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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
DEATHS.

BALLAUFF.-Dled. Sunday. January
%. 1899. at A. NJ. Mrs. SARAH @. BAL
LAUFF. relict Of +. l.. Baliauff. IN the
Goth year OF her age.
Funeral services from the residence OF
her sister-Mrs. II. X. Breeden-N0. 1iS
west Grace street, az i2 o'clock noon.
TUESDAY, January 3lst.
Observation-Disclosures I'm rest. Sunday.
January 18th. al his residence. I'm East
Richmond. WILLIAM ROBBINS FALK-
INER, late OF Amelia county and for
merly OF Ragaturn. County Mayo. Ire
land, aged Is years.
EUneral win take place from the above
re- 1pce TUESDAY. January 3ist. al .
English and Irish papers please copy.'
POWERS. Entered into rest, January
90 1889. at 10 A. NJ. Miss FANNY CARY
POWERS. daughter OF the late Rev. Pike
Powers.
Funeral from st. Andrews church
TUESDAY. January Sst. At p. III.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31


liam a. James. Hunter Frischkorn. Ernest
Moore. Clarence Franklin, Nell Fergus
son, Willie Mayer, Robert Currie; Misses
Honchins. of Washington. ID. c.. Fergus
son. Crump. Hardwicke, Mayer, Harrison.
and Walford; Messrs James, Moore,
Franklin FERGUSON. Mayer. Currie. Ven
able, Harwicke, shepherd. Neale, Parsons,
and Webb.
There was n rehearsal of the "Mdsum-
mer Nights Dream" at the Virginia His
torical Society last night from to 10,
and there is every prospect of creditable
presentation at Easter OF this lovely
pastoral. Mr.. II. c. Terry promises
to be good Theseus; Miss Annie Wise
Mayo takes the part Of Hyppolita; Miss
Mayme Leahy will be Hernia; Miss Nor
gan, Puck Miss Bette Booker will proba-
bly, play Oberon; Lysander. DIR.
Russell Pemberton Ltani1 Miss L.
Vass. Mr.. Charles Gay Hequem-
bourg displays much hlstrionlc talent.
and will make splendid Bottom
Mr.. Herbert Curtis, as Demetrius. will
do his part excellently; Snont Grey Nose
ley; Starveling. Robert Harrison; Flute.
Miss Nancy Brooks Many society girls
will take the parts Of attendants etc.
Miss Nancy Brooks is coaching the ac-
tors and understands her business. Mrs.
T.. j.. Hotchkiss. the chairman OF the
play. chaperoned the young ladies, assist
ed by Mrs. c. w. T.. Brock.
Mrs. Hotchkiss Will have the next re-
hearsal on Monday at her residence, No.
Z east Franklin.
In "a Persian Garden" will be the at
traction at the Governors house on Tues
day, February 7tk Much pains has been
taken to make 4 in every way elegant
and beautiful.
Miss Virginia Young. Of Smithneld, IS
visiting friends in the city.
Miss Alma Phelps, OF Baltimore, IS
visiting friends in the city.
The Junior Cotillon will meet on Fri
day next at the jefferson Hotel. at
u. VI.
A rehearsal of the Sir Roger de Coverly
will be held on next Friday at the JEFF
ferson Hotel at $50 =. NJ.
Mrs. w. 3. Thomas will give n reception
luncheon to-day from TO O'Clock.
Mrs. Edward Mayo will give large tea
this evening.
Mrs. John Dunlop will give a reception
luncheon tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31

SAVANNAH. GA, January Sine
transport Chester proceeded TO Clentue-
COS. Cuba, with the Thirty-nrst MICH
igan, after putting in at faDio bssch'
Fla. yesterday, TO report loss Oh ueCh-
load from heavy weather. Inc snip was
not damaged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
Death OF nm Amherst Lady.

AMHERST va, January S0.-(special)
ain Drummond. wife OF Mr. Henley
Arummond. an old and respected citizen
or Amherst, and surveyor Of the county
'e1 suddenly al her home. about seven
iaHes from this place, Sunday morning az
o'clock She had "A large family OF
grown children. Mr.. Drummond was
away from home on surveying tour
.ld her death came as severe SHOCK.
d. and his family have the sympathy VI
TIE entire community.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31

st. Mary's Beneficial and sociai Union
will give it's annual ban al the Masoll,c
,ra,,ria on the Sth OF February. Only
members will be present Supper VIII
he laid for go people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
His Foot Mashed.

Mr.. William Robinson. employed on tns
c,tv street force, had his foot quite badiy
mashed yesterday by cart wheel pass,
ing over H. The injured man was SEM
to his home from Seventeenth and Main
streets where he had been at WORK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31

my ........f-, toNfNZl tpf3sVJ1 oJN,DyD,bl
The acreage OF winter wheat for the
present season Is estimated AT 20. $50,
which is 23ll ,96S acres greater than the
area sOwn in the fall Of 1897 and i,20SS0
acres IN excess Of the winter-wheat area
actually harvested in 1898.
The acreage Of winter rye is estimated
as 81 per cent. less than that OF last year,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
Pre-inVentOry
Sale
Blankets.
N. e e d a
b la n k e IL
Here's your
chance t 0
buy and save. Good, dependa
bic Blankets at half price.

ATWOOD Countrywide Blankets, Ia
size. colored border, stitched edge,
were 1898, pre-inventory price s2.0D.
10-4 White Wool Blanket, soft and
feecy, heavy covered borders. tapei
edge, usual price $685. pre-inventory
price SI.99.
Heavy Wool Mixed Gray Blankets. 5jxS0
inches. pre-lnventory price SOC.
Pure White Cotton Comforts figured
both sides, reversible. zephyr tackled.
full size. usually $50. parliamentary
price oDc.
Extra Good Quality, Full Ia Wool
Blankets. very heavy, soft and fcecy,
never sold for less than $6.26, pre-
inventory sale sf3s
All Of our s. and Sc Horse Blankets,
heavy, all-wo~. largo plaids, leather
straps and buckles, pre-inventory
price S34S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
FACTS ANENT THE CROPS.
Acreage, Production, and Value ol
Wheat, Corn. Oafs Ac

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. January 3O-Ths
final estimates OF acreage, production. and
value Of the following crops in the United
States for 1893, made by the Statisticlan
OF the Department Of Agriculture are al.
below given:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
,..n, Of n Confederate Veteran.

SALEM. VA. January 0.-tSpeciail-
Nr John A. Francis one or Salems old
est and best known citizens. died sunday
morning. after a lingering Illness with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31

orders for printing sent TO the DIS
patch Company will be given prompt at
tention. and the style of work and prices
will be cure To please You
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31

some path that would lead hip hopelessly
astray If the guido did not put him again
on the right road.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31

turing the visit of
Hung Chang, Tie
Old Man of
na, +" TO this coun-
tho New York Sun
of him: /" He is
large, strong, i'm
specimen
IF manhood. He
has a m a 6 $ V e
| frame, a shapely
\ mead, a command
h ing face and well
y posed features.
J He is a keen OBJ
servant Of man
kind, of life and
of things. He is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
Pre=InVentOry
Sale
Winter
Underwear.

ferings Of late, which are only
eclipsed by this Pre-Inventory
Sale.
I0c for Mems 39c White Merino Shirts,
silk-bound, and pearl buttons.
45c. for Mems 81 Natural-Wool Shirts,
or White Wool Drawers.
zoe. for Mems Sl25 Sanitary Wool
Fleece-Lined shirts or Drawers;
12I-2c. for Children's S9c. Heavy
Fleece-Lined Jersey Ribbed Union
Suits.
39c. for Ladies' zoe. Heavy Fleece
Lined Jersey Ribbed "Oneita" Union
Suits.
soc. for Ladies' 81 Natural Wool and
White Vests or Pants.
Sc. for Infants 19c. Fleece-Llned Ribbed
Wrappers, sizes l TO 5.
lie. for Children's p and S5c. Heavy
Merino Vests, Pants, or Drawers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31
Pre=InventOry
Sale Furs.
If the be-
belated Mr..
Freeze had

made his advent some eight
weeks ago these Furs would
have brought their worth, but
now they must suffer the mark
down prices to reduce stock be-
fore inventory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31

1895 to sl5 Furs now $50, including
Real Mink Scarf, Electric Seal, Long
stole, Light-Gray Krimmer Collarette,
and Long Stoles of Black Marten.
$3.50 and $25 Ears now $40. including
Real Persian Lamb Long Stole, Real
Stone Marten Tails, Long Stole OF
Finest Electric Seal, Real Persian
Lamb Yoke, Rufhed Collar. Fancy
NUTS Real Persian lamb, side founce,
and tails.
$50 Furs. pre-inventory price So, In
a. GLIDING Electric Seal Collarettes, Light
Brown Stone Marten Cape, 20 inches
long, and lined with fancy silk; Elec-
trio Seal Cluster Collarette, with 10
tails.
&C. Furs. pre-inventory price So, includ-
ing Electric Seal, Long Stole, and Elec-
trio Seal Collarettes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31

Mr. and Mrs. walford w haruw WIZ -
Nj MI "S He,,ehtful progressive game party
t "a tbsIr friends on last Tuesday evening N,,
TO s snor i ~ their guest. Miss Belle Thorn
con 60 "V ~ Redford county. Mrs Hardwlehe
was was assisted in receiving by her sl po.a
Mrs. Harry b. Hartman. Mlss ' aHS
MAYER won the first lady's pr'ze, o alsu
Mir. william c. Mayer won the se ,.ere
mans prize. Among those present W.
MIR. and Mrs. j. +. Jackson, Mr. anu
III. Is. Hartman, Mr.. ana MATS -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-31

The treasurer OF the c. NJ. /. 5 rs Is
iuo 70 collect all dues from member ier
aH esrly as possible, without sendins oi per
s sonai notice through mail or py coi'ee
tors She viii furnish t,csg's at :" aa PARK
ZION bv mail, or in person. at OH -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-16
FOR ARSON AND LARCENY.
Annie Powell demanded by the
MayOr on Serious Charges.

Annie Powell demanded by the
Ns9yOr on Serious Charges.
Annie Powell, a colored woman of about
q years, was turned over to the Superior
Court yesterday morning by the Mayor on
a charge of arson and over to the City
Court on a charge of larceny from the
house. The crimes for which the woman
was remanded were the larceny of $42 from
her employer, Mr.. William c. Powell, and
the attempt 10 burn his residence In order
to conceal the crime.
An upper room In Mr.. Powelrs home, at
100 Duffy street, east, was discovered to be
on fire, but the flames, after some effort
on the part Of the family. We're extinguish-
ed before serious damage had been done
At the same time il was found that S42 in
paper money had been distracted from the
drawer of a bureau in the room.
The woman was arrested by Policeman
Deignan and taken to the station house
where she at first stoutly denied her guilt
A confession was finally extorted from her
by the detectives and a visit to her home
revealed the fact that her piSlaglng of her
employers had been systematic and had ex-
tended over several months. Other articles
of value that she had stolen from Mr.
Powell and his family were found in her
house.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-16

In the Prime of Life and With
Bright Career Before Him.

The first question people ask when
man dies is how much life insurance did
he have? This question is the natural in
terest that is manifested in the welfare
of the bereaved family. Would it not be
well for you to ask yourself this ques-
ton? Have you enough life insurance,
not Is it not your duty TO attend to the
matter without further delay? The man
who reads this and thinks 1t is good logic
should also take the precaution to investi-
gate the policies of the Massachusetts
Mutual Life Insurance Company, organ
ICED 1851. The company writes in every
policy the amount of cash and paid-up
participating insurance, available on any
anniversary after the first, and In add
ton to these values, pays handsome divi-
dends every year. The company also
makes liberal loans on its policies. The
laws OF the commonwealth of Massachu-
sets do more to protect policy holders
without at the same time being burden
some to the company, than the laws of
any other state in the union. 1t costs
nothing to investigate. Write, giving your
age and address. to Harry s. Apple, mana
gers for Georgia, III Bay street, east, Sa-
vannah, Co., who will cheerfully send full
particulars. Reliable agents wanted.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-16
SEAMEN SENT TO DAUFUsKIE.
Fifteen Men in Trouble for Trying
to EVade the Regulations,


About fifteen men were sent down to
Daufuskie from the Dixie yesterday by
Col. Bellinger. The seamen will have to
remain in camp of detention there until
the expiration of the five days since the
fumigation of the vessel. and after that
they will be brought back up to the city
to be tried for having attempted to evade
the quarantine regulations.
Dr. Bartlett, a contract surgeon. left
the vessel without authority, Col. Beuin-
ger says and he is among the men sent
to detention camp Col c. r. Greenleaf
medical inspector of the army, Col. Bel
linger states, has annulled the surgeons
contract for his action. 1t seems the sur
geon, who officials say should have known
better If any one should, asked the quar-
termaster Of the vessel if he could leave
the vessel. He was answered negatively
the quartermaster telling him that no one
would be allowed 20 leave. Notwithstand
ing. the surgeon brushed past the sentinel
and came ashore. The sentinel was awed
bv the shoulder straps. DR.. w b. OtRear
has been appointed temporary surgeon
and will take Or. Bartlett's place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-16
A Poet,s Advice

Have you real talent-real feeling n,
art? Then study music-do sometbin,
worthy of the art-and dedicate voes
whole soul to the beloved saint.
-Longfellowf
We would go further than that-v.
would advise you to visit Ludden & Bates,
S. NJ. II. warerooms and see those besuu.
full new style Mathushek pianos, for "s4a.
ing is believing" and believing leads tn
buying.
For over twenty-eight years this old "a.
liable make has been sold by this houss
during which time they have been SIM
piled to homes all the way from Virgin,
to Texas-S6.000 now in constant usA~
many right here in Savannah-and moi
single case of failure. That's the kind a,
piano to buy. Ludden & Bates s. NJ. H
sell at factory prices for cash and give
accommodating terms to those who neAS
them. Call and investigate.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-16
A NEW TELEPHONE MANAGER.
MIR. II. II. Polk Goes TO the Georgia
Telephone Company.


A change in the local telephone situa-
tlon will take place tomorrow. Mr.. r.. H.
Polk, who has for long time acceptably
managed the Bell Telephone Exchange and
who has fought its battles so determln-
eddy, viii change his allegiance to the
new telephone company. He will be sue
ceeded i'm the control of the Bell telephone
exchange by MIR. A. Y. Maxwell
The change will doubtless be a surprise
to the many patrons Of the Bell company,
who had come to regard Mr.. Polk as a fix
ture with 1t. While Mr. Polk had said
nothing in public the officers of the COM
pany were evidently well aware of his
intention. Mr.. John d. Easterlin, super
intendent of the Southern Telephone Com
pany for this district, Is In the city, hav-
ing come here for the purpose of making
the transfer of the office from Mr. Polk
to Mr.. Maxwell.
The patrons of the Bell company are
fortunate in having in Mr.. Folks sue
cessor, a gentleman who is in every way
qualified to fill the position. Mr.. Max
well is not only well versed in the tele-
phone business, having had several years
experience in the companys offices at
JackSOnVlIie ana elsewhere, but he is also
an expert telegraph operator and electri-
clan. He Is a brother of Mr.. l.. ]. Max
well, manager of the Western Union
Telegraph Company's Office here, and was
at one time manager of the Postal Gable
Company's office in Savannah. He has
also held responsible positions with the
Western Union and Postal companies at
other places.
Mr.. Polk, who becomes manager of the
Georgia Telephone Company tomorrow,
was the third oldest employee of the Bell
company in seniority of service Mr.. D. 1.
Carson, treasurer of the company Is the
oldest. Mr.. r. L. West, manager of the
Atlanta exchange, is next and Mr. Polk
was third. Mr.. Folks connection with the
telephone business began with Mr. Car
son in Richmond, in 1879 He has been for
twenty years actively in the business. and
had been with the Southern Bell COMPANY
since its organization. He was five years
manager of the exchange in Montgomery
Ala, previous to coming to Savannah in
1880. He has been manager of the Savannah
exchange fog nearly nine years, and has
had direct charge of the development of
the company's property here.
The Georgia company is fortunate in Sc.
curing Mr.. Polk as it's manager, not only
because of his long experience, but because
of his thorough acquaintance with the
telephone situation in Savannah. the
needs of the patrons and how best to serve
them. His connection with the new COM
pany is an assurance that it will be well
managed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-16
RACES SHOW GREAT PROMISE.
Expected the Memorial Day Events
VIII he the Best in Years.


Among the entries for the amateur
events, for the Memorial day races at
Wheelmen's Park. are Will La Due, of
Cold Springs, N. Y, Henry P. Thompson,
of jacksonville, and C. P. Connery of Sa-
vannah These three men viii fight hard
for first honors, and will make some pretty
fast time as they are all in fine shape. The
match race between 1. U. kinsey, Jr, of
Savannah, and W. I. Huffstetler of Or
lando, Fla, is causing much talk. Both the
men are in good shape and are riding hard
at the track daily.
The meet promises to be success and
there will no doubt be a large crowd out,
as every possible convenience will be ar
ranged for in the way of transportation to
and from the track, the Dale avenue line
making close connection on the day of the
races There will thus be no trouble as
heretofore, about getting to and from the
track. The track has been put an excellent
shape and work on the grand stand and
bleachers win begin tomorrow so that
everything will be in readiness to receive
the crowd.
This promises to be the best meet held in
Savannah since the early days Of the track
and some very fast time is expected. The
Kinsey- Huffsteter match race win be tam
dem paced, so the men will have to ride
hard to win.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-16
FIRE IN A TAR TANK.
Boiled Over and BIazed Up at Bar
nard and Congress Streets.

Boiled Over and BIazed Up at Bar
nard and Congress Streets.
A tar tank belonging to the Southern
Asphalt Company at Barnard and Con-
gress streets boiled over yesterday after
noon. AS the dripping tar caught fire,
the flames were quickly communicated to
the pot, which blazed up briskly. There
was fully as much smoke as fire, which
aided in giving a general alarm in that
vicinity.
An alarm of fire was sounded from the
box on the corner. The apparatus from
engine houses 2 and was soon on the
ground. A stream from the chemical wag-
on. soon extinguished the fire. The direct
cause of the fire was that the laborers
had filled the tank to overlooking. The
excitement brought out confused dele
cation from the market house, which hap
pened to be well filed at that time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-16
WILL VISIT GEN. GORDON.
LOuisIanans Coming in To-day to
Make Presentations.


The enlistment men of the Second Louis
lana Regiment will call upon Gen. w. W.
Gordon at his residence this morning to
present him and Mrs. Gordon with testi-
monials of their esteem.
Gen. Gordon was in command of the
brigade i'm which the Louisiana regiment
was included during its stay in Miami
and during the months the troops were
there they were impressed by the interest
in their welfare shown by the general and
the care he endeavored TO take of them
Mrs. Gordon was also regarded by tho
men as an angel of mercy, for her help to
those who were sick in hospital cheered
many a poor heart and eased many bed
of pain Her visit to her husband will
long he remembered by the men,
A number of the soldiers were in yester-
day making purchases of gifts for General
and Mrs. Gordon. Company A and others
will make presentations. that company
having bought a handsome umbrella for
the general and a table ornament for Mrs
Gordon. Both are Inscribed suitably. and
will doubtless be highly priced by those
to whom they are presented. The Louisi-
anans will come into the city under com
mand of the sergeant major, it was said
Yesterday
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-16

Dear Sir: No doubt those having tba
matter in hand will get the streets IN
shape again. Calm yourself. The citv
is safe. have just walked over the bnl,
to the meat house, and have come bark
again bringing the best that I could find
1 make no boast when 1 say that will
provide the best meats in this city To-
day Yours truly, Hicks Restaurant
You have no doubt drank a pot Of
Hicks coffee? or had spread before vo,
rich red roast, or partaken of a superb
Sunday dinner, where lamb and sweet
peas reigned, and where fine shad and
tender ducks swan side by side In rico
sauce. Where bread was cooked right
and dessert was made to eat. No doubt
you have partaken of one of these din
ners. If so, you have a "hankerin' 10
go back. And why don't you?-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-16
The Maidens and the soId,ar,

One good feature of the recent war d
the better acquaintance of the people Of
the Northern and Western sections win
those of the South. No small factors in Tie
cementing of the national affections arc
the many recorded matrimonial alliances
in the past, and the many more scheduled
for future contamination. Southern maid.
ems have surely and certainly done much
to fraternalize the entire country, and by
their charms have drawn to the South
many additions to its population from
other sections. The wedding presents, Of
course, as usual, are supplied by Stern.
berg & Co.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-16

ham and farrell in calling the special
meeting. They viii be In Macon Wednes-
day, aud for this reason the special meet
ing was called.
There is not a great deal of talk about
the quarantine question, but Mayor My
ers believes it will be brought 10 an issue
a an early day. His position as to the
advlsability of the change is already well
understood by the public through the re-
ports in which he has discussed the ques-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-16
FUNERAL OF JAMES O'BRIEN.
Ancient order of Hibernians win
Attend in IA Body.

MIR. James O'Brien, whose funeral Will
take place at O'Clock this afternoon. from
his late residence, No. 335 West Broad
street. was one Of the organizers of Divis-
ion No. i OF the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans m this city. lie has since then been
a member ard always did his part IN pro-
motlng its principles one OF his sons. MIR.
T. J. O'Bricu. Is nog-t the vice president
OF the division. The brother members Of
Che deceased as an evidence OF ther re.
spect TO his memory. viii attend his
funeral. a car having been obtained to
convey them from the church 70 and from
the cemetery.