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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-13

of Richmond county. The evidence
of these witnesses impeached the evil
dence of the four negro witnesses for
the prosecution. whose testimony was con-
fiicting and altogether at fault. The argu-
ment was set up that Lee. whose vote It
was claimed was unlawfully influenced,
had not been proved to be citizen, and
consequently not qualified voter. IL
was also shown by his own state
ment that be had no preference, aud con-
se1uently could not be influenced against
his will, and further that there could be
no motive, owing to the overwhelming
Democratic majority in Richmond county
and in the entire State in the Presidential
vote. for any attempt to bribe a voter to
cast Democratic ballot.
The prisoners counsel then went on to
show that the prosecution was under the
enforcement act of the fifteenth amend
ment, and it must be proven that the act
of bribery was done with the intent to
interfere with the negrO's right of suf-
frage on account of his Grace, color or
previous condition of servitude." ON
this point Judge Speer ruled that the
question was controlled by the decision
| of the supreme Court in the Marlborough
| case, that Congress did not depend on the
fifteenth amendment FOR its power to pass
laws protecting the exercise Of the righ'
Of suffrage, but it derived the power from
the inherent right to sustain its own eX-
istence. Tue case was concluded early
i'm the afternoon. The jury retired after
a vigorous charge by the Judge, and alter
! being out about an hour returned sealed
verdict, which will be opened in court
| this morning. 1t is understood that il
will be a verdict for acquittal. The case
| has excited considerable interest, and in
| VOlYed some nice points OF law.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-13
WORK OF TIE COURTS.
a Busy Session in the superior Court
The city Court Proceedings.

A Busy Session in the Superior Court
The city Court Proceedings.
At the sitting Of the superior Court yes
terday the case of the State against the
negro Jesse Nash, charged with false i'm
prisonment, was called for trial. The de-
PENDANT was the party who was concerned
with the negro Constable James Killens
in making the arrest OF the negrd Smart
Myers, and who received into his hand
tie S5.bill which Killens, while acting
both as Constable and Justice, eXtOrted
from Myers. The jury found the prisoner
guilty without recommendation aud the
court passed sentence imposing the full
penaltv prescribed by law, that is i'm
prisCnment for twelve months with hard
labor on the chain-garg. The court then
passed sentence on Killens, who was tried
and convicted on Wednesday. He was
sentenced to twelve months, with hard
labor. on the Ohain-gang, and to he re-
moved from office.
Two negrOes-Mav Brown and Mile
Brown-whO were charged with simple
larceny. that is to say, hog stealing, were
tried. The accused were arrested, with
other negroes, abOut ten days ago on the
Ogeechee under warrants issued by JUS
tice Dan'l F. Sheftall, and at the trial
Yesterday were acquitted by the jury.
The case of Abel Walker, another negro
who was in the party arrested for being
participants in the above crime, plead
guilty to simple larceny, and was SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for two years.
The court, after trying some cases on
the civil docket, then took a recess until
this morning.
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BrevIties.

The delegates 70 the convention to ar
range for the celebration 81 t. fatrlGA I, :
dav viii meet at Catholic Library Hall
tonight.
The Jasper Mutual Loan Association
will hold lis tbirtv-ninth monthly meeting
at the Office Of WOOten X MacDoneL, us
E-yan street. tonight.
The ONLY arrest reported at the police
barracks last uigat was that Of Jen
smith. q white man, charged with dlsor-
derry conduct and drunkenness.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders
81 the skidaway Shell Road Company Will
be held this afternoon. Five directors
VIII be elected for the ensuing year.
A New York dispatch 70 the News
states that the bronze statue OF the late
Col WadIev. 10 be erected in Macon by
the employees If the Central Railroad was
successfully cast yesterday.
The nero woman Jane Arnold who
has been confined in the jail rs lunatlc
for about three weeks aud who was adj
JUDGED insane hv a commission Of Iunacy
in the OrdInary's Court about ten days
ago. was taken To the State Lunatic
Asylum at Miiledgeville Yesterday. As
she was brought ont II the jail she seized
hold of Deputy sheriff Joe simmons, who
was on hand ready 10 take her 10 the de-
not. ana afectiOnately embraced him.
simmons was surprised II the demOnstra-
tive attitude 81 the woman, but induced
her hv q few words TO accompany him
without auv further expression of her re-
rari.
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A Negro Nurse Girl in Pawn Shop with
stolen JeWeIry.

A Negro Nurse Girl in Pawn Shop with
stolen Jewelry.
Early last night a young, well-dressed
muIatto woman stepped into Muhlberg's
pawu-bTokiug establishment with box
Of gold jeweIry and a package Of silver
ware. upOu which she wanted to negOti-
ate a loan. Mr.. MuhIDerg's suspicious
were aroused, from the actions Of the
woman. that there was something wrong.
1-non being questioned as TO where she
obtained the jewelry, she replied that 1t
did not belong q her. but lady had sent
her with t.. The broker TOOK in the stu
alton at once. sWhy didn't she come
with 30 herselfs-' he asked, picking up the
box under a pretense Of examining its
contents. Before he had a chance
40 Get a message 10 an officer the
woman dropped everything she had
brought IN. and without another word shot
into the street. leaving her valuables on
rhe counter aud in the brokers' hands.
The iewelry consisted OF plain lo-karat
s-old ring. a gold shirt stud and ladies'
ring both with Rhine stone settings, and
Roman gold collar button with diamond
setting. The silvsrware consisted OF a
-r nife. fork and spoon, and
r all plated ware. The
az in a box with the stamp
Er ton on the cover.
lr a. IN Of the box. under name
bv erasurcs, were the
an u. :. ~, L. :. Grant"
considerably sOiled and the
.t-a evidences of having been
inc. None Of the articles
ar ~d OF bore any marks by
.-.1l taelr ownership could be traced.
They were evidently stolen. as the
woman was unable % stand questioning,
and showed her guilt by running away
rs soon the broker began to ask concern
fur their ownership. The property will
be held for identification. and an effort
viii De made 70 secure the thief's arrest.
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TIE WARM SPELL.
It's Effect on the Truck Farms-Market
Gardeners Getting in the Spring

Its Effect on the Truck Farms-Market
Gardeners Getting in the Spring
Crops.
Winter and spring have met together
and kissed each other for several days
past. The raw, chilly weather of Febru-
ary's closing days was driven off by the
approach OF higher temperature, and the
beginning of March has thus far been as
bright and pleasant as Nav.
The market gardens are beginning to
feel the favOring influences, and after the
cold, rainy and unfavorable weather
which has prevailed during most of the
winter, the vegetable fields are in readi.
ness 20 begin an active growth. The Sc
we're irOsts early in the season had dam
aging effect on many of the crops, notably
on peas and cabbages. The pea crop is
almost an entire failure, and the winter
cabbage crop is not much better. The
spring crop promises, however, to be large.
The markets are very backward, and
vegetables are in demand at good prices.
Only one shipment of straw berries has
vet been received, and that of an inferior
quality and at prices which very few p3O-
pie could afford to pay. The strawberry
crop is backward, and it will be two
weeks anyway and probably three before
they Will De regularly III tue MAJ heI' lHe
crop in the Savannah gardens will be late,
but promises to be a good one. The eX-
IRENE cold of February is thought to be an
augury of a good peaen crop. Peach
growers saw there is danger in a mild
February. The warmth starts the sap,
and causes the trees to bloom so early
that a cold snap is likely to do great
damage. This year, however, February
has been so exceptionally cold
that mild spring is looked
for and good weather for peaches.
The indications. so far as there is any
opportunity for judging at this time, are
for a larger crop even than last year. I'M
less a late frost should prove fatal. Flor.
ida peaches, from recent adYices, will
begin to be forwarded in about week.
On the truck farms the warm spell is
being taken advantage of for the planting
of the spring crop. Cucumbers, pota-
toes, melons, beans, late peas, lettuce and
other seeds are being sOwn so as to get
the benfit Of the warmth before another
rain. spring cabbages will be ready for
shipment in a short time. Lettuce, and
in fact all green vegetables, are in de-
mand in the Northern markets, and are
sOuoht = ftfr at hich pricpo
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GamOiea.


ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. IL, 1885.
"RepOrt on Analysis of Assorted Can.
dies received from Messrs. ACOSTA
& EINSTEIN, Of Savannah, Ga,
Feb. 6, 1885:
1.-THE Candies are genuine, pureand
unaduiteTated the flIVOrs are deli
cate and well assorted; the cOlOrS at.
tractive. Analysis shows nothing
harmful in ether the Candy (bOdy)
itself, favor or color.
"The ash (O.39 per cent is pOtas-
SUM tartrate chiefly, which is found
in all genuine Candy, and is net in
excess. Both flaVOrS and cOlOrs are
such as commend themselves as pure
and harmless.
"FiuaIly, rigid analysis yields me
no adulteratIOn OF harmful ingredient
whatever.
"N. A. PRATT,
''COnsulting Chemist"
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past nNe lcdi5 Is tt9 IVItU"9'
Annual ratio per 1899 population;

During the year 466 whites Glea out OF
= nopulatiOn Of d, $50, and io3 DlackS and
coIOred ont of q population OF IO,O1z' VI
these Is whites and 119 blacks were tur-
nished with burial permits, having hau no
,bvs:cian in attendance. " TN city
Dhv,icians and q free dispensary II seems
singular that such q large proportion OF
the deaths among the negro race SHOULD
so occur. but the facts are stated as de-
Quoted from the mOTtuary record.
General good health, adds the Health
officer. prevailed continuously during the
wear. without official report OF any suspi-
t.iOus case of fever, or even the runor OF
it.. Excepting eases OF Glpnihefla anu
scarlet fever. the city and surroundings
were exempt from contagious or inlec-
tfous diseases, Scarlet fever was pres
ont in the community in very mltq
form. ONLY two deaths having resulted
from this disease during the year. Dlpn-
iberia prevailed to some extent, as IL ulu
throughout the States, but 10 lesser eA-
tent than rumOred, the number OIL deaths
from this disease during the year being
twentv-seven, while during 1853 there
were fOrtv-fOur deaths. The dread IN the
minds Of the community OF Olphtne-
ria is Justly great: to this fact, coupled
with the reporting of other affections as
the disease itself, is attributable the mag
pi,ied reports regarding its prevalence.
Ii is worthy Of note that the disease mas
largely pr6dominated during the latter rI
six months Of the three past years Inc
superintendent of Public Schools was
kept Informed regarding the LOCALITY oil
cases OF diphtherIa and scarlet Ievef
during the year, and children from IN
fected houses were not allowed to attend
school until they presented ceFtlncate
from the Health Officer that they could do
so without risk to the other scholars.
The deaths during the year fTOm natur-
al causes were as follows:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-13

A Richmond County Man on Trial for
Bribery at the POlls-A Probable Ac-
quittal.
T. L. Howard, of Richmond county,
who has been confined in the Savannah
Jail since early in January, awaiting trial
for bribery at the polls on the day OF the
November election, was tried in the Uni
States court yesterday. The prisoner was
charged under two cOunts-the first with
having unlawfully controlled negro
named John Lee in the exercise Of the right
suffrage. and the second in having pre-
vented him from freely exercising the
right. The prisoner was ably represented
by A. n. MacDOnell, Esq, and the pros
ecutiOn by District Attorney Darnell.
Howard was arrested at his home in
Augusta on Jan. s by Deputy Marshal
Usery on warrant issued on Nov. 4,
the day of election, by United States Com
missioner M. l.. Wade. he gave bond
for his appearance in court, but Tor some
reason the bond was not deemed SAUSAGE
tory and he was re-arrested and brought
20 Savannah. The amount OF the 0rlOe
which Howard was claimed TO have
pIyen was 30 cents. The prosecution en-
deayOred to show that by it the negro
Lee was Influenced against his prefer
ence 10 vote the Democratic electoral
ticket. ana witnesses were introduced 10
substantiate this claim. The prisoners
counsel introduced as witnesses Edward
Collins. taller of Richmond county,
Oficer E. P. Purcell, OF the Augusta
police, and ]. ]. sheron, Constable
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aairrtinnn.
Jasper Mutual Loan Association.
Celebration ON 81. Patrick,s Day.

The delegates to the Convention to make
arrangements for the celebration on st.
Patrick's Day are hereby notified that
meeting Of said Convention will be held al
Catholic Library Hall THIS friday NIGHT,
at 80 O'Clock. By order of
f. j. KENNEDY, President.
p j. O'CONNOR, Secretary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-13

Of success at the present time lies in the
old saying that she who goes gently goes
safe, and he who goes safe goes far" This
has been our doctrine; hence, while
others are advertising clearing and
closing" sales of a seasons accumulation,
which are always shop-wOrn, we are
Offering new goods at prices lower than
their reduced ones. We will inaugurate
tomorrow Monday the most important
sale of EmbrOideries and LGces ever
attempted by any house in this city. This
exhibition will comprise the leading
novelties in EmbroiderIes and Laces. We
shall offer the browning bargains of these
remarkable series, and would respectfully
advise ladies who never invest until they
actually need these goods to examine
them. 1t consists of an immense variety
IN Embroidery, in Null, NainsOOk and
JacOnet lnsertings and Edgings in all
widths, and in Laces, Oriehtals, Point
Applique, Fedora, Medeci, Torchon and
Fancy Laces. AS our customers know
what class of goods we keep in this de-
partment, we consider it unnecessary to
make further allusiOn to them. We
extend a cordial invitation to everybody
to call and examine the goods For
advertisement in other departments see
second page.
-Adv, A. R, ALTMAYER & Co,
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GentIemen,s Shirts. Collars and CnfFs.

Our invoices of GENTLEMEN's and BOYS
SHIRTS have been received, and we expect
to open on Monday 80 dozen of Troy made
SHIRTS at 50c., 75c. and 81. Superior in
qualities and make TO any Shirts ever offered
before at these prices
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Locomotive Engineers Surprised.

Division No. 90. Brotherhood Of Loco
motive Engineers, presented two Of its
recently married members, j. IL. Am
brose and ID. ). Crowley, each with an
elegant mantel clock last night. The pre-
sentation was made by committee from
The brotherhood with Mr.. a. II. Lodge
chairman. Mr.. Crowley was surprised at
MS home on BroughtOn street. Alter
suending a short time there the committee
proceeded To the home Of MIR. Ambrose on
Duffy and West Broad streets. where they
COMPLETED the duties assigned TO them.
Both Messrs. Crowley and Ambrose are
engineers on the Savannah, Florida and
Western Railway. The presentation was
q complete surprise 10 them, and showed
the esfe-m which they are held by the
fhr lof The clocks were elegant
a1ae ~ manship and design, and
ere nrrc 4 from VI. SteTnbeTg, by
ffer c ordered expressly for the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-13

Trunks repaired at factory, ~ Whitaker
street.--Adu,
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Tried for Lynching n Man Who is Alive.
ST. LOUIS, March GA remarkable In
cident in a factional fight involving about
so of the leading citizens Of Pulaski
county, Mo-, occurred to-day. Last month
eight prominent citizens living near
Dixon, were indicted for lynching an al
legged rObber named Hildebrand, at Han
cock, in 1872. The indictments were the
result OF an old feud, the testimony show
Ing that Hildebrand was taken from his
cell, hanged to tree, cut down and
buried by the mob. The men were tried
at Waynesville last week and acquitted.
Hardly had the verdict been announced
when letter was received from New
York stating that the man who was sup
posed to have been lynched was in that
city, alive and well. 1t was addressed
to w. IL. Murphy, attorney, Dixon, Mo-,
and read as follows:
In looking over the papers of March 8, no.
ticed article referring to the supposed
murder by Judge Lynch III Pulaski county in
1872. A man named McClSrney called with
me IN reference to the matter and SAID that
he was the Hildebrand referred to. He went
from st. Louis to Dixon and from there to
Hancock. lie was arrested for a robbery OF
which he was innocent, taken out, hung up a
number of times and finally cut down. IL
was supposed that he was dead and his body
was thrown in ravine. lie recovered amt
left the State, thouga the wounds in his neck
did not heal for many days. I he letter bears
every evidence of being genuine.
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The CITY Court.

The attention of the City Court was Oc-
cuDied during its entire sitting yesterday
in the trial of the suit of John q. Sapp
against the Central Railroad and Bank
ing Company for the recovery of $4,000
claimed as damages for injuries which he
received in the round house of the cOmpa-
ny in this city while employed there early
with other hands was engaged in prying
up piece of machinery when the piece
slipped and crippled him in the right leg.
The jury having failed to agree upon a
verdict up to Z O'Clock they were directed
to bring in a sealed verdict, and the court
took a recess until this morning.
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kuinatiOn Prices.

Buy your Trunks at factory, AZ Whita-
ker street, and save mOney.-AdU.
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ar fire sounded early last
~ lu TX 35, at the Central Cot
Ton Press, was prompted BY the discovery
81 flames issuing from the weather
boarding Of the one-stOry residence on
the southwest corner Of Lumber street
and Indian street lane. The Fire Depart
ment turned out promptly. 1t was
ascertained that the fire was caused
lv the explosion Of kerosene
lamp. the oil OF which was scatter
~ over a bureau and thence into
re wall Of the building between the wash
board and plastering. The firemen ripped
o. some OF the Misunderstanding and ex-
finruished the IRE. The damage will
ur0hablv not exceed $Ij, which is fully
covered hV insurance.
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an.fanltinr Porter.

Albert johnson, cOlored, alias Garfield,
was arrested yesterday on a warrant
issued by Magistrate Molina charging
him with larceny alter trust. The war
rant was sworn out by Mr.. Charles Du-
mont. bookkeeper for Messrs. VS.. Cherry
K CO.. By whom johnson had been en-
pIoved some time ago as porter. Inc
fookkeeper had entrusted him with some
money. with which the negro disappeared:
Nr. DumOnt did not see him again until
yesterday. The negro had disposed OF the
money in buying a suit OF clothes ana
ating bis friends. He was committed
fo Jail IN default Of bail.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-13

AtIhe sitting of the United States courts
yesterday negro named Guy oherrod
was tried for violation of the internal
revenue laws, retailing liquor in Liberty
county without having first paid the spe-
cial tax required by the statutes. The
Jury returned verdict finding the pris-
oner not guilty, and he was discharged
from custody.
T. L. Howard, charged with violation
of the United States election laws by
bribing a voter, was tried, and the jury
returned a sealed verdict.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-13

The Voltaic Belt Company, of Marshall,
Mich, offer to send their celebrated EIec-
tro-VOltaic Belt and other Electric APP
pIiances on trial for thirty days to men
(young or old) afflicted with nervous de-
biIity, loss of vitality and manhood, and
tism, neuralgia, paralysis, and many
other diseases. Complete restoration to
health, vigor and manhood guaranteed.
No risk ia incurred as thirty days trial is
allowed. Write them at once for Illus
trated pamphlet free.-Adu.
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Arrestch for Desertinn.

Lars Peter Jensen, sailor belonging
to the Norwegian bark Deodata, was ar
rested yesterday for desertIon at the in
stance OF the Norwegian Consul, on COM
plant of Capt. KjOl' The warrant was
issued by Magistrate Molina, who com.
mitted the prisoner to Jail. The sailor
alleges that on the voyage the mate beat
him very cruelty and otherwise NAL
treated him, as also did the Captain, and
that when he got ashore he was afraid TO
90 aboard the vessel again through fear.
In the above charges the Consul makes
the point that the courts have no Jurls-
diction under the treaty. An eXamina-
ton will be held in the matter this after
noon at 4 O'Clock
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THErUBLIC health.

what the Health Officers Annual Re
port Shows-The Death Rate During
the Past Year-Ihe City's Freedom
from Infectious Disease.
Health Officer McFarland, in his annual
report 10 the Mayor for 1884, which will
he published in a few days, gives some
interesting information concerning the
citv's health. The report presents 3
favorable showing so far as regards the
death rate of the white population, but
the mortality among the blacks and col
orcd continues heavy in the extreme,
although not more so than elsewhere
where the race is cOngrogated In large
numbers.
An exhibit Of the annual death rate OF
tne whites and blacks and coIOred Ior tue
past i've years is as follows:
Annual ratio nor 600 UODulatiOn:
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How is this for High?

We take this method Of advising
the public that we are now receiving
our stock Of clothing for the spring
and summer season. Our Mr.. Chas.
Appel is now in New York city making
the selections, and writes us that straight
cut, single-5reasted Sacks is the pre-
vaiiing fashion, and that he has put in an
ample line of same to satisfy the trade,
Appel Bros. are never behind the time in
bringing in the fashion. Call on them
while they are opening up new goods and
have q neen at the beauties.-Adu.
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Sunurha.t Elailr0aoo.
TrnaI El0tirFa.

CTATE OF CHATHAM oC.C oTs bav-
y Notice is hereby given to an pe 9I65SSTOCK,
ing demands against THONGS aasd p 70 present
th - to me, properly made out %ltffb their
time prescribed by law, so as to SNOW in in
S Stf to said deceased are required TO nia@'
payment to me.
MARCH ~ 100'' JORDAN F. BROOKS
Administrator Estate Thomas DVsVs'''
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RIVER AND HARBOR.
News Among the shipping and Along
the WharYes.

News Among the shipping and Along
the WharYes.
The German bark Hertig Oscar Fred
eric was cleared yesterday for Cronstadt
with $3.50 barrels rosin, weighing $780,
90 pounds, valued at $S,054 50. Cargo
and vessel cleared by Messrs. Paterson,
Downing & Co.
Messrs. Joseph A. Roberts Il Co. cleared
the schooner Isaac ii. TilIyer for Aspin-
wall with 39,605 pieces pitch pine dressed
lumber, measuring 397, 3S1 feet, valued at
IS. COO. Cargo by Messrs. d. e. Bacon
& Co.
The Italian bark Idea has finished re.
loading her cargo and has cleared for her
original destination, New Castle. 1t will be
remembered that the Idea put into this
port some time since in distress from
Pensacola,