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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
N1NrrREsrINe CASE.
Important Decision by Judge Locke II
the United States Court.


During the sitting of the United States
Circuit Court yesterday a motion was
made for a new trial in the case of r. w.
L. Raisin & Co. vs.. VI. g. Sta:han, and
upon hearing the argument the motion
was overruled.
This was a suit brought by fertilizer
company to recover the value OF note
given for guano supplied TO farmer. me
defendant fled a special plea. alleging
that the ANALYSIS of the guano had not
been printed on the sacks on the tags at
tached thereto.
The evidence introduced by the defend
ant went to show that after the guano
was received by the planter there
were no tags on the SACKS ana
no evidence that an analysis had
had been printed on the sacks as required
bv law. but it appeared that the planter
had signed the note after the guanO hau
been used. The evidence introduced Dy
the plaintiffs showed that they had always
used due diligence in having their guano
properly tagged and branded in INK rea-
sonably indellible, with the snalysls.
on the trial before Judge Locke on No
vember II, 1888, the Judge charged tDe
jury that if thew believed from the evi-
dence that the guanO had not been prop
erlv branded with the analysis or tags, as
required bv law. at the time OF Its sale Dy
the plaintiff to the defendant, they should
find for the defendant, otherwise Tor the
plaintiff. The jury rendered verdict III
favor of the plaintiff.
Judge Locke. on delivering his opinion
Yesterday Overruling the motion TOT ne"
trial. stated that inasmuch as the ques'
ton Of fact had been submitted to an I'm
partial Jury and decided in favor OF the
plaintiffs, he did not see proper TO SCI
aside their verdict, as he thought u 9
reasonable presumption, from the facts IN
the case. that the guanO had been properly
branded at the time it was put upon tht
market by the plaintiffs, and that tney
were not required to follow each Sack o
guano to the fields of their customers e
see that the tags had not been lost OF the
brands faded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
a cosxs, rsn,nsranoe Meeting.

To the Numbers Of the WoDadn's Chrastao"
Temperance Union and Others:
DEAR SISTERS AND FRIENDSHIP COM
pHance with instructions from headquar-
tiers, we have arranged to hold a gospel
temperance meeting on Sunday afternoon
in the Metropolitan Hall for the purpose
of commemorative the tenth anniversary
of the birth of our union, and we do en-
treat eueru member, male and female. 10
unite with US in a thanksgiving service
for the rapid advancement of the temper
ance cause IN this country and through
out the world. Surely, "God hath done
great things. whereof we are glad"
An appeal has been made by our De-
loved State President. Mrs. Sibley, OF
Augusta, to the ministers of Georgia TO
preach gospel temperance sermons on the
coming Sabbath. and to take collections, as
a ssthank Offering" to the cause, and DO
nate it to the ssWOman's Christian Temper
ance Union" We, as representatives OF
the ''Union'' in this city, respectfully IN
vite the pastors of Savannah chuIches 10
comply with this request, and we would
remind them Of illustri0us examples OF
| temperance workers both in the churches
of America and across the Atlantic,
| among WhOm'in the forward rank are Dr.
Cuyier and Canons wilberforce and Far
rar, and from them we would
point to a still higher authority,
that of St Paul, who said: "Help those
women who labored with me in the Cos,
pel," and we pray God that as Gospel
temperance work is the aim and object OF
our Union, those words, "Help those
women" may so ring in the ears Oh our
beloved pastors and brethren, one ana all,
till they feel constrained to come and
help "against the mighty" for the sake OF
God and home and native land:
MARY S. ALLEN WEBB,
President w. C. 7. u, Savannah.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22

TINTED STATES OF AMERICA, East
- ern Division of the Southern District of
Georgia. In admiralty.
Whereas, libel in rem has been filed on the
2lst day of December, instant. in the District
Court of the United States for the South
ern District of Georgia, by FRANCIS w.
JONES against the steamboat MARY M.
COOPER, her tackle, apparel, engines,
boilers and furniture. now lying at
Savannah, in the said district, and against all
persons lawfully intervening for their inter
ests therein, in a cause of contract. civil and
maritime, for reasons and causes in the said
libel mentioned, and praying the usual process
and mOnition in that behalf to be made; and
that all persons claiming any interest therein
may be cited to appear and answer the
premises; and that the said steamboat MARY
NJ. COOPER, her tackle, apparel, engines,
boilers and furniture, may be condemned and
sold to pay the demands of the libellant.
And whereas, warrant of arrest has been
issued on the said 2lst day of December, under
the seal of the said court, commanding me to
attach the said steamboat MARY NJ. COOP
Err, her tackle, apparel, engines, boilers and
furniture, and to give due notice to all persons
claiming the same to appear and answer. and
make claim thereto.
Now, therefore, do hereby give public no
tice to all persons claiming the said steamboat
MARY NJ. COOPER, her tackle, apparel, en-
gines, boilers and furniture, or in any man
ner interested therein, that they be and ap-
pear at the Clerks Office of the District
Court of the United States, for the Southern
District of Georgia, in the city of Savannah,
on MONDAY, the 18th day of January next.
A. ID. 1884, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon of
that day, then and there to interpOse their
claims, and to make their allegations in that
behalf.
Dated at Savannah, Georgia, this 2lst day
of December, A. D. 1888
RICHARD D. LOCKE,
United States Marshal, Southern District of
LESTER RAyENEL, Proctors for Ii
bellant.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
ORDINANCE.

AN ORDINRNcE to prevent the firing of sky
rockets. wheel rockets, Roman candles, ser
penis, fire crackers, and other fireworks,
or of anv other articles or thing containing
gunpowder, Illuminating powder, or other
explosive or decorating substance Wltnln
the corporate limits of the city, except IN
the extended portion of Forsyth Flace ana
in the public squares south OF Liberty street;
and there only, during five days before and
ten DAYS after Christmas day ana the 4th
day of July in each and every year, ana 10
prescribe the penalty for aviolatlon OF TINS
ordinance.
SECTION l. Be it ordained By the Mayor and
Aldermen of tile city of SdUdnndh, an COunct
assembled and 1t is hereby ordained Or the du-
th0yitv of the same. That from and after the
passage of this ordinance. 1t snau not De lawful
for any person to fire or set of any sky rockets
wheel rockets Roman candles, serpents, fire
CRACKERS. or other fireworks, or any other ar
ticle or thing containing gunpoWder. fulml-
mating poWder, or other explosive or detonat-
ing substance within the corporate limits OF
the city of Savannah, except WITHIN the en-
closure known as the extension OF Forsyth
Place and the public squares south OF Liberty
street, and there only, during nVe Jays DeIore
and ten DAYS after Christmas day aud the Atm
day of July, including Christmas Gay ana the
4th day of July, in each and every year.
SEC. g And IL as hereby further ordained bV
the suthoritv of the same, That any person
violating any of the provisions OF the tlrst
section Of this ordinance, shall, upon conyic-
ton thereof before the Police Court OF Savan-
nah, be fined In a sum not exceeding one nun
dred dollars. or imprisoned for time not eX
ceeding thirty days, either or both, IN the DIS
cretion of the presiding officer of said court.
SEC. 3. And 1t is herebV ordained 6y the dU-
thority ofthe same, That all ordinances and
parts Of ordinances conflicting with this ordls
nance be, and the same are hereby repeated
Ordinance passed in Council Dec. is, 1883.
RUFUS Z. LESTER, Mayor.
Attest: FRANK E. REBARER, Clerk OF Coun-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22

Meeting of Forest City Lodge No. I,
Is. T.. this evening.
There are sixty-hve working hands on
the county chain-gaug.
Tho committee Of the grand jury OF the
SUPERIOR Court VISITED the jail yesterday
The Cotton Exchange held meeting
last nielt aud decided 10 close for Christ
mas Oh Monday, and reopen on Wednes-
day.
Tlse sensation Of Liberty street yester-
dav morning was a flock Of about 200 tur-
keys which were being driven 70 the
slaughter for Christmas.
Charles Dempsey. a white man, who
Was arrested some time ago charged with
having abducted seamen, and was adj
mrfaf Oh bail. was surrendered by his
t.8rasmen yesterday and committed to
jail.
nuhIin Jones. an aged colOred man, was
committed 10 Jail Yesterday on the charge
az nracv. The unfortunate man was
also quite sick. and after receiving medl'
cal attention az the jail was apparently
much improved.
A deaf and dumb white boy, about j.
wears % axe. was placed in jail about ten
DAYS aco. and j. thought to be insane. He
ra1uires two changes Of clothing daily,
ana b. iu need of better attention than can
~ shown him at the tail.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22

C. ". Badger aud wife. Georgia; \
Barnett. Ir.. and wife city; Hon. D. A. Rus
sea-. Rainhridge. ga, were at the Marshall
license Yesterday.
The following brethren were elected
Trustees % Sol0mon's Lodge No. l. +. and
a. NJ at the meeting held on Thursday
Fast: u. ~. Purse. J. {. Rowland and j.
IA. Esun.
capt. John 2. Darnall. Of this city, was
married. on the 18th inst, at his old home,
H1emincshur.g. Nv, 10 Miss Mary An
drsws. of that place. They arrived in this
citg q few days since.
M. W. :. Wilson. OF bingham county,
and Miss Carrie Price. Of DahlOnega. Ga,
were married on Thursday, 18th inst. Mr..
wilson Is wei known in this city, where
L. las many friends. He Is the brother
Ell Mrs. 4. NJ Ryals Of this city.
Al the session OF the South Georgia
Annual Conference. recently held at Ma
ls.n. Rev. James %. Branch was appointed
Fsrr~ffinc Elder Of the Townsville Dis
tssnf. MT. Branch leaves for his new field
~ labor ca Monday. and will preach his
1ast srrlnon Ga Trinity Church at 1880
.,efa.,k tomorrow. Mr.. Branch Will have
49, fs--f wishes % not only the members
"a AIS own Denomination. but Of the entire
irmmunitr tor his welfare In his new held.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22

Yesterday morning Judge Locke dis
charged the petit jury of the United States
Court and thanked them for the faithful
manner in which they had discharged
their duty as jurors during the term.
Col. John Screyen, foreman of the jury,
acknowledged the compliment paid them
by the court. and assured Judge Locke
that the members of the jury cherished
the kindliest feelings for His Honor, both
as a Judge and as a gentleman, for he had
exhibited during their associations with
him all the qualities of a cultivated gen.
tIeman as we'll as learned and impartial
jurist. The friendship which the jury had
for His Honor would be cherished as long
as the memory of the occasion which nur-
tured II should last.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
TR1CKED by DETECTIVES.

The Irregularities Of III. s. Grayson'
Formerly Clerk in the Central Rail-
road Bank.
The dispatch in yesterdays NEWS an
nouncing the flight from Charlotte, y. o.,
on Thursday Of H. S. sGraysOn, agent at
that place for Chess, Carley n Co., OF
Louisville, and formerly clerk in the
Central Railroad Bank of this city, was
read with surprise by many citizens oil
savannah Grayson left the employ of
the Banking Company in September, and
shortly after, on the 22d of that month,
left the city. He stated at that time that
the reason for giving up his
place was that he was unable
II give certain bonds required by
the company. From the dispatch it ap-
pears that he was tracked by the detectives
with a reQuisiti0n from GOV. Mcdaniel
calling for his arrest on the charge Of
having forged certificates OF Indebtedness
on the Central Railroad and Banking
Company to the extent of about $2,OOO,
and having become aware that detectives
were after him he left Charlotte and sue
ceeded in eluding their vigilance: In
ouirv by a NEWS reporter at the Office OF
the Banking Company fails to discover
any information in reference to the mat
ter, further than confirmation of the fact
that GravsOn did forge certificates of IN
debtedness. but only to the extent OF
$1,000. so far as is known at present.
This was done on the 3lst of August. The
matter was placed in the bahus OF de-
tectives. who are row working the case.
GravsOn was well-behaved, clever
Young man, and was much respect
ed by his friends, who knew nothing Of
his irregularities until reading the dis
patch Yesterday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
Notice.
OFFICE CHIEF OF POLICE,
GA. Dec, 20, 1888.

OFFICE CHIEF OF POLICE,
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. 20, lSS3.l
The following order is hereby published fol-
the information of all concerned:
General order No. Fl.
|, The ordinances of the city forbid the firing
of guns. pistols and other tire arms, dngeohere
and at ana time, within the corporate limits
IL. The firing of skyrockets, wheelrockets,
Roman candles, serpents, fire crackers and
other fireworks, or of any other ar
ticles or thing containing gunpowder, fulmi-
mating powder, or other explosive or detOnat-
ing substance, and the making of bonfres, ex-
cept in the e1tended portion. Of Forsyth Place
ana az the public squares Of the csty, south o.
Liberty street, and then only fUe days 6efors
and ten days after Christmas day, and the 4th
dav of Juiy in each and every year, is also
positively prohibited by the ordinances OF
the city,
III. The members OF the Police Department
are hereby ordered to arrest all persons found
violating these ordinances, and to be unusual
ly vigilant during the approaching holidays
in checking promptly all improper irregu,
larities and disorders detrimental to good
order, and to the proper protection Of
life and property. -
II. II. ANDERSON.
Chief of Police.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
a. EstilI,s Nems nennt.

Savannah MORNING NEWS, Savannah
Weekly News, Daily and Weekly German
papers, Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
Atlantic Monthly for January, Byrnes
Dramatic Times, Appleton's Railroad
Guide, Little Loo, Detroit Free Press
Life, Dramatic News, Dramatic Times,
Philadelphia Press, New York World,
Boston Herald, Baltimore sun, Cincin-
natl Enquirer, Chicago Daily News, New
York Herald, Tribune, Times, Graphic,
sun, Truth. Augusta Chronicle and Con-
stitutiOnalist, Atlanta Constitution, Flor
ida Times Union, Charleston News and
Courier.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
Election for Directors.

CENTRAL RAILROAD AND BANKING Co.,
SAVANNAH, GA. Dec. l, 1888. !
An election for THIRTEEN DIRECTORS
to manage the affairs of the company for the
ensuing year, will be held in the Ranking
dav of January, 1884, between the hours of IL
O'Clock A. NJ. and 2 O'Clock P. NJ.
Stockholders and their families will be pass
ed free over the COmpany's road to attend
the election, from the 4th day of January to
the 9TH of January, and be passed free re-
turning, from the 18th to the 10th Of january
on presentation of their stock certificates to
the conductors.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
rncket Calcndar Tor 1881.

q handy folded card. containing a cal
lnlar for 1854 aud the FIRE alarm stations,
has Just been issued from the MORN
rsG NEWS steam Printing House Ii has
% neat RiEuette on the nrSt page. The card
s. lrrlo>l-l iu an envelope OF a size to MT a
rsoekethoOk. They are for free distribu-
fian among the patrons Of the MORNING
NEWS. aud can be had on application at
an .rr7i-l s Whitaker street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
Starvation Prices.

We are Offering the finest clothing fol
less than they cost us to manufacture
1t is not a question of profit with us now
We hare too many goods, and offer them
regardless of cost A little money will
20 a great way now towards supplying
yourselves with Clothing, Hats, Shirts
etc. at the Famous New York Clothing
House. 40 Congress street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22

lc cHcc 90 the Southern Express
Company at VALLEY. Ga. has been dis
continued owing 60 the robbery Of the
>1f. oT pr. n. :. Bate. the agent. of a
r-1r.F package containing Sl-5oo- The
n.r.f was received by the agents clerk.
who r.ut BE- iu the safe. An entrance was
certf during the night by prying open
window. The clerk is not certain
whether tte safe was locked or not but
.rrlrkS it was. Detectives have been
So astk on tle ease. but 80 lar no one has
nErr rrrU.-tssd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
No More Desirable Residence

CAN be obtained than the one on South
~ Broad street which | am now offering.
1t is on the south side of the street, four doors
west of Whitaker. between two lines of street
cars. 1t is convenient to the Bay. retail stores
and the railroads. The churches and schools
are near by, as is also the principal prone
made street of the city.
There is no pleasanter street in the city
than South Broad, with its double row of fine
trees and extra width.
The house is complete in all It's appoint
ments, being large, airy and commodious.
The Office and Outbuildings on the western
half of the premises are now renting for
twenty dollars per month, and this income
could be added to by renting portion of the
large outbuldings in the rear. So many ad-
vantages are seldom found united in one piece
of property.
For other advantage and particulars, call
on me at l56 Bay street.
c. H. DORSETT.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
A Suburban Home.

| 7 HAVE for sale a snug little home for some
| Il man of small MEANS who would rather
own a house out OF town than to pay rent for
one in it,
1t consists of a neat four-room house and
necessary Outbuildings, ON one and half
acres of ground at Thunderbolt.
There is a good beginning of vines and fruit
trees for fruit farm, with ample facilities for
poultry farm. Land can be had near by for
a truck farm, which, with the river full of fish
and oysters, ought to prove sufficient guaran-
tee for good living.
If not sold at private sale before the 1st
January will sell it at the Court House at
public cutlery. c. II. DORSETT.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
Chatham superior Court

This court met Yesterday morning at
9:25 O'Clock, when the cases assigned 1or
trial for the day were reassigned for trial
at 9:25 O'Clock on the morning Of January
8, 1884.
The grand jury were in session ana
transacted the following business:
State VS.. VIM. Wilson. Larceny from
the house of property valued over 500.
True bill. This is the case Of larceny
from the storehouse of George Renken OF
about $500 in money on the 18th OF last
OctoberA In the above stated case the de-
PENDANT expressed a desire to plead
guilty. The court accepted the plea ana
Sentenced him to Imprisonment in the
penitentiary for the term of eight years.
The grand jury were then discharged
until this morning at 10 O'Clock, when the
Haertel case will come up for their con-
sideration.
The petit Jury were then discharged
until 9:25 O'Clock Thursday morning,
January 3, 1884.
In re John Sullivan, receiver, ETC., anu
VIM. NJ. Black. Arbitration and award.
Award filed and judgment of the court
rendered making the same the judgment
of the court.
Mr.. Jesse A. Moore was appointed a
Notary Public.
The following rule was passed by the
court, which is of special interest to the
members of the bar:
SUPERIOR COURT, CHATHAM COUNTY,
December Term, 1888.
On Saturday, the 22d inst, at 10 O'Clock a;
m !, the civil docket will be called. Counsel
are requested to be present in per-
son or by representative. No case
of absence granted at call
of the docket. All motions for continuance
must be submitted as the cases are called. No
continuance will be allowed after case has
been assigned, except for cause that did not eX-
isl, or could not reasonably have been known at
the time of the assignment. Cases Will be as
signed according to age, the oldest cases Tor
the earliest days; but this rule may be waived
for cause shown when q case is called. The
motion and certiOrari dockets will likewise be
in order on said 22d instant.
A. p. ADAMS,
Judge S. c. L. j. c. Ga.
Rule fled in office December 81, 1888.
JAMES X. p. CARR,
Deputy Clerk S. c. G. c.
The court then adjourned until this
morning at 9:25 o'clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22

As the agents of Sholes' opposition di-
rectory have stated to the citizens of Sa.
vannah that their directory was being
printed at the News office, and obtained
orders and cuts upon such statements, it
is necessary for me to state that the
Sholes directory is being printed in Mem
pins, Tenn, at 5. c. Toof 81 Co.'s. My
Duplex Directory is the only one printed
in Savannah, and canvassed for since the
fire. and will be the only reliable directO-
ry for 1884. Respectfully,
-AdU. c. T. WEAHERBEE.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
Advice to Mothers.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
should always be used when children are
cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little suf-
ferer at once; it produces natural, quiet
sleep by relieving the child from pain, and
the little cherub awakes as "bright as a
button.v 1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t
soothes the child. softens the gums, al
laws all pain, relieves wind, regulates
the bowels, and is the best known remedy
for diarrhea, whether arising from teeth
i'm or other causes. 20 cents bottle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
- Id Monteith station.

A Gre occurred at d. c. NewtOn's tur-
rentine farm. near Monteith Station,
Chariestou and Savannah Railway, II
miles from savannah. on the 18th. His
san ana one clubhouse were destroyed.
Another building caught fire, but was
sawed through the cNertiOns OF cOiored
constable named Joseph u. small.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22

There has long been a controversy going
on in this city on point of vital interest
to every parent, and not until yesterday
was final decision reached in the case,
which finally had to be decided by arbi-
tratIon. 1t was unanimously decided that
Meyer, at 80 Whitaker street, had the best
selection OF Christmas goods in the city,
and at the most reasonable prices.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
l-s,-s.suea ON the City of Savannah:

1--tf. sslu,csI ON the City Of Savannah
art. p. NJ. Caiharine, 81 the steamship
CIV Cd savannah. gave an elegant dinner
ru brand lis ship on Thursday evening
tr MILF. ". Gushing. Of the United
~rrra- If-ltacuse Boaut. at which were
rr.-art Capt. John :. March, OF the
.t-r-~rsn Johns Hopkins. and Capt.
Frrrs k6mrton. 20 the City 81 Augusta
rrI several reuresentatives Of the CONNER
rsrI Interests of oar city. After dinuer the
r1rtt t.rk carriages for Bonayenture ana
rrrIt. and later, after supper
I'd rra >c0.teu House. made Parlor No.
tEr --.ut 10 a pheasant social entertain
rrE Naf. Gushing acting As host Inc
F-f a.ll~ ID thc morning watch struck
aa- as happy party as ever merry
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22

Attention is called to the advertisement
of Mr.. f. H. Meyer, at 12O Broughton
street, who has on hand an elegant assert
ment of Waltham watches, cluster dia-
mOnd rings and all the latest styles of sill
verware. Also everything the heart could
wish for as a Christmas present. He takes
great pleasure in showing his goods, and
guarantees them to be as good and cheap
as can be found i'm the CITY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22

This enterprising young firm have
worked their clothing trade to immense
proportions, and to-day have one of the
largest and best assorted stocks of every
thing contained in the line Of clothing,
gentlemen's furnishing goods, trunks,
satchels. etc, to be found in the city.
They are go-ahead young men, and are
determined to keep up with the times
Call on them at 1853 Congress street.