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The times., 1899-10-08

worth seeing. and that she trusted localities
would soon have an opportunity of judging
the truth OF her words. That opportunity
will be given next week at the Columbia
where Mr.. Wilson. Lulu Chaser, and every
member OF the original cast will be intro
duced in Harry b. Smith and Victor Her
berts offering. All the serious matter has
been stricken from the book OF "Cyrano de
Bergerac" and the piece is said now to be
as funny as the funniest. Mr.. Herbert s
music is always delightful, while Mr. Will
sons managers are said to have given their
star a production all but as elaborate as
was that which excited so much attention
when Richard Mansfield took 1t about the
country.
The times., 1899-10-08
COMING EVENTS.

Nancy Sykes wrote to The Times last
Sunday from New York that Francis Will
sons "Cyrano de Bergerac" had practical
ly been made into new opera. and that it
was drawing excellent houses 10 the Knick-
erbocker. She added that the work was
The times., 1899-10-08

is known as Hyde's Comedians and has
frequently appeared in this city, its last
engagement having been filled at the CO.
lumbia. The organization is said to be
stronger now than ever before, and in
cludes Helene Mora, the female baritone;
Arthur Dunn and Clara Jerome, laugh pro-
vokers; Willard Simms and Jennie Gra-
ham, Al Leech and the Three Blossoms,
the three Ronay Sisters, the three Fortuni
Brothers, Geletti and his monkeys and
Jordan and Welch.
The times., 1899-10-08

Nothing in the way of musical comedy
aggregations ever brought to the Capital
has promised better than does that to be
seen next week at the National in "Papa's"
Wife" a translation from the French ac-
complished by Harry B. Smith. The roster
of names announced numbers those OF
Anna Held. whose Come Play With Me"
made her famous; Charles a. Bigelow, the
original waiter in THE French Maid; .
NJ. A. Kennedy, once leading man with "A
Stranger in a Strange Land" Henry Berg
man, the fiery Spaniard of Lost, Strayed
or Stolen" George Marion, who came here
with "A Reign of Error" Isabelle Ewes
son, member of the New York cast oil
THAT Man.. and Agnes Findiay, whose
hold on the hearts Of Washingtonians is in
her long connection with local stock COM
panies.
The times., 1899-10-08

''Zaza," the hit of last season in Wash
ington, the hit OF two seasons in New York,
will be seen during the week Of October %
at the National The presenting company
includes Mrs Leslie Carter, Charles Stew
enson, and others of the original cast. The
production, drew well on the occasion of
its local premiere and will undoubtedly
break records upon its return.
The times., 1899-10-08

The famous Banda Rosa, which, BY
many, is considered the best band every
heard in this city, and which for an ex-
tended period has been delighting music
lovers at the Madison Square, in New York
is soon to be announced at the Lafayette
The organization is said to be in better
form than ever before and should do {
good business here.
The times., 1899-10-08

The first of several vaudeville combina-
tions to be played this season at the Grand
will be seen next week at that house II
The times., 1899-10-08

an. ! shall. however, continue my op-
cratic numbers. ! don't imagine / could
drop the lullaby from Erminie' if wished
10 do so. ] have sung that melody over
3 1000 times and have never failed to win an
encore with il. And we of the playhouse
do not usually quarrel with successes of
that sort /"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-09
LOCAL Personal.

Mr.. George e. Doane, of Oclla, is at the
Pulaski.
Mr.. r. G. Magee of Valdosta,I is stopp-
ing at the Pulaski House.
Mr.. l. G. Smith, Of Griffin, was among
yesterdays arrivals at the Pulaski.
Clayton Purse, son of Capt Purse. is
quite i'll at home with malaria fever.
Mr.. r. II. Knox. of Darien, spent yes
terday in the city and was a guest of the
Pulaski.
Mrs. e. Smith and children will leave
this morning for an extended visit in
Brunswick.
Mrs E. Engel and son of New York,
are visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
II. Rothschild. on Gordon street, west.
Mrs. L. S. Pritchard and Miss Ophelia
Pritchard left yesterday for Montgomery
TO attend the Pritchard- Persons wedding
The condition of Mrs. Charles W. saussy.
who has been critically i'll for several lays.
was unimproved last night, and little hope
is entertained for her recovery.
Mrs. Charles Ellis and Miss Ellis left
yesterday for Hot Springs, Va, where
they were called by a telegram announcing
the critical Illness of Mrs. C. N. Brandt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-09
THE TRACK WAS A SEA OF MUD.
But Newport, Ky, Put Up Some Good
Races for starter.

Cincinnati, April S-The fourth annual
spring melting OF the City Jockey Club OPP
ened at Newport KY, to-day under many
Disadvantages. The weather was cold and
raw and the track a sea of mud. Just be-
fore the last race was run a hail storm
came up.
In spite of the weather a crowd of 1900
or more people turned out Every race on
the card was holly contested and in seve-
raj of the events head finishes resulted.
There was no stake event on the pro-
gramme, but the six events on the card
brought out many high class horses. The
following is a summary.
First Race-Six furlongs Merry Day. 3
10 5, won, with ShieldboaIer, IS TO and 10
!, second, and Ethel Collins, 50 to 1, third.
Time 20
Second Race-Four furlongs. Sir John
son. TO !, won, with My Chicken, 80 to
1 and 10 to ], second, and Miss Dede, to
l, third. Time 5Slb.
Third Race-One mile. Volandes, 10 10 /.
won, with Doering, to and to /, second.
and Nancy Setz, to l. third. Time 1:5l&.
Fourth Race-Seven furlongs, selling.
Swordsman, TO 2. won, with Flop, to I
and to l. second, and Ellie Alnsley to
/, third. Time :35lA
Firth Race-Four and half furlongs.
Rodd, 10 to /, won, with Wiedmann. / TO
2, and out second, and Curtis, to /.
third. Time 1:Olk.
sixth Race-Seven furlongs, selling. Car
lotta c., to /. won, with Agitator. s To
and l to ?, second, and Nellie Price 4 In
], third. Time 1:99
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-09
TALKED THE BALL OVER.
T. T.. AS Found the AFFAIR Had Been,
Distinct Success.

Distinct Success.
meeting of Post A of the Travellers
Protective Association was he'd yesterday
afternoon, The ban given Thursday night
was up for discussion and reports. The
former showed that the members were
we'll pleased with its success. and the lat
ter that financially and socially it was All
that could have been wished. 1t was
agreed that credit was due President
Krauss and the other committeeman for
The excellent manner in which they had
managed the affair.
Particularly were the T. P. AS pleased
with the interest that was shown by Mr..
e. A. Well, who was chairman of the re-
ception committee. They said his dis
charge of the duties of the position was a
testimonial 10 the wisdom Of the selection
of a chairman. and all agreed that he had
comported himself with all the energy ae-
tivity and social success of a leader OF half
his years.
The big convention of the T. P. AS of
the state, that is to be held at Augusta
this month came before the meeting.
President Krauss advised the members of
something of the enthusiasm that has been
manifested in the event by the Augusta
drummers and their great desire to have
Savannah particularly well represented, in
order that they may make a return of the
hospitality they enjoyed here last April
as the guests of Post A.
A special rate has been arranged with
the Central Railroad, and il is probable a
special train will be run. The 7. p, A. S
want everybody who will to join them in
the trip 10 Augusta. All can get the bene-
fit of the cheap rate and the cheap hotel
accommodations, If they apply to President
Krauss before Tuesday afternoon. Au-
gusta is going to spread herself in the way
of banquets. dances, barbecues and the
like, and all who attend may expect a
good time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-09
KOLsHORN MADE A RESCUE.
Was in Severe Electric Car Coll
lisiOn in Augusta.

Was in IA Severe Electric Car COL
lisiOn i'm Augusta.
Augusta, April "a collision on the cleo
trie railway line running from the city to
Camp Mckenzie resulted in more or less
serious injury to four men tonight.
After leaving the old exposition build
ms and turning to go up the Monte Sano
hill, there is half mlle of single track
before reaching another siding. When
the car from camp reached the end OF
Ems siding on the down grade the car
from town was not in sight, and the mo-
torman attempted to run to the beginning
OF the double track az the exposition.
soon after leaving the switch the head
light OF the other car appeared. CAM
stevens OF Augusta, Company 1, and Cant
hehry ho4shorn, Company K. of Savan-
nah. both of the Third Georgia Sagin,a,t
were on the front platform of the car com.
ing to town. They told the motorman 70
reverse his current and back to the
switch
The other car had the right-of-wav. and
Motorman Verdery said he Thought Of
course che down-car would back. so he
came on. ~ -
PRESENTLY there was a severe head-end
COLLISION Capt Stevens was thrown 10
the ground on one side of the tract snS
had ms leg badly fractured. The cars re-
eohed from the shock, but both having on
the current they were returning for a sec
ond bump, when Capt. Kolshorn saw Mo-
torman Lynn hanging over the railing and
1erked him back on the platform in time
TO save him from being crushed. Lynn
was sashed on the scalp, chin, hand and
foot. Capt. Kolshorn escaped with orlI,
bad shaking up.
o n. Chatters, a negro school teacher.
was painfully mashed about the hips and
had to be removed in hack 10 his home.
but had no bones broken. Another negro
was painfully, but not dangerously hurt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-09
MOVEMENT INTO SIGHT.
Secretary Hester's Statement shows
Decrease of 234.OOo.


New Orleans. April s.-secretary Hes
ter's analysis of the cotton movement for
the seven months Of the season, from Sept.
to the close of March, inclusive, shows
that compared with the crop movement
last year, Texas, including Indian Terri
tory, has brought into sight this season,
In round figures $500 bales more, while
other Gulf states, which include Arkan-
sas, Louisiana. Mississippi. Tennessee,
Missouri and Oklahoma have marketed
$4,000 less.
The group OF Atlantic states, which in
cludes North and South Carolina, Georgia.
Florida, Alabama and Virginia, show a
decrease of 133,O00 In other words, all
Of the states outside OF Texas and the
Indian Territory, have decreased 619 90J
ba.es, against an increase for Texas aud
the territory OF 1856 600, leaving the net de-
crease in the total of crop marketed of
234, O0O
Mr.. Hester shows the amounts brought
into sight by groups of states for the seven
months of this season as follows:
Texas and Indian Territory, 1928 1873
bales, an increase over same time last year
of 384,7l0.
Other Gulf states, s.OO6,3 a decrease
under last, year of 4S55
Atlantic states, 3,741 AIS decrease under
last year of 133 82l
Total in sight at close Of March 10O45, -
959, a decrease under last year of 234. 210.
After the close of March, last year, the
amount brought into sight from Texas and
indian Territory was 161 1888; from other
Gulf states, 2s2 ITO. and from the Atlanti,
states, 4762S.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-09
OPENING DAY AT MEMPHIS.
Montgomery Handicap the stake
Feature Of the Day.

Memphis, Tenn, April 8.-There was a
large attendance at the opening days
races Of the Memphis Jockey club despite
the cold. threatening weather. Everything
was in readiness and the six events were
contested without hitch
The stake feature today was the Mont
eomcry handicap at mile aud a six
tenth. Dunois. who sold a slight favor
lie over Manuel. held the race safe from
the start, aud ably pilOted by "Skeets'
Martin, won handily by half a length from
Manuel, VINO finished a length b. fore Hand
sci.
It was a bad day for the talent only one
favorite landing first prize
The second race for two-year-olds show
ed field OF eleven high bred youngsters
McMeekin was the favorte, but could not
quite get up az the finish. r. w. Brode WIN
ing by head on the post. The track was
in fair condition. A summary follows
First Race-Three-quarters Of a mile.
Verify to !, won, with Hobart 10 /
and 10 I, second. and Timemaker, 6 10
j. third. Time 1:l7A
Second Race-Two-year-old half mile.
i, w. Brode, TO /, won. with McMeekin.
20 . and out, second, and Caviar, 10 10
l. third. Time, :5lA.
Third Race-Miie, selling Forget Not,
10 to ], won with Uhlers, to 1 and 2 TO l,
second, and salvarse, IS 10 l, third. Time
1:45A,
Fourth Race-Montgomery handicap.
mile and a sixteenth. Dunois 2 to T. won,
win Manuel to ] and 7 to .. second, and
Handsel 80 to l. third. Time 1904.
Fifth Race-Half mile, selling Eliza
beth KANE, 10 to l. won, with Silver Fizz,
! to and out, second and Elbe, Is to /.
third Time :501a
Sixth Race-Mile, selling Wilson, 10
i, won, with Sea Robber, to and 70 5,
second, and Moroni 10 to i, third. Time
:453t
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-09
FORGOT THE REFRESHMENTS.
But the GridirOn Club Was Fully
Equal to the Occasion.

Washington, April S.-The Gridiron Club
tonight gave an entertainment for ladies
and It was one of the usual picturesque
occasions for which the club is noted.
The members of the club have made
their reputation in unique dinner Civ
ing, and tonight they gave a reception 90
"a large number of guests different from
the usual character of such affairs.
About 175 ladies and gentlemen assem-
bied at the Arlington Hotel parlors, ana
after being received by the president of
the club and his wife, were ushered into
the large banquet hall, which had been
transformed into a most beautifll minla-
ture forest, Illuminated by thousands of
electric lights of different colors There
were trees Of large dimensions and every
chandelier was an oVerhanging branch
There We're filled with laurel and ereen
vines, and amid the branches of the trees
We're many birds 50 naturally arranged as
TO make the Illusion more complete
About the sides of the room were ranged
palms and ferns, potted flowers. In The
windows were .equarums, with live fish
and water fowl Gridiron decorations of
flowers and electric lights hung in the
tolage. The room being entirely surround
ed with mirrors, everything was seen in
reflection creating The Impression of for
est most brilliantly lighted.
As soon as the guests Were seated an an
tertalnment began containing a number Of
musical numbers and vaudeville selections
AT the end of this part of the programme
President Boynton, with much regret an.
nouneed that by some oversight no re-
freshments had been prepared. This u,as
received with bitter complaint from sew
erai members, who insisted that Con
Boynton's connection with the army bad
made him iorgetful Of the dutv 10 ,ha
commissary department.
In the mldst of the discussion ora ,f
the members of the club rushed to a te1s-
phone hanging n the woods and rang for
the good fairy of the Gridroners yvbo an
peared with magic wand and promised -
remedy the difficulty. The fairy was ono
OF che largest members of the club ar
rayed in suitable fairy costume. ANA H.
appearance created a great deal of r,lr,,
One wave of the fairy scepter nrod,,,a5
a number of cooks, with necessary tahl,s
and supplies. and one end Of tho RON no,
soon transformed into a refreshrnent -
er. where an elegant repast was sar,,a1
During the evening womans suffrage ~,
given a test Each lady voting racei,.o1
a beautiful souvenir.
Among the guests present were. m
Speaker and Mise Reed. Admiral ana MR.
Schley, Gen. IL. G. Corbin. senator ara
Mrs German, Mrs. Frank Hatton. Rev
Or. ana Mrs. Radcliffe. Mr and Mrs II
-. Fuller Mr.. ana Mrs Frank q. Noves
Controller and Mrs. Dawes. Patent Com.
missioner and Mrs. Duell and Misses Key
Of Chattanooga, Tenn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-09
The Races at nenninrs.

Washington, April s.-The results of to-
days races at Bennings were as follows:
First Race-Thirteen-six of a
mile. Red Gidd. z to l. won with Bishop
Reed y to l and 4 10 /, second. and
Leando, even, third. Time lbs.
Second Race-Half mile. Misericordia 4
to 8, won, with The Bobby. II to ; and I
10 2 second, and Merrily, 10 to !. third.
Time 0;51.
Third Race-Steeplechase about two
ana half miles. Baby Bill, even. won,
with Decapod, 10 and l to 2. second,
and Terrilon, to l. third. Time 5:SS.
Fourth Race-Five furlongs. Diva. 10 to
J. won, with James Tod. TO and even,
second and Whim, to 5, third. Time
1904 is.
Fifth Race-One mile and 100 wards Beau
Ideal, 20 to l. won. with Imperator. ia
l and even, second, and Alice Farley. Is
to l, third Time so 3-5.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-09
LOCAL vARNIsH COMPANY.

The Forest City VnrnIsh Company
Petitions for Incorporation.
Petition for the Incorporation of che
Forest City Varnish Company was filed
yesterday with the clerk of the Superior
Court.
The petitioners are B. B. Neal, NJ. j.
Kavanaugh, William Taylor. T. F. Thomp-
SON. P, ]. Brennan, ]. W. Grantham and
P. R. Cohen. The amount Of capital
stock is fixed at $4,000. with permission to
increase in any amount 20 $25O,OO0. 1t is
stated that 10 per cent. of the first named
amount has already been paid in.
The company proposes to engage in the
sale and manufacture Of paints, oils and
varnishes
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-09
CITY BREVITIEs.

The Kings Daughters Union will have
meeting tomorrow afternoon at 4:3O
o'clock at the Presbyterian Sunday School
room.
A government mule fell overheard yes
terday between the dock and a lighter.
which was being loaded at the Central
Railroad wharves, and was drowned.
Mr.. H. Sanders will repeat his discourse
on The Two Worlds and the knowledge
of the Soul and Its Intercourse With the
Body" delivered at Yonge's Hail last
Sunday. There were a large number of
persons present to hear him last week,
all of whom were interested. The lecture
will be given again at Yonge's Hall at 4
O'Clock this afternoon
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-09
WITH SONGS AND REGULATIONS.
Pupils of Mesdames Silva and Gugel
Entertained

d q
Entertained.
The Saturday afternoon open reception
for April Of the studio of vocal and dra.
matte art of Mrs. Silva and Mrs. Guval
was great success, all who responded TO
numbers of the programme doing so with
credit and receiving the applause of The
audience.
Owing TO an indisposition, Mr. I,olis
Rowen, pianist, did not take part IL was
to the regret of the audience that he ala
not appear but all were pleased with tha
entertainment afforded by the pupiIs os
the ladies. The following is the pro-
gramme rendered:
Quartette, Loves Messengers" CHow-
elD, Misses Guerard, Haines, Wilcox. Nor
gan.
Song, Yes, WIZ CBartleto, Miss Ell
len Morgan.
Recitation, "our Folks" Master Herbert
Lang.
Cradle song Wannah). Miss Adele Hofr-
man.
Duet, "Love's Awakening" Misses Guer-
ard and Haines.
Recitation, THE Jester" ANDREWS,
Miss Marion Cooper.
Song Hour of Sweet Repose" (rJove,
Mr.. W. II. Teasdale. N"
Recitation. The Weathercock" (Ions-
fellow, Miss Annie Laurie Shaw.
Song, Love Token" CThome) Mic.
Phoebe Baker.
Recitation. Charge Of the Light Rr,-
gade," Master Lang.
Song. ''IAfe's Lullaby" Oane) Ntt.s
Kate Leon Guerard
Recitation, Little Brooches" Miss
Shaw
"Gipsy Love Song QHerber0, Mr.. Flo
rlan X. Dow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-09
THREE CRIMINALS REMANDED.
Recorder Hartridge Turned over a
Wire Thief to the City Court.

Wire Thief to the City Court.
Sidney Brown, the co.ored misereant,
charged with the larceny of copper wire
from the Savannah. Thunderbolt and Isle
of Hope Railway Company, who was ar
rested Thursday by Detectives Clarity
and Stark, was turned over to the City
Court by the Recorder yesterday morning
for simple larceny.
Jeff Germany, colored, was remanded TO
the City Court for the larceny of a watch
from Jacob Weiser proprietor of the
Main pawnshop Germany walked into
the pawnshop and out with the watch,
pursued by the proprietor and half hum
bred interested and wondering bystanders.
He was finally arrested by Detectives
Stark and sent to the station house.
Dave Green inflicted a serious and pain
full cash in the side of Mary Burden on
Friday and was arrested shortly after
the cutting by Detective Barrett. The
man was turned over 20 the Superior
Court by the Recorder for assault with
intent to murder. The woman is still con-
fined to her bed, and was not able to APP
pear in the Police Court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-09
SOUTHERN SUPPLY CASE.
Arguments Upon Exceptions Heard
by Judge FaIligant.

Argument was heard by Judge Fall
CANT yesterday In the case of the Southern
Supply Company against the Florida
Northern Railroad and the Florida Cen
trail and Peninsular Railroad. The ques-
ton is upon the exceptions to the report
of the master, w. w. Wackall, Esq, who
was appointed to take evidence in the
case and report his finding to the court.
The report showed an Indebtedness on the
part of the railroads to the supply com
pany of about $4,000. A bill of exceptions
to the report was flied by the railroads.
Mr.. S. B. Adams represented the rail-
roads at the hearing yesterday, and Col.
William Garrard the supply company.
The argument was not completed and the
hearing was continued until tomorrow, If
the opportunity is afforded of taking up
the matter then.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-09
THE ORDER SET ASIDE.
Continued from Eighth Pagel

cation of Solomon W. Williams on ac-
count of salary claimed to be due him by
the church for services as sexton, was
set aside yesterday by Judge Fallisant,
the defendants having given bond to guar
antee the satisfaction of any final judg-
ment or decree of the court.
Williams charged in his petition TO the
court that the church is due him 1902 for
back salary, and that there is money in
the hands of Pastor Love more than suffi-
Gent to pay this amount, but that he
pastor and trustees propose to use the
money in making a payment upon a debt
contracted in the purchase of the pastor
residence on Ebert square.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-09
AAoonshiner ReIensed.

NJ. II. Pierce, sentenced by Judge spe'.
to two months imprisonment and 500 n''
for violating the internal revenue law,
prohibiting the Illicit manufaetulc ~
whisky was released at the eNpifa ~ |ar,.
MS Term yesterday by United stales st5i-
missioner Lewis. Pierce served az ~ he
tional month in lieu OF his fac, WHY"
was not able 70 pay.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-09
BURIAL OF WALKER FEARON.
Was Minister to Greece and Held
other Important Places.

Richmond. Va. April s.-Hon. Walker
Fcaron, who died at the Hot Springs, Va,
yesterday, was buried here to-day in Hol-
lywood cemetery.
The deceased was native Of Alabama.
Before the war he served as an attacho
of the American legation in Belgium. and
as secretary of the legation In Mexico He
was confidential commissioner abroad in
1861 and was subsequently in the Con-
federate army. He was appointed by Mr..
Cleveland minister TO Greece, Rounania
and Servia. where he represented The emit
ed States for four years, and was chief of
the department Of foreign affairs at the
worlds Columbian exposition, and later a
Judge Of the international tribunal in
Egypt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-09
OLD MAN AND THE NEW.

Rev. Henry Vnrley's Subject at the
Y. VI. G. A. This Afternoon.
The address by Rev Henry Marley. the
English evangelist at the Young Mems
Christian Association this afternoon will
doubtless attract a number of men, Mr.
Variey has selected for his theme, 1.-The
Old Man and The New, A Striking Con-
trast.' Mr. Marley is a man Of consider
able power and his addresses have been
of much value to a large number of men.
Mr.. Clarence Coburn OF Boston, will sing
a tenor solo. and the music promises to
be good. The meeting viii be held in the
gymnasium and VIII begin at $50 o'clock.