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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-15
THE oIrY FIRE onpINANoEs.
Some Features ofthe Present Law The
C0nncLrs JurisdIctIon.


Having published tie Roberts ordi-
rance, which allowed the erection Of
wooden buildings in the present fire
/ limits OF this city, the following Ordi-
/ nance, which is now in force, Is published
/ to show what authority the City Council
/ now has to grant the privilege Of repair
| ing and altering wooden buildings within
the FIRE limits, as now defined The ques-
I tiOn of extending the fire limits will. IL is
eXpec ted, be considered by the Council
tonight.
The ordinance for the fire limits Of the
city within the following boundaries, tO
wit; Savannah river on the north, East
Broad street on the east, commencing at
the river at the foot Of East Broad. and
running sOuthwardly along the east side
Of East Broad street TO its Intersection
with south Broad street; therce along the
north side OF South Broad street 10 it, in
iersection with Price street; thence along
the western side OF Price street To Gwin-
nett street. thence along the north side OF
Gwinnett street 10 Its intersec-
ton with Montgomery street, and
thence along the eastern side of Mont
ROmery street to the intersection with the
south side Of Jones street, and thence
along the south side OF Jones street to its
thence along the west side Of West Broad
street 10 It's intersection with Indian
street, and thence along the northern side
OF Indian street to the point ON the Sa-
vannah and Ogeechee canal where the
northern line OF said lnGian street eX-
tended would ntersect said canal; thence
again 70 the river.
SEC. .. b. 70 IurfAey ordained bVtAe authority
0fores1jd, That hereafter no wooden struc-
ture or building shall be built or erected
within the aforesaid fire limits Of the city OF
Savannah, nor shall 10 be lawful for amy per
son in erect any wooden building or she'd mn
der the bud or on any wharf between the
Anderson wharfs on the east and the Sa-
yannah aud Ogeechee canal on the west; but
nothing herein contained shall prevent the
erection IN said city Of wooden fences of not
more than 10 feet In height and wooden sheds
not more than 10 feet h Oh at the highest
point and Of an area not exceeding 500 square
feet.
SEC 3. Be Il further ordained By The authority
AFORESAID, That in the future 1t shall not be
necessary for any person to make application
TO Council for permission to build IN said city,
but no material alteration or alteration or re-
pairs TO any wooden house now erected in
said city shall be made by any person without
the consent OF the Mayor and Aldermen of
the city of Savannah TO such alteration or re
pairs being made.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-15

Editor Morning NeloS. A deeply inter
ested atom of very large audience, had
tonight the pleasure OF witnessing Lest
in London" as given by the Fords. There
are but two characters in the caste that
are at all important, sob Armroyd" and
Nellie his wife, and the whole interest
and the plot itself centres in their words
and acts. Mr.. Frank Readick as job
gave one of the finest bits OF
acting have ever seen. He played with
naturalness which gave TO his lmper-
sonauon that realism which amateurs,
as rule, fail to grasp. There was almost
total absence OF the effort at acting
which generally mars amateur character
izatiOn. Frank Readick was for the
nonce forgotten, aud dob Armroydp
lived and moved, suffered and endured
before the audience.
As "Nellie," Miss Chamber PLAYED
with thorough comprehension OF the
character, especially in the closing scenes
OF the last act, when she was peculiarly
effective and affecting in her pathetic
appeals TO job"
The whole play was admirably given
throughout. Mr.. James Neill made the
most of Colbert Featherst0ue." \ light
part, not at all In keeping with The i'm
portance Of his yillainies. larry DOy le
was there" as usual, but his part was
"A small one. Of which but little could be
made. MISS McCready, as "Tiddy Drag
glethorpe,' was capital. Miss Blancke
had hutslight showing rs "Florence," but
invested the part with life and spirit.
Tho FOrds are TO be congratulated upon
another success. CLAUDE DARNAUD.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-15
on Cnnr,

The attention of the City Court yester-
day was occupied in the trial Of cases on
the civil docket. The first case called was
that Of Mary g.. Whiddon, as administra-
trIX, and Jared G.. Whiddon, adminstra-
tor Of }. h. Whiddon, against Woodbridge
& Hartman. The complaint was dis
missed.
There being no issuable defense filed on
oath in the statutory action OF Judith c.
Blair against Adelaide II. Wayne, eXecu-
irlX Of the estate OF Henry c. WAYNE,
Judgment was rendered for the plaiutiii in
the sum OF S49o7 principal, besides in
terest, and $40 % costs.
There being no Issuable defense filed on
oath IN the case Of the New UTbana W inc
Company against VIM. Russak q Co., in
stituted to recover the value Of a draft,
the court rendered Judgment for the
plaintiff in the sum OF S347 % and $l1 80
interest and $40 80 costs.
The attachmentproc in the case
Of ]. Epstein Il Bro. against w. p. Ellis 4
Bro. was called yesterday, when the jury
returned verdict for the plaintiff in the
sum of 81 ops -, with interest from Dec.
Is, 1884. The court thereupOn issued Il de-
cree in accordance with the verdict of the
Jury.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-15
HOW EDoUIN CAUGHT FISH.
and How His Wife Listened to His story
with Unruffied Face.
From no Yego York Inns.


Willie Ed0uin, the comedian, is very
fond OF practical joke, and SO, in quiet
way, Is his wife, who is known on the
stage as Miss Alice AtheTtOn. Edouin is
also fond OF fishing, and one day three
years ago, when Mr.. and Mrs. EdOuln,
several members of their company, and
other friends, were spending Their mid
summer vacation in Putney, VT, Willie
and one or two other gentlemen deter
mined to 60 trout fishing. The ladies OF
the party, following Mrs. Edouiu's lead,
leased the fishermen numerically before
they started with predictions that they
would catch no fish and that they would
fall in with bears, rattlesnakes, and all
sorts Of disagreeable things.
This only made the actor and his friends
the more determined to catch some fish.
But they did not. They hshed up and
down all the brooks in the vicinity, and
into all the historical deep h0ies aud
springs which were supposed 10 be full OF
trout, but they did not get hite. They
were rather blue on their way home, for
they knew they would get terribly hazed.
Half mile or so from town they met
young native with beautiful string Of
trout. and Willie's face frightened.
otis an ola gag, boys,' said he, but
it's our only salvation. Let's buy out the
native"
The native would not sell at first, and
was finally persuaded to part with his
catch only at a price which would be
months pay for farm hand. Ed0uin
did not mind the cost, for he must have
tue fish. Then the party marched tri-
umphantly into the hotel, prepared to dis
cOmtit the ladies'. Mrs. Eduoiu and her
friends were very much surprised at the
evidence OF good luck. and asked all sorts
Of questions as to where and how each
individual trout was captured. Willie,
who was the only one OF the
party who had the necessary nerve,
was obliged to fb aud lib again,
but finally he managed to give very cir
cumstantial account Of the days dOings
which Mrs. Edouin received with unruffled
face and apparent perfect belief, but
which caused no little merriment not very
well concealed on the part of the other
ladies'.
Mrs. EdOuin did not let out until the
next day the fact that the vendor of fish
lad visited the hotel with his catch, and
that she had caused him to lie in wait in
the path Of the unlucky fishermen,a and had
even prescribed to him the manner of MS
trading and the price at which he should
call
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-15
THE NEWS IN THE CITY.
GOSSIP FROM THE STREET
AND SIDEWALK.

DRShes Gere and There by the News"
Reporters Yesterdays Happenings
! Told in Brief ParaEraphs-PicLdnE at
POLICE Headqusrters-
The City Council win meet tonight.
Magnolia Eucampment No. /, l. o. O.
T., meets this evening.
Up to midnight the police collected six
cases fOf this mornings court.
a cOlored woman dropped dead last
night on Jones street lane, between Pen
dergast and Purse streets.
The closing exercises in the public
schools for the year will take place to-
day, and the promotions Will be an
nounced.
The steamship Nacoocbee carried TO
New York yesterday 24,7l3 watermelons,
80 packages OF peaches, and 6i6 crates OF
vegetables.
The Fords repeated the play Lost IN
London" last might before a large audi
ence. The theatre WAS completely filled,
and the production was enthusiastically
received.
The Savannah Cadets have received in
Vitations from the Third regiment of Ala
bama State troops to attend their annual
eucampment at Selma, also IRON the
Second regiment of the Iowa National
at Centrevllle, Ia, on Aug. 10.
Savannah's French citizens allowed
their national holiday to pass without OBJ
servance Of the anniversary OF the fall OF
the Bastie. Years ago il was great
holiday, but latterly its observance has
become less general in this city, and yes
terday il passed almost without notice
The Operetta Last VIII and fiesta
ment," to be sung at the theatre t0-mor
row night, promises To be one Of the bright
est and most sparkling musical produc-
tons Of the season. The talent by which II
VIII be produced il an assurance CT this.
The sale of seats indicates large attend
ance.
At the sale of unclaimed baggage Of the
Savannah, Florida and Western Railway
Company yesterday the buyers refused TO
open their purchases on the spot. Locked
trunks, the contents OF which were un.
known to the bidders, sold at from 81 to
$40. Each and everything was carted |
of without opening.
Some OF the five men, who were en- |
gagged last week by Acting United States |
Marine Hospital Surgeon Nichols to 90 |
10 Sapel0. backed out at the last moment. /
Forty dollars a month and board does |
not seem TO be sufficient inducement. |
After considerable trouble the vacancies |
have been filled by recruits, and all /
have gone down
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-15
Oolored Rnpti.t As.ncintlnn.

The Zion Baptist Association, colored.
will meet in this city in the First Bryan
church on Thursday at 10 o'clock. This
is the first religious body Of colored people
organized after the emancipation. Its first
meeting was held July IA and 10, 1868,
with seven churches represented. II now
numbers as constituent members eighty
one churches, located in the counties OF
Chatham, Bryan, Liberty. Mcintosh,
Glynn, Camden, Charlton, Ware, Wayne,
Pierce and Tatnal.
The session will continue four days.
The association committee on preaching
Will supply the pulplts OF any city church
applying each evening during the ses-
sion aud on the Sabbath.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-15

Collector Crenshaw, upon being asked
in Atlanta If it was true that he had is
sued circular declaring physicians who
prescribe liquor liable for the tax of $50
Imposed by the United States. said "No;
i issued circular letter to the deputies
TO the effect that a physician who fur
nishes whisky and receives pay for it is
liable. A physician has no more right TO
sell whisky than a druggist has, aud
when he sells 1t he must pay the tax. A
physician may, however, use whisky in
oomDounding medicines, but when he
does so ne must sell the compound as
medicine and not as a beverage. The
law is very strict on these matters
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-15
PUTTING UP THE RATES.

The Western Union and Southern TeIe-
graph Tolls to be Advanced To-day.
The recent telegraph deal. by which the
Western Union obtained control Of the
Southern COmpany's lines in competition
with the Bankers and Merchants lines,
has resulted, in connection with the alb
sorptlOn Of the American Rapid, in an in
crease in rates.
The Southern Office here received orders
yesterday TO advance night rates today
from ljc. for - words and 1c. for
each additional word to 2le for 10
words and lc. for each additional words to
all competing points. Manager Gusiin
said that he was not aware that any
other office had orders to advance. The
action Of his company, he understood,
was simply restoration to paying rates,
although not to the rates which existed
before the competition with the Western
Union began. At that time il was Soc
for 10 words and &c. for each
additional word. When the reduction
was made basis of ID words was estab-
lished, and now there is a return 10 a
basis Of 10 words.
Inquiry at the Western Union Office
revealed the fact that the rates Of that
company Will also be advanced the same
as those of the Southern. MANAGER Dill
lon bad very little to say about the mat
ter, except that orders had been received
to advance from the l5c. rate on II words
70 Doc. on 10 words for night messages to
all competing points.
IL is stated that the advance is the result
OF the deal by which the Western Union
got possession Of the S0uthern's lines
There has been no change in day rates
which remain the same as they were be-
fore the competition began. 1t is rumored
in telegraph circles that the Baltimore
and Ohio, having failed 10 get the South
ern, proposes to build through its terri
tory, from New Orleans nOrthward, in Op-
nnaifinn 10 thu Comb linne
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-15
FreIeht Rates Restored To-dar.

At the recent meeting Of the Southern
Railway and Steamship Association il
was decided TO restore through freight
rates from the West and East on July 10.
The new rates viii accordingly 90 into
effect to-day. 1t is simply a restoration
70 the figures that were being worked up
u the first Of April Of this year, since
when the rates have been reduced by
trunk line wars. The list affects freights
between Boston, New York, Philadelphia.
baltimore and interior cities OF Georgia,
and western points and Georgia cities
the figures being Just the same that pre-
vailed up TO April /. No trouble is antici-
pated in maintaining the rates as restored.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-15
George sheppard's Aa.aiiant.

Henry Arnes, the negro arrested on
Monday night and charged with assault
ing and attempting to rob George c. shep-
pard was held to await, further inyestiga-
tion. Sheppard testified in the Mayors
Court yesterday that he was assaulted by
two negroes, one OF whom fled when the
policeman approached. His face bore the
marks OF severe wound inflicted by
Arnes with a stone. The latter stated
that Sheppard had promised him a dollar
aud refusing 10 hand it over, he took a
iorcible method OF collecting ii. His story
was not believed, and he will be given
another hearing probably this morning
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-15
In Jail for Bridge Burnine.

Among the prisoners committed to the
jail yesterday We're white man named
Edward Drake and negro named Jerry
Bell. Drake was arrested on warrant
issued by Magistrate John r. Cooper, of
Charlton county, charging him with
arson in setting fire to a railroad bridge
on the Savannah, Florida ana Western
railway. Bell was arrested and COM
mitted as witness in behalf Of the State.
and ia not charged with having been an
accomplish in the crime.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-15
CADETS WIN TIE GAME.
The ArtiIIerymen Defeated by a Score
of 4 to 4.

of to 4.
The unpropitious weather yesterday
afternoon prevented a great many people
from witnessing the game at the Base
Bali Park between the Artillery and the
Cadets, in which the Artillerymen were
defeated by score of to 4. The battery
for the artillery was the two Cams, who
did effective work
Ferris Cam struck out 10 out OF -
men. The game was well played. The
score at the ending of the first half of the
eighth inning stood to 4. George Cam
at this critical moment let three balls
pass, each Of which cost the Artillery a
run. the Cadets scoring four runs in this
inning on errors, and blocking the Artil-
lery in the next inning. The Cadets put
NungcZer in the box, but owing to dis.
abled finger he went out after The third
iGning, and FetzeT was substituted and
pitched the remainder of the game.
There was some criticism Of the UNI
pire's decisions In the last inning. Wilson
Of the Artillery wentto the bat Lamotte
mutied his third strike. Quickly reach
ing the ball. he attempted to run him
down, but just as he touched him on first
base he dropped the ball. The umpire de-
cided the runner out. There was some
strong kicking ut this decision, but 1t
was accepted, and the side was retired.
The following is the score:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-15
wALKER GOEs no JAIL.
He Is Surrendered by His BOndsman,
and demanded for Trial.


Dennis Shea, bondsman for Peter
Walker, an account of whose irregular
transactions appeared in the News on
Monday, surrendered the young man to
the authorities yesterday. He was unable
20 give other bond, aud was remanded for
the action of the grand jury. His sister
seemed to be his only friend, and her
anxiety and distress were pitiabIe. She
pleaded eagerly for some one to furnish
bail for her brother, but was unsuccess-
full. Magistrate Molina fixed the bond at
$1,000, scarcely more than the estimated
deficit.
The grand jury does not meet again
until December, and the young man will
have to spend several months in Jail
awaiting Ills time, unless he can give bail
and get release. He walked away by
the side Of Constable Endres, smoking a
cigarette, and with as much frmness as
he could command.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-15

At a council hre Of Chippewa Tribe No.
4, Improved Orderof Red Men, last night,
the committee on bylaws submitted its
report, after which the following named
officers were elected for the ensuing term;
Braves. A. Borden, A. n. Manucy,
George W. Griffith and Isaac Mcintosh.
Warri0rs-C. r. Nj. Burchard, August
Meyer, j. u. tray. }. p. Thorpe.
Trustees #. II. Thomson, Waring
Russell, Jr.. Dr.. +. r. Meyer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-15

Repetition is sometimes the only way to
impress truth upon the mind. Accord.
ingly take notice that Dr. Pierce's pleas
ant Purgatiye Pellets" (the original Lit
Tie Liver Pills) continue 20 be wonderfully
effective in cases OF sick and nervous
headache, constipation, Indigestion, rush
of blood 10 the head, cold OK trcmities, and
all ailments arising from obstruction ~
the bodily functions. Their action is
thorough vet gentle, and the ingredients
being entirely vegetable, they can be
taken with impuniY into the most deli
cate stomach. All druggists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-15
A SPIRIT MESSAGE.

Slate Writing Which Failed to Con
vince a Spiritualist-A Needed Expo
sure.
The Chicago Religto- Philosophical Jour
nal this week contains an exposure of a
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Pettibone. alleged me-
diums. Mr.. Bundy, the editor, relates his
experience in a slate-writing test which
took place at his office Monday after
noon. Pettibone brought package of
states, which he distributed among the
persons in the room. There were seven
Of these articles, and he wanted them
rubbed in order that they might
be charged with magnetism. He
showed an unwillingness to have the test
in Mr.. Bundy's private office, preterung
the cOuntng-roOm, where there was
large table, near which he had first placed
bis package OF states. The states were
washed by Dir. BundY's direction, during
which PettibOne showed great uneasiness.
he also took occasion to leave the private
room for the cOunting-room for a moment.
At his request the large table Vas taken
into the private office. On it he piled all
the states. The witnesses noticed that
they presented an uneven line, being OF
different sizes, and that the eye might
easily be deceived as to the number of
states. The test failed, and Pet
tibOne professed to be very much dis
eOuraged. He gathered up his states and
took them into the countingroOm, where
he laid them in their original place, the
newspaper wrapper not having been dis
turDed. PettibOne then manifested an
'infuence" and declared the counting
room much better adapted tor a seance.
He picked up his bundle of states and
placed them on the large table, beside
which he sat down. He prOfesSed that
the ''infuence" was working and asked
the witnesses to stand further away.
They did this, but Mr.. Bundy noticed the
number Of states had increased from
seven to eight. He quickly clasped
the pile in his hands, and
turning it bottom side upward dis
played to the gaze Of the observers
the bottom of the eighth slate closely COW
cred with writing. 1t was in Petitioners
own hand. He had brought the extra
slate already prepared, but had left it
concealed in the paper wrapping. For
this reason he had not wanted the test in
the private office, as be could not conceal
it there. Pettibone tried to bluff it out,
claiming that eight states had been used
from the start. He wanted the slate back,
but Mr.. Buudy would not consent TO this,
and keeps il as a memenIO. The message
in Petitioners handwriting is quite long.
1t cOngratulates Mr.. Buudv on the work
he is doing for grand and glorious truth,
but warns him TO be careful how be cor
dennis mediumship.
Under the statutes there was nothing
on which Pettibone could be held and he
was allowed to 20 free. 1t is thought,
nevertheless, that this exposure will in
tsrfere materially with his slate writing
seances. He is said to have carried out
bis tricks successfully in many parts
Of the country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-15
WORK or THE COURTS.
Argument OF Counsel in tho Young
wan Case.

AT the meeting Of the Superior Court
yesterday morning the argument Of
counsel ia the case Of Margaret NJ. Well
man, complainant, and FL. r. Neuiyille,
executor, and other defendants was held
in part and continued until tomorrow
morning at 9o'clock. Tn the hearing yes
terddy Capt. Falligant spoke in behalf Of
the wardeus aud YestrImeu Of Christ
church. j. x. Saussy, Esq. began the
argument in behalf OF the executor.
The court granted an order 70 perfect
service on the defendant ~ publication,
in the proceedings for divorce instituted
10y susan Garner against Robert Garner.
Ia the matter OF George Fey and others,
complainants, and Harriet Haines, de-
PENDANT, the report OF the sale Of property
was hled and the Judgment Of the court
rendered ratllying the sale. The court
took recess until this morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-15

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