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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-09


The fonryear-old daughter of Alfred T.
Daniel, jeweler OF St Joseph, Mo-, was re-
Gently drowned in a tub OF water.
Mrs. B. Calvert, Of Palmyra, No, while re-
Gently attending 10 cross North River on
horseback, was drowned.
The Senate has ratified the supplemental
exiradition treaty between the United States
and Spain.
Reports from the stock sectious OF New
Mexico show that stock wintered remarkably
well and there were few losses. sheep men
report some hoses in the western portion Of
The Territory. - In VilenCi6, lBernalillo and
Rio Arriba Counties the losses foot up %, 600
head. Cattle are now doing fne. A scarcity
Of water and grass is reported in the northern
section but no serious results are apprehended.
e senaters Bayard. and Beck -Eithd,ew from
the conferences committee on the Senate Tariff
bin aftersitting two hours and vainlyendeavor-
ing to have the House resolution reported TO
the Senate with theexplaaation that IL limited
the action Of the House confeTees, and there
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-03-09
nutinous Convicts Apply the Torch to the
{ Missouri Penitentiary-Ao Bold Plan Of
Escape Frustrated by Determined

JEFFERSON CITY, No, February q.
This city was TO- day the scene of one of the
most exciting events in the States history
q fire in the penitentiary, attended with O
threatened outbreak Of conYic.s ~. 49,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-23
DRAMATIC Notes


Modieska will play in san Francisco
three weeks.
Ada Gray closes her season. Thanks.
Strange to relate. Pearl Eytinge IS
''disengaged.'
Gus Williams has gone for the baths at
/ Hot Springs.
Twenty-three companies disbanded dur
ing the past week.
Neil Burgess has purchased residence
on the Hudson.
Miss Dora Wiley is taking a rest at her
home in Boston.
If "a man plays Othello can it be called
''black mailing:'
John StetsOn says he will have stock
company next season.
Marcus Mayer, of Bernhardt and Lang
try fame. is in California.
Bernard Sloman, the bird imitatOr. has
retired from the profession.
Amusements in Baltimore have been
wretched during the entire season.
Dan Maguinness is putting himself in
training for next seasons campaign.
Charlotte Cushman is to have mOnu-
ment erected to her memory in Boston.
1t is reported that Mrs. Langtry sent
$20, 600 to her English husband last week.
1t is said from actual count the opera
house in Quincy, H., has been swept out
twice within four years.
James Collyer, of Bankers Daughter"
fame, is the new manager Of the Union
Square Theatre in New York.
The McCane Opera Company started
East from san Francisco. Their engage
ment there has been a success.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-23
SAVANNAH AND NEW ORLEANS.
The Two southern seaports Linked by
%


The Thomasville ines rejoices in the
fact that on last sunday week the
direct connection between Savannah
and New Orleans was perfected.
This has been done 10y the COM
pletion Of a gap between the savan-
nah. Florida and Western. or Mr.. Plants
system of roads. and the Gulf branches Of
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
The Times, after natural exultation over
the local advantage Of such connections,
says:
This new route opens up wonderful
possibilities for Southern Georgia and
Western Florida The great artery OF
trade and travel which now passes
through them viii send a new thrill OF
progress and prosperity throughout the
line and the adjacent country. We are
now on the great highway between the
city Of New Orleans and the nearest At
lantic port, Savannah, on tue great
Southern route between New YORK
and san Francisco; this last be-
ing the shortest line between the
two oceans and lying below the snow belt
This last fact, if nothing else, will give 10
the line the bulk Of travel for the entire
winter months. During that time more
Northern roads are subject TO be DOCK
AIDED by snow drifts on the plains. On
this favorable Southern route no such
dangers and delays will be encountered.
1t is easy thus to see that this must and
will be the fayOrite rOute-in Winter-for
the great surging tide oftravel which Gibbs
and flows from ocean 70 ocean.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-23
United states circuit Court.

Hon. II. X. MCCAY, Judge, presiding.
The court met at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning, when the following assignments
of cases were made for the week:
Nav 23-Branch Sons q Go. vs.. Wal
lace Cummings ct al; Branch son & Co.
vs. II. B. Cummings, administrative.
MAY 2-Josiah Tattnall vs.. William
Williams ct al; Winchester vs.. Aiken ;
Sapp VS.. Powell; GOwder vs.. McAlpine.
Nfay 25.-ThOmas vs.. LangdOn: Brewer
v. Jones; Roberts vs.. Hussey ct al;
Langdon -, Thomas; United States Us.
Gould ct al; schif & Bro, vs.. Smith
Nav 29.-Raisin vs., strOthen, Ward,
Receiver, vs.. Jones; United States VS..
Henry Rosenstcin; Palmer vs.. Screven &
strong. Receiver; Parmalee ct al. vs..
Orme ct al: Powell vs. W. II. Gross ct
al: christopher vs.. Mullen ct al.
In the case Of the First National Bank
Of Charleston VS. Mayor and Aldermen
city Of Savannah, sued OH bonds, a
Judgment was rendered yesterday for
plaintiff for S2,937 30 as principal, and
1888 IS as interest; and in the case Of
Andrew Simons vs.. the Mayor and Alder
men city OF Savannah, action on bonds
aud coupons, Judgment for plaintiff for
$2,937 30 as principal, and 1898 o. as in
forest
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-23

The lowest point gwen here - - de-
grees on the ID in 1877. the next lowest
being % degrees on the Sd and 18th in 1876
and 1852. the average lowest temperature
for the whole period since 1876 being a
little less than 81 degrees. The late hours
last night were remarkably cool and fires
were indispensable TO comfort. There has
naturally been some apprehension as TO
the effect of the cold on vegetation. In
other parts Of the State the same cold
spell is reported and at Augusta last night
the thermometer registered y degrees.
At Atlanta Yesterday morning II was 81
degrees, the lowest il has been on that
date since 1876. The Commissioner Of
Agriculture, Henderson, stated IN refer
ence To the SPELL that: 1T will be very
bad on cotton in this section. The plant
is Just now in that tender stage which
will lay it liable 10 great damage from
this chill II will be in danger Of be-
coming lousy and having the sore shin
Wheat Will be considerably helped. The
cold viii keep of the rust. 1t Is always
an omen OF good wheat when such snaps
as this come in the spring"
~ 10 the effect Of the cold. on the fruit
crop opinions differ, at least, in the de-
gree Of damage predicted. In the best
peach regions Of the state the fruit Is 50
far matured that it is thought able 70
stand the chill, though the late peaches
may suffer considerably. Other fruits are
more liable TO damage. Altogether yester-
day was a day so unusual that its record
will pass into history, while its yet I'M
developed effects on the crops will be
watched with interest and anxiety.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-23
THE COLD SPELL.
The thermometer Lower Than Ever
Known in Savannah a. Late a. the
r--.nfv- Sacoud NJ Nav

The thermometer Lower Than Ever
Known in Savannah as Late a. the
Twenty-second OF May
The weather Yesterday was the coolest
ever known in Savannah at this season OF
the year. \ winterish wind prevailed
from the Northwest, and towards evening
overcOats and other warm covering
were in demand. The unseason-
able weather caused the streets
10 be very Quiet. the ladies not caring 70
risk the cold wind, postponed their
shopping % a fairer day. E.Nen the music
j Al Bstterv Park failed 10 draw crowd,
not over q couple OF caT loads OF people
rainr in attendance. and those lew not
remaining very long. The ''old lnhabl-
taut'' saws there vas a similar season IN
Is57. in which year snow fell IN this city
on the 18th Of April.
There was no imagination about the
cold. and the few who put their faith IN
Virgins and NennOT wondered what had
become Of their. infalhble prophets. The
local weather bureau attributes the
chill 10 the storm that swept
across the Northwest on Monday.
Last night al the Signal ONCE, at
IO:s4 O'Clock. tine thermometer reglster red
is minimum temperature for the month
thus far. and al the present writing, the
registration s. still lower. The highest
temperature was on last week, Thursday,
tine 18th. aud was recorded at "a degrees.
The following statement from the re-
cords of the signal Officer show the high
est and lowest registration for the month
OF Nav and the dates since 1876:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-23
An Ocean Yacht Race

The long-talked-of ocean sailing race
between the Frances Elizabeth and the
Peerless will take place tomorrow. The
Frances Elizabeth is one Of the crack
pilot boats of this port, built by Pregnall
Brothers. and the Peerless is a splendid
Boston yacht belonging to Mr., Frank
Kressel, Jr., Of this city. The stakes are
$500 a side The Frances Elizabeth
is twenty-nine tons Ourthen and Will
be sailed by Capt, James j. IgOe, Capt.
Gardner sailing in her as judge for the
Peerless. The Peerless is twenty-seyen
tons burthen and will be sailed by Capt.
Charles Stevens. Capt. James Chapman
sailing in her as judge for the Frances
Elizabeth. The yachts will leave Rattle
snake Shoals Lightship tomorrow morn
ing at O'Clock, the course being down
to Martins Industry Lightship and re-
turn, a distance Of about 10 miles. With
tOlerably fair winds the race should lie
completed by Thursday afternoon. 4
close and exciting race is expected, as
both yachts are splendidly built and are
VIGOROUSLY fast sailers.-ChdTleSt0D NelrS
and Courier.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-23

Owing to my removal to l59 Broughton
street. on the lst'Of June next, the store
! now occupy will be 10 rent aud the fix
lures for sale. In order 10 remove as few
goods as possible ] have put the knife
right into prices on all goods contained in
my present store. Now, if you want good
clothing, such as you don't always find
ready made. the material, trimming and
make Of which is recommended by every
merchant tailor in the city, you have now
a chance to buy them at almost your OlgR
price. They must and loiH be sold. Hats,
shirts, underwear, neckwear, hosiery,
umbrellas, etc, al equally prices.
This is no advertising dodge, but fact.
Come early, ! expect rush Of custom,
and you may lose an opportunity to buy
good goods at such prices as are not often
offered, SIMON MITCHELL,
u Whitaker street LYONS Block ).
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-23
TRAGEDY N EFFISGHAM.
a Negro Fatally shot with Double

Barrelied Gun
coroner SheftalI held an inquest at The
m0rgue Yesterday over the remains OF
c0l0red man named John Shields, VINO vas
shot By negro. sampson Johnson III
remote part Of bingham county last
THURSDAY.
The shot did not Immediately prove fatal.
and the unfortunate man was brought 10
tt. civ for surgical treatment. An exam
frori01 showed thai the wound was mortal
.sd rbe victim died. Inc Coroner was nOti-
rel. aud. impaneillng jury. viewed The
remains AMI the iniuest was neld
yesterday At the request of Dr.
-heUal. DIT. William Duncan made a
post norton examination Of the remains
and discovered two wounds, one in the
hip and the other. which was the direct
cause Of death. IN the abdomen. The
remains were afterwards given ln
charge Of friends. and removed %
south Carolina for intermenT. In the
course OF the inquest the evidence OF DF.
Duncan was taken aud the declarations
Of tle diving man. and also the testimony
Or 4 man named Jacob SlOtter.
IL his last declaration the wounded
man related the circumstances OF the
shooting a follows. He was seated IN
t4Z mouse l4 q lef-AuDl AlEsAA ff-lN-- ~
lived. ia Effinghsm county waiting Tor
johnson. with whom he was 70 transact
some business. While waiting there
h. heard woman scream, and
In the act of getting mp from the
chair vas shot by Johnson. who entered
from me ward. While living on the huor
after the shot was fired lie asked johnson.
who came I'm with the gun in his hand.
why Dr. had shot him. johnson
replied Because veu threatened
ms l;fe. Fields denied having
made any such threats. johnson
then left the house and the wounded man
was taken up by the witness Jacob >lOtteT
and brought q the city. The testimony
of SI0tter corroboTated the dying mans
declaration.
The inquest was last night adjourned
until Friday, when other witnesses from
the scene OF the shooting viii be sworn.
The murdered man himself bore a hard
name. and j. said 70 have shot and killed
negro named Moses Balding ON Gr0tOn
island. near Old Bridge, in south Carolina,
some years ago. After that ARRAY
he fed and had not since been seen or
heard from until the tragedy on Thurs
lay. Tie shooting was done with a
double-larreled. shotgun, both barrels Of
which were discharged
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-23

s telegram was received Yesterday by
the Waiver Engine and Hose Company
from Ocmulgee Hose Co. No. ?, Of Macon,
accepting the Waivers invitation 10 be
their guests at the coming anniversary Of
the savannah Fire Department n-the 9Th
of June. The OemUlgees royalty enter
tanned ;he Waivers on the occasion Of the
recent contest a; Macon. and the boys will
reciprocatc the attention they received in
a filling manner The visitors sill bring
TWENTY-FIVE men and their handsome car
riage. ami viii receive the welcome the
Waivers know 50 well how 10 give. The
Savannah boys entertain the most gener-
Gus and kindly feelings toward the Macon
department. and viii endeayOr 20 make
their visit TO the Forest City an event 10
g..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-23

The tIrs council Viii meet Tonight
G-.T.r RrI. Lst-e W. Il. ]. ~. o. r..
-ff .- Tonight 30 o'clock.
Epsilon L.-I-. Na. s., =. a y. =. r.,
wills Lolf a regular couyocatioH tonight.
Ta- savannah Baptist sunday school
picnic Niti cake place in Potter Ir0Ne
T7-tas.
lib. Barlow Engine and Hose Company
a Il bold rl-'r annual picnic ON the l+th
.fIulr-
Milo. Ner-gr. manager oI fnc Re-
traat at 80 -imnu'- Island. h. O. guest at
PuIs-ki HOUSE.
rlla r.I-t peep capita Fer anuum Tor the
instruction ei pupils 10 the public schools
Us So o.. Hpt so I5-
Tho sunday School 90 ~. Johns Epis-
..nlI DlIreh VIII FirUi" 90 the Isle 81
Ha-a .u THURSDAY
TIL. --aFw.r SYLVAN Glen viii leave for
T.... 10 1855 O'Clock this evening and =
.-.la-l -o-mof-l-v evening There viii
.a.ln d. O'Clock e. lH. .rar from the city
u.- f-l.. H.sf fr-M Ivhee tomorrow
Ta. Ear-sy Hoe COMPANY viii erect
fr front q rlr engine house their new
~ -u TODAY. Ir Is 90 handsomely painted
and arn1.laurrI design. with the in-cTll-
r.u- Barlow Hose Company No. 3. and
-lru..lr-d hy "a BRONCO eagle
rh. new rartiue rifles ordered from the
fuits-l States Arsenal. az Rock island,
IL-irai-. rn tle Georgia HussaTs- some
r.r,r $50. were received Yesterday. and
form = valuable addition to tine armament
Of thar popular and gallant corps
Mr.. T. AZ. 6eidt left last evening for
cincinnati. where boz expect, % exhibit
au Improvement iu Z buggy spring which
De- has invented. which Ac claims makes
rla uu-erIu- Ht vehicle almost an I'M
possibility. Nr. Heidi D. Is sell known
aEd prosperous business man. anh we
-rr-- De- wiz t.e successful ln the object 81
his visit IA. tle West
This morning 90 Z 40 O'Clock Policeman
Reid found The door on the north front %
Me->r-. I. J.. Falk 4 COS. clothing and
Hr-nf-lfrr goods house unlocked when
le ~ouuIed the customary alarm and the
urourirfrr WAS notified. rs none of the
--.osi- -f the Establishment had been dis
furlse7 Ur removed. il IS supposed that the
,Ioar was Jeff uufastcued by some one IN
fhe employ 90 tdc firm.
The advantage 0f tilc contract with me
Electric Light Company = 20 be seen
these -o-eaIIed moonlight nigats.' Here
tdfore the cily was left On darkness when
the Gonu fsiIed tn shine. Under the pres
erf contract. the eity D. lighted ON nights
uf fun moon. when cloudy the same as
other nights. During the nrst part Of
last evening the towers were not lighted
In urIes o. see the effect Of the moon
li-ht. but by ten O'Clock the electricity
was ~tumcd on.'
Tho savannah YACHT Club viii mold a
-r-c5li meeting in Mozart Hall at II
o'clock TODAY. when applications for
membership viii be considered and other
business. transacted. The club house 1t
rhuudcri.oit Is Eow open for the enter
tsfumont oT members aud their friends,
and s. one nc the most handsomely ar
RANGED buildings OF the kind in the South
The entries for tho annual regatta. 20
rake place Tomorrow. viii also close az
tooE TODAY. and the prospects arr that
-ta rsr- viii Dec an exciting one.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-23
sprriai siOtisre.
Income Tax Notice.
CITY TREAsUBER's OFFICE, !
SAVANNAH. Ga. Nav (. 1885. J

SAVANNAH IA, NAY + 1891
The attention Of tax payers Is called 70 the
following extracts from the Tax ORDNANCE
for the year 1857, passed BY Council December
2Ist, 1851:
sEcTIoE '. Every person and corporation
deriving iac08is or commission from his or Us
business as q merchant, factor, auctl0neef,
broker, forwarding, shipping or commission
merchant, keeper Of hotel or restaurant, or
from the pursuit Of any profession, faculty,
trade, calling, or business whatsoever, ana
every railway company operating its road
BY steam. every street railroad company, gas
company, express company, cotton press com
banker and banking association, and
every agent carrying on business
for another except dealers, traders,
merchants or other persons taxed on their
stock in trade. shall pay q tax Of one and a
half per centum on the amount OF such net
income or commission above eight hundred
dollars. And every shipmaster, captain so-
percargo, agent, or other oTncer o. any snip
or vessel, or other person. who shall sell goods
or articles Of any kind from any vessel or
wharf, or personally purchase cargo or collect
freight, shall be considered commission mer-
chant. and pay the tax herein prescribed, ana
also pay the tax hereinafter prescribed for
commission merchants.
And every person and corporation liable to
the tax provided for in the fifth section of this
ordinance. shall make his or her return there
for quarterly-that is TO say, within ten days
after the last days of March, June, september
and December 49,
Returns may be made either in person or
BY agent or attorney, and if any person, re-
quired to make any such return. shall refuse
or neglect to do 50 within the time specified
for the same, it shall be the duty of the
Treasurer, in the event Of any such refusal or
neglect, TO proceed forthwith to make the re-
turn himself, from the best information he
can obtain, within ten days after such re-
turn was due from the person from whom
it was required. and to assess
double tax against such defaulter, according
to the nature Of the tax, whether specific or
ad yalOrem, and to notify such defaulter
thereof, IN writing, within ten days after as
sessing such double tax.
All persons liable to taxation under the
aforesaid Section V. Of said tax ordinance for
the year 1852, who have neglected to comply
with its provisions, are notified 10 make re-
turns and pay the tax due Hereunder on or
before June 10th prOX.. otherwise | shall pro-
coed as the ordinance directs.
c. :. HARDEE,
City Treasurer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-23
The Cadets, Trip to Nashville

The Constitution, abiding TO the pass
age Of the Cadets through Atlanta on
Sunday, says: The corps were provided
bv the Central Road with special car,
which brought them ito Atlanta. And
here they abandoned that car and COM
pleted their journey in car provided by
the Western and Atlantic Road. After
the train came 10 halt in the car shed
the Cadets disembarked, and entering
their special car on the Western and At
latte track deposited their guns and bag
gage. Then they came forth again and
bv fours marched into the gentlemen's
waiting room at the car shed, where
magnificent lunch was awaiting them.
The Cadets were hungry, and did full
Justice To the sandwiches, coffee and
punches which were before them. Lieu
tenant Sparks in a neat two minutes
speech welcomed the Cadets 10 Atlanta,
and expressed the hope, as he said, Of his
company. that they might win the first
prize To this welcome Captain Branch
Of the Cadets responded. The speeches
Of the two officers were followed by tOasts
and impr0mptu talks and in this way
their brief stay i'm Atlanta was made
measure to the two companies. OF the
Cadets there were twenty-nine men, rank
and file. They were accompanied by
Lieutenant Colonel Peter Reilly OF the First
Regiment Of Georgia Volunteers, and in.
their neat gray uniform they present.
ed a handsome front. The company has
taken several prizes since its organization,
and bears the reputation Of being the best
drilled company in the First Regiment Of
Georgia. The members are all young,
fine looking men, and have a striking
military bearing. They were armed with
the improved Springfield, and have a
thorough knowledge Of military tactics.
The company will enter the contest with
a inc record, and if they secure the prize,
will give Georgia militia national
/, Higdou. W. II, Franklin and W, T.
Kuhn, OF the Gate City Guard. went to
Nashville"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-23
Musical Recital.

Mr.. Albert D. Hubbard, the distinguish
ed young American pianist, Endorsed I'm
the highest terms by the Hcrah, Times.
World. star. H,depeRdeat, Nc'rs, EreRiug
Mai and other leading Acw York jour
mails. will make his first appearance in
Savannah on Thursday evening next.
Although the recital Is given by subscrip-
ton Mr.. Hubbard comes by invitation J,
a limited number of tickets may still be
had from Ludden & Bates and :. p. Ham
Hmm Soc advertisement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-23
The FIRE Department Anniversar,


Az recent meeting of the officers Of
che Savannah Fire Department. the pro-
-ramme I0r the caniug anniversary was
discussed and partial arrangements order
eI Tor the day. The department contest
viii take place as follows; The engines
viii be- located the same as in the Sesqui-
Centennial contest. al the hydrant on
south Broad street, opposite the Chatham
Academy. They viii be allowed a steam
pressure OF fifteen pounds. The hose
companies VIII start from the corner Of
President and DraytOn streets. and con
meet with the engines. throwing 100 feet
~ water. No prize has vet been offered.
This contest j. arranged only for the
home department. and in the event there
are other companies present, as there I'M
d0ubtedly VIII DE, other contests viii be
arranged. The OCmulgee Hose Company.
OF Macon, il the only company from
abroad vet invited, but il il hoped that
the companies Of the department besides
the Waivers will extend invitations and
tuat the day viii De more proudly Oh
served than ever.
The Werner Hook and Ladder Com.
Fany are making extensive preparations
for the day, and will have varied pro-
-ramme. several valuable prizes viii be
NiE7-iiiru ~ liiS " ihltS47 ~ .iir uiigl eh'
contests. among which will DE one for a
80 ward foot race.
10 addition % the prizes there will be a
tue gold medal. known as the company
medal which viii be awarded 20 the
winner Of the first prize in the ladder
ascending contest. 10 be worn for one
wear; but ii any member wins it in three
successive years. he viii be declared the
owner Of it. The ''WeTneTs'' are practicing
now twice week. and a fine show may
be antfcipated
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-23

The German Club gave their closing
-elasn 40 Montgomery last night. The
club and their friends LEFT the city by spe-
,-f,I train 40 $50 O'Clock. The grounds at
Montgomery were Aitractively iilumina-
te5 with Chinese lanterns and the dane
luE pavilion WAS scene 81 gaYetE. An
elegant supper was served IN the notei
Ffriue room and the evening was cniOya-
hlv passed. The party reluctantly LETT
the resort 90 haif-psst one O'Clock this
morning.