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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

In Justice Cherry's court at Macon the
continuation OF bull case came up.
A few months ago u. Nj. Gum possessed
an imported bull yearlinE. With the
frisky notion of young bull with his first
ring through his nose, he roamed into the
pasture of w. V. Napier. whose land lies
near by. Mr.. Napier found the bull nip
ping his grass, and. not knowing to whom
he belonged, took him up as provided In
the stock law. and advertised him for sale.
At the expiration of the required time the
bull was sold and bought in by MIR. Ma
pier.
When MIR. Gum discovered the where
ab0uts OF the animal he sued out possess
sorry warrant before Justice Poe, and
Constable Kmrew spent half day in the
swamp before he could levy on him.
When the case was heard 1t was devel-
oped by the evidence that MIR. Napier had
adv ertised the bull in one district and
and sold him in another. This illegalty
being shown. Mr.. Gum won the case and
the bull.
Mr.. Napier then sued Mr.. Gum for the
feed bill of the bull for the thirty days in
his possession, and this portion OF the
case was heard by Justice Cherry yester-
day. Mr.. Gum offered to Offset Mr..
Napier's bill for damages by bill for ser
vices lost while the bull was in Mr..
Mr.. Napler's possession.
The case was won by Mr.. Napier and
now Mr.. Gum will take the case to a
higher court.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

Glover IN possession as receiver. Thurs
day night j. A. Ansley and j. G. Mathews.
as attorneys for northern clothing house,
MED a bill alleging Indebtedness OF
Messrs. Dickson & Vigal to the house in
the sum of 81 200, and made Dickson &
Nlgai and Clay parties, praying for a re-
celver. Mr.. Glover was appointed by
Judge Fort, and the sale of goods has
been discontinued.
At Americas Saturday in the County
Court the solicitor of the County Court,
l.. j. Blalock, brought rule against the
solicitor General, G. B. Hudson, to show
cause why he should not collect the fees
as Solicitor in the County Court from
those criminal cases transferred from the
superior Court. The practice has been
for the Solicitor General to follow these
cases to the County Court and prosecute
them. He has also collected the fees. Mr..
Blalock's perquisites of office have only
been drawn in those cases originating in
the County Court. 1t is a matter of great
concern to both officials, as a lSrge part
of the costs in Sumter county arise from
the County Court convictions Of trans
ferTed cases. The impression is pretty
general that the court will decide with
Col. Hudson.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

the regiment organized by Gen. Hagood
and known as Hagood's first regiment
during the late war, to the position of
lieutenant-cOIonel. Charles S. kirkland,
halt-brother of Col. Kirkland, died lust
one week before the colonel. He resided
near Allendale and was the last survivor
of the Mexican war that resided in Barn.
we'll county. Mr.. Kirkland was the hero
of three wars, the Mexican, the Indian
and the Confederate. He was wounded
in battle in the war with Mexico.
The workmen are making rapid progress
In the work of decorating agricultural
hall for the coming centennial exhibition
at Charleston. The rice exhibit is in
position, and the huge phosphate pyramid
is almost completed. The decorators are
at work on the main exhibit, which stands
near the entrance Of the hall, and the
indications are that they will make it
handsome and attractive. Mr.. William
Nelson is Just putting the finishing
touches to the elaborate exhibit OF woods,
and these will be in position by Saturday
next. The grain exhibit is to be hand
somely and pronlsely decorated with flow-
ers made Of cotton, corn, oats, rice, etc.,
and will be one of the features of the
exhibition. Mr.. Roche, the secretary, has
received letters from numbers of people
in all parts OF the State, Offering to send
relics and articles OF antiquity to be ex-
hibited, so that fine display may also be
expected in this department.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: MONDAY, NOVEMBER g. 1885,

at Lake City, for the champion belt of the
state. The number of knights to consist
OF not more than four from each club, and
each club to be from one particular coun-
". The Columbia County Agricultural
Fair Association will furnish the belt.
Francis NJ. Stackpole. a machinist, was
found dead in his house, near Wrights
mill, at Pc sacola, Thursday, under pc
cullar circumstances, though the body
was in such an advanced state of decOm-
position as to render 1t well nigh imp0s-
slole to determine whether or not any vio-
lence had been used. The jury finally
decided that he died from natural causes.
His domestic life had been unhappy.
Roberts & Bemis sued the Jacksonville,
Tampa and Key West railroad, in Clay
county Superior Court for q number of
railway ties, said to have been used in the
construction of the road. There was con-
siderable conflict Of testimony as to the
correct number and value OF the ties, the
officials of the road admitting liability
only for 1913 ties, worth about$14. Event
ually the jury returned verdict for $3.50
in favor OF the plaintiffs.
At Green Cove Spring. Tuesday, several
children of Phineas Lewis, col0red, were
playing in the yard OF their fathers house,
when the elder children threw down the
youngest, girl about 2 years old, and
set fire to her clothing by igniting
matches. To prevent the child's screams
from being heard, they stopped its mouth
with their hands. When the clothing was
well ignited, they became alarmed and
ran into the house. When the mother
reached the child it was so badly burned
toat DR.. Merrill, who was called in, could
only attempt to alleviate its sutferings,
and it died next day. The eldest of the
young savages is years of age.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
An AIlimafor Story.
From tie Cochran lGq) Nessen0e

from me cochran tGd.) Messenger
A negro named Alex. Fordham, living
on Mr.. ID. NJ. Hughes place, in Twiggs,
tells the following story, which is vouched
for by responsible parties: There is a
pond on Mr.. Hughes place in which a
very large ALLIGATOR has spOIted for long
time. Many attempts have been made to
shoot him, but to no avail. Alex. espe-
cially has possessed a ''burning desire"
TO 'git dat gators mutton" He has
watched about the pond for many an hour
with his old "fuzzee" heavily charged, but
the gator was too sharp for him. Re-
Gently the pond almost went dry. There
was still a small hole Of water in the mid
die of the pond. and this was an object of
special interest TO Alex. He watched it
for nearly a week, but could not
get a good shot at his prey. At last
bright IDEA struck him which he put to
practical use thusly: He went TO a neigh
boring blacksmith shop, and with ham
mer and tools, fashioned a hook of lasting
qualities, to which he attached two pillow
lines, stuck on piece of tempting bait
and threw the hook into the pond; then he
fastened the other end OF the lines to
tree on the bank, and went his way with
a light heart. The next day he was plOw-
ing in the field near the pond, and when
he got to the end of the row next 20 the
pond he stuck his pillow in the ground and
went to see how his hook, gator. etc,
were getting along. A pull at the line
convinced him that the gator was hung
TO the hook. He pulled with all his might,
but the gator didn't come. The mule
he was blowing was young and
strong, and he muttered: "Pll give dat
mule a show at yOuv 1t was not
long before the single-tree was detached
from the pillow stock and the outer end Of
the rope made fast 10 IL, then he yelled:
sGit up dar, Kit" Kit got up, and so
did the 'gator--a whopperl Out on the
bank he came, and Kit paused and scented
the air. then looked back. A streak of
creased lightning could not have made a
quicker motion. OF dashed the mule
around 2OO-acre field. Two trips were
made at 1:l4 speed around the field, when
Kit struck for the woods. The fence
proved TO be worthless obstacle 10 the
mule, but held the lines with the gator
attached. The gator wasSin no condi-
tiOn 10 resist Alexis attack and soon sue
cumbed 10 his blows. The mule has also
been apprehended and lodged in the
stable once more.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
N Snn fhe sncietv-

Jack @. Smith, of GAINESVILLE. will sue
the Georgia State Agricultural Society
for damages sustained in the loss Of a
valuable colt.
Mr.. Smith is the owner and exhibitor OF
the Percheron horses that excited so much
admiration at the late fair. In addition
To mis- own exhibit, he had horses and
colts belonging 10 other citizens OF Pike
county. On Wednesday, during fair
week, Mr.. Smith was ordered by Superin-
tendent Waddell 10 bring out his horses
for exhibition on the track. Superinten-
dent Hollis had arranged 10 have the dis
play take place In the hippodrOme, and
the conflict Of orders caused a collision
between the racing horses on the track
and Mr.. Smiths horses. A colt was run
over IN the melee and buggy damaged.
On learning Of the collision, the society
paid Mr.. Smith Sl5. When the Injured
colt was carried back TO GAINESVILLE IL
died, and Mr.. Smith was compelled TO pay
ITS owner 500. For this loss he will sue
the society unless they reimburse him,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
Southern Girls Reware.

From the augusta ECef}ND NetcS.
Editor ECeniag n eloS: Northern swim
oilers are fully aware of the fact that all
over the South there are hundreds of young
ladies who were once in aflluence, but now
reduced TO the necessity OF working in or
der to procure many comforts and coDve-
niences which are otherwise denied them.
Hence our newspapers are flooded with
flaming advertisements, and our mails
crowded with circulars Offering pleasant,
easy and honorable employment at home,
with most enticing high wages, etc. The
golden bait is so captivating that the VIC
Tins form legiOns.
AS one of this unfortunate, ewindled
class let me warn my sisters against all
these plausible traps, and especially
against the sO-called "Home Manufacture
ing Co., Boston, Mass" which | unhesl-
tatingly denounce.
AN OUTRAGEOUS swINDLE.
When you write, to know what the
work is, they reply, "Coloring photo
graphs" but mark, you must first send
on the inevitable dollar for the outfit"
costing them about 25c. which they
send you bv express and make you pay
Boo. more, with couple OF photos to col
or, and also couple colOred, as a sample
OF the manner in which they wish the
work performed, etc. This, when done,
must be returned to them by mail at your
expense. When received, they reply it
is excellent, "but not quite good enough"
and flatterngly propose now to send you
more photographs to practice upon. But
mark, you must pay &c. apiece for them.
OF course they double their money by
selling all you color for them, and thus
keep you In their employ, promising a
large salary, after awhile-provided you
earn it. All boshl bosh!
NANCY NFTTLE,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
Georgia Thrift.

The contracts for Albany's new school
house have been let.
The contract tor the three new bridges
on Tobler creek, one at Hightower's mill,
the Boyt bridge and the bridge at Wayn-
manville, has been let by the County Com
missioners to DR.. j. w. Herring for
S1,100.
Capt. B. f. Hall offers to sell the steamer
Bertha Lee, now at Albany, for $4, 600, re-
tanning fourth interest in the boat if de-
sired. Capt. Hall is an old steamboat
man, having been connected with that
line of business since his twelfth year.
The total gross receipts of the State fair
at Macon, which includes the amounts re-
ceived from privileges and the subscrIp-
lions from the eiuizens of Macon, will foot
up $4,000, The receipts from sale of
tickets are between $1,000 and $4,000.
The expense account was greater than at
previous fairs. In addition to the general
expenses, Mr.. Hollis says he was forced
to build "a new stalls for cattle. These
cost $40 each; but the committee have
made request of the city to buy and
keep them.
To-day the First National bank OF Ma
con, next to the oldest national bank in
the State, having reached the limit OF its
first charter, commences new era In its
existence, the charter having been ex-
tended to Nov. s, 1905. The bank was
organized Nov. s, 1865, and commenced
business Dec. 10, 1865, with |. &. Plant,
Esq, president, and W. W. Wrigley,
cashier. Both occupy the same positions
at this date. r. Ii. Plant Is now vice
president, and q. II. Plant assistant
cashier. The capital stock Of the bank is
100000, on which it has paid dividends
amounting to $24S,000. besides undivided
profits of $4,000 on hand. The United
States bonds held by the bank are worth
$4,000 more than was paid for them.
Total profits $295,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
Gen. Longstreet,s Accounts.

Gen. Longstreet, ex-United States
Marshal for Georgia, has written 10 At
torney General Garland asking that suit
be brought upon his official bond. Gen.
LOngstreet, during his term, earned, in
Guiding deputies, $4,000. The govern
ment advanced $75, 900 with which 10 pay
himself and deputies, leaving yet due
$2l 600. or this amount the government
claims near $1,000, leaving still due about
$4,000. Tine government claims "a S39,
and is not willing to advance the $13, 600
brought, by request OF Gen. Longstreet,
that the matter may be speedily settled
by the courts. Friends and the deputies
have requested this action by the General.
The letter is dated Nov. 4. The First
Comptroller Of the United States Treasury
has agreed TO the request OF Gen. Long
street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
a strike NJ Atlanta.

At Atlanta Saturday fifty weavers in
the Fulton County cotton mills suddenly
went on a strike for higher wages. Hear
ing about IL, Supt. p. j. X. King repaired
TO the Office OF President Esas for con-
sultatiOn, when the weavers crowded into
the Office. They we're told TO go back 70
work. and that their grievances would be
considered when properly presented.
They returned 10 the mills, but as all
would not resume work, the whole num-
Der suspended operations. This had the
effect OF shutting down the mill. About
100 hands stopped work. Supt. King
sIates there was no reduction IN wages.
Within the past few weeks, however,
more and liner work has been required OF
the weavers, and this is supposed 10 be
the cause OF the strike. An Investigation
will be made, and when the facts in the
case are ascertained the trouble win prob
ably be adjusted. Meantime 100 men are
out Of work.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
Georgia's Spiritual Welfare.

The new Methodist parsonage at Coch-
ran will soon be ready for occupancy.
Antioch church, four miles west of
HawkinsvIlle, has called to its passionate
Rev. j. G. Wright, OF Cochran. The call
has been accepted.
There has been but one white man and
but one negro in the guard-hOuse at
ThOmaston since the bsrrOOms were closed
in that place, which will be one year on
Dec. "a next.
Active preparations are making for the
next meeting Of Sumter County Sunday
School Association. 1t will convene at
Salem church, six miles east Of Americas,
on Nov. q, this being the fourth Friday
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
Strata OF Tramns.

Officers Brown and Dumas found a six
foot tramp loanng about the depot OF the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
railroad at Macon, on Friday night, and,
as he could not give any account OF him
self, he was locked up. On being searched
nothing was found on his person but lot
OF roots. When asked by Station-house
Keeper Henry what be was doing with
such things IN his pockets he replied that
At was often the case that the poor tramps
had nothing but roots 10 live on.
The Recorder, Saturday, gave him a
situation for twenty days on the gang,
where he will have better fare than roots.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
Ex.Mnrshal Fitzsimons Sued.

The general government has ordered
suit against o. p. FitzsimOns, late mar
shall for Georgia. The suit was ordered
on the bond 10 recover about $4,000 in
excess Of the emoluments. The bondsmen
are T.. =. Howell, Albert Howell, Clark
Howel's estate, w. A. Hemphill, Pat
Walsh. r. J. May, A. X. Lawton and
Abner Johnson's estate. The papers are
now in the hands Of Is. II. Hill for suit.
Some time AGO FitzsimOns' deputies,
namely Park WoOdw ard, l.. @. Perkle
and j. Is. Castor, sued him for about
$4,000 in all. The case was before Judge
McCay last week, who reserved his de-
clainn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
Farm Facts.
GEORGIA..

Farmers are busy now making contracts
for another year.
Thomaston has received nearly 5000
bales of cotton up to this date.
Thousands of bushels OF corn have
rOtted on the bottom land in Newton
county this fall.
Capt. Houser, Of Fort Valley, has a
drive about 80 feet wide, OF about three
miles, lined on both sides with the LIE
Conte pear trees.
S. j. Harrell, living four miles from
Quitman, made the past season three
bales of cotton on two acres of land. Mr.
Harrell is warm advocate of the inten-
sive system Of farming, and declares that
it is the only salvation for the Southern
farmer.
Henry Wright, colored, who lives on
NJ. j. Hatcher's place, in Lee county,
carried to Albany Saturday lot of large
potatoes. Two Of them weighed 1917
pounds. Henry made, with two mules,
for Mr.. Hatcher this year 80 bales of cot
ton, about 300 bushels corn, 300 bushels
oats, about 400 bushels potatoes, and other
small crops.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
Dress Trimming Department,

without question the largest limo in this
city
5000 yards Red Worsted Dress BRAID, tinsel
mixed, at 2l5c per yard; worth elsewhere l0c.
1900 yarus Black Tubular Dress Braids, at
&c per yard; worth l2l6c.
5000 yards All silk Passamentries, one and
n half inches wide, l5c Yard worth 8Sc.
300 dozen pairs All SILK Button Loops, mt l5c
per pair; worth soc.
10000 assortments I'm Clasps, Gimps, Fringes,
Buttons Ornaments, Feather Trimmings,
Beaded Laces below the cheapest.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
FLORIDA.

The past week or ten days of cool, fair
weather has rapidly advanced the ripen-
ing of the orange crop, and already ship
ments are beginning in earnest.
Green Cove Spring: Those who had
been thoughtful enough to give a few
gauva bushes a corner in their yards. in
this vicinity, have had occasion TO rejoice
at their lorethought by reaping harvest
Of this fruit the present season. The
bushes are very prolific and profitable
bearers if we are to judge from the guam
tIty marketed from one bush by j. c. Bat
ten, the said bush having yielded up
wards Of two and halt bushels, which he
retailed in the market at 10c. per quart,
or 81 20 for the crop from the single plant.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
LadieS' Underwear Department.

An assortment second TO none. A selection
Of Knit Underwear from the best reputed
looms.
2OJ dozen Ladies' Knit Merino Vests, a great
article for 25c worth 42c.
2s5 dozen aides Knit Merino Vest, TO beat
the world at soc; worth Sic.
1863 dozen Ladies' three quarters Wool Vests,
a great bargain N Toe; worth 81 ~.
100 dozen Ladies' All Wool Vests, q superb
article at 81; worth 81 So.
Full line Ladies' Scarlet Knitwear equally
as cheap.
Children's Knit Underwear IN every grade
for to IS years of age Ut bargain prices.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
Cloak Department.

We have offered bargains over and over in
Notions, Fancy Goods, etc. but our Cloak
bargains cap the climax. We nave stocked
ourselves with an entire new line of Cloaks
for Ladies, Misses and Children in all the
newest cuts and fashions, tailor made es-
pecially. Now we have got them and every
one beauty of manufacture. We are going
TO give you bran new stock mo old styles at
the following prices, which Will raise the .nlg
OF competition:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
Kid Glove Department.
OUR SALES NEARLY 500 PAIR A DAY

The only complete department OF its kind
in savannah. The liking PIN" stock Of the
South. We import all our Kid Gloves, and
can retail them at others coat
800 dozen Our Celebrated Montague B.
Button Kid Glove, TO beat the world, at soc;
worth SIC.
500 dozen Our Celebrated Nanon Shook
Kid Gloves, in all shades, ut 75e; worth 81 l2.
AO0 dozen Our Celebrated Piatshek's Model
3-Button Glove, all shades, at soc; warranted.
400 dozen Our Celebrated Scolop Top g.
Button Mignon, at 81 25. Warranted the best
Glove on this market. An imitation il sold
elsewhere at 81 90. unwarranted. but still our
ga cs are growing on this popular Glove.
100 other brands that levels imitators.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
Zephyr Department.

Full Of a l,0Ol novelties for high art, Macre-
men and fancy work, etc.
We are selling the best imported Wool in
., and S-ply at the astounding price Of &c
per ounce. We have 10000 pounds to get rid
Of. No special day for this, you can get IL
whenever Won please.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
We Mean to Sell CIOaks.

ss4 pieces Children's and Misses Newman
kets, ages to 10 years, at prices-s2 90, 50 IS,
SO 40 81, So, So 4O-to beat anything elsewhere
a. so per cent. increase.
800 pieces Children's and Misses Havelocks,
ages TO l6 years, at prces-SS 90, 81 90, IS 40.
So SO 80, 81 90-to beat anything elsewhere az
$40 per cent. increase.
SOL pieces Children's and Misses Straight
Cloaks. ages 3 to l6 years, at prces-s1 "A,
81 3d. 81 %, 81 40, SO, SO So SO co. 81 Alto beat
anything elsewhere at 80 per cent. increase.
300 pieces Ladies' wool mixed Walking
Jackets, size 80 to 80, at 81 "a; worth q 90.
90 pieces Ladies' all wool Walking Jackets,
at SO 90, $4 80, IS, SO, SO ~; worth elsewhere 50
per cent. more. gu
90 pieces Ladies' all wool Astrscan Trimmed
Newmarkets at SO 80; sold elsewhere for Sl2.
300 pieces Ladies' superior made Newman
kete at prices-s6 90, 81 rs, 81 49, s. up TO
SIG l9-to beat anything elsewhere at So per
cent. advance.
$50 pieces Ladies' Diagonal Beaver Russian
Circulars. Fur trimmed. at 81 40; worth else
where $l6.
1915 pieces Russian Circulars, in Diagonals,
Cloakings, Fancy Cloths. Ottoman and Persian
Silks, also in Silk Brocade, at prices % per
cent. cheaper than elsewhere.
AND CAN UNDERsELL all others on
Short Brocade SILK Velvet and Colored Cash.
mere Wraps. eA
Fur-lined Circulars our speciality.
Remember, we guarantee to sell Cloaks the
cheapest, so come and hold us to the contract.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
ITEMS IN THREE STATES.
FLORIDA AND SOUTH
CAROLINA PUT IN TYPE.

lively Deer Hunting on st. SimoD's-
a Negro Arrested for Murder Freed on
a Legal TechnicaIity--OneS Sister Dies
=. rad yVi1h another.
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