Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-09
GenrgIa ARaIrs.


GeUrgia ARairs.
A sad tale comes from the enlightened city
OF Athens. The Waterman relates that Mrs.
Jane Fitzpatrick died there on Saturday last
according to the verdict Of a C0rOner's jury,
"for the want OF the necessaries OF life, which
were failed to be furnished by her husband,
VIM Fitzpatrick, and on account Of conges-
tiOn produced by large draughts of cold water
while suffering from intermittent fever" It's
stated also that her husband had abused and
greatly neglected her duriag her illness.
Mr. J. d. Jones, connected with the Twiggs
county tragedy as the gentleman who raised
the orphan boy published as Charles Arnold,
makes plain, creditable statement in cOrrec-
tiou Of the accountO OF the tragedy given by the
Columbus Enquirer, and explains away the
mysteries connected with the affair The hoy
was named Charles Thompson, and Mr.. Jones
had no son to beat and abuse Charles Arnold,
lust before the tragedy-Rs was stated. Mr.
Jones treatment Of the boy was well known
20 his neighbors to be uniformly kind, and he
is confident that they will bear him out in ali
his statements in reference to the matter.
Augusta is to have a grand display Of fire.
works on the 2lst, with a naval battle on the
Savannah. The NelCs anticipates a magnii-
cent night display, novel and entertaining be-
yond anything Of the kind ever witnessed in
the South
A good deed is always in order, always in
teres ing. The Superintendent Of the Central
aud the Brunswick and Alba y Railroads, the
other day, at Albany, remitted heavy I eight
bill upon the ehattels Of a poor widow with
one child, who had no means topay.
The Hebrews in Albany. the other day, met
in their synagogue and offered especial prayer
for President Garfield The greatest and most
successful prayer ever offered by man was by
a Hebrew.
There was matrimonial sensation In Albany
the other day The NelUs says Mr.. Benjamin
Chances, a painter. was enamOred Of Miss
Mittie Wainrght, who reciprOcated his tender
passion. But her people objected to the
match, and the fond couple sought cOnsola-
tion in elopement. Miss Mittie went with her
lover to a house where he procured board,
and. had he sought q minister first. all would
have been we'll; but ''prOcrastination is the
thief OF time" He went in quest Of the min
ister after caging the bird, and met her big
brother-in law, who thrashed him soundly,
threw him in prison on charges Of larceny
after trust, compromised on his agreement TO
WamOOSe, anu perhaps StAfUN HISS AAAe-Ao q AAAS
time of repentance
The Talbot County Fair is attracting unusual
attention. and every body seems to be prepar-
ing something for the October exhibition.
TaIbotton wants a good baker and building
and loan association.
Having increased the capital stock Of her
river steamboat company to S5O.OOO, Columbus
is now to have a spring mattress mandatory.
l.
Western appointments. He was in feeble
health when he left.
There are rumors afioat Of an intended
exodus Of Hancock labOrers to the West. The
Isbmaegffe wants it distinctly understood that
'.Barkis is winin'."
The Augusta Chronicle fuiflled its promise,
and met public expectation in its mammoth
tradeissue Of Tuesday last 1t is the largest and
most exhaustive ever sent out from Augusta
and reflects great credit upon the enterprisina
Gentlemen who conceived and executed the
design. The country will heartily appreciate
so apt an Illustration Of the chief manufactur
ing city OF the South.
General LOngstreet is preparing bill for the
charter Of the Gainesville, Blairsville ant
state Line Railroad.
Columbus Enquirer: Yesterday the con
depot for the southwestern, Columbus anC
Western and Mobile ana Girard railroads
The contractors are Messrs- Champagne q
England, Of this city, and we understand tht
work will begin at an early daY
Columbus Enquirer: In our yesterday ::
issue We mentioned the fact Of Mayor Wllkin:
having received letter inquiring II Mrs. Leu
Carl AdOlph was living in this city also tnat :
large sum Of money had been left her oy 3
kinsman Of her husband. residing IN germany
Officer Pickett searched and made inquiries
throughout the city. but failed 70 nnd her
Yesterday il was definitely learned that Mrs
Adolph nee Miss Cora Flncher, Is hNlnS Vii
her mother in Montgomery. She was INFORM
ed of the receipt Of the St. Louis letter oy MAJ
--esterdav There are several parties IN th'
city who Witnessed the marriage VI Louis CaI ,
Adolph and Miss Fincher in lo09. DIR. Ad0lpi
and wife removed from this CITY 70 20 iuLhous
Miss, where he died.
Americus ReDublicGn: ION last Sunday
night a nero girl by the name OF Lou went u
the house of Mrs. Dr. Byrd and asked 10
something to eat While the kind lady Wen
20 get her something to satisfy her appetit'
the wretch set about 70 stealing Inc ne X
morning Miss Carrie Byrd missed her gol,
breastpin and earrings, and suspicion reste
rpOu the girl Lou. Policeman r A Timer wa
notihed Of the theft, who Immediately went
the house OF the girl and found the missin.
property. The pin and rings were valued q
forty dollars
Augusta Frenfng Nelrs: ION last Thursdal
Al Lewis Turnout, on the C., and A Railroad
fVro white men had both their legs broke
between the EnSe an1 the duklc og t-C LeA,AH
upon them Of a large piece OF trestle ,g IIIh9e
which they were unloading from a nat car
Rome Courier: Late yesterday evening
William Towers. colored, who hVes at ~,
James IaugstOn's died from consumption
having fingered for some time at the point & {
aeath. just a half hour before ms 0eath a.
sister, who lives in another portion OF the CIT.
died from the same disease. The mere fact g
Two members Of one family dying so near III
same hour is in itself a very unusual occur
renee, out when IL is considered that IheY al
negroes, aud both died from consumption, II 1
indeed remarkable, for il is well known thil
negroes are not predisposed to that disease
Amerlcus Republican: "a day or two sine
uarAey appeared at the Ordinary's Office arS
requested marriage license It was furnish
Sc, alu y, ~ - ne oeneneiary's request Judge Pills
SuI9' 9-- ~ 'no oounly Court, prepared 70 Pc
FORM the ceremony Here arose the difictllty
The would be benedict was aceOmDanfed 4,
two damselS. one black and the other come :
coiOred. The former had furnished tbs r,1,tssr-.,
70 buy the license, the latter ne desired to ms
~ and both elaine him. The black dams
exhausted every argument in vain and sesi,
the futlity Of talk, posed herself and fxin
upOn her recusant lover gaze full OF unutterF
ble reprOach, stood silent until the cereuon
was ended But she Lie on him the next mo
ment. and exclsiming, My money bought de
hat and snatching the covering from the beI
edict's head, and gathering up his new shOs
siOped-"
Atlanta Constitution: '1fhe friends Of II
Bynum, the Texas stock dealer who died Tue
day et the Adams House, have not yet bee
heard from and bis body is still az BOaz's M
dertaEng rooms Yesterday morning lettl
20 M ~ mum from gentleman in San Ant
MO, was found in his valise. and at 0noe q tel
gram was sent 70 him. but up to a late hour ]
reply haa oesn received The body has bee