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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08
THEY ARE SINGLE AGAIN.
Two Divorces Granted in the Superior
Court on the FIrst Day.


Court on the First Day.
The first case that came before the petit
jury of the Superior Court this term was
the application of Sarah E. Southwick for
divorce. She was quite an attractive
looking lady, and seemed TO feel keenly
her position when called to the witness
box. In response to questions asked Dy
her counsel, Philip NJ. Russell, ST., the
witness stated that she was married 10
Charles A. Southwick IN 1870 at Charles-
town, Mass. On Feb. II, 1879, her husband
left her, and she has not seen him since,
and has not received any assistance from
him IN that time. She gave as the reason
Of her husbands deserti0n the refusal OF
ner father 70 support couthwick. Inc
latter refused to work, saying that her
father was able to support him. me
jury was out only few MIN
utes before Judge Adams was notified
that they could not agree. The jury was
accordingly called in. One OF the jurors
said that he had Inexperienced the
COURTS charge, and, as ne was con-
sclentiously opposed to granting an alb
sOlute divorce because Of desertion, he
could not agree with the eleven other
jurors.
Another juror was placed on the panel,
the evidence and the charge were re-
peated, and in little while the divorce
was granted, both parties being allowed
to remarry.
the next case was the petition OF Mary
u. Mallette for a divorce from Lawrence
E. Mallette. VIM. Clifton, Esq, who
represented the petitioner, stated that
Mrs. Mallette was too sick to be present,
and had made deposition, which he
read. The couple were married June 4,
1880, and the desertion occurred Nov. 7,
1881.
When the panel was called in the box
TO hear the testimony His Honor inquired
if any of the jurors were conscientiously
opposed to granting a divorce. One juror
said that he was a Catholic, and that his
church allowed a separation but not a
divorce. He was excused and stepped
aside. Another juror was disqualified by
the same reason, and altogether nine of
the panel stepped out. Only three of the
original twelve were left.
The complement was made up from
the list, and divorce was granted, the
jury stating that the wife could marry
apain
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08

Annual Meeting OF the County Board
YeaterdaY-Oficara EIactan

Yesterday-Ohcers Elected,
The annual meeting OF the Road Com
missioners of Chatham county was held
yesterday morning in the City Court
room. Gen. George P. Harrison, chair
man, presided, and Mr.. G. Bourquin acted
as Secretary in the absence Of DR.. Falli-
giant. There were about 100 members
present. After the reading of the min
utes the reports from the chairmen of the
several districts were read and ELECTED
some discussion. The roads were re-
ported TO be in tolerably good condition
considering the late heavy storms, and
also that the County Commissioners had
done considerable work with the convict
gang, and were about putting the Ogee-
chez road in good order.
question was brought UP as to the
shoyels and other tools used on road
work, and it was stated that the County
Commissioners had refused to pay a bill
for shovels. The chairman was directed
to examine into the matter and to turn
over such shovels as belong to the county
to the Sheriff.
A proposition was made to transfer to
the County Commissioners such funds as
might be on hand, but it was received
with but little favor and was not even
voted upon. 1t is supposed that there are
about $4,000 on hand, but no one present
appeared to have any idea how much the
aceumulations from fines and other
sources actually amounted to.
The following gentlemen were elected
officers for the ensuing year:
Chairman-Gen. G. p. Harrison.
Vice Chairman-Col. G. s. Owens.
Secretary-R. Coakley, Esq.
Some other business was transacted,
after which the meeting adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08
wAGING WAR ON RUM.
CsIored People Hold ROusing Tenn
perance Meeting.

Colored People Hold q Rousing Tenn
perance Meeting.
The colored people held a rousing tenn.
perance meeting at Asbury Methodist
Episcopal Church last night and started
the prohibition agitation with a boom.
Bishop Mallalieu presided, and Revs.
Melton, COnley, Hannet, Upshur, Watts
and Williams spoke ia the order named.
Each speaker was limited to ten minutes.
The Rev. Melton, Of Atlanta, told the au-
dience about the recent struggle between
the s.prosn and ''antis" in Fulton county.
He called attention to the danger on the
part OF the prOhibiuonists OF being too
radical. The speaker said that he was
radical himself, but that things are car
ried TOO far some times. He urged pru-
dence OF speech and reason rather than
abuse. Had it not been for some OF the
imprudent friends Of prohibition the ma
lOrity IN Fulton county would have been
much larger the speaker thought.
He said: "There will be many schemes
employed by them on the other side. Take
US as a mass and we are ignorant. But
considering how we came to be so we
need not be ashamed OF IL. The anti-pro-
hibitions try TO take advantage OF our ignO-
rance. They tell us that prohibition takes
away about the only liberty we have.
and drink with 3 white man, and that
anti-prohibition will deprive you Of that
privilege. ] tell you that you can't 20
into a grocery and drink with any white
man who is worthy Of the respect Of re-
spectacle colored men,"
Ia conclusion the speaker mentioned
the tact that In Atlanta the best men and
women o. the city joined in the prohibi-
ton campaign and worked actively.
Rev. COnley said that the fight is not
against the men who sell liquor but
against the evil. be pointed out the Op-
pOrtunity which the temperance move
ment offers his race n make a reputation
for morality, sobriety and good govern
ment Because the white man drinks Is
no reason why the c0lOred should want
70, observed the speaker. White men do
great many things that be would not
do. He said that when his people were
turned loose in this country they had
nothing.
The tendency OF the liquor traffic. he
continued, is 70 keep the race down, poor
and like iOotmats. He added that near
mis- church In Atlanta are FIVE or six
saloons, and be declared that more people
60 INTO those saloons by back ways on
eunoays than 20 into the biggest church
IN town.
Rev. Hannet stated that he was mem.
Der OF the committee that started the
movement In Atlanta. Chow many Of
you nave boys working in chains because
Of intemperauceW he asked. He Urged
every colOred man 10 vote for prohibition
II ever the opportunity offers. The
speaker remarked that II will make no
aiherenco 70 his brethren II the Kimball
house j clo-ed up. They cannot get a
drink IN the bar there now.
hef. lpshur declared that every good
man and woman with very few excep.
uons in North and East Georgia Is work
inx ior prohibition, which is destined 10
sNttp over ne State like a cyclone.
Whenever WHISKY wins hi a county he
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08
AT THE THEATRE.
"a Rag Baby" Played Before Fine Au-
dlence Last Night.

"a Rag Baby" Played Before a Fine Au-
dience Last Night.
The audience that witnessed the per-
formance OF ga Rag Baby" at the theatre
last night was kept in constant good hui
NOR by the witticisms and funny situa-
tons with which the play is replete from
beginning to end. The house, upstairs
and down, was filed with good audi
ence, and fun ran wild from the time the
curtain rose on the first act until il rolled
down at the end OF the last act. The play
has no particular plot. Its chief attrac-
ton is in its absurditv.
By combining an amateur druggist with
a sporting crank the author has given
himself an abundant field for humorous
situations, which meet with sympathetic
response 10 the audience. The fun in the
play is just of the kind which lovers of
amusements are most likely to enjoy al
the present time.
The two principal characters are "Old
Sport" which was admirably acted by Mr..
John T. Craven, and Venus" in which
Miss Marion Elmore immediately secured
the favor of the audience, and kept it.
Miss Elmore is an exceedingly bright
young actress. The rest OF the company
is good.
Tue company will repeat the perform.
anCe tonight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08
THE FIRE ORDINANCE.
Loan Associations Co Petition COuneI
for its Modification.

Loan Associations Co Petition Council
for its Modification.
A meeting of the officers Of the several
loan and building associations was held
yesterday afternoon at the Office of the
Chatham Real Estate and Improvement
Company. Col. r. d. Walker was called
to the chair and Mr.. j. Il. Wooten was
appointed secretary.
The purpose Of the meeting was 70 con-
slider what steps should he taken to secure
modification OF the fire ordinance OF
the city. After an Interchange OF views
among those present twas decided TO pre-
pare n petition or memorial on the subject
10 the special committee OF the City
Council, which has the m after under con-
sideration, and TO present the same In
person, II the committee Will allow such
a course, 80 that the merits Of the petition
can be discussed and explained.
The meeting was well attended, eight
associations being represented by one or
more officers This method Of presenting
the subject Will doubtless have good
effect, as the officers OF these associations
represent nine-tenths of those interested
In the Improvements going on or contem-
plated in the city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08
AT Estilps

Savannah Morning News, Christmas
No. New York Fashion Bazaar, The Gen.
fury for December, Arkansaw Traveller,
Merchant Traveller, The Nation, Texas
Siitings, American Field, Forest and
Stream. Sporting Life, PHILADELPHIA
Call, Family Story Paper No. 637, Fire
side Companion No. 947, Saturday Night
No. 16, New York Ledger No. 46, New
York Weekly No. 7, Banner Weekly, No.
1862, Boston Herald, Philadelphia Times,
Philadelphia Press, Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, Balti-
more sun, Charleston News and Courier,
Jacksonville Pines Union, New Orleans
Times Democrat, Augusta Chronicle. Ma
con Telegraph, Atlanta Constitution, New
York Herald, World, Times, Tribune, Sun,
Star, journal, Graphic.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08
RTVER AND aARROR.
GIeanings Among the Shipping and
Along the Wharves.

The British ship Stewart Freeman,
while proceeding to sea in tow of the tug
Forest City, took the ground on Tybee
Knoll yesterday morning. She remained
aground all day, but came off on last
nights tide.
The British bark Paramatta was clear
ed yesterday by Wilder & Co. for Liver
pool with 534 logs hewn timber, measur-
ing 495,068 feet, valued at $4,000, and
1,794 pieces pitch pine lumber, measuring
1896 feet, valued at $1,250 Total valua-
ton of cargo $3.50. Cargo cleared by
Messrs. J. K. Clarke & Co.
The British bark Valona, 100 tons.
which sails to-day, has on board 100 tons
OF manganese, besides her usual cotton
ballast and 1906 bales Of cotton, weighing
/ ,501, 765 pounds, being an average Of ], $50
pounds to the ton register. This vessel
from New Orleans carried only 3, 1886 bales,
with ordinary ballast.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08

LUlU NIBtI . utlFV IIV tVloSIs
Lotto is 10 cent cigar at half price.
Go to j. B. Fernandez for Lotto Cigars.
Five dollars will buy 100 Lotto Cigars.
Lotto Cigars have natural aroma.
Judges pronounce Lotto Cigars the best.
Stop at j. B. Fernandez for Lotto Cigars.
Lotto Cigars are sc. each.
Fifty Lotto Cigars for So so.
J. B. Fernandez has full stock Of Lotto
Cigars.
Lotto Cigars are economical.
Natural flavor makes the Lotto Cigars
popular.
One trial OF Lotto Cigars will lead to
further purchases.
Ten cents will buy two Lotto Cigars and
satisfy the most fastidious smoker.
Fernandez will tell you how TO get a
game Of Lotto free.--AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08
SUING FOR INSURANCE,
The Company Not Liable Before a Policy
V.auad

The Company Not Liable Before Policy
is Issued.
Dora W. Gibson, of McDufie county,
sued the Continental Insurance Com
pany of New York in the United States
Circuit Court yesterday. On Feb. IA, 1882,
Mrs. Gibson applied for $4,000 policy on
certain property, and she paid the CON-
pany's agent S24 premium, and gave him
installment notes. 1t was understood that
these notes and the cash were to be re-
turned if the policy was not granted.
On Feb. - the Atlanta agent rejected
the application. The agent in McDufie
county was notified, but he did not notify
Mrs. Gibson until after her house was
burned, which happened Feb. %. The
plaintiffs ground for damages was the
failure of the company to notify her Of the
rejection OF her application, and she
claimed that in consequence she was pre-
vented from insuring her property in
some other company. The defendant
showed that the company was allowed
thirty days in which TO accept or reject
an application.
On demurrer, Judge Speer held that the
plaintiff had no Just cause for action, and
he dismissed the case. The suit came up
from the Richmond County superior
COurf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08
ENLARGING IT'S QUARTERS.
Another Building in Course of Erection
for the "MorninR News"


for the "MorninR News"
Considerable curiosity has been excited
at the work now going on next TO the
MORNING News building. The front of
the building adjoining the MORNING
NEWS has been taken out, and in its place
a wooden front has been built about two
feet in the rear of the old wall. The rear
wall Of the building is also replaced in
similar manner.
This old building, though it is not gen.
orally known, has for years past been Oc-
cupied by the job press rooms, the litho-
graphic and book binding de-
partments of the MORNING NEWS,
and the basement for the
heavy stock and fuel used by the estab-
lishment. 1t having become necessary
TO have more room, 1t was decided TO put
up new building, the counterpart of the
present MORNING NEWS building, but
how to do 1t was the question. twas
too expensive and almost impossible,
without great injury to the business, to
remove the machinery elsewhere, and it
was decided, after considerable study, to
erect new building outside the old one.
This is what is now being done. Heavy
timbers have been substituted for the front
and back walls Of the old structure,
and will take their places until the new
brick walls are built. New side walls are
being run inside to strengthen the present
walls.
The new building VIII be four stories
in height, with a basement 12 feet in the
clear. The lower story front viii be of
Georgia (Stone Mountain granite. When
completed it will be one of the most SUD-
stantial buildings in the city, and will
add greatly to the working capacity of the
L q
nothing OF the improvements Of the appear
ance of Whitaker street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08

people Of the North cry out; "The negro.
The negrop'
II the negro does not show that he has
been benefited by the money mis- friends
have sent him they will stop making eI-
forts to educate him and lift him up.
Rev. Watts said that he was satlshed
that prohibition will sweep this state.
He also said that he was informed that
interest IN the movement is spreading
very rapidly among the colored people OF
Savannah
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08
WAS THERE FOUL PLAY?

The Coroner Informed of Suspected
Murder on the Louisville Road.
An old negro who said that his name
was Hector Nelson trudged into Coroner
Dixon's ONCE late yesterday afternoon
and cody informed the Coroner that a
murder had been committed on the Louis
vile road. How? when? and where?
were the interrogatories rapidly fired at
the old man. When his story was all told
it was in substance this:
Laura SeabrOoke, his stepdaughter,
aged 81, was found dead In bed at noon
yesterday about III miles out on the Louis
vile road. The woman left Savannah
Sunday morning and went out TO No. on
the Central railroad. Her home is three
quarters of mile beyond. She mas not
been living with her husband for several
months, and at night a friend named
Lizzie Payne stayed at the
house. This same woman found the body
yesterday and said that she lett the house
about midnight TO go 20 the place where
she was employed. Lizzie Payne declares
that the dead woman was seemingly IN
good health when they parted.
The old man had not seen the body him
self, but he had been told that there were
marks on the throat, and the supposition
was that there had been foul play.
Nelson also stated that he heard that
the lock OF the front door was found some
distance from the house. No one else
stayed in the house. Since separating
from her husband the Seabrooke woman
has lived with man named
Ed. Lawson. who is now working
at Brunswick. Amos Seabrooke
is sick, Nelson stated, and lives two miles
from where his wife died. The old negro
said that he did not suspect any one, but
he was confident that his stepdaughter
had been murdered.
Coroner Dixon will 90 out to the place
this morning and hold an inquest, but IL
will not be surprising II the case turns
out 10 be a death from natural causes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08

Mr.. Robert Greene, Of the post Office
carriers department, was married
last evening to Miss Julia Smith, by Rev.
Thomas Boone, rector Of Christ church.
After the ceremony the bridal couple en-.
tertained their friends at their residence,
Charlton and West Broad streets, and re.
ceiYed many hearty congratulations.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08
Indicted for Murder.

The grand jury Of the Superior Court
yesterday returned true bill OF indict.
ment against John Walsh for numbering
w. II. Dawson in the Marshall house,
oct. IA. A true bill was also found
against Abram Wayman, the young
negro who stabbed Johu Russo. the Greek
fruit dealer, on the night OF Sept. 10.
The murder cases will be among the
earliest tried Of this term, and Walsh's
case IL expected 90 come up next week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08
ESCAPED TaE GALLONS.
Henry Whitfield, Under Sentence OF
Death, Dies In Jail.

htnN4 W hAAAAeiut GuheH sentence OF
Death, Dies In Jail.
Henry Whitfield, alias Whitfield Ryals
and Joe Ryals, the negro who set fire to
the residence OF Mr.. f. A. Exley, on Mar
garet street, on Jan. u last. died at the
jail yesterday morning. Whitfield was
tried for arson, and sentenced TO be hung
March 81. Three days before the time
appointed for his execution an order was
issued staying proceedings until the case
could be taken before the supreme Court.
Whitfield WAS believed by many TO be in
sane. Messrs. Wooten n Collier, his at
torneys, used strong efforts 20 save him
from the gallows, and through their In
fuence the case was carried 10 the Su-
preme Court, where il is still pending
The matter so preyed upon Whitfield That
his mind gave way and he became a total
wreck. For some time he has been mo-
rose and refused to talk even to the jail
attendants. His body was given In charge
Of the Coroner and was buried yesterday
afternoon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08
The New jan Iniunotlon Onsa.

Judge Adams announced in court yes
terday that he will deliver his decision in
the new jail injunction case tomorrow
morning. The case was argued few
weeks ago, but his Honor explained that
he has since been too busy on the circuit
to complete his decision.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08
TheIr First Holidav Offer.

For sale at bargain, No. Delivery
wagon; also, one store to rent, centrally
located, and can be rented cheap for the
holidays or longer. Address box 10,
MORNING NEws.--Ado.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08

Kid Gloves. lined. also for party and
street wear, at Belsinger's, "a Whitaker
street.-Adu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08
The Information Docket Not Called For

The information docket was not called
for yesterday by Solicitor General Du
Bignon. The grand jury was busy with
murder cases, and the police records
were not wanted. As the grand jury will
be busy with very important cases for a
day or two yet, Il is not known when the
call for the books will be made. Mayor
Lester was IN the United States court
room yesterday morning, but was not In
the state court building,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08

Besides our fine stock of Clothing, we
carry very select line Of Furnishing
Goods for men, such as Hats, Shirts,
Scarlet and White Lambs Wool Under
wear, etc., at prices just as low as we sell
our Clothing. Patronize the Famous and
save money. 40 Congress street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08
LOAN Stock fnr Sale.

Fifty shares of "The Workman's and
Traders Building and Loan Company"
stock, all instalments paid TO date, for
sale at par. Address "WOrkman," care
Of MORNING NEWS ofiice--Ad0.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08

The wonder OF those who 20 TO the Har-
nett House. in Savannah, 10 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 is as good as that OF
the ooreVen House, and the rates Just
One-haH As large. Courteous treatment
makes up the sum Of its attractions.
The public largely testified their appre-
ciation.-JdekS0nrtLte Ftd.) Herald.
Altmayer d Co.'s Candy Counter will
offer some lovely holiday attractions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08
Lotto Cigars have no equal.

The packages containing ANmayer's
fine Candies are very handsome and neat.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08

Choicest Candies made at Altmayers
Candy Counter cheap.-Adu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08

Call at Altmayer s. Co.'s Candy Counter
for fine Confectionery.-AdU
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08

Tect, Puff and Flat scarfs OF all designs,
at Belsinger's, "a Whitaker street.-Ado.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08
ohristma1 oards ~ Luddea a Bates.

Christmas Cards at budden a. Bates.
Messrs. Ludden & Bates are among the
most extensive dealers in Christmas cards
aud souvenirs In the city. Their stock
embraces the latest designs nc AL prioes,
and Is one Of the largest ever brought 20
savannah.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08

The best Candies at the lowest prices is
the rule at Altmayer's Candy Counter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08
enc Indics Churoh Aid Concert.

A grand vocal and Instrumental con-
cert will be given at Masonic hall to-
night under the direction Of Signor
Severe Strini, for the benefit of the Ladies'
Church Aid Society. The programme
has already been given In the NEWS, and
embraces the names OF some OF the lead
ing musical talent Of the city. The pro-
gramme has been admirably arranged
aud all the productions carefully re-
hearsed. An entertainment OF unusual
excellence Is announced. The concert
will be followed by a social entertain
ment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08

Delicious Connections at Altmayer's
Candy Countrywide.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08

Open 'front.' full Dress Shirt, at Belsin-
gers, "a Whitaker street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08

Altmayers Candy Counter is all the
raVa - A1g
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08

Oyercoats cheapl
Fine OYercoats.
Overcoats 30 keep warm.
N0bDy and Sly fish Oyercoats.
Oyercoais for Men and Boys.
Elegant fitting OvercOats.
Famous; Overcoats lower than else
where. 100 Congress street.--Adg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08
wood and giock

WOOD and BLOCKS.
For sale by r. b. CAssELs, TAYLOR and East
Broad streets Telephone 71.-Adc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-08

Houmans' celebrated New York Hats,
at Belsinger's, "a Whitaker street.-Ade.