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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19
CONTRS TED WILL.
Decision of the Ordinary Refusing TO
Admit she VIII TO Probate.

Mention has been made of the hearing be
fore the Ordinary the past several days in
the matter of the cavested will Of Mrs.
Harriet A. Bryan, who died recently at the
advanced age of eighty-three years. s..
Yates Levy appeared for the propounder
and A. P. Adams and Denmark j. Adams
for the caveatrices. Yesterday morning the
Ordinary, Hon. John o. Ferrill, delivered
his decision in the case as follows:
In re Harriet A Bryan. VIII. Caveat
fled by Amanda G. Harris ct al. On the 9TH
inst Mrs. Harriet A. Bryan, an aged lady,
departed this life, leaving a paper purport-
ing to be her last viii and testament, which
is now propouuded for probate in solsmn
form. The caveat prays that sucn probate
be refused, and the probate already allowed
in common form be set aside, because the
alleged testatrix had no testamentary ca
pacity.
All my predictions and prejudices are
| in favor of wills l believa that very citi-
zen has the right to dispose : MS own
| property as he pleases, subject, ogever, to
cer'a ain legal conditions. So Ii i, when
| vary from this rule IL must be for what i'm
press me as strong reasons.
Weighing the evidence IN this case in the
manner laid down by the authorities, and,
especially as prescribed by our own Su-
| preme Court in Evans VS. Arnold, executor
Of Goldsmith (52i Ga, page 169), with all
respect to the views of the eminent proctor
who drafted the instrument, l am of the
opinion, and so decide, that Mrs. Bryan was
not capable of making q will at the
| time stated. Nor do l think the
testimony OF the attending physician
benefits the case for the propounder, for he
| declared emphaticallY that Mrs. Bryan was
| the subject of q violent and unnatural mo-
| nomania. The evidence for the caveat-
two OF the witnesses having been intimate
| friends of the deceased and members with
herself of the same form of religious faith
is that, for years she was insane; that she
was at times madly and uunaturally violent,
| full OF idiosyncTasies, manias, and delusiOns;
| and that as years advanced upon her, and
| bodily illness increased, the eDfeeblsd and
fevered brain sunk into imbecilty. The re-
cords of this court were also offered to
show that some three or four months after
the signing of this pretended will this lady
had been judicislly declared ''an imbecile
from old age and incapable OF managing
her estste.n
For these reasons 1 decide and sdiudge
that the instrument presented is not the
will of Mrs. Harriet =. Bryan, and refuse to
grant probate in solemn form thereon.
further decide that the probate In common
form and the order allowing the same be,
| and the same are, hereby revoked and set
aside. JOHN o. FERR1LL,
Ordinary G. G.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19
Superior Court.

Hon. CLAIBORNE SNEAD, Judge OF the Au-
gusts Circuit, presiding.
This court convened at 10 a. m. yesterday,
when the grand jury appeared, but there
being no quorum. in consequence of the abb
sence from the city and sickness of several
members, thew were discharged until Thurs
day next at 10 a. m, and the following tales
grand jurors were drawn to complete the
panel: Robert Lewis, Julius A. Bates,
Charles s Mallette, Clifford W. Anderson,
Richard DeMartin, John H. Hennessey.
The following business was then trans
acted
Henry Bryan and James Hunter, late CO.
partners, etc, VS.. Southern Bank OF the
State of Georgia. Trover, etc. Settled.
Seaborn Jones VS.. E. G. Anderson, Jr., &
Co. Trover. Verdict for plaintiff by con-
sent.
Laura Collington vs.. VIM. Collington.
Libel for divorce. First verdict rendered
granting total divorce.
E. A. Schwarz VS.. VIM. B. Terrell, Jane
Terrell claimant. Claim. The jury re-
tired at one o'clock. and not having agreed
at the hour when the court took recess,
they were instructed to return a sealed YER
dict should they agree.
In re. application of Anna w. King ct al.
for the appointment of trustee in the place
of G. B. King, deceased. Decree granted,
appointing Charles W. King trustee, as
PRAYED for, with the same rights and powers
as the original trustee.
Court took recess until 10 q. m. to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19

Noted.
Lsndrum Lodge c.. d. F. A. NJ. will
meet tonight.
The Bethesda celebration win take place
on Tuesday next.
The assessment at the Police Court yes
terdsY amounted TO $l7.
Magnolia Encsmpment No. l, I. o. o. F.,
have q meeting this evening.
Tyler Cotton Press Company have their
annual meeting on Friday, 2lst.
Savannah Female Asylum have their an
niverssrY next Friday afternoon.
The committee Of the Waiver Social Club
return thanks to those who assisted in rem
dering their ball such a success.
The Savannah Rife Association celebrate
their anniversary on Thursday, at the
ScheutZsn Park, in grand style.
The schooner Alexander Harding, which
put into Tybee several dsys since for har-
Dor, sailed yesterday for her destination.
Policeman Harrington arrested eolored
man ST O'Clock last evening for being drunk
and disorderly on the street and creating an
excitement.
We are indebted to Captain H. D. Foster,
OF the steamship George Appold, which ar
rived here yesterday, for files Of late Balti-
more papers.
A eolored man was arrested by Sergeant
Green last night about s o'clock on the
charge OF obtaining VINE from Mary Thorpe
under false pretences.
Rev. DR.. T. Dewitt Talmsge, accompa-
MED by his daughter, left for Augusta yes
terdsy morning, where he was announced TO
deliver lecture last night.
Three unfortunate individuals, two col
ored and one white, were arrested last night
for being too drunk on the street to 20
home, aud were taken to the barracks.
To-day IS the anniversary of the first COZ
dict in the late war-When the passage OF
the Sixth Massachusetts, regiment through
Baltimore was resisted, and blood was shed.
J. Cusbert, the colored individual who IN
terfered with and obstIucted Policeman
LightbodY in the discharge Of his duty, was
yesterday fined in the Police Court s. or
ten days.
Charles l.. Lodge was Yesterday In the
Police Court fined s. or ten days for allow
ing a vicious dog to run at large, said dog
having bitten Philip Bootz whilst he was
passing along the street.
The Executive Council of the Citizens
Sanitary Association will meet tonight at
eight O'Clock, at Metropolitan Hall. full
attendance is desired, and the Chairman of
the several standing committees is earnest
ly requested to attend.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19
A Complimentary Benefit TO Mrs. A.
II. Cleveland.

Our community generally will regret tC
learn that Mrs. Annie T. Cleveland, the
gifted cantatrlce, viii shortly leave savsn
nah, not to return. Her departure will be &
serious loss to our musical circles, aud viii
be deplored by the hundreds who have lis
tened in rapt admiration to her dulcet tones
The handsomest and most appreciative tes-
timoniaI that can be offered lady and art
ist is now proposed to be rendered her By
the professional and amateur talent of So
vaunah, on Thursday, April 9th inst, at the
Savannah Theatre. Il is designed to make
this & grand complimentary benefit, IN
ee1slled BY any similar affair Of the
kind ever given in the city. Every
professional and non professional musician
and singer in Savannah who has ever ap
peared in public, we understand, have giver
their sanction to the proposition
and volunteered their services. The con-
cert will be under the direction and
leadership Of Prof. c. S. Msllette, and It Il
unnecessary for US to say that nothing will
be lacking &c render the entertainment 8
complete success IN every particular.
The Ford Dramatic Amateurs have ten
dered the services of the Veteran Guard
Cadetsr for the occasion. and their appear
anee will add interest and pleasure to the
entertainment.
The entire matter is IN the hands of a
committee of gentlemen, who will present
an entertainment well worth the most
liberal patronage and which will assuredly
realize a handsome and teneficial return tC
one who has ever been ready to offer bel
services in any charitable cause. The pro
gramme will shortly be published.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19
KILLED a Number Of sTen.

Disappointed hopes and vain expectations
have killed many a man, and ADVERTISING
prices Of goods is a bait that has been fire.
queutly instrumental in disappointing too
confding public, who are led to believe that
q twenty dollar suit of clothes is to be had
for ten dollars. Mitchell does not advertise,
prices, but he hasths goods, and the prices will
be found as low II not lower than the same
quality can be sold by anybody. Mitchell's
customers are his best vouchers for the
bargains he offers. Call and examine his
very large and choice new stock, and II you
go out without purchasing it will be because
you do not s0dslt clothing at any price.
Don't forget the place, "a Whitaker street,
Lyons Block. Business and Dress Suits,
fashionable gents goods, such as Hats,
Shirts, Collars, Underwear, etc, can be had
at Mitchell's to suit any taste or demand
AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19

A eolored msn named Wesley Garrett,
who lives in Eastville, was delivering some
-four in = wagon at Capt. John Derst's store
Yesterday morning, when a ferocious bull dog
on the premises broke the rope which held
him and sprang on the man and fastened his
teeth IN hts breast. Garrett Tsrded en- the
attack with his right hand, which the dog
seized and bit severely. The animal sprang
AZ him sgsin and BIT him In the fesby pOr-
ton Of his thigh. Garrett drove to his home
when DR.. 7. B. Chisholm was summoned,
who dressed his Injuries and made him as
comfortable as possible.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19
Prof. Henry Morton. President OF
Stevens Institute Of Technology.
on SeIf-Raistng Flour.

HoBoKEN, N. j.. November 80, 1881.
MeSsrS. George Y. Hecker & Co.:
GENTLKMEN-I have had occasion to
make analyses Of your Self-Raising Flour
and Buckwheat and Griddle Cake Flour on
a number Of occasions, not only for you,
but for Others who wished to know what
were the materials contained in these arti-
eles, and have for many years used them in
my own family, and can testify most en-
phatically that they are agreeable, nutri-
dients employed in their preparation are
not only entirely harmless as go used, but
have been recommended by the highest
authorities in medical aud physiological
science, as the most wholesome, and ia all
respects desirable preparations now known
for the purpose of raising bread, cakes, etc.
Yours, etc, HENRY MORTON.
ADJ.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19
A Servant Charged with Stealing
Eighty Dollars.

Last evening Magistrate Molina was
called upon to issue a warrant for the ar
rest Of Julia Carr, colored girl who had
been IN the employ OF Mr.. o. P. Ravens,
who is charged with larceny from the house
of over fifty dollars. Mr.. Ravens has been
confined 70 his bed for the past week,
and yesterday afternoon several gentlemen
called TO see MIN. While they were 10 his
room, the girl Julia entered with q coat be-
longing TO him, and stating that she had
found It in the entry, ssked If she should hang
it up behind the door. Mr.. Ravens replied
in the affirmative, aud Julia proceeded to
hang the coat on a hook from which was
also suspended 8 pair Of pants. In the
pocket OF the pants was e roll Of money,
amounting to over $50, and shortly after
this occurrence It was discovered that the
money was gone. As Julia was the only
one who bad been near the pants and was
aware that the money was there, suspicion
was at once directed to her, and she was
arrested and committed to iail.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19
Grand Chnritr Party.

Ga Thursday evening, the 10th inst, q
grand charity party will be given at the Ma-
sonic Temple in aid Of the Industrial Home.
The arrangements that have been made for
this affair are guarantee that it will be
exceedingly enjoyable. In the room under
the hall on Liberty street the ladies will
have refreshment and fancy tables, which
will be well provided. The refreshments
will consist OF the luxuries of the
season, including delicious ice cream,
aud on the fancy tables will be
found many novelties of an ornamental and
useful character, beautiful and artistic. A
fine orchestra oand has been engaged, aud
the main hall will be open for the young
people who are partial to terpsichorean
pleasures. The party is given for worthy
object, an institution whose merits are well
known in our community. The refresh
ment rooms will be open at five O'Clock,
and the main hall at hslf-past eight o'clock
Those who desire to spend pleasant even
ing and assist q deserving cause will at
tend. Tickets can be obtained at the refresh
ment ROOMS for twenty-five cents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19
TIEae OF closing the Wall.

Northern rnaii. 500 and P. n.
Charleston 800 and P n
por4 ROYAL Railroad. and Pm
For an points in Florida, 10 A. n. and P. n.
Macon and Brunswick Railroad, 10 A n and
p X. - D.,
81 Wv. R r, 10 A NJ and Pm.
Brunswick, Dsrien and Doboy, 10 A. 4. and
9PN
All points west OF Dupont, on Savannah,
Florida snd Western Railroad, P. n
Western mail, via Central Railroad, A. N.
and $3.50 P. n.
nIfIledgeville and EatontOu. o:5O P. n
Hawlcinsville. 10 A. n.
Savannah River, Tuesday, ,. n.
On Sunday. mail for all points. ~ A 4.
Of7ce hours from $50 A. n. to $3.50 P. 4.
Money Order window open from $50 A. n. 70
G.30PM.
ofice open for delivery Of mails from y n. to
/ p z on Sunday.
Stamp window open Sundays and legal Holt
DAYS from y n to 1 P. n.
Register window open Sundays and legal
holidays from l2 n. to I P Il. for delivery only.
REGISTER NAIL.
Northern and 5 P. n.
Southern 10 A. y aud p, n.
Western Pm.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19
:fnnsrsI anritatiuus.

HARRISON friends and acquaintance
of Mr.. and Mrs. w h HARRISON are respect
fully invited TO attend the funeral of the for
mer, at O'Clock THIS AFTERNOON. from bis
residence, corner of West Broad and Waldburg
streets.
MORAN-The friends and relatives Of VII.
LIAK moran. Mary Moran and Patrick Roach
are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
Lumber and Pine streets, at 1920 O'Clock THIS
MORNING.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19
Get The Genuine Article

The great popularity of "ViIb0r's Compound
of Cod Liver OIL and Lime" hes induced some
unprincipled persons to attempt to palm off
a simple article Of their own manufacture;
but any person who is suffering from
Coughs, Colds, or Consumption. should be
careful where they purchase this article
1t requires no putting. The results of
its use are its best recommendations; and
the proprietor has ample evidence on file
of it's extraordinary success in pulmonary com
plants The Phosphate of Lime possesses a
most marvellous healing power. as combined
is prescribed by the medical faculty. Sold by
A. B. WHBoR, Chemist, Boston, and all drug
criS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19
The Arrested Murderer Brought to

Deputy Sheriff James Sullivan, who went
to Brunswick on Monday night for John
Lanier, whose arrest in that city on Sunday
for the murder Of Elias Harris, in Savannah,
in December last, has been noted, returned
yesterday afternoon with his prisoner. Lanier
is a short, muscular black man very black IN
fact, and possesses a physiognomy OF a de
cidedly repulsive cast. He confessed to
Deputy Sheriff Sullivan and also to the
Sheriff Of Brunswick and his deputies that
he had killed Harris, but asserted that he
did not fire on Harris until that individual
drew a knife. He acknowledged, however,
that Harris was lying on the floor at the
time he was shot. The quarrel was about
some meat.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19
He Never Told His Wife Until

Mr.. B. L. Holt, who lives near Quitman,
sent to NJ. A, Dauphin, New Orleans, La,
about three weeks since in letter dollar
bill. He was advised by mail that his ticket
had drawn SIS, 900 in the March drawing of
the Louisiana State Lottery, and he drew
his money bY express. He was careful to
say nothing about it to his wife until he
found out he was lucky man. This is the
sixth time he has invested, and once before
he came within four or Ave numbers of the
capital. Hollis haul is a good one.--Afary-
nile No. Democrat March 90
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19

Gen. OTin /. Nam, Sheriff OF Chicago,
H., gives this as his opinion Of st. Jacobs
Oh: "sOme time ago 1 was troubled with
rheumatism. Everyone was free with his
sympathy and suggestions, but nothing re-
neved me Of the severe pain. had read tie
testimonials OF people know who had been
cured by the use Of 81. Jacobs OIL, and l
thought would test il. The first applica-
ton worked wonders, aud was not long
sufferer. II is wonderful what little show
that malsdy has when brought into contact
with the Great Pain Panacea."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19
mIstIetoe Bough Tonight.

This evening the MistIetOe Bough and
the 'sBroom Drip will be presented a. the
Savannah Theatre by the same home talent
that gave the performance last week. The
entertainment this evening is repeated at
the request Of many who were unable to at
tend the other performances, and We antscl-
pate seeing q crowded house. Miss Brace
well. the charming young vocalist, has
kindly consented to take part in the enter
tainment. Reserved seats may be secured
AZ Brenis Ticket office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19
Who Wants Hfm4

Under this caption the Macon Telegraph
and Messenger Of yesterday says:
'There is a colored man in the jail on q
charge of stealing a pistol and carrying con
cesled weapons who is strongly suspected
OF being an escaped criminal He claims to
have been born in Rhode Island, and came
South in 1876 with Dan Castello's circus.
He has travelled extensively, has no trade,
g. was recently on the Albany and Gulf
Railroad. He has scars on HIS breast, neck,
shoulder and back, weighs about 100 pounds
and is about five feet eight inches high.
His countenance is far from pleasing and
his actions are suspicious. Police officers
will please note the description, and il he Is
wanted, communicate with our Chief Of
Police.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19
WOMAN.
WOMAN.
Hope for Suffering WOman-SOme-
thing New Under the Sun.

By reason Of her peculiar relations, and her
peculiar ailments, woman has been compelled
to suffer, not only her own ills. but those arts
ing from the want of knowledge, or of con-
sideration on the part of those with whom she
stands connected in the social organization.
The frequent and distressing irregularities Pc
culiar to her sex have thus been aggravated to
a degree which no language can express. In
the mansions of the rich and the howell of the
poor alike, woman has been the patient victim
of ills unknown to man, and which none but
she could endure-and without a remedy. But
now the hour of her redemption has come.
She need not suffer longer, when she can find
relief in DR.. ]. Bradfelds Female Regulator
"Woman's Best Friend" Prepared by DR. J.
BRADFTELD, Atlanta, Ga. Price-trial size,
75c.; large size, 81 so. For sale by all druggists
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19
StoeksaHd Bonds.

The market for stocks aud bonds va:
quiet but steady yesterday. Central com
mon opened at 1G91( bid. 10 asked, aud
declined a quarter point, closing at 1921
bid, 1O95< ssked. New Savannah bonds
opened a. $50 bid, 81 asked. and declined
q half point, closing at $50 bid. S354
asked. Georgia common opened at 155 bid,
157 asked, and closed at the same figures.
Southwestern op- ned at lis bid, 1l9 asked,
and closed unchanged.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19

VIII open this day many new styles and
shapes in Bonnets and Hats that have not
Gloves, Lace Mitts, Silk and Isle Thread
Gloves in all the new spring shades, Corsets,
Hosiery, Ruching, Collarettes, Jet and Fancy
Combs-all Of the latest importation. Great
variety In Sun Umbrellas and Parasols. The
novelty is greater than ever shown by me
before. New and fresh goods by every
steamer. H. G. Houston, No. 149 Brough-
ton street.-Adn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19
Killed on the Track.

Some time during Monday night, negro
man was run over by q passenger train on
the Savannah, Florids $nd Western Railway
and killed, at point near the entrsnceIo
Kiesling's garden. The suppOsitscn is that
the man was drunk and went to sleep on
the track. Both his arms were cut of and
his body badly meDgled. The name OF the
deceased was not asceftsined. The Coroner
held an inquest and verdict was rendered
I'm accordaLce with the facts adducsd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19
DRESS FOR YOUNG MEN.
The Style for Spring of 1852 at B. HI
LeVY9ss

1 would respectfully announce TO nv
friends and patrons that am receiving daily
the very latest novelties In Spring Suits for
Men, Boys, Youths and Children, also full
line of Hats in all shapes and styles, neck
wear, SILK and Linen Handkerc chiefs. the
latest styles in the F. c. and E. W. Linen
Collars and Cuffs. All of the above goods
1 sm now offering at bottom prices at 1911
and 1913 Congress, corner Jefferson.-Ad0.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19
= sloep submerged az a Wharf.

A colored man named Reilly, who owns a
coasting sloop, had her moored at the Market
dock with general supply OF groceries. pro
visions, tobacco and cigars on board. While
be Vas ashore on Monday night he left man
on board 10 take care Of the slOop and the
goods At high tide on the night mentioned
her bOwsprit rested on the wharf, causing
her, when the tide fell, to tilt and I'll with
water, and the colored man who was sleep
ing below had hardly sufficient time to get
On deck 10 escape being drowned. The
goods we're badly damaged by the water,
bu, the cOlOred men were endesvoring yes
tsrdsT 70 dry them In the sun, and saved all
they could.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-04-19

Meeting Of Lsndrum Lodge
Citizens Sanitary Association.
Savannah Female Asylum.
TYLER Cotton Press Company.
Meeting Of Magnolia Encampment.
Card from Waiver Social Club.
Excursion 70 the Blacklist Banks.
Charity parry al Masonic Temple.
NOtice-R. o. Carter & Co.
Gold band bracelet lost.
Situation wanted as teacher.
Unclaimed freight st auction.
Sundries at auction.
Furnished room wanted.
Part Of q house for rent.
Brick dwelling for rent.
Board wanted II private family.
Drawing Of the Little Hsbana.
Lunch to-day a. The Office.
DaufUskie Island property for sale.
QuiDa LsROche.
Special sale st Guiman Bros.