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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-19
AN IMPORTANT RULING.
Judge speer Decides that a Wife Can
Testify for Her Husband.

By ruling OF Judge Speer in the United
States Circuit Court yesterday, the prece-
dent was established Of allowing Wlie
to testify in case IN which her husband
is defendant The case was that OF
Oliver Williams, cOlored, charged with
passing a counterfeit silver dollar. Inc
transaction occurred Aug. y, 1850. W IL
Ilams was a street arab, ana peduIeu va
termelOns around the city. On the day IN
question he bought a load Of melons from
a negro named Houston The latter al
legeS that silver dollar paid him by VIII
liams was counterfeit, aud that William
had said be intended to pass u on some OF
the ''island uiggers.' Williams was put
upon the stand. and he denied having ever
had the coin in bis possession.
Lizzie williams, his wife, was called
by the defense. and District Attorney
Darnell objected. tie stated that be knew
OF noinstance in any " the books, where a
United States Court had permitted wife
to testify in such a case. There seems to
be no law on the question, and Dir. Oar
nell quoted the statute law Of Georgia
and the common law, both Of which for
bid a wife from testifying for or against
her husband, except in suits Tor divorce,
prosecution 10 cruel treatment and cases
similar in principle.
"Greenleaf on Evidence" was cited and
wharton" Powell and american
Reports" were referred to.
The Judge said that he respected the au-
thorities quoted. and although he did not
know Of any ruling Of the United States
Courts on this point to be found IN the re-
ports, he recalled one thai came under his
personal notice. The case was that OF
eX parte Yarbrough, tried in Atlanta be-
fore Judge McCay, Of the United States
circuit Court, at the fall term 1888. The
parties were charged with conspiracy,
and the wife OF Jasper YarbrOugh was
called TO prove an ahbi for her husband.
Judge McCay held that Mrs. Harbrough
could testify. and she was allowed to do
so. Judge Speer was associated in the
case as counsel. His Honor mentioned
Judge McCay's ruling, and remarked
that he would rule similarly. Williams
wife was accordingly placed on the stand.
W. NJ. Hayward, he Defendants coun-
sci, proceeded to examine the witness,
when one of the jurors suggested that it
would be a good idea to swear the
woman. The oath was administered at
the suggestion, and the witness was
examined. The Judges ruling was un-
expected, and is of considerable import
ance. as it sets precedent in this court.
The effect of the ruling will be altogether
- /" VI VI bue ueiSuudhI III every Ease
No defendant Is a competent witness in
his own case, in the United States Courts,
except at mis- own request. AS the prose-
cutiOn cannot call defendant, neither
can defendants wife be called, except by
the defense, which, of course, would not
put wife or any witness on the stand
whose evidence presumably would be
damaging.
Williams case was given to the jury at
2:i5 D. m. and the court adjourned until
this morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-19
sENsArIONs In OouRT.
More Sharp Words Between Judge speer
/ and the District Attorney.

More Sharp Words Between Judge Speer
and the District Attorney.
Among the cases on the docket Of the
United States Circuit Court assigned for
trial at this term, is that of James suar-
niger, charged with perjury. The accused
is an Augusta lad, about IS years of age.
At the November term of court, 1884,
Suaringer was witness in a liquor case,
and on the stand swore to a statement
which, it is alleged, was directly contrary
to his evidence at the preliminary hear
Ing. Before tue Commissioner Suaringer
testified that be had bought liquor OF
certain defendant. In court the boy de-
clared that he had never obtained a drop
OF whisky from the party on trial, which
resulted in acquittal. When arraigned
for perjury Suaringer gave bail for his APP
pearance at this term of court. On Tues
day he was arrested in Augusta on
bench warrant, and yesterday morning
was taken before Judge Speer.
The LAD, through his father, complained
of suffering great hardship by being
brought to Savannah, and said that he
could not furnish bond here. a letter
was also exhibited from the District At
torney, In which the latter wrote to the
elder Suaringer that due notice would be
given him OF the time OF the trial.
Inc court asked the District Attorney
for an explanation. Mr.. Darnell STATED
that ne had learned that young Suarlnger
was about to run away, and apprehend-
ing that he would do so, had caused his
arrest.
''The District Attorney has no business
to interfere with person accused of
crime, when he is under good bond" in
terrupted the Judge.
81 considered it was my duty to prevent
the accused, whom, am informed is an
irresponsible person, from running
away" answered the District Attorney.
sit is the practice to issue capias for a
party after being indicted. l followed the
general practice and would do so again."
The boy sat sobbng in the court room
during the discuss on over his case and
created some sympathy. Some date next
week will probably be fixed for the trial
of the case, and in the meantime young
Suarnger is released upon his own recog-
nizance, Judge Speer being of the opinion
that the arrest on Tuesday absolved the
| bond.
Mr.. Darnell stated that he would at
tempt to prove that the boy swore falsely
before the United States Commissioner.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-19
DIED FROM ExPosURE.
Investigating tue Death of EdwarS
POwer-Engineer speer's Story.

AnVestigattng the Death of Edward
Power-Engineer speer's Story.
The funeral of Mr.. Edward Power took
place yesterday afternoon.
During the day Coroner Dixon investi-
gated the story about the old gentleman
having been thrown off the railroad track.
Engineer Speer. who brought the passen-
ger train from Jacksonville Sunday after
noon, made a statement which explains
the story told by the bridge-keeper's wife
at the Ogeecbee.
When the passenger train was ap-
preaching the 7-mile post Engineer Speer
saw ahead man lying apparently on the
track. The train was running very fast,
but speed was slackened. When the To-
connective was near the man the engineer
saw that there was no danger, and be ran
few yards past the body. Mr.. Power
was then lying with his hands stretched
over his head within two or three feet OF
the rails. Fearing that the man might
roll over on the track and be killed by the
next train, Conductor Sheftall and several
passengers jumped off and carried the
body down the embankmeut, which, MIR.
Speer says, is not more than feet high at
that spot. No one knew who the old man
was, and the passengers and trainmen
thought that he was Intoxicated.
The railroad men say that it is a very
frequent occurrence to see men lying
along and on the tracks, aud very little
was thought Of this occurrence. Had Mr..
Power been recognized be would have
been brought to Savannah. He was then
without a coat and shoe, and
must have been very weak and
much exhausted. He spent Sat
urday night out somewhere, and the
chill air and hunger doubtless caused his
death. 1t is not thought that he went
very far after getting up from where the
men placed him. He probably stumbled
and fell in the marsh, and was not strong
enough to get up.
Coroner Dixon will get statement from
Conductor Sheftall to-day, as he was not
in the city yesterday. 1t is not likely that
any further official proceedings Will be
taken, as there was evidently no foul play
and death resulted from exposure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-19

Second John--WarniDgs against false doc
Third John-Hospitality (the same as
Jude-warninrs against apostacy of the
Reyeiations-The revelations Of Jesus
/ Christ.
/ Dr. Munhall said that Revelation should
/ be called the Revelation OF Jesus christ
The first chapter referred to Christ look
/ inc into the state of the churches. The
second and third outline the prophetic
history of the churches. The fourth and
fifth refer to the real church made up OF
the quickened souls. From the sixth 10
the eighteenth we have in prophetic
outline the outpOurlngs OF success
sive judgments on the earth grow
ing sharper and seversr, but only
hardening men in iniquity, Whlch
shall show up in the anti-Christ, and a
state of corruption among which Will be
much ecclesiastical corruption. We have
some it now, but we had more Of it back
in the dark AGES when the chuch was az
corrupt as Satan wanted it to be. In the
18th chapter you have the marriage sup
per Of the Lamb. In the 10th chapter you
have the resurrection of the righteous
dead, the millennium during which Satan
is found and the final Judgment. In the
2lst and 22d you have eternal glory and
hN1ftutI Jpfos
DR.. Munhall explained that the four
books, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John,
were written for four different people,
and hence the apparent differences IN re-
ating the facts treated Of. Matthew
was written for the Jews, Mark to the
Gentle converts, Luke TO the Gentle
world, and J ohm was written 10 answer
all skeptical questions on the divinity OF
Jesus Christ.
"These are only SUGGESTIONS" said Or.
Munhall. sin reading these various
books through you will remember that
these KEY words show what the books are
about. Thus you will read understand
ingly. ] hope you will address yourself
to the searching Of the Scriptures as never
before. and | am sure the more you search
them the more you will say what won
derful book the Bible is, and the more you
will come to love it and the more efficient
YOU will be in the work OF the church"
The service was concluded with solo
by DR.. Munhall, and the hymn, eve Are
Bound for the Land OF Canaan" sung by
the congregation. A benedIctiOn prayer
was offered and the meeting was dis
missed. Many remained to shake hands
with DR.. Munhall and bid him goodbye
and God speed to his new field of labor. tie
will leave this morning tor Los Angeles,
Cal, where he will BEGIN a series of meet
ings next week 10 an immense tabernacle
which has been built for him there.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-19
AT THE THEATRE.

young MRS. Winthrop Played Before
y Fine Audience Last Night.
A good-sized audience witnessed the
production of "Young Mrs. Winthrop" at
the theatre last night, and WAS apparently
much pleased with the performance. The
piece affords many opportunities for the
display Of strong dramatic talent, and the
company showed that they have talent.
"'Constance Winthrop" in the hands OF
Miss Lena Langdon, was a sweetly sad
character. As the wife OF douglas VIM
thrOp," she was tender. sensitive and full
OF feeling. The reconciliation In the last
act was very smoothly and prettily
brought about. "BuXton Scott so skill.
fully brought back the memory Of early
days that the mental torture OF husband
ana wife drew them nearer TO each other
in "A perfectly natural way.
Miss Langdon pursued her dramatic
studies at the Paris COnseryatoire. She
PLAYS with an ease and grace that are as
charming az her appearance.
Mr.. II. G. DeMIlle gave an admirable
representation OF the kind old lawyer
BUXTON Scott
Miss Emily Maynard as "Mrs. Dick
Chetwyn" made a typical and capital
character, and is a good actress.
The support was very fair, and the com
panv seems to have considerably more
professional ability than most OF the
troupes that have visited Savannah this
season.
"Young Mrs. Winthrop" will be giver
again tonight.
The box-sheet for Parlor Match Com
pauy viii open at Davis Bros. at s o'clocl
this morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-19
LIVELY WORK IN COUNCIL
WHAT WAS DONE AT LAST
NIGHTS SESSION.

The Mayor Expected to Mako n state
ment i'm Regard to the Proceedings Be
gun by the Solicitor General, but Fsiii
TO DO sO-Ihe Cotton Exchange Giver
the Right to Erect It's New Building
Half dozen petitions and as many
resolutions and reports made up the
greater part of the business before the
City Council last night. The most OF TINS
was considered in caucus. The regular
session did not occupy more than three
quarters OF an hour
nc was expected that the Mayor would
make statement in regard to the pro
oeedings begun by solicitor General Du-
Bignou. but the matter was not alluded
TO. If any statement was made 1t was in
the preliminary caucus.
The Mav0r visited the office OF the clerk
Of The Superior Court yesterday morning
10 make some Inquiries about the subp9-
mas that We're issued ON him the day be-
fore. He wanted TO know upon what au-
thOrity the papers were issued. Deputy
Clerk Carr produced the order Of the So
licitOr-General, and also showed the orig
inal subpUnas. The Mayor read them,
smiled, and walked out without COM
ment. 1t was understood that the matter
would be brought before the Council, and
that some action would be taken. Those
who are supposed TO know what occurred
in the caucus were reticent and declined
TO say whether the matter was discussed
or not.
The only important business transacted
was the passage of a substitute for the
ordinance introduced at the last meeting
granting the Cotton Exchange the right
TO erect It's proposed new building over
the Drayton street slip. Toe original or
dinance introduced by Alderman Mills
was referred to the Street and Lane Com
mittee. The committee last night intro
duced a substitute. giving the right TO erect
the proposed building under certain con-
ditions, one of which was that il should
be built even with the DeRenne block and
StOddard's upper range, and that its front
and rear walls should not extend beyond
the line Of these buildings either on Bay
street or River street. The ordinance was
unanimously passed.
The Street and Lane Committee was au-
fhOriZed to enter into a contract with the
Electric Light Company for the mainte-
nance OF 100 lights in various parts of the
CITY during the next year. 1t was first
thought that 80 lamps would give suth-
cient light, but thorough investigation
showed that at least 100 will be required.
The Market Committee reported the
result Of a conference with the Electric
Light Company's officers IN regard to
lighting the market building. The pres
ent light is insufficient. The committee
recommended that two more lights be
added to those already provided for in the
contract, making nine altogether, and
was authorized 3 carry out its recon-
mendati0n.
There was but - candidate for the
office OF chimney contractor for the West
ern division, and a unanimous vote was
cast for Timothy Eagan.
A number Of matters Of minor import
ance were disposed of, and quite a num-
Der Of petitions We're referred. The Com
mittee on accounts reported bills against
the city amounting to $l6,6O6 81.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-19
Local Personal.
Hon. M. L. Mershon, of Brunswick, is
at tho MorShaIl houoo

Hon. M. L. MershOn, of Brunswick, is
at the Marshall house.
Mr.. Henry James Ten Eyck, managing
editor of the Albany IN. " EUeninq
Journal, was a caller at the MORNING
NEWS office yesterday. Mr.. Ten Eyck is
on his way to Florida.
Mr.. Clarence II. Ashmead, formerly of
Jacksonville, but now with LippincOtt &
Co., of Philadelphia, and bride were regis
tered at the Screven house last night.
Mr.. Ashmead was married on Tuesday to
Miss Lizzie f. Clark. daughter of Mr.
John Clark, ST., of Jacksonville.
Among the arrivals at the Screven
house yesterday were H. Powers, Chi
cagO; Isaac Goner, Baltimore; Jason
Giles and wife, Springfield, Mass; W. r.
Dehm, Charleston; 5. Wise, New Or
leans; G. Fl. Ashmead and wife, Phila-
delphis; Rev. Byron HOlley, Darien:
William B, Baldwin, New York; c. B.
Harris, Atlanta; G. II. Campbell, San
ford, Fla,
At the Pulaski house were ]. B. steed,
Washington, D. c.; A. Parker, T. g.
Earle, New York; j. Gadsden King, Geor-
gia; DR.. f. Joergen, Brunswick; R. P.
Brooks Forsyth, Ga; Miss Emile May
nard, Miss Eta Hawkins, Mrs. NJ. G. De
Mile, Mrs. l.. Baker, young Mrs. Win
throp.''
At the Marshall house were j. r. Nc
Dufiiie, W. r. McDufiie, Kayser, N. c.;
Eugene Reedy. Charleston; W. A. Smith,
NARROW, Ga; D. G. Fetch, Hawkmsville,
II. Camilla, WaYcross; ". H. Patterson,
Darien; II. Baas, New York.
At the Harnet houseS we're: Capt B.
Warren, bark Belona; G. A. Mckay,
Stockton, Ga; W. W. Wood, North Caro-
lima; David w. Potter, Albany, N. Y;
S. b. Luce, South Union, Me-; j. p. Platts
and daughter, Button, S. c.; T. McKin-
ney, New Orleans; w. d. Wilson, Beau
fort, S. c.; L. d. Hughes, Blackshear; G.
A. Williams, Sumner, Ga; X. E. Bellows
and wife, Cleveland, o.; Z. A. MORRISON,
I. L. Walker, Lynchburg, Va; S. &.
| smith, Barlow, Fla.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-19

The wise man takes time by the fore
lock, consequently, TO adopt a little very
comprehensive slang, he never ''gets left"
Cold weather is little late IN taxing up
its permanent residence with us, but il is
certainly not far OFF, and the first thing
that good many Will find out to their sor-
row will be that summer clothing isn't
exactly as comfortable as it was some
time back, therefore those who provide
their Winter Clothing little before they
need it will derive many advantages. In
the first place, they will be able to make
leisurely and satisfactory selection OF
pattern and material; IN the second
place, and most important place.
should any garment not fit, it can be left
with our tailor and such alterations as are
necessary TO be made without inconVeni-
enc.ng the customer. On the other hand.
il you wait until the rigors Of tae season
| compel you to buy, you make a hasty
choice, you won't have time TO wait for
any alterations, and, as n sad result, YOU
Will wear SUIT that, perhaps, may never
be satisfactory.
The care taken in the manufacture of
our Gents, Youths and Boys Clothing
generally nsures perfect fit at once, but
no matter how shapely the woarer, or
capable the manufacturer, there is ALWAYS
some little change necessary here or there.
Now the profit on good clothing is hit.
tied down 10 next or nothing by compe-
tition, and the maintaining Of a frst-class
tailor for the free use OF our customers.
leaves us a mighty small margin: but 10
please and suit our patrons we are willing
10 work close, believing that large sales
will repay US for small profits.
"a mn for W.
conclude by reminding the public that our
Gents Furnishing Goods and Underwear
Departments are still full OF the most
popular articles in these lines Our
Hats will also merit attention. l81 Con-
gress street. B. II. Levy d BRO.--Adp.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-19
ON TIE WAY TO ALBANY.

Two Perjurers Sent up for Twelve
Months Each.
On the steamer City OF Savannah, which
sailed Yesterday. for New York, were two
prisoners, Everett Farmer and Samuel
Morgan, en- route to Albany penitenuary.
Both were convicted Of perjury, in the
United states circuit court, at Macon,
last month, and we're sentenced TO ~
months imprisonment, and TO pay fine
OF $500. Farmer is from Dodge county,
and Morgan from Butts county. They
were In charge OH II. King. or Forsyth
county, and ex Deputy Collector Of Inter-
nal Revenue Blosoe. Mr.. Bledsoe Is we'll
known among the moOnshiners. as an
active raider, he having DESTROYED 81
stills In 90 days. about three years ago.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-19
IN BEHALF OF IRELAND.

Arrangements Completed for the Re
ceptiOn of DR.. Belts Tomorrow.
A final meeting of the Committee Of Ar
rangements for the reception of and lee
ture by DR.. Geo. G. Belts tomorrow even
ing was held at Catholic Library Hall last
night. There was a full attendance.
The committee desires to have it plainly
understood that the proceeds from the sale
of tickets will be exclusively devoted to
the parliamentary fund, and that no col
lection will be made on the evening of
the lecture. From the various re-
ports submitted by the members, the sale
OF tickets is nearly 800. The hall has a
seating capacity of from 900 TO 1000 per-
sons. The reverend lecturer will arrive
from Charleston tO-m0rrO " morning at II
o'clock, and will be met at the depot by
the reception committee, headed by its
chairman, Capt. John Flannery. Col.
Peter Reilly. chairman OF the general COM
mittee, and z. J.O'COnnOr, Esq, president
OF the league will also be in attendance.
Several prominent gentlemen OF this city
have accepted Invitations to occupy seats
on the platform. on the evening of the
lecture. The visitors will meet the Rev.
Doctor at 80 O'Clock, in the parlor OF the
episcopal residence, where a reception
will be held.
Or. Belts lectured in Atlanta on Tues
day evening 10 large and enthusiastic
audience. Last evening he spoke in Au-
gusta. This evening he will lecture in
Charleston, and it is expected that Saw
vannah viii do her part on Friday night.
She has done her part in the past. and it
is expected by her Irish citizens that she
viii add another laurel 10 and place it on
the brow of the distinguished Irishman
who is about to visit her. Dr.. Belts will
preach in st. Johns Episcopal church on
sunday morning, and viii leave for New
York by the steamer Nacoochee on Mon.
1av N
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-19
Union Pacific Land sales.

The gross land sales of the Union Pa
citic railway for September were 4S,2O3
acres, decrease from the sales of the
same month last year of Dos, 094 acres.
The proceeds were $169,3l2, a decrease
from last year of $953,996. For the nine
months to Sept. so the sales aggregated
1,051. S44 acres, a decrease from the same
period last year of $685. 33 acres. The
proceeds this year were $2.972, 277, de-
crease from last wear of 81. h36. 1913
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-19
Kailrnnd Clatter.

The Seneca people have raised $25, 900
for the +. M, 5. & st. j. r. r.
The second surveying corps of the
Georgia Midland and Gulf began work at
Columbus Monday.
Twenty thousand two hundred and sew
enty-fiVe dollars have been subscribed to
the Georgia Midland. Twenty-Five thou
sand dollars are still needed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-19
TREASURY AGENT OowAN.
RumOr that hIs Headquarters Will be
Removed TO Wilmington.

Removed to Wilmington.
1t has been stated that Mr.. d. S. Cowan,
general agent of the Treasury Depart
ment, will remove his headquarters from
Savannah to Wilmington, n. G. Mr..
Cowan expected to be stationed at Will
mington when he was appointed. When
he was sent to Savannah instead he wrote
ITO Senator Ransom, an intimate friend.
After some correspondence the Depart
ment wrote Mr.. Cowan that the matter of
transfer was left to him. Mr.. COwan de-
MES that he contemplated a change be-
cause of unpleasant relations with GER
tain officials. On the contrary he says
that be has made many friends in Savan-
nah, particularly among the officials.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-19
mNIndern Egvnt ,,

The Masonic Hall was we'll filled last
evening. DR.. Munhall lectured on Mod
ern Egypt, and with numerous stereopti-
con pictures illustrated the subject. Al
though the doctor is not as great sue
cess as lecturer as he is as an evangelist,
the lecture was quite entertaining, espe-
cially to children, and even grown people
who had not read a good deal about Egypt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-19


do we hear so much blowing among the
clothiersW $50 to-" was the answer,
"DOst thou not know that a poor horse
needs praiseW Our competitors must
labor under the idea that the public
generally don't know much about clothing.
and sec the poorer their goods the more
blowing is required. There are no goods
In Savannah, or anywhere South, to be
compared in guilty and price with the
clothing manu- actured by the " FdnlOus''
New York Clothing House. That is a
fact conceded by good judges. Try it
yourself; buy one OF our $50 Suits, com
pare 1t with any S1S Suit bought else
where, and you will find our suit fully as
good, and after six months wear will look.
and keep its own, be ter Would that all
were judges OF clothing. then you would
soon see how senseless all the blowing is
Of our would-be competitors, and save
money by buying your clothing of the
Famous" 140 Congress and 139 st. Julian
street.-AdU.