Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-12


west of Albany, was shot Saturday night
Dy young man named Wheeler. An Old
gfudge existed between the parties and
threats, IL is said, OF violence made by
Bunch reached Wheeler, who armed him
sell with dOuble-barrel shotgun, loaded
with buckshOt. When the parties met
after few words the latter fired, the load
taking effect in Bunch's left arm, literally
tearing it to pieces. AmputatiOn was
performed, but the wounded man had
suffered SO from the loss of blood that his
condition is critical. The parties We're
about fifteen steps apart. One Of the shot
accidentally lodged in the right lung of
negro named Josh Jackson. His condi-
ton is also critical. He was about forty
PAGES Off.
In Randolph court last week Judge
John L. Clark said that a game Of billiards
played where the one whh is beaten paws
for the game is gambling. He further
said that billiards being game Of chance
and therefore a gambling game that per-
sons keeping tables at private dwellings
are liable to prosecution when minors are
allowed to play. Another prominent
revelation Of the Judges was that grand
jurors over the age of 90 years are not
qualified members. In view of this fact
several true bills found by the grand jury
OF last session, which had members over
go years Of age, We're nolle pressed by the
representing counsel. Such cases
though, were again placed before the
present sitting jury, and bills were again
found against such violators.
The directors Of the Macon library are
arranging for the celebration of
July 4, similar to the one given last year.
Among the more prominent attractions is
that of the tournament. This feature
VIII bring out from all portions of the
State some of the best young men, VINO
will enter the lists as did the knights of We
olden time. The chief prize for the vic
tor in the tourney is a beautiful gold
watch. At night a grand ball, partici-
pated in only by those fortunate enough
TO receive an invitation. The queen OF
love and beauty will be crowned. An
other feature Will he the military drill.
This Will bring together teams from the
various military companies Of the State.
Special prizes will be awarded to
the best and second best drilled
ans. The military of Savannah,
Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Rome. Al
bany, Americas, Dawson, Sparta, Mil
ledgeVilie, EatontOn, Griffin and various
places Will be represented. Among the
most important attractions will be a game
of base bail between the military nine OF
Macon and a nine from one of the military
companies of Atlanta. A bicycle race
will be another attraction. Another fea-
ture will be running and trOtting races
between the best horses Of the State, in
which liberal purses will be offered.
There will be quite number of other fea-
lures, probably tub races, a pyrotechni-
cal display at night, etc.
The cyclone which passed through Har-
alison county, six miles east of Buchanan.
day or two ago, vas very severe one.
At John Wilson's place it created con-
siderable alarm and did some damage to
fences, etc. The general direction was
northeast, and the track very narrow.
Near Charles JOhnsOn's place its course
was changed to due north. just at Mr..
JOhnsOn's it ran east. striking a corner of
his house, carrying away the roof and one
chimney. About 100 yards from there it
struck and completely destroyed Mr..
GobeF's house, leaving bedclOthes and
wearing apparel hanging IN the
tops, Of trees. Mr.. Gober's
no serious hurts. Mr.. GOber was struck
on the head and one child was knocked
senseless, but soon recovered. Gus.
Browns house was unrOofed, but no one
was hurt. Josh RowelPs house was IN
rooted and some of the heavy logs meved
out of place. None of the family were
hurt. Two tenant houses on Jas. La
tham's farm were completely destroyed.
Mr.. Hunt. who was living in one of the
houses, heard the noise, and he and his
little son got under the floor. The house
was carried away, leaving them without
a scratch. Mr.. Cash occupied the other
house on Mr.. Latham's farm. Every
member of his family was slightly bruised.
none of them seriously. Everything di-
rectlY in the track of the cyclone was
swept away.
Sandersville correspondence of the
MORNING News, May II: Our brass
band left this morning for Augusta,
where they have an engagement to play
at the iremen's parade tomorrow, and
we doubt not that Augusta will be well
pleased and our city feel proud of their
record. With the exception of Prof
Marston,the band is composed of our own
hOme-reared boys, and in sending them off
Sandersville has no fear but that as a
body and as individual gentlemen their
department will reflect honor and credit
upon her and increase the pride she al
ready feels in her brass band. The mem
bers are: Prof. e. +. Marston, leader
and instructor; r. Lee Smith, Eb cornet;
Chas. G. Brown, solo BIB cOrnet; Alex.
Smith, first BIB cOFnet; NJ. G. Sullivan.
first alto; +. NJ. Castellaw, second alto;
Ben. BrOokins, third alto; William p.
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Brown, second tenor trombone; A. V.
Bell, baritone; r. A. Hurst, tuba; James
d. MarstOn, solo tuba; NJ. @. Moffett,
snare drum; T. II. Adams, bass
drum; S. A. II. Jones, cymbals.-
The eptioDally cold nights of the
past three days have had a most injurious
effect upon cotton, and farmers report the
young plants dying at a fearful rate
Three more such nights, and the crop will
have 10 be replanted-a calamity to be
dreaded, indeed, in that the surplus seed
left from planting has been consumed in
one way or another, so that l doubt if
there is sufficient seed in the county to
replant the crop, even if the supply could
be evenly distributed.-A prOtFacted SER
vice has been held at the Methodist
Church for the past two weeks, and will
be continued during this week.-Yester-
day Rev. DR.. A. G.. Thomas, of ATLANTA,
began series of sermons at the Chris
tian Church, to be continued from day 10
day this week, so that our little city en-
joys the rare occurrence of daily religious
services at,two Of her churches.
FLORIDA.
DIR. T. NJ. Leonard has resigned as Port
Inspector at Pensacola.