertaking rooms.
The Salvation Army held a short service
at Broughton and Barnard streets last
night, but failed to attract much of a
crowd The band consisted of three of
the uniform rank. two women and a man,
and a man and a woman in ordinary
street costumes, probably recruits.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07
THE NEWS IN AUGUSTA.
One Negro Crushed to Death and
Another Seriously Shot.

One Negro Crushed to Death and
Another Seriously Shot.
Augusta. Dec. Elm the suit of We'll
VS.. the South Carolina and Georgia Rail-
road for $4,000 damages for assault and
battery by the conductor and putting him
off the train, which has occupied the City
Court for three days, the jury is still out
Tonight
Dan Johnson, a negro driver of a heavy
scavenger wagon, in attempting to dump
his load at the trash pile to-day, was
caught under the heavily loaded wagon
body and crushed to-death. He was 40
years. old and a hard working, faithful
man. =
Willis Jordan, a young negro, while
tussling with a companion for the pos
session of a pistol, accidentally discharg-
ed it and received the bullet through his
lung. He is in the hospital in critical
condition.
The horse of a negro hackman, named
Inglam, ran away on Broad street to-
day, and in turning a corner, slipped on
the asphalt and fell on his side. The
horses head struck the granite curbing
of the street and he was killed instantly
by the fall.
Mr.. p. J. Berckmans, for the second time
within two years, had his barn at Fruit
land nurseries burned last night Be-
sides the barn and its contents, a valua BILE
horse and mule were also burned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07
NEGRO SENTENCED FOR LIFE.
Two Negroes Arrested Charged with
Murder of Mrs. POttIe.

Murder of Mrs. POttIe.
Macon, Dec. 6.--John Ellis, a negro.
was sentenced to-day to life imprisonment
for numbering a negro named McNerse
last spring. Jealousy was the cause of the
murder. Self defense was pleaded, but il
was shown that Ellis went to McNeise's
house for the purpose of assassinating
him.
Two negroes were arrested to-day chare-
ed with numbering Mrs. Eugene Pottle on
Nov. %. The body has never been found.
although the country has been secured for
several days. A pool of blood in the road
near where she was last seen is supposed
to be significant. One of the negroes un-
der arrest was seen with her going down
the road on that occasion, another rearo
says Mrs. Pottle came to him that night
to keep her from being harmed by the one
that had caught UP with her Her large
plantation has been turned over to one of
her tenants and Judge Branham Of Rome
has offered 500 reward for her Saver
Sam Mosely q young white man was
given a verdict for 5000 damages against
the Central Railroad for personal injuries
His leg was broken while coupling cars.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07
WITH RECITATION AND SONG.
Interesting Programme at Mrs. Sill
va's and Miss Selig's Reception.

Interesting Programme at Mrs. Sill
va's and Miss SeIig's Reception.
Mrs. M. L. Silva and Miss Lily Selig held
their December reception at Mrs. Siva's
studio, No. 10 Perry street, west, yester-
day afternoon from to = O'Clock Their
pupils gave a most interesting entertain
ment which was heartily enjoyed by the
many friends present.
The opening number of the programme
was Sing. Smile, Slumber," duet, by Gou-
nod, sung by Miss Ellen Morgan and Miss
Kathleen Wilson. Master Herman Lang
followed with recitation, Under The
Buggy Seat" and as the third number
Miss Phoebe Baker sang DeKoven's ASK
What Thou witt"
'Her Answer was recited by Miss Lila
Nichols, while the fifth number was
song, Gould l." by Tosti sung by Miss
Morgan, who was followed in turn by Miss
Sara Nichols, in a recitation, "A Mercan-
tile Transaction" Miss Helen Dixon also
recited, her selection being Il Know a
Little Girl" and Miss Dunavan played a
piano solo, Raff's "a Fairy Story" and
IN response to an encore, gave the
Chase" by Rheinberger.
Miss Edith Robinson made the hit Of tho
evening in a monologue 1.-THE Society
Belle" and to the enthusiastic applause
responded with THAT Old Sweetheart Of
Nine which she also recited charmiuglv.
Miss Wilson sang Tender and True bv
Pease, and the programme was ended by
Mr. w. Fl. Teasdale, who sang Stewart 8
"Bandelero' so well as to call forth an
encore, to which he gracefully responded
The next reception will be held Jan 8.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07
PEACE is NOW RESTORED.
TOwbOat War Between Brunswick
and Jacksonville. Ended.

TOwbOat War Between Brunswick
and Jacksonville, Ended.
Brunswick, Ca, Dec. 6.-The towboat
war that has been on for sometime be-
tween Brunswick and Jacksonville has
ended. Jacksonville started the fight on
Brunswick by sending the Dewey here,
and Brunswick sent the Dart to Jackson
Vile. The Dart was getting the best
of the fight, and the Jacksonville people
started negotiations for peace.
A representative of the Dewey arrived
in Brunswick yesterday and a settlement
was effected. The Dewey returned to
Jacksonville three weeks ago. The Dart
returned to Brunswick from Jacksonville
this afternoon with all flags flying and
amid cheers. She left Jacksonville with
flags flying and amid the salute of all
craft.
The Neptune is still here fighting the
Brunswick and Dart boat, but the Bruns-
wick and Darien boats are paying her
some attention that is telling in their
favor
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07
SAILORS CHRISTMAS TREE.
Another VIII De Given This Year b.
Ladies of the Society.

Another VIII De Given This Year by
Ladies of the Society.
The ladies' auxiliary of the Port Society
will give the sailors a Christmas tree this
year. Such has been the custom for some
time. and many a rough sailors heart has
been touched by this thoughtfulness and
kindness. Remembered when they ore far
from home they feel deeply grateful and
appreciate thoroughly the consideration
they receive.
Neither the Port Society nor the ladies'
auxiliary needs TO beg The ladies' want
any who may care to do so to contribute
something for the Christmas tree. They
do not intend TO solicit, but merely wish it
to be understood that they viii gladly take
charge of any contribution and see that
It is bestowed upon the sailors. A present
for a sailor may be bought for % cents,
and anyone donating that amount, hand
ing it in to Miss McAlpin or Mrs. w. r.
Leaken, may feel that they have helped
to make the Christmas of some sailor very
happy.
Last year the ladies We're told by many
after the Christmas tree was held, that
they would have been glad TO contribute
had they known there was to have been
any such provision made for the entertain
ment of the sailors. It is earnestly desired
that all may know in time this year. as
there are some who would like to make
presents with their own hands. Knitted
gloves, socks or comforters would all be
gladly welcomed from any whose delft fin
gers can shape such articles, for the
warmth to be gained from them would
serve sailor in great stead when fighting
a wintry gale after leaving port.
The date upon which the Christmas tree
will be given has not yet been decided up
on The ladies have it under advisement,
however, and IL win not be long before
that and all other matters are determined
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07
NEGRO HANGED HIMSELF.
Told Wife and Children GOOdby ana
Committed Suicide.

Atlanta, Dec. 6-Joe Grant, colored' CONF
mitted suicide at an early hour this uloi'i-
ing by hanging himself to tali oak tree
in a clump of woods on the corner OF SOU"
Boulevard and Glenwood avenue ms
body was discovered about 1880 O'Clock ny
"a negro who was passing through NV
woods, and he reported it to Officer Doyan
He left his home about o'clock az
bidding his wife and child goodbye W. VIZ,
to his employers home, secured nea,o
pair of leather driving lines ana Went -
the woods nearby. His neck was u 80 ~,
by the fall. When found his face was no
rlbly distorted, and blood which hao oo1 1'i.
from his mouth had CONCEALED on MS
moustache and face.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07
THE LEADERS.
LINDSAY & MORGAN

toid, declaring that bad company and bad
WHISKY had brought him to his bad end,
and advised his people 10 beware of both
While Mr.. Seago was waiting upon Taylor
IN his store at night, the negro seized
MIN from behind, cut his throat and rob
bed the cash drawer. He was caught the
next morning, and admitted his guilt. A
few weeks later was convicted. and to-
day paid the penalty of his crime.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07

list, and Miss Anna White, solo cornetist.
OF their appearance in Louisville Nov.
% Mr.. w. L McNair general secretary
of the Young Mems Christian Association,
says:
The Fadettes Woman's Orchestra was
with us on the Goth. ! am happy to say the
entertainment was entirely satisfactory.
Every one who was present seemed to
enjoy the occasion most heartily l can
truly say ] never listened to a better rem
dition of classical and popular music than
that Of the Fadettes Momans Orchestra ;,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07
ELECTION IN AMERICUS.
Mitchell, Sherlock and Bolton Chos-
en- COunciImen.

Americas, Ca, Dec. Elm the election
to-day for three members of the City
Council, H. c. Mitchell, c. ]. Sherlock and
]. S. Bolton were the successful candj-
dates. There were six entries in the race
which was most spirited, and nearly 400
votes were polled Mitchell and Sherlock
are members of the present Council The
latter is entering upon his fourth term of
two years each.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07
HaseIden in Columbia.

Columbia, S. c., Dec. 6.-J. Dudley
Haselden of the State Board of Control ar
rived in Columbia to-day. He is Inning
as the result OF the bullet in his leg re-
ceNed IN the Sellers fight nearly four
weeks ago. He would NOT tallr for rS,b
hcation and would have nothing 10 saw
ABOUT breast plates. The trial of LIQUOR
Friday. i0f
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07

Admitted His Guilt and Said BAD
whisky Did It,

Augusta, Dec 6.-The negro Mack Tay-
Tor, who murdered Mr.. A. A. seago in his
store in Augusta last August, and was
convicted in the Superior Court in Novem-
Der, and sentenced by Judge Seabrook,
was hanged to-day in the jail yard at 1879
o'clock His neck was broken by the
droS.
Taylor made short talk from the scaf-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07
AT THE THEATER.
MyrISIe-Harder in Two Interesting
PLAYS.

MyrISIe-Hnrder in Two Interesting
Plays.
The audience at the theater yesterday at
the performances of the NIyrkle and
Harder Company showed an improvement
over those of the day before. Miss
Harum Scarum" was the afternoon bill
and "'rhe Sultan's Daughter was given
at night The specialties of Miss Myrkle,
Mr. Harder, Mr.. Shea, Mr.. Risser and Mr.
Field do much to add to the strength of
the performance
The company viii lay off to-day on ac-
count of the minstrel show tonight, but
will resume the engagement with a matt
nee Friday, and continue the rest of the
week
Richards & ringle's-Rusco & Hollands
Ministries are the attraction tonight. In
order to fully appreciate minstrel show,
one should lake a position In the theater
where he can get glimpse OF he gallery.
These who do this a Richards & Prn-
gfe's-Rusco & Hollands show always see
plenty 10 amuse The aim of the company
is to please the masses, and from the re-
Forts of the houses the company is draw
ing, TREY seem 10 catch The public fancy.
One thing can be said OF Messrs RUSSO
and Holland is that they have the knacll
Of putting together a minstrel show hat
has no III esOme waits, or acts, and every
thing goes with a hurry.
The Fadettes womans Orchestra of
Boston win make its first appearance in
savannah next Tuesday evening. The or
chestra comes as the second attraction of
the Young Mems Christian Association
star course. and will appear at the Guards
Han. The orchestra Is composed Of TWEEN
ty-one ladies', every one Of whom IS an
artist The Fadettes are under the direc-
ton OF Mrs Caroline y. Nichols and have
With them Miss Bertha Webb, solo violin