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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
THE GALATIANS FAIR.

ArmOry Hall Transformed Into a Hand
some Bazaar-The Opening Dwight.
The work of decorating the interior of
ArmOry Hall, in which the fair of the
Chatham Artillery will begin this even
ing, was about completed last night, and
the tables are in readiness for the innu-
merable fancy articles which will be sold
or CHANGED off. The fair proper will be
held on the second floor. AS already
stated in the NEWS there are three tables,
one on the south, one on the east end and
one on the west side of the main hall. To
the left, upon entering, is the cigar
stand, and to the right is the place where
the educated monkey will be on exhibit
ton. The walls of the room are draped
with the national colors, and series of
arches of evergreen run around the sides
where the tables are located.
The supper-rOOm is also decorated with
flags and evergreens. The kitchen has
been supplied with gas stove, and there
will be no trouble in promptly attending
to the wants of everyone. There will be
an ample number of tables. and in an
emergency of a great crowd or when
there are large parties for supper the par
'lOr Will also be used as dining-room.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
A STIR IN LOCAL POLITICS.

The Republicans Likely to Put a Candi-
date for Tax Receiver in the Field.
The monthly meeting of the Young
Mems Democratic Club was held in
Metropolitan Hall last night and was
largely attended. A communication was
received from the German-American As
sociation asking the club to appoint a
committee to confer with them as to suit
able candidates for the coming election
for Mayor and Aldermen. 1t was referred
to the Executive Committee of the
club with power TO meet the
committee of the Communication As
soclation for the purpose of conference.
Instructions were given to the committee
TO report such recommendations as they
might see fit.
A communication was read from Mr..
Clement Saussy, one of the candidates for
the Office of Tax Receiver, stating that it
was probable that the Republicans would
put out candidate for that office, ard
suggesting that on account of the
number of Democratic candidates there
would be serious danger of the election
of Republican. He proposed that some
action be taken looking to a nomination
by the party, and expressed his willing
ness to support the nominee. The COM
municatiOn was referred to the Demo-
cratic Executive Committee of the
county. The candidate which the Re
publicans are seeking to put forward is
understood to be l.. NJ. Pleasant, the de-
feated candidate for Congress.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02

Annual Meeting OF the County Board
The District Commissioners Report the
Condition of Roads and Bridges
Where improvements are Needed.

Annual Meeting Of the County Board
The District Commissioners Report the
Condition of Roads and Bridges
Where improvements are Needed.
The annual meeting of the County
court house yesterday. After the usual
preliminary business an election for off,
GERS was held and the old board was
unanimously reelected as follows:
Chairman-Gen. George p. Harrison.
Vice Chairman-COl. George S. Owens.
Secretary-Dr. L. A. Falligant.
The reports of the District Commis-
sloners were presented. The Commits
stated their inability to work their ROAD
until 1t had been properly districted and
their quota of hands allotted 10 them.
The Commissioners of the Little Ogee-
chez Neck road reported that their bridge
needed repairs. The Commissioners OF
the Upper Ogeechee road reported
that the salt water bridge at the 1O-mile
post needed repairs and that the creek
was making inroads on the causeway.
The Montgomery Road Commissioners
reported that the City and Suburban Rail
way had not Strengthened the Montgomery
road, as it promised to do.
The Beaulieu Road Commissioners re-
ported having failed TO secure any he LIP
from the County Commissioners towards
opening the New Beaulieu road from
Beaulieu TO Bethesda.
The following vacancies and appoint
ments were filled:
William W. Keller, vice Van II. Wink
Ter, on upper district OF Augusta road /;
Paul Keller and j. Il. Hester, on the Mon
teith road; William Roberts and Frank
Wolfe, ON the lower district of the Louis
willie road; John z. Jones and Paul Doug
lass, ON the upper district of the Louisville
road; Joel a. Dickerson, on the upper dis
trict ofthe new Pine Barren road; David T..
Rose, vice John Il. Smith, on the upper
district of the Ogeechee road; John
Chirlon, George Ferguson and Washing
ton Nelson on the Montgomery cross
McAish and Thomas Henderson on Skid
away Island.
A resolution offered by Commissioner
Gugie Bourquin and adopted provided for
the appointment of an executive commit
tee to be composed of five members, of
which the Chairman Of the board is &c
OHici0 chairman, to examine into all busl-
ness that may come up In the interium
between the regular meetings of the
board, to confer with the County Commits
siOners and other authorities in regard to
road matters, and to examine all roads In
the districts at least once year and re-
port their condition. The Chairman was
authorized to appoint the committee
at his leisure, and the Secre-
tary to communicate the names
Of it's members to the County Commits
sioners. The commissioners of the QuaccO
road submitted a resolution, which was
adopted, recommending to the County
Commissioners the extension of the
Quacco road northwards to Station No. 1
on the Central Railroad, and thence
further north to the 9-mile post on the
Augusta road.
Constable Joseph Small, colored, was
cOmplimented for the efficient manner in
which he had discharged his duties, and
was voted donation Of So for extra SER
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
The Best Evidence.

Advertising is good, but an extraordi-
nary medium for displaying it has been
discovered. We ind that our customers
are our best advertisements. Their salts
acti on with our goods is too apparent,
hence every suit sold brings US two or
three new custOmers-the latter invaria-
bly, are surprised to find ''ready-made"
goods of such fine materials, and so well
made up. Our stock is never allowed to
run down at the heel" and is as COM
plete to-day by replenishing, as it was at
the beginning of the season; in tact there
are more attractions than ever, including
a new supply of fine dress suits in four
button cutaw rays, all shades. black, blue,
wine, and brown; straight-cut, and cut
away Sack Suits in handsome patterns.
Although we have all sizes, large and
small, we make a speciality of yO1t1aq mems
sizes. A beautiful line of OVer-cOats in
medium and heavy weights. A line of
the nobbiest shapes in hats that cannot
be surpassed. We ask an inspection, and
not only will compete, but guarantee
lower prices than elsewhere. THE COL
DEN ARM, 1853 BroughtOn street.
ADJ. SIMON MITCHELL.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02

Editor Morning NeaCs: l see in the
issue of Sunday, Nov. 80, notice of
what is seemingly considered a new dis
covery of the statues of Easter Island.
This island is situated near the tropic OF
Capricorn, some hundreds Of miles to the
west of South America. A slightly curved
line starting at it will pass through Hon
duras and Georgia to the Azores and the
Straits of Gibraltar, while recent sound
ings show the existence of submarine
ridge of about 900 fathoms deep lying in
nearly the same direction. These statues,
which are of gigantic size, and made OF
stone not on the island, with the exist
ence Of the carved images OF large size
found in Honduras, smaller ones in
Georgia, and the gigantic footprints in
the stones of upper Georgia, and the
direction OF this ridge of which the Azores
are the highest point, confirm me In the
belief long since put in writing that the
tradition of the lost Island Of Atlantis, de-
rived through the writings of Plato, Is no
myth, but relates to an event that ala
deluge of Noah. but put an end 10 the
sage Of ice," which so puzzles our modern
biologists. / use this idea, together with
another hint given in Exodus, which our
biologists have overlooked, IN two lee
lures written to shew the infidel assail-
ants Of the Mosaic account Of creation,
that better theory of the cosmos, based
on scientific data. can he drawn from
Genesis than anything they can bring
against1t. IL. W. ID.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02

In all communities there are some
doubling Thomases. Perhaps some there
are here even doubt the truthful PROPOSE
tions of the "FdnOaS" in making the
liberal offer Of half the purchase money to
every twentieth customer as a prize.
Doubters can hug their doubts, and be-
llerers aciU get the prizes all the same.
Our offer is made in all seriousness, and
will be faithfully carried out. To dispel
all doubt, we will publish from time to
time names of parties who have received
prizes. Independent of the special prize
offered, the . Famous" will sell you better
Clothing for less money than can be
bought anywhere. OveTcOats as low as
So 80, and as fine as any made to order.
Good all-wool Reversible Overcoats So.
Boys Oyerccats from So to ST. Buy your
Clothing of the Famous" and take your
chance for prize. 140Congress street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
THE DECEMBER COURTS.
Converting of the Superior Court Yes

COuhcnAnk Vi INC 60pCAAON OOaAS ACS-
terday-Prospects for Busy Term,
The December term OF the Superior
Court was convened yesterday morning.
The grand jury was empanelled and
charged by the court and retired to their
room.
The case of Macmillan Stahl, an action
for divorce from his wife, Elfrida Stahl,
was then tried before petit jury who, in
their verdict refused to grant the divorce
for the reason that sufficient evidence had
not been submitted to warrant them in
sustaining the prayer of the petitioner.
The next case called was also a libel
for divorce, brought by Kate Anderson
against w ashingtOn Anderson. The pc
titi0ner obtained a verdict in her favor at
a former term of the court, and in behalf
of her plea for a second verdict testified
that her husband deserted her in the early
part OF 1891. 1t was also shown that the
parties had no children or property, and
the jury returned second verdict grant
ing total divorce.
Some time ago Thomas Bostock OBJ
tanned a certain sum Of money from Caro-
line Muller and gave as security for the
payment of the same mortgage on real
estate. The matter was yesterday
brought before the court on a petition for
foreclosure Of the mortgage, and the jury
granted verdict in favor of Mrs. Muller
for the sum of 81 900. with interest at 8 per
cent. from Nov. 4, 1888. besides 500 for
attorneys fees and the costs of the suit.
The petit jury was then discharged
until this morning Mt 10 O'Clock.
In the case of Sarah E. Southwick, who
has filed libel for divorce against her
husband Charles A. Southwick, the court
granted an order TO perfect service upon
the defendant by publication.
The petition of the Vale Royal Maufac-
turing Company for an order of incor-
pOration, which was filed at a former
term of the court, was granted.
ASSIGNMENTS.
The following assignments of cases was
made:
TUESDAY, DEC. 2.
1852. State VS.. Sam Brinson. Simple
larceny. Solicitor General for the State,
and U. II. McLaws for defendant.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8.
1925. State VS.. John Brinson. Simple
larceny. Solicitor General for the State;
G. K. Bevens for defense.
1888. State VS.. Guy Lamar. Assault
with intent to murder. Solicitor General
for the State, and G. w. Owens for the
defense.
1926. State VS.. James Waller. Burg
larry.
1884. State VS.. James Williams. AS
sault with intent to murder.
THURSDAY, DEC. 4.
1929. State VS.. VIM. Jones. Burglary,
larceny from the house. Solicitor General
for the State, and q. Grower for the de-
tense.
1880. State VS.. Isaac Young. Assault
with intent to murder. Solicitor General
for the State, and NJ. j. O'ConnOr for the
defense.
1851. State VS.. Thos. SolOmons. Lar
ceny from the house over $50. Solicitor
General for the State, and G. E. Bevans
for the defense.
FRIDAY, DEC. D.
1888. State vs.. John Scott. Simple lar
ceny. Solicitor General for the State, and
g. W. Owens for the defense.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
AT THE THEATRE.
Gus williams in His New Play To-
Night.

Gus williams in His New Play To-
Night.
Gus Williams as "Capt. Mishler" will
be the attraction at the Theatre tonight.
The character was written expressly for
Mr.. Williams by Fred. G. Maeder. The
Courier-JourRdl says of a recent per-
formance of the play in Louisville:
'Whether seen in the enjoyment of the
quiet pleasures of his little home, or deal
ing with the stern duties of his position
at police station, or shrewdly looking
through the mill-stOnes of secrecy with
which people seek to conceal their mis-
deeds, the Capt. Mishler' Of the play
wright is in every case true man, both
with an eye to a humorous position and a
faculty for placing himself in one. On
the stage Mr.. Williams assimilates the
part so thoroughly as to suggest that the
play with Williams left out would be
more seriously damaged than il 'Mishler'
were omitted Tomorrow night Mr..
Williams will appear in his old play
"One Of the Finest"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02

The hearing in the case of George Oil
yer, who was taken before Judge
Adams on Saturday on a writ
of habeas corpus, was concluded
Yesterday in chambers. 1t will be remeln-
bered that last September Coroner Shelf
tall held an inquest over the remains of a
negro girl about Il years old, named
Ellen Elizabeth McMurray, who
died at the Hermitage plantation.
The circumstances attending the case
were sbch in the opinion Of the jury as to
warrant the belief that her stepfatheT,
Oliver, had beaten her in such way as
to criminate him, and the Coroner, acting
upon the verdict Of the jury, issued COM
mitment placing him in Jail. The testi-
mony before Judge Adams showed that
the child had been i'll for some time, and
that Oliver was not responsible for her
death. The prisoner was released from
custody,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
RnceirInr the nIe.sare-

The TRANSMISSION over the wires of the
Western Union Telegraph Company of
the Presidents annual message yester-
day made the day an exceedingly busy
one in telegraphic circles. The work of
taking the long document at the office in
this city was most successfully accom-
plished by Messrs. Harry Zeigler and Mi
chael DundOn, two of the most competent
and accomplished telegTapheTs and skill
fui pensman in the service Of the CON-
pany with which they are connected. 1t
is safe to say that no better copy than that
furnished the MORNING News was re-
ceiyed bV ahy paper in the country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
COMMISSIONER COPPER.
What He Says About the First Distric
H. HErrIlIsn Iroir

What He Says About the First District
at the Worlds Fair.
Hon. j. NJ. Copper, of Darien, Commits
siOner to the New Orleans Exposition
from the First Congressional district, is
in the city, making his headquarters at
the Pulaski House. His visit is in con-
nection with the exhibit at New Orleans,
He will have an interview to-day with
President J. X. Clark, of the Board of
Trade. Mr.. Copper has been unceasing in
his effort to have the First district make a
fine showing, and if the responses were as
liberal as his endeavOr has been earnest,
this part of Georgia would have
no cause to blush at the extent or ex-
cellence of the display. He says that
Brunswick will make display and that
a number of articles shown at the recent
fair have been secured for exhibition.
Darien has. also made an appropriation.
Mr.. COuper's errand in Savannah at
this time is chiefly to consult
with leading business men already
interested in the matter about the display
of naval stores, cotton, lumber and rice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
TAHPERING WITH THE MAILS.
A BerrieD County Man Charged With
Opening Letters.


Opening Letters.
The only case tried in the United States
Court yesterday was that of james S.
Burke, of Berrien county, who was
charged with taking letter out of the
post office at Enigma addressed to H. j..
Warren, and opening and reading it in
violation of the revised statutes. The
facts, as brought out in the evidence, are
that Warren, who with others, lived in
North Carolina near FasiOn, and worked
at the turpentine distillerv of Ball & Co.
Burke went TO the post office and got the
mail for the hands. He said
he had reason to suspect
that the North Carolinians were to receive
money from home, and that they would
then "run away' from the distillery. To
ascertain ii this was true he opened a
letter which had been written to Warren
by his sister, and which contained two
skeins of sewing thread, in the presence
of one Smith, who was a witness. The
jury was out but few minutes and re-
turned a sealed verdict. which will be read
this morning. Col. William Garrard ap-
peared for the defense and District AttOr-
ney Darnell conducted the prosecution.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
jackson & WhatIey.

A notice in to-day's NEWS announces
the formation Of the law firm of Jackson
& whatley. The senior Of the firm, Gen.
Henry r. jackson, is one of Georgia's
most distinguished sons, who has repre-
scented her in two wars, and whose SER
vices in the field are no less honorable
than his career as a learned jurist has
been conspicuous at the bar. The junior
of the firm, j. LawtOn Whatley, Esq, is
a gentleman who, by assidious attention
10 his duties as a lawyer, has made for
himself place among the rising younger
members Of the profession,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
THE CITY COURT.
Two Cases Disposed of Before Judge
Harden Yesterday,

Two Cases Disposed of Before Judge
Harden Yesterday,
Two criminal cases were tried in the
City Court yesterday, the defendants in
both proceedings being found guilty. The
first case was that of Jack Fremont,
charged with vagrancy. The prisoner
was sentenced to imprisonment with Ia
Dor for two months.
On Nov. % a negro named John Mitch
ell stole So in currency from Joseph Co.'S
man. He was arrested and committed
for trial on the charge of larceny from the
house. The testimony submitted by the
State was uncOntradicted, and the pTis-
Oner was found guilty and sentenced TO
six months Imprisonment with labor
about the Jail.
The court adjourned and will meet this
morning at 10 o'clock for the trial OF cases
on the civil docket.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
GEoRGIA,s Exploits.
Yesterdays Clearances for Europe a
South America.

Yesterdays Clearances for Europe and
South America.
Messrs. Richardson & Barnard cleared
the British steamship r. F. Matthews,
for Liverpool, with 4,675 bales of upland
cotton, weighing 2,22O,217 pounds, valued
at $24O, 444 70, and $50 bales of sea island
cotton, weighing 81, 203 pounds, valued at
$4,000 80; and 3O3 sacks Of cotton seed,
valued at $500. Total valuation of cargo,
1855, 945 50.
The British steamship Lufra was cleared
by Wilder & Co. for Bremen, with 4.552
bales OF upland cotton, weighing 2,12S, 743
pounds, valued at $210,979.
The British brig Fannie G. was cleared
by NJ. S. Cosulich & Co., for Buenos Ayres,
with ,656 pieces pitch pine lumber,
measuring 251 1871 feet, valued at $4,000.
Cargo by D. g. Bacon & Co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
A Hapdsome Window DISPLAY

One Of the handsomest show windows
among the dry goods houses of Savannah
is that in Eckstein's, corner of Congress
and Whitaker streets. The large double
window fronting on both streets is filed
With rich display Of silks and velvets in
all the latest shades and patterns. The
arrangement is artistic, and in every way
is one OF the most elaborate ever seen in
the city. Mr.. Fred /. Horton, whose SUI
periOr taste in decoration is recognized
by all who have ever seen his work, is the
author Of the display.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
i Am Going to Sell

Ny Boots and Shoes whether / make a
profit or not. The season is far advanced.
They must be sold-nobody's business if
l give them away. So just call and see
for yourself, and if my prices is not the
lowest in the city, you shall have pair of
Boots or Shoes anyway. Martins Palace
Shoe Store. 118 BrOughton street.-Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02

Three of Them Ruddled Together in
Space-One to be Visible Soon.
1t is not generally known that there is
a remarkable conjunction of comets in
evening skies. If one leg of a pair OF
imaginary compasses be placed at a
point on the celestial equator whose
right ascension is % hours, and a circle
be described on the sky with radius of
about six degrees, it will contain within
it three periodic comets. Comets B and
c, of this year, and Encke's well known
comet of short period. Comet c is the
only one of these interesting bodies that is
within the range of ordinary telescopes.
OF the two others Encke's is now possibly
just within the grasp of the most power
full telescopes, while comet B is Just be-
yOnd reach of the same instrument. B
and e will cross paths within probably
a degree of each other. The fact that
three comets are so close together is re-
markable. but that each should be of very
short PERIOD NAMES the conjunction all
the more memorable.
A word in regard TO Encke's comet may
at the present time be appropriate. As is
well known, this comet has the remarka-
blyshOrt period of three and third years.
1t first became known as periodic comet
at its discovery by POns in 1878. Encke
did not discover this comet, but having
made thorough study of the theory of
its motion and pointed out its remaTka-
bly, snort period, astronomers named it at
ter him.
Encke's comet had been seen previous
to 1SlS-in 1856, 1895 and 180j-but on
these occasions its periodicity was not
suspected. This object is the most re-
markable of telescope comets on account
of its singularly short period and the fact
that study of it's motion points to a
probable resisting medium lying in space
nearer the sun than the earth's orbit,
which has the effect of shortening the
comets period of revolution by some two
and a halt hours at each return.
The theory of this comet is so well
known that astronomers can predict its
place in the-sky almost as accurately as
that of a planet. Its present position is
about Sldegrees south of the bright star
Alpha Pegasi, and it's detection by the
telescope is nightly expected. The pres
ent return will be the twenty-thlrd upon
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02

The uniform scale of prices, the elegance
Of cuisine, the comfortable, o'eanly and
home-IIke appearance OF apartments, have
placed this popular hotel among the most
prominent Of the South, which reflects
great credit on It's manager, who leaves
nothing undone 70 enhance the comfort Of
Its numerous patrons.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02
Sprrial Notires.
tate and County Taxes, Isl

OFFICE COLLECTOR OF STATE
AND COUNTY TAXES, CHATHAM Co., GA.,}
SAVANNAH, Oct. !, 1884.
This office is now open at the Court House
daily. during the hours from A. NJ. to2P. NJ,
for the collection of the above taxes on REAL
AND PERSONAL PROPERTY; also Of the
POLL TAX, for educational purposes, due by
every male resident of the county and city
between the ages of 81 and 60 years.
JAS. j. MCGOWAN,
Tax Collector G. C.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-02

The wonder of those who go to the Har-
nett House, in Savannah, is that so excel
lent table and such comfortable rooms
can be offered TO the public at such mini
mum rates. Without exaggeration, the
table of the Harnett ia as good az that Of
the Screven House, and the rates just one
half as large. Cou4 .eous treatment makes
up the sum ofits attractions. The public
largely testified their appreclation.-
Jacksonville FIQ.) Herald.