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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
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WEDNESDAY. DEOEMBER "a. Iss.


In the South Atlantic states to-day
Cloudy weather, rains, followed BY clear
ing weather, winds shifting to south and
west, and higher temperature.
The height Of the river at Augusta Al
1:41 O'Clock p. m. yesterday (Augusts
time) was II feet s inehes-a rise OF iee1
g inches during the preceding "A hours
ComDarative statement Of temperature
Al Savannah Dec. %, 1883 and 1884:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
MERRY CHRISTMAS.

To arrive for Xmas, 900 CHOICE TUR-
KEYS. Leave your orders at
l.. PUTZEL'S, Market Basement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24

A. FaIk g. Son are selling the celebrated
''Star'' and 'Acme" Shirt at 81, 81 %
81 IS and 81 50.-AdC.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
work OF TIE SUPERIOR COURT
Two Criminal Cases Disposed OF by
Judge Adams Yesterday.


Judge Adams Yesterday.
On Nov. 10 last Watson Sigler, cOlOred,
lassaulteA William Quarterman and cut
him Is IA knife. The assailant was in
lIicted IAN assault with intent TO muir
| der. and was tried yesterday in the
Superior Court. The testimony on the
part Of the state fully sustained the in
dictment and the jury found the prisoner
guilty and recOmme nded him 10 the
mercy Of the court. He was sentenced
10 the penitentiary tor two years.
On Oct. 6 a negro wa eJected from one
Of the passenger trains Oh the Savannah,
Florida and Western Railway for re-
fusing to paw his fare. After he had left
tile train lie made an attempt to shoot the
Conductor. Mr.. W. u. Roach, and at the
same time broke one Of the car Win
dOws. The incident occurred alter
dark. and "A cOiOred man, named
Richard Reid, was subsequently AZ
rested for the Offenses and indicted,
By the grand jury, one charge against
him being for shooting At another not Il
his own defense" and the OtherfOr having
damaged a vehicle, the same being pas
senger car No. A of the Savannah, Florida
and Western Railway. Reid was ar
raigned in the court yesterday, and dur
ing the trial successfully proved that he
was not the guilty party, when the jury
returned a verdict Of not guilty. When
tne other case against him was called the
solicitor General entered a nOlle prosequi
and the accused was released from arrest.
The grand Jury were discharged until
next Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, and
the court adjourned until this morning at
IN nffs1apE
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
Election for Directors.

MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK,
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. 13. 1884.
The annual election for Seven Directors of
this Bank will be held at the Banking House
on TUESDAY, Jan. 13, 1885, between the
hours of u and O'Clock.
THOS. GADsDEN. Cashier.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
Wanted.

Silk Suspenders, and anything needed
for Gents wear, at Belsinger's, "A Whita-
ker street.-Adu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24

The leaders in Fashionable Clothing at
reasonable prices, 1S9, 19l and 1913 Con-
gress street,-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
New and Fresh.

Consisting of Silk Handkerchiets and
Scarfs, from 80 cents up, at A. Falk
Son'S.-Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
For Ordinary.

For Ordinary.
To My Friends and F6lIO4O CitiseEs: here
by announce to you that will be candidate
for REELECTION to the Office of ORDI-
NARY in JANUARY next, and will be CRATE
full for your friendship and support.
HAMPTON l.. FERRILL.
SEPT. / 1884.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
Headnuarters

Anything needed for the G. o. p. Ball,
to be given Dec. %, to be had at Belsin-
gers, "a Whitaker street.-ddU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24

For Tax Collector.

Fsl1oao Citizens: am 3 candidate for re-
election to the Office of TAX COLLECTOR, at
the election to be held JAN. Z, 1885, and re-
spectfully solicit your support.
JAMES ]. MoGOW AN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
Notice.

All persons are hereby cautioned against
harbOring or trusting any of the crew of the
German bark 'Margarethe," as no debts of
their contracting will be paid by her Master,
or NJ. S. COSULICH & CO. Agents..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
Candiea

Made fresh every hour at Furber's, the
ConfectiOner. Also fine line Of Bon
BOns and French Fruits.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
Notice to Stockholders.

SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY,
OFFICE MACON, GA. Dec. II, 1SS4.S
Dividend No. 81, Of THREE DOLLARS and
FIFTY CENTS per share, will be paid the
Stockholders of this Company on and after
Dec. q.
Stockholders receiving their dividends in
Macon viii be paid at the Central Georgia
Central Railroad Bank of that city.
W. S. BRANTLY,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24

Country orders for all kinds of Candies.
Send us the a ~ount you wish to invest
and we guarantee satisfaction. "Furber,
the COnfectiOner." -Ado.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
BRANCH & COOPER'S,

RAISINS, CITRON, CURRANTS, NUTS all
kinds. CORDIALS, all kinds, BRANDIES,
WHISTLES a dWINES. CANNED GOODS,
all kinds. PINE APPLE, EDAM, ROGUE
FORT and ENGLISH DAIRY CHEESE.
FIREWORKS and FIRE CRACKERS at
cost.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24

To My Friends and FSsSOsO Cistssns; here
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
Holiday Goods.

For sale by r. B. Cassels, corner Tay
Tor and East Broad streets-telephont
NJ
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24

For fine custOm-made, stylish Clothing
YOU must 90 to b. Fl. Levy & Bros, for
their prices are the lowest in this CITY,
4(fr-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
Suburban RatlrnaDn.
CITY and Suburban R'Y.

SAVANNAH, Nov. IL, 1884.
ON and after WEDNESDAY, Nov. II, the
" following schedule will be run on the
CVh
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24

Wood, Coal and Blocks
For sale by r. B. Cassels, corner Tay-
Tor and East Broad streets-telephone
No. II.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
Attention. G. o. 2

A full barrel of fine candy for 81 at
Furber,s-Adp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24

Grand Drummers' Ball to be given Dec.
%. To be in style for the occasion call at
Belsinger's, "a Whitaker street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24

Ii yoI want fine Unlaundried Shirt at
10 cents, call on A. Falk & SOn.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
Wood. Coal and Blocks

For OvercOats, B. II. Levy & Bros, 1S9,
OF and 1Q3 CONGRESS- street.=Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
MIDNIGHT MASS.

Impressive Services at the Cathedral
Tonight.
The POntifical High Mass at the Cathe-
dral tonight promises to be one of the
most beautiful ceremonies sOlemnized at
the Cathedral for several years. The
services will begin tonight at mid
night. Rt. Rev. Bishop Gross will say
the mass, and will give the congregation
the POpe's blessing, At 1880 on Christ
mas day another mass will be said. The
music on both occasions will be very fine.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
Our Business Platform.

wi 1uotii6oo iuttVI iilI
The expenses and earnings of a
paper with 100000 circulation will
approximate as follows: RE
CEIPTS-from advertising, 500
inches per issue, at the rate Of Ic.
line per / 900 Of circulation, or ST a
line for 100, 900, for 81 issues, $780,
600; subscriptions deducted from
face value of Cash Premium Or
ders, 500, 0OO-tOtal, 1886, 800. EX-
PENSES = Issuing 100000 for
paper, postage, press-wOrk, etc,
81, 200 per issue, $62, 400; editorial
work. incidentals, $40, 000-total,
$50, 400, leaving the splendid profit
Of 1881 900.
Three fourths Of this profit viii
be made out Of the sale of advertis-
ing space, and advertisers WiU
pay 500 a line simply because the
paper has 100, 900 circulation. II
it had but 10000 they would pay
but 10 cents a line. Therefore,
every subscriber, as a pro rata
Garner OF advertising profits, is
worth to a paper Of 100000 circula-
ton 80. 81. We propose to keep
the sic. as our share, and repay 70
our subcribers the 50. In this pro-
portion we will have SSl 600 as
profit after giving back 10 subscri-
bers out Of the papers earnings the
sum of $500, 900 in Premiums.
This is a plain statement Of
facts, and involves no necessity Of
resorting to illegal methods as an
excuse for offering " numbered re-
ceipts" and alleged future draw
ings or awards" IL is simply
proposed to make division with our
subscribers Of an equitable share Of
the profits which the use Of their
names as subscribers will secure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
GEORGE NJ. WILLETT. JR..
D.. NAGLE.
Executors will Maria B. Willett deceased

~ EORGlA, CHATHAM COUNTY Notice.
~ Is hereby given to all persons hav-
ing demands against JANE THOMAS.
deceased, to present them to me, properlv
made out. within the time prescribed bv law
so as to show their character and amOunf.
and all persons indebted to said deceased
VIII make Immediate payment to me.
ID. G. PURSE,
Qualified ex'r will Jane Thomas, decd.
NOVEMBER d 1891 - ~ ~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
For CLERK Of Superior Court.
For Sheriff.

For Receiver Of Tax Returns.
l respectfully announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of RECEIVER OF TAX
RETURNS, and earnestly solicit the SURFACES
of the voters of this county. Election JAN. Z,
1885. JNO. X. DILLON.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24

~ EORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY. Whereas.
VI LOUISA Ii. DOLBY has applied TO Court
of Ordinary for Letters OF Administration ON
the estate of EDWARD EMERSON, de-
ceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish
all whom it may concern to be and appear be-
fore said court, to make objection IF any they
have) on or before the SEW hNTEENTH DAY
IN JANUARY NEXT, otherwise said letters
will be granted.
Witness the Honorable HAMPTON L. FER.
RILL, Ordinary for Chatham county, this the
10Th day of December, 1884.
PHILIP NJ. RUSSELL, JR.,
Clerk c. 0, c. C.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
Medical Notice.
Election for Directors.

On the LIST day of JANUARY, 1885, DIR. J. c.
LEHARDY will resume the general practice
of his profess on.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24

- GOLD WATCH, DIAMOND RING s.,
Elegant SIDEBOARD, Etc. Etc 'iNO'
And now for your Christmas Proso,... ~
will give away, to the highest bldder PI rye
GOL0GNEIERS, FANCY BONES. Cf01dSERSFS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
Ergal zlnflren.

GEORGIA, CHATHAM CoUNTY.-Notice ia
- hereby given that we have made applica-
ton to the Court of Ordinary Chatham
county for order to sell lot Letter X and mart
lot Letter l. Cue ward, Duffy street. near
Jefferson, belonging to estate of MARIA b.
WILLETT, deceased, for payment of debts
anu dlstrlDutlon, and that said order will be
granted JANUARY TENTH QSS5l of said
court unless objections are filed.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-07-18

A son was presented to Fred Gould by
his wife on Monday evening. Another re-
cruit for Owosso Rifles.
The Odd Fellows are placing a fine new
carpet on the floor of their new Hall this
week. purchased of Brown & Mahaney.
]. j. Days and wife left on thursday
for three weeks trip in the Lake Superior
region. They went to Detroit and then
by boat to Marquette
The Board of Education have engaged
Mr.. A. G. Standard. q graduate of the
University Of Michigan, as successor 10
Prof. Thomas. for Principal of the High
School.
Hon. Jerome w. Turner seems to be
actively engaged. working up his Con
gressional nomination. Tuesday evening
he spoke at ratification meeting in Stan.
ton, and we hear Of his foot prints in the
the Saginaw valley.
j. F. Wildermuth was last week presented
with fine gold watch by the members of
Hook and Ladder Co.. of which he has
been the Foreman number Of years The
presentation speech, made by A. d. Barnes,
was fine one. and fittingly responded to
by Mr.. w.
In this issue we insert large amount of
advertising for the Price Baking Powder
Co., to which attention is direction. They
are the publishers of the Hand Book and
Cornicopia." circulated by THE TIMES
Printing Co. through Shiawassee county.
They are reliable house and their ads.
should be carefully read by housekeepers.
j.. /. Cases stallion, Phallas, years old.
trotted the 4th heat in the freefor.all race
in Chicago on the 18th inst. In 2:13a. beat
ing Smugglers recordi1i second and max
ing him now the fastest stallion by the
record in the world. His dam is Betsy
fleetwood and she the I'd dam of Dewey
| i Stewards Furor.
On Wednesday morning as Mr.. David
Parker was driving south across the Maple
river on the west branch road, he found
Mr.. Heinan, an old gentleman who had
been out cutting grass. stricken with para
lysis, assisted his wife in getting him into
the house, and then notified the friends
| So far as we are informed at this time,
Mr.. H. is still living, but what his condi-
ton is We are unable to state.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-07-18
GONE TO HER REST.

We are again called upon to note the
death of one OF the aged pioneers of Shia'
wassee county. in the person Of Mrs. Nil
lie, relict of Enoch Eddy, ST., who de-
parted this life on Monday morning at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. Chester j
Stuart. of this city, aged about "a years
Her funeral services were held on Tues
day afternoon, at Mr. Stuart's residence
and the remains laid away 10 rest in Oak
hill cemetery, beside those Of her aged
husband who so recently preceded her ts
the realms of the Blessed.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-07-18

H. w. PARKER
WiII talk to yOM neIt sOeeE,
through The Times, about
hts fine Stock of TEAS he
has Just received. No time
to avrite an "Ad" this aceek.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-11-22
GRErLY EXPEDITION EXPENSES.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2l.-laY master-G General
j. A. Smith, chief of the Bureau OF Provisions ana Cloth
ing has submitted his annual report TO the Secretary OF
the Navy The report that the total expenditures
and advances on OF provisions during the fiscal
wear was 81 .2J7,570 The total OF expenditures and
advances on account Of clothing was Slsl,060. The
total expenditures under the small stores fund was
Ss3573 The total expenditures from the contingent
fund was f39 227. The deficiency on account OF pro-
visions IS ~ 80. With regard to the Lady Franklin
Bay expedition the Paymaster-G General says
In fitting this expedition with provisions and clothing
this Bureau found record adequate specifications
by which articles required could be manufactured or
purchased BY espOndence and consultation win
The highest Authorities polar expeditions new llsts OF
provisions and clothing were made, containing
the names OF many articles not included In any
other lists obtainable, and careful specifications
drawn mn printed and flied in this bureau for future
reference The total amount expended for clothing for
this expedition S63O27; amount issued to officers
and men during the cruise S3O2Z6; value remaining on
hand $50. sol Total amount expended for provisions,
SiO5O4S amount issued to officers aud non during the
cruise So 327; value remaining Oh hand. sS2,72l.
considerable quantity OF these provisions returned
have utilized Tor the navy such portion or te
clothing and prov iSons not adapted To naval use
will be disposed Of public SALE provided by law
The principal articles I'm this list furs and pemnican
IL with great satisfaction that the bureau learns from
the commander OF the expedition Commodore W. >.
Schlev u = ", that the outfit provided by THIS
bureau proved TO be of excellent quality
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-11-22
WHOLESALE ARREST OF TILL-TAPPERS.
cen made TO tn,

Numerous complaints have been made TO tho
police recently 10y shopsoepers who have been robbed by
sneak thieves Rogucs Of that class usually go In small
squads They are sometimes called ulltappcrs" and
their method ~ robbery described IN police slang
"working the sign racket" While one member OF tho
gang keeps watch for the appearance Of policeman
another enters shop and pretends to select articles for
purchase. Then third rogue puts his head In at the
door aud shouts See hero what do you by keep
ing your sign IN such dangerous condition." The un-
wary shopkcepcr j. taken by SURPRISE and complies with
the demand to Come ont and look nj H.. not ssprctng
that The supposed purchaser IN the shop Ia thief After
short dispute the sidewalk about the safety Of the
sign proprietor returns 10 his shop, only To mud II de-
serted aud his money drawer empty. Eight young
locked up nj Police Headquarters by DetectiyeSer
gcants Rogers Doyle and OBrien on Thursday night
suspicion ana yesterday morning Inspector Byrnes sent
out the following alarm
ITO All Send here nj 1880 p. compliments against
ttappers and persons operating sign business We
have arrested number of men operating ia this way"
Several persons who had lost money wouh To Police
Headquarters In the afternoon but coiM not den
tfy more than OF hc prisoners Most of the prison
ers were discharged In the afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-11-22
TO SUE EX-DIsrRICr COMMISSIONERS

WAsuINGroN Nov. 21.-The First Controller
of e Treasury has referred the Solicitor OF the Treas
ury transcript OF the accounts OF W. Phelps. Josiah
Dent and j. W Twning formerly commissioners OF the
District Of Columbia to institute suit against them to
recover the sum OF about $4,000 which Is alleged 10
have been expended by them during the year 1879 with
ont warrant OF law The accounting officers OF the Treas
ury assert that there Is not the sllssst evidence 10
prove that the commissioners Intended To "eir"d .no
r,,.rumcut I'm mixing the expenditures and say they
re disallowcd In settling the accounts Tor tho simple
reason that they made contrary TO the letter OF the
law. 800 80 - 49,. ...,,..,,,o,,,.d Ga tho
scrrctary of the Treasury that Mcssis tdmnhnS ana
Wcst COMMIT .oners OF tie District Of Columbia, cacn
lac centred 10 give new bond IN View of the Tact mat
M ~ no snrefe, on each Of their bonds Is member of
firm now under contract with the DISTRICT 10 lurhsh
supp,e. I'm violation Of the spirit ot the Jaw to9lnk ~
,, mtc, Tne contracts ina question made after
fe cyccon and approval Of The bonds whlch were reg
MAR and sufficient at the time of execution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-11-22
NATIONAL CAPITAL TOPICS
SHOULD HE HAVE ACTED As iNvoRMER IA NEW
CHARGE pROuamr FORwARD.


WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-Great interest Ia
manifested In Army circles in the trial of General swain
before court martial Argument had to-day on the
second specification. General grosvenor FOR the de.
fence said interest Ia the Army whether
an onierf, whenever he has to suppose that
brother officer Ia ofendlns against any law, r,il ~ mil
infy IL ~ IA not obss go onre 10 the war Depart
nent hhd report hls infotmaipn This the question
IN this ought tiehpfa awahhaylns been Informed
bt nn outsider thai tUnnei Morrow had duplicated his
pay aneohhis 10 have taken uran himself The eoe ~ ~
fnhrh ana gaha ~ The Wac Department with this infer
nniln 90 Falling ~ III o. he tried aud dismissed fram
Tho Army nr neglect ~ duiii Tho mpfnpriaf 0f such
conduct 0n tho part at an officer wh0 would he likely 10
sii ~ judicial capacity Ia tho han discussed,
MI, thandler for the prosecution, argued that the
oorso not be 0ionshut oorresponded to
tbs act Of prosecuting attorney bringing an Information
Ia civil court. The Judge Advocate followed Ia the
same line He SAID that General Swaim's fault grew out
Of his having sent Colonel Morrow to Bateman Co.
with note Of introduction and having by his personal
representations induced Baieman Il Go. TO purchase
MOTIONS pay accounts This takes the matter out or
the ordinary Of officer hearing anything against
brother officer and failing TO report IT, it II charged
here he said that Swain Is the original agent IN tho ac-
ton by which Bateman IL Go. advanced money on the
pay accounts of Colonel Morrow, which were aferward
discovered Ia be fraudulent.
In concluding the defence Judge Shellabarger
gued that the Secretary OF War already had the In
formation which General Swain said TO be derect In
not reporting, and General Swain knew the Secretary
had IT, he could not be considered negligent -
The Judge Advocate proposed to amend this specif-
cation, before taxing the next charge to include
statement that General Swain, after the accusation
made, went to Batenan Co. wrOngfmlly to prevent
investigation Counsel for defence objected that this
WAS Introducing new charge Argument followed, aud
the court went INFO secret session for consultation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-11-22
secretofy Chandler said that the Fourth Aud,tovs 49,.
."cn, Ut wales we're identical with those hi
NAVAL INTFt,I,IorNcr

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-Lieutenant John n
coiwe'' has been ordered 10 duty IN The Office ot
Intelligence Surgeon " L. dubois 10 the ,alepa .s,s
Engineer George W. Melville ~ Inspector Of coal =, ~
York Assistant Engineer William H. t,osr. N tho ~
neSsee Chapaln Alfred y. Royce 10 the iys,oo y.
na' anu other duty on board the receiving ship WABASH
Commander Theodore y. Kane has been ,e,sel,, :, =
the New iorh Navy Yard and ordered w e.nes,. ,ss
ualeha Assistant Engineer r. !. seheil nun Cha fsss
500 and placed oh waiting orders tiralaeant Hans. y.
Lyon has bret rivuutpi ~ be lieutenant ,mns,a. W
detached ffu ts east survey aud placed u,an ~ .i,,s
utipisi lnsith william w. tafhun and Assistant Tvs
list ''' wv '"' INJURED
the secretary ~ tho Navy has ordered snsYey a, IN.
lhllabsa ~ New tefk ~ determine the an.oun y, ""
pairs necessary 10 NJ her f6r service ''''""'"w