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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16

All habitual diners out" must have been
struck with the change which has come
over society in regard to the matter of
beverages. Champagne is the popular
drink, light hooks also and both these
are by many persons freely diluted with
Apollinaris water. AT the table d'hote of
any first-class hotel it is remarkable how
many of the male guests may be seen
drinking whisky and ApoHinaris. while
the ladies often drink Apollinaris on.v
At public dinners the same change in tbe
drinking habits of the guests is even more
marked There was a time, not so Ion9
ago, when at public banquets no sucb
thing as water was 10 be seen on the 10.
Bile. but now one Of the first things the
intelligent and careful guest looks Far
when he sits down to dinner Is a botGs
of Apollnaris.-London Morning ADJ
tiser, Nov. u, 1898.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16
MAINE BOYS TO STAY IN.
battalion viii Go Aboard the OBJ
dam To-day.

hattaIIOn VIII 20 Aboard the OBJ
dam To-day.
Orders for the First Battalion, Maine
Artillery, to leave for Cuba, were receiv-
ed yesterday at headquarters at the De
Soto, and the troops will probably go
aboard the transport OLDHAM this morning.
This was the order and the officers at
headquarters thought no occasion would
arise for an alteration.
This will doubtless prove conclusively
TO the members of the battalion that they
are not to be mustered out of the service.
Some few days ago it was stated that they
would be, but it was then reported that
one or two officers of the command, with
influence, were at Washington and that
they would make an effort to have the
command retained. If such was the case,
the officers were successful, for the orders
to go to Cuba indicate conclusively that
it is not the purpose of the war depart
ment. just at present, a all events, to
muster out the battalion.
During their stay in Savannah the men,
bers of the Maine Battalion have made
many friends and the citizens will be sor-
ry to see them leave. Many of The ladies
recall with pleasure their visit 20 the
camp of the command on Thanksgiving
day, and it will also be to the regret of
the soldiers that they will get away.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16
DEFENDED BY MAJ. BECK.
His Side of the Killing of Artillery
man Reed.

Maj. Marcus w Beck, senior major of
the Third Georgia Regiment, who is a
resident of Jackson, the home of Lieut..
Curry, who killed Artilleryman Leo Reed,
wrote letter to his wife before the regi-
ment left for Cuba, giving his account
of the killing. In it he says:
You have doubtless seen from the pa
pers that Lieut.. Curry shot and killed a
regular artilleryman. The report that
he was drunk when it occurred is untrue.
He was an officer of the provost guard.
and if the testimony of our soldiers is
true, he was justified in shooting. Sew
eral regulars were present and if their
testimony is true, he was not I wish
you would call on Mrs. Curry-or have
her call on yOu-and tell her that the
newspaper accounts are very unjust ana
unkind, and further tell her that her hus-
band is not under civil arrest, but is in
the hands of the Third Georgia and is in
his tent"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16
MAY HAVE BEEN A SUICIDE.
PAYMASTER'S CLERK BLACK 4
VICTIM OF PERSECUTION.

Intimated That Some One who Knew
the secret OF His Double Existence
Had Been Using the knowledge
10 Extort Money From Him-Be-
feved He May Have Taken Nor
phine Before Going to His Room.
1t is now believed that the clerk of
Army Paymaster Mai. Bulls. johnson.
or Herman l. Black, as he was known
here. committed suicide by taking NOR
phine. instead Of dying from heart disease
as was first given out Further investi-
gation. together with condrmatory evi-
dence on the condition of the corpse, has
about convinced Coroner Goette and 9TH
ers acquainted with the case that the
death was not a natural one, as original
ly supposed.
The first thing to create the feeling
that Blacks death might have been one
of self-destructiou was the fOaming at
the mouth, which is said to be character
istic of deaths from morphine poisoning.
Then came the intelligence that the dead
clerks name was johnson, instead of
Black. and that he had some secret cause
for assuming a new name here.
Yesterday brought out the fact that
Back had been inquiring as to the effect
of poisons and what was the one that
produced death most surely and with the
least suffering He had evidently been
morbldly considering the taking Of his
life, and it is now surmised that he bought
morphine, took it. threw the vial away,
and then went tn his room 10 die rpagbfpo
there just in time 10 lock the door behind
him and stagger TO the bed.
The secret of the mans assuming the
name of Black is expected to be out in a
day or two. Coroner Goette has received
information that leads to the belief that
some one who knew the dead mans Sc
cret has been in Savannah for some days,
and has made use of the knowledge TO
extort money from the unfortunate clerk
Black had been very anxious to go to
Cuba, and il may be that in some way
the supposed secret of his life would have
been thwarted. The efforts that are now
making viii probably bring all the facts
to light soon.
Black. as has been stated, was quite en-
amoured of one of the actresses at the
Tivoli Music Hall. He has been paying
her considerable attention. They had an
engagement for noon on Saturday. At
that hour she came by the house and
stopped, looking inquiringly at the small
crowd and The policeman on duty.
Are you looking for Mr.. Black?" in
quired the officer, who knew who the
actress was.
yes" she said.
His body was just taken down 10 the
coroners office" was the totally unexpect-
ed information that came from the police
man.
The actress face showed her emotion,
and the tears were falling rapidly as she
turned away toward Broughton street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16
SAVED FROM A SINKING SHIP.
CREW OF THE SCHOONER ALOHA
RESCUED BY CITY OF MACON.

The Vessel Sighted on georgetown
Light ns the Crew Was Preparing
to Take to the BOats-The Captain
and Nine Men Taken OH-The Ves-
sci Then About to Sink-Was Load
ed With Phosphate Rock and
bound From Fernandina to New
York.
Th~ steamship City of Macon, from Bos-
ton, brought into port yesterday Capt.
Kennerley and The crew, nine men all told,
of the schooner Aloha of Bath. Me, aban-
doned Saturday night twenty-five miles
southeast Of Georgetown light in a sink
ing condition.
The Aloha left Fernandina a week ago
to-day with cargo of phosphate rock,
bound for New York She encountered
bad weather the first day out. and soon
sprang a leak. The pumps were set to
work, and as long as there was fuel for
The boiler of the hosting engine to drive
the pumps, the vessel was kept free of
water. When the fuel was exhausted the
deck work was chopped up, but that was
soon gone, and the water gained rapidly.
The wind was blowing a gale all of the
"iie from the southeast ana II was with
difficulty that the vessel was kept af1oat.
Friday the wind Iulled and the leaks sion
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AS the weather cleared the captain decided
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16
ROUMANIAN on THE SEAS.
Future Movements Planned for
Transports From Savannah.

Future Movements Planned for
Transports From Savannah.
The transport Roumanian, which was
held up in the blight on Saturday owing
to the prevailing fog, went to sea yester-
day morning. All of the Third Georgia
boys aboard were reported In high spirits
as the vessel left her moorings. Col. Bell
niger was greatly surprised at the vessels
stopping an entire day in the blight and
intimated that there may be some inquiry
as to the cause of the detention when the
Roumanian returns.
Plans for the future movements of troops
from the port have been made for the
transports as follows:
OLDHAM, Jan. 16, with battalion of First
Maine Artillery.
Manitoba, about Jan. 20, with remaining
six troops of Seventh Cavalry.
Manitoba. about Jan. 27, with six troops
OF Eighth Cavalry.
Minnewaska. about Jan. IS. with Third
Kentucky Regiment.
Minnewaska, about Jan. 26, with six
troops of Second Cavalry.
Minnewaska, about Feb. 3, with remain
ing six troops of Second Cavalry.
Michigan, about Jan. 20, with foot and
light batteries of Second Artillery.
Michigan, about Jan. 3, with Fifth Cav
airy. returning from Porto Rico to Savan-
nah with batteries of artillery.
Chester or Roumanian, about Jan. %,
with Thirty-frst Michigan.
The transport Panama, with a brigade
hospital of the First Corps, sailed for
Matanzas yesterday.
The Minnewaska is expected to
leave. it will be seen, on next Wednesday.
The Third Kentucky Regiment will prob
ably arrive in Savannah from Columbus
some time tomorrow, its baggage getting
here in the morning.
The supply ship Comal arrived yester-
dav. and will load a second cargo here for
the suffering Cubans
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16
FROM A STROKE OF APoPLExY.
Mrs. william ID. Mcmillan Died on
Her Way to Church.

Mrs. william ID. MCMILLAN D1ed on
Her Way to Church.
Mrs William d. Mcmillan died last
night about o clock in Jones pharmacy,
on Bull street from a stroke of apoplexy,
that occurred just few minutes before.
Mrs Mcmillan and her sister, Miss c.
B. Watts, were on their way to services
at the First Baptist Church, accompanied
by Mrs. McMillan's daughters, who walk
ed in the rear. At the corner of Bull and
Liberty streets Mrs. Mcmillan was taken
III. She was seized with difficulty in
breathing and asked her sister to assist
her. By opening her collar and doing
what she could to facilitate her breathing
Miss Watts endeavored to help her, and
the young ladies' came up and assisted.
Two or three gentlemen arrived oppor-
tune.y and helped take Mrs Mcmillan 90
the drug store, where physicians were tel
ephoned for
DIR. Fitch and DR. Prosser came in re-
Spouse to the summons, but they could
do nothing In fact. by the time they ar
rived. which was scarcely more than ten
minutes from the time she was taken into
the drug store Mrs Mcmillan was dead
The remains were taken to her late resi-
dence, No. COS Barnard street. large
crowd had gathered about the store and
there was considerable excitement The
members of the family who were present
were naturally deeply affected. One of the
daughters had hurried back as soon as
the attack came to notify Mr.. Mcmillan.
who was at his home, of what was thought
a fainting At. On her way back, after
having told her father, who hurried to the
scene, the young lady was told by friends
whom she met that her mother was dead.
Don't tell me that" she cried in ago.
nized tones Crying bitterly. she hurried
on to the drug store, where her mothers
body lay Several near the De Soto S
front at the time heard her cutlery, and
were affected by her grief
Mrs Mcmillan was AZ years Old and
leaves three daughters and a young son.
They and their father mourn the loss of
the mother and wife. She was a daugh-
ter of Mr.. ]. G. Watts of this city. and
was universally admired and esteemed by
all to whom she was known Her bereav-
ed family has the sympathy of their
| friends in their sad afiiction.
The funeral will take place this after
noon at $3.50 o'clock from the First BaD-
fist Church, of which Mrs. Mcmillan was
a devout member. The pastor will con-
| duct the service, and the iuterment will
| take place in Laurel Grove cemetery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16
Y. VI. C. AS ANNIVERSARY.
Programme of Exercises at Church
of Ascension

of Ascension
The twelfth anniversary of the Savan-
nah Young Mems Christian Association
win be celebrated tonight at $50 O'Clock
at the Lutheran Church of the Ascension.
Rev. Robert Nourse, D. D., whose ad-
dresses during the last few days have
delighted so many people, has been Sc
cured to deliver the anniversary address.
President Gilbert of the association will
read shortreport The Thirty first Mich
igan Regimental band has agreed to assist
in the service, which promises to be a
very enjoyable one. The programme is
as follows:
Overture, Thirty -first Michigan, U. s.
V. Band.
Hymn No. 128, Sacred Songs" congre-
cation.
Prayer.
Reading of Scriptures.
Selection, Thirty-frst Michigan U. S.
V. Band.
Presidents report, Mr.. c. NJ. Gilbert.
Hymn No II, Sacred Songs" congre-
cation.
Address, Rev Robert Nourse, D. D.
Selection, Thirty-first Michigan, u S.
V. Band.
Hymn No 147, Sacred Songs" congre-
gallon.
Benediction.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16
Germany and Asin Minor.

1t is inevitable that Asia Minor shall
eventually pass from the possession of
Mohammedanism, and whether Germany
accomplishes the task or not the Sultan
must yield to a Christian nation. 1t is
just as inevitable that disease of the di-
gestive organs must yield to Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters The disorders of This
kind are usually called dyspepsia. con-
stipation and biliousness. The Bitters
are equally good for ali such complaints
regardless of the name.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16
GEORGE f. MASTICK DEAD.
Passed Away Suddenly at His Home
on the ThunderbOIt Road.

u
on the ThunderbOIt Road.
Mr.. George f. Mastick, a market gard
ener on the Thunderbo.t shell road, died
yesterday from congestion of the BRAIN He
was taken away very suddenly having
gone about his work Saturday without
complaining of any ailment. The an
nouncement of his death will be a surprise
10 those who did not hear of his attack
After completing his work Saturday, Mr.
Mastick returned to his home feeling
slight pains, but nothing serious was fear
ed. He grew steadily worse, however, and
while home remedies were applied. they
did not serve to relieve his suffering. His
wife, who was the only one attending him.
stepped from the room and on returning
an instant later found him dead
Besides a wife, the deceased leaves a
number of relatives. He is a brother of
Mrs. George Wagner, who lives on the
shell road, and also OF Mr.. John Mastick.
storekeeper at the shell road toll gate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16
An Ini0ne HosnitnI-

The patients in our Buggy Hospltap,
are tired" Some need only a 1tus
touching up. We are going TO have elem
ing out, and "any old price" in reason
will give you a good vehicle for several
years. They have got to move Monday
and Tuesday. Special prices. Savannah
Carriage and Wagon Co.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16

In the course of trade We take in ex-
change secondhand vehicles Of various
styles and condition. A little paint on
some puts them in shape for several wears.
service. Some Of them are high-class
work. We need the room and must closs
out the Buggy Hospital" as we cali II
Come Monday and Tuesday. Any price
within reason will buy them. Savannah
Carriage and Wagon Co.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16
IN OLDEN TIMES

People overlooked the Importance Of nsr-
manently beneficial effects and We're satis-
fled with transient action. but now thai II
is generally known that Syrup of Figs will
permanently overcome habitual constina-
ton, well informed people will not INV
other laxatives which act for time. hui
finally inJure the system. Buy The genuine
made by the California Fig Syrup Co,-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16
For Eighty-nve Dollars co.,

A very light delivery wagon of the we'll
known Geneva" make; one and 2 o,,a-
ter-inch axles and wheels; built mn.
coach gear. Especially adapted for
goods and groceries An unequaled cba,.iy
to get the highest grade of work for
very reasonable price. Savannah CARRIE
and Wagon Co.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16
SEEKING a NEW TRIAL.

John SherIOn's Case BEFORE the Su-
preme Court To-day.
Solicitor General Osborne left for AT
lanta last night to appear this morning
before the Supreme Court in the case Of
John Sherlon, convicted of the murder Of
II. A. Mcleod. Sherlon's attorneys ara
now seeking 10 secure a new trial for hin,
II they are not successful il Is likely tba,
sherlon win soon follow Abe Small in na1,'
ing the penalty of his crime upon the o.,
lows. MIR. Osborne expects to return To-
morrow morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16

Mrs winslows Soothing Syrup has boon
used for children teeihing. 1t soothes ~
child, softens the gums, allays ali nain
cures wind collie, and is the best remed,,
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bot.
tle.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16
90 90
Pure a Wines 0nt LIQUORS;

Mammoth Cave Bourbon Whisky. csss
of Z bottles. 1s years old-guaranteed h..
U. S. bottled in bond
Real Mountain Dew, Scotch Whisky. I'M
ported IN glass, John Gillon. Leith. Scot
land.
COGNAC BRANDY.
Old Normandine brandy Xxx. 1850.
FRENCH CLARET
ST. Julian. Floriac. Chateau D'Arsac.
Pontet Canet
CHAMPAGNES.
Dry Monopole, Chas. Heidsieck & Co
This is the finest brand of French Cham
payne imported. Dry Monopole of He'd.
suck Is the favorite wine of the French and
russian courts, and is conceded to be the
WINE of the Peerage."
we nave other brands of Champagne all
genuine imported, and very much less in
price.
RHINE AND MOSELLE WINES.
Durkheimer.
Forster Riesling.
ODER Mosel.
Zeithnger Geyersburg.
These delicious wines are all imported In
giass-thus insuring their purity and bou-
quet.
SHERRY WINES.
Table Sherry.
Vino Paste.
AmmutiIlado.
Alrozos.
All old established brands imported in
glass.
LAGER BEER.
All brands of best imported Beers in
stock. Rochester Lager Beer Liberty
brand, Everard's Canada malt lager beer
export Lager Beer, New York
These superior wines and liquors are
served from the famous bar of the De
Soto, also at the cafe and hotel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16

1856 cases Of G. H. Mumm's Extra Dry
imported in 1895; 52,649 more than any other
brand. This champagne is made of eho,o.
est grapes ana FIRST dressings. Bottles
will bear green neckbands and star label
--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16
BODY THAT OF a NEGRO.

Coroner GOette Had 1t Buried on the
Bank OF the creek.
The body Of the man found in ST. Au-
gustine creek, near the Tybee Railroad
bridge, proved to be that Of negro who
had evidently been in the water a month
or more. Coroner Goette had the body
hurled where it was found.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16
Absolutely Pure

entire absence of bitterness. There are
no spoils at stake and the issues which
have aroused so much bitterness in re-
cent years are now happily eliminated
from the situation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16
They Were Gone.

81 was troubled for years with rheuma-
tism and pain in my back and side. After
taking a few bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla
the pains were gone. I have not had anv
trouble from rheumatism since and can
Go my work without suffering as l for
merry did" Mrs. A. E. j. Hunter, Cralgs-
vile, South Carolina.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16
A Little Life Ended.

The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs p
]. Clark died yesterday morning at their
residence, No 23li Barnard street I'll
child was four months Old.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16

For sale by r. B. Cassels, corner Gwin-
nett and Savannah, Florida and Western
Railway. Telephone Tad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16

Best Rio, roasted and ground, 12Jsc a
pound. Southern Grocery Company, ia
Barnard street.--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16

Bobbie (reading)-"Pa, what does "a bet
ter half mean?' Just what she says"
Life.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-16
Light beverages in EneIand.

Hoods Pills are the only pills 10 take
with Hoods Sarsaparilla.-ad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-26
Promoted Officers Assigned.

The following named officers, recently
promoted, have been assigned TO regiments
as follows: Colonel William H. Bisbee tn
the 18th United States Infantry; Lieutenant
Colonel Charles A. Dempsey, to the LIST
United States Infantry; Major Charles A
Williams to- the 18th Infantry; Major Mar
ion P. Maus, to the I'd Infantry; Captain
Dwight E. Holley, to the 4th Infantry: Cap
tain John S. Grisard, to the 9TH Infantry:
Captain Edward r. Chrisman, to the both
Infantry: Captain Peter c. Harris TO the
9th Infantry; Captain Munroe Mcfarland,
to the 18th Infantry; Captain William T.
Wilder. to the 11th Infantry; Captain Will
liam H. Wilhelm. to the 21st Infantry; Cap
tain William r. Sample. TO the Sd Infantry;
Captain William r. Dashieil, to the oath In
fantry; Captain Eli A. Helmick, to the 18th
Infantry; Captain Charles G. French, 10
the 18th United States Infantry: Captain
Robert w. Rose, to the Dist Infantry: Cap
tain William c. Bennett, to the 18th Infan-
try: Captain W. A Campbell, TO the I'D In
fantry; Captain F. H. Sargent, to the Sth
Infantry; Lieutenant E. S. Walton, to the
18th Infantry; Lieutenant c. Fl. Bridges, to
the 22d Infantry: Lieutenant Tenney Ross,
to the 3D. Infantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-26
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The supply ship Abarenda arrived ar VAL
paraiso yesterday on her way to Samoa.
She left Newport News some time ago, and
sailed through Magellan straits on her way
to the Pacific.
1t is announced at the Navy Department
that the Newark will leave Valparaiso
about the 5th of July. While It is possible
that she may ultimately 90 to Samoa, at
present it is said she will go to Callao
The Alliance has sailed from Boston to
Newport: the Annapolis from Fort Monroe
to the Delaware river.
The Machias and the floating dry dock
sailed from Port Royal for Pensacola
The Essex has arrived at Newport
The Panther has sailed from San Juan TO
League Island.
The New. Orleans has sailed~from New
London to Newport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-26
The Tariff Question.
NEW BRITISH AMBASSADOR.
Reported TEat Sir Julian Pauncefote
May Retire From Diplomatic Service

Unofficial wcrd comes from London thai
Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British ambas-
s2dor 10 the United States, may not return
to Washington in an official capacity ana
that he viii be elevated to the peerage ami
retired from the diplomatic service within
the next lew months. O1, the same author
tty it is said that the Hon. Francis Hyde
Nillfers. c. B., unI=r secretary of state for
foreign affairs, will be the next British
ambassador to the United States. He is
the cniy brother Of The Earl OF Clarendon
and although only forty-seven years of
age, has b7sn in the fDrelHs1 service in rari-
Gus capacities for The past tweGty-f,ine
Years. He was private secretary 10 Lord
Salisbury from 1856 20 1892. ana 10 Io.'I
Rosebcrry from 1892 to ISgt Sir julian
Pauncefote is eligible f1E retirement. nav
ing completed thir.y-f7u- years fore ign
service, and it is said that he will be made
a peer on his return to London from The
Hague. where he is enc of the British dele
gates to the disarmament congress- His
term at Washington has been twice ex-
tended for year in order 90 permit the
conclusion of important diplomats que 8
uons under consideration, ard the last
period of extension will expire t!.is fall
No definite information has reached here
as to these reported changes