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The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
UNDER NOSE or THE 70 LACE.
BurEiars Rob ss"re AdIoiislux At
IRntR poticc station.

Atlanta. Dec. 2S-A bold robbery was
committed about midnight l1st night I'M
der the very shadow OF the police head
quarters. and while the officers were Wig
nantly keeping watch over chat section Of
Decatur street. A store belonging to
Morris a Carroll. immedia Dely next to the
police station was enters a. the shelves
nfst smashing huge pef.e glass window
and escaping with number Of articles
OF clothing.
The ono-armed white man and the mu-
lauo girl who were married yesterday
and arrested hy the psllice as they we're
about 10 start on their honeymoon were
tried before the Recc rider this morning.
They we're bound over under 500 bonds
each
There is a lively ,acc on for the po-
eition OF county physician. Dr. W. G.
Fisher 81 Bolton and DR.. v. ". BEECH
tho present incumbi ne. being candidates.
The election will take place next We'd
nesday az the regular meeting Of the
Board Of County Commissioners. There
are Ave commissioners and Il viii take
three votes 20 eloct.
Al the reorgau cation meeting Of the
Board Of Education Yesterday afternoon,
Hon. Hoke smith was reelected president
for the ensuing year. MI hamittuA Nha
elected vice president. Mr.. l.. NJ Landrum
was made secretary. and Air Joseph y.
Orme. treasurer
). T. Moore. postmaster A. sub-station
No. u. 81 the Atlanta Postal system. wss
arrested THE morning hy United states
Marshal J. G johnson. on a charge -
enlhezzlemcnt. and given n preliminary
hearins before Commissioner .. C. Full
Ter. The st4sion Is located corner Fair
and Grant streets Moore was released
on n 600 bosd until further Investigation
can be madsa by the authorities. when y
permanent Nond will BE- hxed for MS ap-
pearancc al trial
The warrant against James J. cruee.
charged wiah killing Joseph BogEs, the
Cd man who fell 10 his death IN the
stairway AZ 1sis Decatur street on We'd
nesday rD-srning has been dismissed by
Justice Woodwork after careful In
Nestigatiqn The young man WAS com
pieteiy etouerated hy the evidence the
fact heinE apparent that BogEs' fall was
accidental and Cruce wss IN no way 20
blame
n has been decided hy the Evangelical
Minister Association 20 hold week o.
prayer m tho Y. M G. A building com
mencin'r SUNDAY. jan. 8. and continuing
through the entire week.
Gov. Gambler Secretary Cook. Attorney
General Terriii. aud Commissioner Of AEri-
Sener al TerrelLand Commissioner % Agri-
Gus carnival to-day. They are expected
60 re- arm tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29

An you can drink for Sc At LTsinsston.s.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
PnnpnsALs MANrrn

City OF Savannah. Once Director O,
Public Works, Savannah. Ca. Dec. n.
lsoo.-Sealed proposals Will BE- received al
this ONCE until Monday. Dec Il 1910 Al
u o'clock noon. city time to furnish the
city Of Savannah with supplies until Jan.
o. 1891. an proposals must be made on
official forms, which can b secured AZ
this Office on and after this date. En-
veiopcs 70 be marked Proposals Tor SIM
piles" The city reserves the right 10 =
Jet any or all bids. Bids to b. opened ip
the presence OF bidders
GEo. nj. GADSDEN, Director
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INSTALLATION or OFFICERS.
Pleasant Event with Darien's Mn-
sonic Lodge.

ID Arien. Ca. Dec. 2s-The Ma sonic
Loige room was crowded last night The
snssallaton Of new officers Was conduct
~ by District Deputy Grand Master 9.
i. Fulton of Savannah This was the
rilsst public installation for some time
After the exercises a. the lodge room
9he Mssons and their guests adjourned
IN tho Dragons Armory. whore addresses
were made ~ Mr.. Fulton. Col George r
Cam and Mr.. Jas. Tachlison. Mr.. Fulton
ard Col. Cam dwes on the principles Of
Masonry.
Mr LAchiison is one Of the charter
hnernbers OF the lodge. which was organ
azed IN 1870. lie spoke feelingly of the
past history Ct the lodge and its present
prosperity. II was a pleasant ana pnohta.
ale evening
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29


Mr. Andrew Haniey:
sly Dear sir-I have returned home
from Savannah. where We stoppsd for
three weeks and from St Augustine
three weeks, after being az the suwanee
Springs Hotel ana while In those places
aud now at home drank and am now
continuing 10 drink the Suwanee Spring
water, having II sent 20 me through your
esteemed agents. the 'Kalish Pharmacy
IN New York and as a result / want 10
say that / have been greatly beneitesi
and believe Will be entirely cured OF the
painful bladder trouble from which / have
suffered since last August / congratulate
you upon the curative value Of tn. SUI
vance Springs water. and hope Il will
be a God-send 10 others as II has been
20 me, Respectfully yours.
JAMES G. BROWER
President Of the German American Bank.
Brooklyn n. Y. SO Quincy street
All you can drink for Sc at LIsiuEston's.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29

Beaufort. 3. C.. Dec. 2S.--About a score
OF fun-loving tars from the United States
monitor Amphitrite have overstaid their
Christmas leave Of absence. and a reward
OF $40 per head was offered for their
return to the ship. The men have hal
possession OF Ward s. Besufort'a tender
loln district, for several GAYS, ana there
seems 10 be no one who cares 10 venture
20 earn the reward which would necessi
sata arreetlng the men. Most OF the men
have return>i aboard ship OF their own
aeror1
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
DIVIDEND NO. 90.

southern Bank Of the State 81 Georgia,
savannah. Ca, Dec. p 100.
A semi-annual dividend OF three and
one-half per cent. (si3 per cent? upon the
capltal stock Of this bank has been de-
elared. payable on and after Jan next.
The transfer books are closed until Jan.
g 1901.
JAMES SULLIVAN. Cashier.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29

City OF Savannah. once Director OF
Public Works, Savannah. Ca. Dec. q.
1900 Bids will be received AT this once
until Monday. Dec 81. 1900. az u o'closk
noon. city time. for furnishing feed as
follows: No. Timothy hay, Der 100
pounds: best quality feed bran. per 100
pounds. best quality corn. per bushei:
best quality mixed oats. To be weighed
az the city lot. Envelopes 70 be marked
Bids for Feed" The city reserves the
right 10 reject any or all bids BIDS 20 b.
opened In the presence OF Bidders
GEO. NJ. GADsDEN. Director.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
cT:STR Al, or efsoRGIH RGILWKY co
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY or
SAVANNAH.

Tuesday. Jan. !. 1901. New Years Day.
being legal holiday. the offices and
freight warehouses OF these coInpa MES
viii be closed. except that the loeal de-
livery sheds will be open until 300 .. m.
standard time, for the delivery Of perish
able freight.
No local freight trains will be run New
years Day; therefore all freight for
POINTS east of Macon and south 81 Au-
gusta must ~ delivered FOR forwarding
not later than Saturday Dec. =.
r 6. IRRELEVANT. Agent
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nINInFND NOTICE.

once OF Augusta and savannah RR. Co
Savannah. Ca. Dec p 1900.
A serni-annual dividend OF two and a
half dollars tt2sW a share has this day
been declared upon the capital stock Of
the Augusta and Savannah Railroad Com
pany. payable on and after Jan 3. 1901
TO stockholders Of record this day. at the
Office OF Huh & LathroP. Tho transfer
books OF the company Will be closed until
Jan. 5. JOSEPH ID. WEED
President
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nnNns EXECUTED.

BY the American Bonding and Trust
Company Of Baltimore. We are author
ssad 20 execute locally Immediately upon
application. all bonds IN judicial pro-
ceesiinEs IN either the state or United
guardians.
pEARfNG & HULL. Agents.
Telephone sei. provtdent Building.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
LAM


The only way to-get your carpets prop
erly taken up. cleaned and taken care o.
for the summer. h 60 turn the Job over 70
the District Messenger ard Delivery Co
telephone 2 or call at 81 MoatEomery
street. and they viii make you an esti-
mate on the cost OF the work. Prices
reasonable. They also pack. move and
store furniture ana pianos
c, II. MEDLOcK, Supt. and Mgr,
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
DIVIDEND NO ~.

once Of Edison Electric Illuminating
Company OF Savannah, Dec. p l@e-Ihs
Board Of Directors OF this company have
this day declared semi-annual dividend
Of fSs O0) three dollars per share upon the
capital stock Of the company. payable o.
and after Jan. 3 Isdi. % 5t5C kifSsasTs .:
record Dec. =, 1900
GEO. J. BALDWIN, President,
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29

once Of Chatham Real Estate and I'm
nrovemen, COMPANY Dec q. iso.--The
Board OF Directors have this day declared
a dividend OF one dollar and hfty cents
Isl s0l per share on the stock Of each A
ana y Series. payable on and after the
5th day OF January next.
Transfer books will be closed until after
that date. IL. sOLOMONS.
Secretary and Treasurer.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
UNDER rue VENEZUELAN FLAG.
spanish Steamship Captain Says
"Americauo no Like Hispano."

NpnniHh StrnmshIp tnNtnIn SnYs
"Americaao no Like Hispaao."
Beaufort. s. C.. Dec. 2s-The Spanish
steamship Otayo which - discharging
house. came into port under the Vene-
zuelan nag None OF the crew can don
verse intelligenily IN che English tongue
When asked why he sailed Fnder a for
eign nag. the captain said: Americana
10 like Hispano'
Mr.. George II. Nash. superintendent OF
the Virginia Carolina Chemical Com
pany's big plant. near here. will leave on
Jan ! 90 assume charge Of the concerns
large interests At or near Baltimore, Md
ar. james Hun. who viii succeed supt
Nash here. arrived last night
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
ron SALE.

one iO-inch Steam Shot Gun Feed, &c
feet long; one Hiil oscillating steam Mig
ger. and l0-inch eyclinders. only used
about thirty days; one Picket Machine
and one Neacy Guide; also a lot Of Cireu-
lar saws from i6 20 Is inches diameter,
from the mill OF II. p. Smart s. Bro. IN
Emanuel county. The above for sale by
VALE ROYAL MFG CO.
Savannah. Ga.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29

southern Bank OF the state Of Georgia,
Savannah. Ca, Dec. ., 1900.
The annual election for directors for
this bank will be held at the banking
house ON Thursday morning. Jan. 10. 1901.
from II 20 II O'Clock.
JAMES SULLIVAN. Cashier.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
Every Exertion a Task
b Every Care a Burden

There is failure Of the strength to
do and the power TO endure there Is
weakness all over" that Is persistent
and constant.
The vital functions are impaired.
food does not nourIsh, and the whole
system Is nun down.
A medicine that strengthens the
stomach. perfeets digestion, invigor-
ates and tones IS needed.
Whist Hoods SArsapArillA did for Mrs. L. n
Garland. Shady Tenn. n has done for others
She took II when she was All run down with.
out appetite. losing flesh. and unable 20 DO
her work. Il restored her appetite increased
her weight and made her well and strong.
This IL her own unsolicited statement
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
rrNrnAL INVITATIONS.

KTRKLAND-The relatives and friends
OF Mr. aud Mrs l.. W. Kirkland are re-
spectfully invited 70 attend the funeral
OF their infant SON Liudsy Fay. from
their residence. 100 Park avenue. east.
this afternoon at o'clock
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.
HEADS OF n0MEs. HoTEIs AN
HOSPITALS

Has Il ever occurred to you that nearly
one-half your life Is spent inbed2 The
mattress IL the most abused article OF
furniture. and should be well made and
OF good. clean material u should be pick
ed and cieansed at least once each three
years We make new ones 10 order. and
have improved machinery 10 cleanse and
pick old ones our mechanical work. tine
OF tickings ana material for flling. frst-
class Medicatei Steam Renovation OF
Feathers. Hair. etc.
NATIONAL MATTRESS AND
RENovATING CO.
Bell Phone 1875 81 Drayton.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
WEDDINGS SAP ENDING.

HFtdfH Hother Hropa Dehd After the
Ceremony.
Columbia. S. C., Dec. 2s.-There was a
sad ending 20 the wedding OF fashionable
young people in Greenviile last night. Miss
1saHa Jordan Was married 20 David Jen-
nlngs Porter. a nephew OF United States
Judge Brawley. The webbing was AZ
the home Of the brides mother, Mrs.
John NJ Jordan. After the service. Mrs
Jordan. while talking 90 her daughter.
dropped dead.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29

The only place To get woodcock In any
quantity, one pair or five dozen PAIRS. is
az my stalls IN the city Market other
game can also be bad AZ sBy time. Ny
supply OF meat aud poultry is always the
very best. You can depend on getting
the best OF everything when I supply you.
JOHN FUNK.
Both Phones b5T. City Market
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
IMPORTED sHrsRRIFs,

Old Family oloroso. Spain: Burgun-
dies. Port. OLD Tawnev. Old Tararor,
old Tom Gin. Old Holland Gin. French
Cognac, Vintage 1885. Rhine Wine. Clar.
cts. quarts and pints. an imrortes
Wuerzhurger Hot Braeu Beer on dr,ueht
and bottles GEORGE nFcKNfANN
fnone 10 iia-u4 MnUaker -
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
LAND TITLES.

Abstracts OF the recorded land titles OF
Savannah and Chatham county from the
settlement OF Georgia to date. Money
losned at low inserest on city real estate
sEcKErT q BECKETT.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
srECIAL NOTICE..

we are now giving special attention 10
house painting, kalsomiuing and paper
hanging. etc. with a corps of only nrst-
class workmen and a competent super
intednent we con Go your work promptly
ard satisfactorily. Get our estimate on
save money.
ANDREW HANLEY co.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29

We handle nothing but the vrpv
BEST grades OF PAINTS and OILS ana
employ the very best painters 10 b. ma
Allow us TO make bid on painting yowr
house.
SAVANNAH BUILDING SUPPLY CO
Corner CONGRESS ana Drsrio-
Phone 50.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29

Turkeys yet, and fine az that. Plenty
geese wild ducks quail doves. snipe.
ssnison. Everything good to eat some
better than you can get anywhere else.
Try and see n IL amt 50.
Phones f0l. JAS. J. JOYCE.
son. ho,ognas, grandma sausage, trlpe.
brains, eggs.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.


City OF Savannah, Ca,
once Clerk Of Council. Dec. -. lsN.
The following ordinances are puollshen
for the Information OF all concerned.
WILLIAM p. BAILEY,
CLERK OF Councn.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
THE noMERIo FLoATED.
Now Being ro~ed 60 Key west ~
Tug DemrN.

Miama. Fla. Dec. 2s.-The British
steamship Hovneric. coal laden Tor Mex
leo which went ashore Christmas day A.
previously reported. was foated to-day.
ard e. being towoai 20 Key West by the
tug Alhert = neNeN
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
SPECIAL NOTICE,

All bills against the Italian ship Maria
Raffo must be presented AZ our Office be
fore u o'clock IN. this day, or paymen
thereof viii b. debarred.
sTRAcHAN q co. Consignees.
savannah. Ga, Dec. -, 1900.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
SAVANNAH. FLORIDA AND WEST
ERN RAILWAY co.
Annual Meeting of stockh elders.

Savannah. Ca, Dec. Is, 1900
The annual meeting Of the stockholdcrs
OF this company win be heid NJ the Of
Aces OF the company IN the city OF sA-
vannah. Ca. on Wednesday. Jan. :, 1871.
II 10 o'clock a. m. for the election II
directors and the transaction Of such other
business as may come before the meet
ing. r. =. SMITH, secretary
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29

The best OF everything 90 eat at San
san Francisco price,
A tip-top dinner for sc.
Regular price elsewhere 5oc.
Cleanliness. good food. well cooked d
our motto.
SAN FRANCISCO RESTAURANT.
IL Drayton street,
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
Minister Buck saii. for Home.

Atlanta. Dec. y A private telegram re-
eeived here to-day from Col. A. r Buck
United States Minister 90 japan. says he
sailed to-day for San Francisco en- route
home.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29

Phone 1913. Market

Fresh pork. spare ribs and backbone
hogshcad. liver. Best beet. best mutton
best veal order what you wish.
Prompt delivery.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29

All bills against the British steamship
Carperby must be presented az our ONCE
By Y noon this day, or payment viii be
aebarred. WILDER g. CO,
Dec. - 1900. Agents.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
RUBBER CHAINS GROUNDED.
Steamship Daventry Gets IN 10 her
Dock in Charleston.

Charleston. 8. c.. Dec. S-rhe steam
chip Daventry. that had trouble with her
stearing gear hate yesterday and ran on
a nud bank In the harbor. came up to
her dock to-day. The Daventry had come
through the jetties and was heading up
20 the city. when her rudder chains
grounded. causing the mishap. The ship
q loaded with kainft and r. consigned 10
street BroA No damage was done.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29

Take Laxative Bromo ouinins Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II fails
TO cure. r. w. Groves signature IL on
each hox egc-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
MRS. "a. ~. HARRIS DEAD.

as==s== T=Ee= 90 Tssss==sviiie Tor
Intermenf.
Thomasville, Ca. Dec. 2S-Mrs Or. H.
n Harris died last night a, College Park.
near Atlanta. The remains reached this
city this evening. and tho inserment will
take place here tomorrow Mrs Harris
was the daughter Of the late Judge Love
who lived IN Thomasviile for many
years. She moved from this place with
her family some months ago 20 College
Park. where DR.. Harris had accepted a
profcssorssip IN the college there.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
PIE. cured xvIfaes. tae Knife.

Itching, Blind. Bleeding or ProtFssiine
piles Your druggist will refund yeur
money n pazo Ointment faAs 70 sure you.
e cents.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
AT GARDENERS.

All kinds OF game, no matter what you
wish. 1t IL fresh and nice. All kinds OF
fruit. All kinds OF vegetables Brains.
tripe. sweet bread eggs. order any time.
Phone $50 NJ e. GARDNER.
p. S.-Rememser I lead on fne roaats
and steaks And that fne beef which I
corn myself Is unexcelied
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
KNOCKED our THE EXCHANGE.
Southern Bell Telephone Service I'm
BruDswsek Crippled by Fire.

Brunswick. Ca. Dec. SAN accidental
IRE in the telephone exchange here early
shls morning has completely crippled the
Southern Bell service. No communication.
local OF otherwise, has been had all day
and force Of hands is now az work Try.
.ng 20 repair the damage.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29

TDTSoS fIrcfRI6 TIITMISET1SC
90. or SAVANNAH.
stoctshataev.. Meeting

Annual meeting of tho stockholders Of
this company will be held az the Office OF
the company at . IN on wednesday
Jan .. 1901.
GEO. J. BALDWIN. President
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
WE HAVE THE FINEST

WE HAVE THE FINEST
line OF Box Paper Perfumery, Pocket
books. Lap Tablets. Scissors and Sells
sors Sets. Manicure Sets. Ladies' and
Gents Dressing Gases ever shown In
this cisy.
Please call early and leave your or
ders for HUYLER's CANDIES, in
baskets. boxes and packages.
soLoMoNs COMPANY.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29

Promises to cure and keeps the prom
ise. The earlier treatment Is begun
the better - begin II today.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29

An ordinance to permit the firing Of fire.
crackers and fireworks during the Christ
mas holidays as herein provided.
Section l. BE Il ordained b. the Mayor
ana Aldermen Of the city Of Savannah, N
Council assembled. That the nrtng OF nre'
crackers and fireworks Is hereby permit
ted In the city Of Savannah on lAberiy
street ard south % Liberty street teXcep'
or Bull street north OF the parade groundl
from Dec "A to Jan. 4, both Inclusive, and
the ordinance heretofore passed on TINS
subject Is amended accordingly. ENccp'
a. herein provided. firing of fireworks
ana frecrackers IN the city Of Savannah
Is forbidden under penalties OF existing
ordinances.
Sec ? That the airing OF hreoraekers OF
fireworks in. from or into Forsyth PARK
is hereby forbidden under the said penal
ties.
Sec 3 That al ordinances and parts OF
orAinances IN conflict with this ordinance
are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed Dec. Is. 1897.
BoNFIREs.
An ordinance 20 permit bonhres IN the
Park Extension or parade ground during
the Christmas holidays.
Section J. BE & ordained BY the Mayor
ara Aldermen 81 the city OF Savannah. In
Council assembled. That the building OF
bonhres IN the Park Extension or parade
ground. from Dec. a 10 Jan. ]. both IN
elusive. is hereby allowed.
Sec. 2 That sll ordinances and parts OF
ordinances IN conflict with this ordinance
are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed Dec Il. 1877.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
THE CHATHAM BANK.
SAVANNAH
LEOPOLD ADLER. President
& 3. ELLIS. Vice Prests...

{. 3. ELLIS. Vice Pres,s.,.
JNO. r DILLON. Cashier.
BARRON CARTER. Asst. Cash.
solicia the accounts OF irdivls,,.t.
hrms banks. Associations ana ,a-u.o-.t
lions
Liberal fnvors extended 20 corresro-s
Ing hanks, a. our unsurpassed f,~ir----
for collecting insure prompt rsturns
BUYS AND SELLS FOREIGN -
CHANGE. WRITES Letters cg
CREDIT AND ISSUES BANK AfnNssst.
ORDERS PAYABLE IN ALL PARTS
OF EUROPE
Interest compounded quarterly A. a.
posiis n the SAVINGS DEPARTaTFs,s-r
Safety Deposit Boxes and Vaults a..
rent
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-29
SOUTHERN BANK


AepitAi s--..... ss.s.....s..............As nn AZ
Surplus and undivided profits Sal ~
DEPOSITORY OF THE STATE or
GEORGIA.
Superior facilities for transactinx a
General Banking B1sines.
Collections maze on All points
accessible through banks ana bankers.
Accounts OF Banks. Bankers. Merchants
and others solicited. Safe Deposit Boxes
for rent
Department OF Savings. interest payable
quarterly.
Sells Sterling Exchange on London n
and upwards
JOHN FLANNERY. President
HORACE A. CRANE. Vice Tresldsnt
JAMES SULLIVAN. Cashier.
DIRECTORS:
JNo. FI4ANrsERY. WA W GORDON.
= A. WE'LL. W ". GORDON. Jr.
r. A. CRANE JOHN N. EGAN.
LEE ROY MYERS. JOSEPH FERsT.
II r SMART CHARLES ELLIS
EDWARD KELLY JOHN ). KIRBY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
OBITUARY.
WILLIAM h. HAvENs.

William H Havens one OF the oldest and most
prominent residents OF Hoboken who was closely
Identified with the earlier development OF that city.
died suddenly at HIS home. No. e05 Garden-st.. late
Friday night. He was stricken with apOplexy
while about TO retire and passed away within
fifteen minutes. Mr Ravens was born in Hoboken
on October Il 1s2s and for thrty-seven years was
connected with the Hudson County Gas Light Com
pany He was general manager when the company
was absorbed by a gas syndicate few weeks ago
when he was retired pension Mr. Ravens
studied law when boy IN New-York and later
worked on the Hoboken Ferry. He was conductor
OF the first train that over the Morris and
Essex Railroad from HobOken to Newark In con-
junction with William II. HemenOver Mr.. Havens
compiled the first directory published in HOboken.
and only two OF the books now known 10 be
in existence. He owned one OF them. Mr. Ravens
advertising manager Of The Atlas. which
was published in his native city the late hfties.
and in 1862 he became associated with the Hudson
County Gas Light Company. He was the last OF
the who helped TO bring about the organization
Of the concern. Mr.. Havens served as a member
OF the Hoboken Common Council IN 1sT1-'I2. and
was in the School Board for twelve years He was
president Of the Board Of Trustees OF the HObOken
Cemetery. owned by the city. at the time OF his
death He a Mason and Odd Fellow and be-
longed several other societies. The funeral VIII
be held tomorrow evening at the First Presoy-
terrain Church.