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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
A DAsrARDLY DEED.
A viIlainous Negro Attempts TO Burn
House in Yamacraw.


A fiendish and dastardlY attempt was
made TO burn the house Of +. A. EXley,
on Margaret street, early yesterday morn
ing. Between midnight and 1 O'Clock,
Officers Harrington and Matthews, pa
trolling in Yamacraw, saw bright light
on Margaret street in the vicinity of West
Broad. Hurrying in the direction they
found the basement door of Mr. EXley's
house in flames. The family sleeping in
the upper part of the house was awakened
and the flames were stamped out and eX-
tinguished with few buckets of water.
account for the fire, until
looking where it broke out he found the
wood work saturated with kerosene,
which had been poured there by some
miscreant and then ignited. The lower
part of the door, the castings and sill,
were full of oil, and if the discovery had
not been made as it was the flames would
have burned through and, gaining that
progress, would have been arrested with
a good deal Of difficulty, if at all. Sus-
piciOn at once pointed to negro named
Henry Whitfield, with half a dozen aliases,
RIVALS Whitfield, Joseph Ryals and Others,
whose wife, a respectable young cOlOred
woman. was a domestic in the family.
Whitfield was a worthless, drunken
fellow, and several times had been loaf
ing around the house when drunk, Great
ing disturbance, and had once broken
i'm the windows on the lower floor.
Mr.. Exley ordered him at this time to
keep away from his house, or he would
have him arrested. Whitfield went away
cursing, with the threat that he would
s'burn the place down." AS soon as Mr..
Exley saw how the fire had been
set he suspected, as he had every
reason, that it was Whitfeld's work.
He placed the officers in possession Of
what information he had and plans were
laid for the negrO's arrest. Officer Mat
thews was put in charge of the case, and
early in the forenoon captured Whitfield
as he was going to his work. He was
lodged in the barracks to aw ait a hearing.
A warrant was later on issued by Magis-
trate Waring Russell, Jr., charging him
with will fully andmaliciOusly setting fire
to the place, and he was turned over to
Constable Burke and lodged in Jail.
Whitfield is a young vagabOnd negro, and
will probably get the full extent of the
penalty for his crime.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
CITY sHERIFF,S SALE.

Under and by virtue Of q Il. ia. issued out
y of the City Court Of Savannah in favor Of
j. j. McDonOugh y Co. vs. the COlored Or
phan Society of Savannah, Ga, have levied
upon the following property. TO wit: Those
two certain lots of land situated in the city Of
Savannah, in the county of Chatham and
State of Georgia, known on plan drawn by
John Z. Howard, City Surveyor, in October,
1850, as lots Nos. % and SO Of Reppard's sub
division MOI south of Anderson street, said lots
being respectively the second and third lots
north of Lovers lane, having front of So feet
each on East Broad street, and running back
so feet, said two lots adjoining each other and
being bounded north by a lane, east by lot No
30 of said subdivision No. ?, south by lot No.
81, and west by East Broad street. together
with the improvements thereon, and viii sell
the same to the highest bidder, before the
Court House door in the city of Savannah,
county of Chatham, State of Georgia, on
TUESDAY, the Sd day of February, 1885, be-
tween the legal hours of sale.
Property pointed out by plaintiffs attorney;
parties interested notified. Terms cash; pur-
chaser to pay for titles,
DAVID BAILEY,
Sheriff City Court of Savannah.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE
C. I'll. DORSETT. Anctioneer.

Under and by virtue of an order granted by
the Ordinary of Chatham county / will sell
at public Outcry, before the door of the
Court House of said county, in the city of
Savannah, on TUESDAY. the Sd day of Feb
ruary, 1885, between the legal hours of sale,
the following personal property, belonging
to the estate of Catherine ZittrOuer. late of
said county and now deceased, namely:
Twelve ~ shares of the capital stock of
the Central Railroad and Banking Company
of Georgia;
Two " debentures or certificates of in
debtedLess issued by the said company, one
for $500 and the other for 500.
JOHN H. FOX,
Administrator.
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Sheriff City Court of Savannah.
SAVANNAH, GA, Jan. 5, 1885.
CITY MARsHAL's SALE.

OIIY NJ ARSHAL7S OFFICE,
SAVANNAH, Jan. 6, 1851
FINDER resolution of the City Council Of
u Savannah, and by virtue of city tax
executions in my hands, have levied on and
will sell under direction of a special commit
tee of Council, on the FIRST TUESDAY IN
FEBRUARY, 1885, between the legal hours of
sale, before the Court House door in the city
of Savannah, county of Chatham and State
of Georgia, to wit; improvements on west
ane-half Of Lot No. 10, Pulaski ward, prop
erty of Mrs. Susan c. Harris and children.
Purchasers paying for titles.
L. L. GOODWIN,
City Marshal
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
Election Notice.

CITY Of SAVANNAH,
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL, :
Jan. ,, 1851
At the first meeting to be held in January,
that is TO say, on WEDNESDAY,, JAN. IA,
1885, Council viii open bias and select the FOL
lowing contractors for the year 1885:
CITY PRINTER.
FOR FURNISHING BREAD for prisoners
at Police Barracks.
All bids for contracts stated above must be
filed with the Clerk of Council at or before 2
o'clock P. NJ. on MONDAY, Jan. u, 1885, which
bids must be accompanied with the names of
suretes or bondsmen 1.-TWO required, who
will be required to qualify before Notary
Public or other officer. such qualification to
accompany the bid. No bid will receive the
consideration of Council unless fled in &C
oordance with the provisions recited above.
By order of Council.
FRANK f. REBARFR.
Clerk of Council
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LEGAL SALE
RvID LaROCHE,S SONS Anctionaars

Under and by virtue of an order of the Su-
perior Court of Chatham county, passed on
the 18th day of July, 1884, in the matter Of the
application Of Ella c. Davis, as Guardian Of
Ella G. Robert, minor, for partition, and
VIM. II. Robert, tenants in common as heirs
at law of Eugenia NJ. Robert, deceased, will
be sold before the Court House door in the
being the third day Of February, 1885, during
the legal hours of sale, all that lot Of land
known and described as lot No. in the sub
division of lot No. 2 in Yamacraw; said lot Of
land NO. A. being bounded north by lot No. 5
IN said subdivision, east by Ann street, west
by lot No. g. and south by Indian street.
n. C.. MILLS,
I. DRAYTON LAROCHE,
JOS, c. CORNELL,
Commissioners.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13

SH.-Married, at the residence
OF the brides aunts, the Misses. Nash, in
HilsbOrOugh, \. c., Thursday, Jan. S, 1885,
by the Rev. VIM. f. Wilhelm, MARY, daughter
of the late Rev. Frederick Nash, of Hills
borough, to JAMES GILES YONGE, of Savan-
nah, Ga. No cards.
WARN ANIELLS.-Married, by
Rev. W. 5. Bowman, Jan. Z, W. H. WAR
NEKE, Of Charleston, S. c., to +. E. DANIELS,
of Savannah, Ga.
IL Charleston paper please copy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
GUARDIAN SALE BRICK DWELLING
KENNEDY g. BLUM. Auctioneers.

By virtue of an order granted by the
Honorable Court of Ordinary of Thomas
IN FEBRUARY NEXT. before the Court
House in Chatham county, during the legal
hours of sale, and sold for reinyestment, -
Middle One-third of lot No. 3 Wesley ward,
with brick dwelling, two stories on high base
ment, with gas and water, and in all is very
home. This property is known
as 531z Jones street, between Lincoln and
Habersham streets. Terms cash; purchaser
paying for titles. Ground rent only $l2 oil per
annum. +. NJ. MALLETTE,
Guardian for Eoline r. Mallette.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
Hessrs. A. II. AItmayer & Co.

would respectfully call the attention Of
the ladies of Savannah to their grand
combination sale of Handkerchiefs,
Hosiery, and EmbrOideries, which they
will begin on Monday morning. owing
to the depression in the New York market
our Mr.. Altmayer has been enabled to
purchase some exceptional bargains.
The prices which we have placed on these
goods will be found to be the lowest ever
placed on similar quality. We have
placed as many of these goods as possible
on our centre counters, and in order to
avoid the rush we would advise an early
call. For further information see adver-
tisement on second page.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13

The uniform scale Of prices, the elegance
of cuisine, the comfortable, cieanly and
home-like appearance Of apartments, have
placed this popular hotel among. the most
prominent Of the South, which reflects
great credit on its manager, who leaves
nothing undone to enhance the comfort ct
It's numerous patrons.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
Sprriai Nottrrs.
Notice.
CITY OF SAVANNAH.
UT OF , ' IN n AHs
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL.

OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL.
Jan. 2, 1857
At the first regular meeting to be held in
January, that is to say, on WEDNESDAY,
JAN. IA 1885, Council will open bids and Sc
Iect a SCAVENGER CONTRACTORS for three
years, said Scavenger to perform all the duties
appertaining to said office, in accordance
with the ordinances Of the city of savannah.
Bids must be sealed and handed Into the office
of the Clerk of Council, at or before O'Clock
P. NJ. MONDAY, Jan. T. 1885. All bids must be
accompanied by the names of bOndsmen two
requlred), who will be required to sign bond
for 81 900 over and above the amount of bid,
and their qualification as bOndsmen before a
Notary Public, must be enclosed with bid.
No bid will receive the consideration of COun-
Gil unless filed in accordance with provisions
recited above.
By order of Council.
FRANK Z. REBARER,
Clerk of Council.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
the superior Court.

The remitters of the Supreme Court
were filled in the Superior Court yester-
day in the cases OF the Alabama Gold
Life Insurance Company Of Mobile
against James X. Garmany, and of the
Central Railroad and Banking Company
Of Georgia against Daniel Swint.
An interlOcuIOry decree was rendered by
consent in the case Of W. \. Habersham
and others, in equity, against Mary G. ii.
Hartridge and others, when the court ad-
iOuFned until this morning at 10 O'Clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
Notice to Tax Payers.

OlT1 1hEASbhEh'S
SAVANNAH. GA, Jan. !, 1885.
The following Taxes are now due:
REAL ESTATE, fourth quarter, 1884.
STOCK IN TRADE, fourth quarter, 1884.
FURNITURE. ETC.. fourth quarter, 1884.
MONEY, DEBTS, ETC., fourth quarter, 1884.
WATER RENTS, in advance, for months
ending June 80. 1884.
GROUND RENTS in arrears for two or
more quarters.
A discount of 10 per cent. will be allowed
upon REAL ESTATE, STOCK IN TRADE,
MONEY, ETC., and WATER
RENTS, If paid lDithi1l fifteen days after Jan. /.
c, S. HARDRE,
City Treasurer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
Notice to Tax Payers.

OFFICE CITY TREASURER, (
SAVANNAH, GA, Jan. 6, 1881
The following taxes for the year 1885 are
now due, viz.
SPECIFIC TAXES for year 1885.
LIQUOR LICENSES for year 1885.
BADGES FOR DRAYS.
WAGONS and OTHER VEHICLES for
year 1885.
4 discount Of 10 per cent. l0iU be dHOa0ed on
the db00e taees fpdid aOittiA thirty days after
jan. I, 1885. Z. S. HARDEE.
CITY Treasurer.
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1853 and 155 Bay Street,
WM. KNABE 8 CO.'S PIANOS.


NOR fifty years the KNABE PIANO has
Il been before the musical world, and the
fact that the musical world has decreed 1t to
refined sweetness and purity, superb singing
quality, extraordinary prolongation, and per-
feet evenness throughout the entire scale.
The touch is of the greatest lightness, elastl
city and pliancy, and enables the performer
to control the instrument perfectly, and
create all nuances in tone. from pianlsslmo to
fOrtissimo, by the touch alone. These are the
opinions Of the judges at the Centennial Ex-
position in 1876; they are the opinions of the
greatest musical critics of the age in our own
country and in every country in Europe, fn-
Guiding S. Thalberg, Gottschalk, MarmOntel,
ScharWenka, Julius Benedict and other mas
tiers. twenty of the leading artists and must
clans in New York certify: 1--WE have thor
oughy and cOnscientiOusly tried and tested
the various kinds of your instruments-grand,
square and upright-and find them all of uni
form excellence, uniting all the advantages
fined, pure and sweet quality of tone, of great,
est possible volume, depth and richness, nota-
BILE above all for its greatest prolOngation and
singing duality, perfect eyenness OF scale and
perfection in the action. TQRch very easy and
at the same time elastic, enabling the per-
former to vary the tone from the softest
whisper to the most powerful fOrtissimO by
the touch alone. The great solidity of their
construction and the utmost care of finish,
shown in every detail, are sure guarantees Of
their durability. Your instruments certainly
unite all the requisite qualities for bOudOIr,
parlOr and concert use in the highest possible
degrees, and cannot be surpassed
SCHREINER'S MUSIC HOUSE.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
"only an Adyerti.emont-DOn't Believe


it,"
One-half the public never read an ad-
vertisement, and those who do don't be-
lieve half that advertisers say. No
wonder, either, for gross eXaggeration
and MISREPRESENTATION is now the rule,
and square matter-Of-fact statements are
seldom seen in modern advertisements.
This is unfortunate for legitimate adVer-
tisers. Thus, when we advertised the
pure base Of $4,000 worth of Chickering
Pianos in October last, it was said to be
"Only an Advertisement" and hence not
true But. all the same, it was true. We
find that in advertising the square truth
answers our purpose best ofall, and when
we make statement we mean 1T to be
true one. To those who do not know the
magnitude of our trade or the immense
popularity of the Chickering Pianos, 1t
NAV seem improbable that we should buy
$4,000 worth at one purchase, but "facts
are stubborn things" and in this case
they are all on our side. we can't show
the Pianos, for eager buyers have ap-
prOpriated fully One-third of thems but we
can show the contract with Chlckerlng
a sons. and the invoices. which certainly
is evidence indisputable. Of course, all
these Pianos did not come to Savannah,
We are Southern Wholesale Agents for
the Chickering Pianos, with exclusive
control of Five States, and our Eleven
Branch Houses and countless Agencies
took large number of these Pianos.
Large shipments have been made to
Savannah, and we expect to sell about
fifty direct from our warerOoms. Many OF
our leading citizens have taken advan-
tage of this special sale, and given US the
pleasure of placing these magnificent
instruments in their homes. We have
now in our warerooms fuH line OF
Squares, Square Grands, Upright and
Concert Grands, which we offer at Factory
prices for Cash, or on our easy Installment
Terms. The Uprights, with the new
metallic action, seem to be preferred by
nearly all purchasers, and they are
certainly the finest and most perfect
instruments that it is possible to con-
struct, We ask Pianists and COnnOis-
cures to call and inspect these Superb In
strumentS.
LUDDEN BATES Music HOUSE.
N.B.-The above is only an advertise
ment, but, nevertheless, it is true, every
word of it.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
Notice..

All bills against the Norwegian bark
"Caleb" must be presented at the office of
S. p. Shotter & Co. before y O'Clock To-
DAY, or payment will be debarred
H. JOBSON, Master.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
Notice.

AUGUSTA AND SAVANNAH RAILROAD Co..
Jan. y, 1885.
An extra Dividend of ~ per cent. on the
capital stock of this company has been de-
clared, payable on and after FEB. Is next to
the stockholders, of record THIS DAY.
w = TAWTON President
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
The CITY Registration.

The Chairman of the Board of Registra-
ton informs the MORNING News that
there will hereafter be no trouble about
qualified voters having the opportunity OF
registering. Any one who has paid his
taxes. and can show receipts for the past
vnar ard who will take an oath that he
h-.- 1'I cher taxes as required by
law .tH ra.- sreT.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13

SECTION ?. All applicants for city offices
must file with the Clerk of Council, at or be-
fore O'Clock P. NJ. on the Monday preceding
the day of election, their severa! applications.
For those positions requiring bonds, the names
of the bOndsmen two in all cases. must ac-
company the application. No application
will receive the consideration of Council I'M
less filed in accordance with the provisions Of
this ordinance.
By order of Council.
FRANK E. REBARER,
If Council
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
Tile S1}orning AFws.


In the South Atlantic States to-day:
Much colder and fair weather, winds shift
ing TO northerly and rising barometer.
The height Of the river at Augusta at
1:41 O'Clock p. m. yesterday Augusta
time) was s.4 feet-a fall Of 40 Of a
foot during the preceding a hours
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
NOUce

All bills against the British steamship
"Deuteros" must be presented at our office
before u O'Clock NOON THIS DAY, or pay
ment will be debarred.
RICHARDSON & BARNARD
JAN. y, 1855. Agents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
EmnrraI 9nnitafinna.

HILL.-The friends and acquaintance of
Mr.. JOHN ID. HILL, Mr.. Albert n. Hill, and
Miss Jennie DOg, are invited to attend the
funeral OF the former, from his late residence,
No. 81 Broughton street, THIS MORNING
at 10 O'Clock.
SYBERG- PETERSEN.-The friends and
acquaintance of Mr.. E. I. SYBERG- PETER
SEN and family are respectfully invited to
attend his funeral THIS AFTERNOON, at
80 O'Clock, from the Lutheran Church.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
ADMINIsTRATOR,s SAFE.

ByI.D. LaROCHE'S SONS, Auctioneers.
BY virtue of an order granted by the HonOra-
BILE Hampton L. FerrIll. Ordinary of Chat
ham county, we will sell during the legal
hours of sale, before the Court House door,
on TUESDAY, Feb. 3, 1885,
All that lot or parcel of land known as the
subdivision of the eastern part of Block IA
Holland tythIng, Percival ward, sold as the
property of Sarah Jane Rover. deceased, for
distribution and payment of debts.
FRANK III. WOLF,
Administrator.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
sflrFtin9e,

SOlOmOn's Lodge No. 1, f. & A. NJ.
\ special communication of Solo a
mons Lodge No. l, + &. A. NJ, will ~
be held at o'clock THIS AFTER NN
NOON to pay the last tribute of re-
spect to our deceased brother E. L. SYBERG
PETERSEN.
invited to attend.
J. r. SAUSSY, w. NJ.
THOS H. LAIRD, Secretary.
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Notice.

All bills against British steamship ''Dune-
din," Campbell, Master, must be presented
at our Office before u O'Clock NOON THIS
DAY, or payment thereof will be debarred.
MUIR, DUCK ORTIZ & CO.,
(nrnsf.crnnlas
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" TAKE ONE y

~ OOD look at our stock and be happy. New
VI goods by every steamer. Busy as bees.
Everything on a boom. Artists Material
going out faster than received. Printing De-
partment on strike for higher wages-Over-
worked. General Stationery department
flooded with orders and overrun by customers.
Still we are not happy, but must add you to
our list of customers. What's the cause OF
so much good lucky Polite attention to all.
Best goods at low prices. Gentle reader, take
warning.
Sole Agents HaywOod's Calendar Paper
Weight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
Notice.

OFFICE OF THE SKIpAwAY SHELL ROAD Co.,
Jan. 10, 1885. !
A dividend of four ga dollars share has
been declared by the Directors, payable on
demand. GEO. w. LAMAR,
Secretary and Traagurpr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13

If you want real .fne OUercOdt, such
YOU don't usually find Teady-made, you
are invited to inspect the stock of Simon
Mitchell. Sign of the Golden Arm.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
Dad of Y. y. syberg -Petersen, 20.

Mr. E. T. Syberg-Petersen died yester-
day afternoon at o'clock, at st. Joseph's
Infirmary, ofcOnsUmptiOn. The deceased
was 81 years of age and was native OF
Copenhagen. Denmark, where his father
was one of the Kings councillors. During
the SchIeswig-H Olstein war he served as
a captain in the Danish army, and at its
disastrous close, like many other Danes,
he left his fatherland. He came to Sayan-
nah in 1868 and engaged in farming. He
afterwards entered into mercantile life,
and at the time Of his death was carrying
on the shipping business. The deceased
leaves a wife and three children. He was
a member of SOlOmOn's Lodge No. 1, +.
A. NJ. and that body will attend his
funeral, which will take place this after
noon at $3.50 O'Clock from the Lutheran
Church.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
L. NJ. r.. A.
Meeting and Election of Omcers
Last Night

Annual Meeting and Election of Ofhcers
Last Night.
The annual meeting of the Savannah,
Florida and Western and Charleston and
Savannah Employees Mutual Relief As
sOciatiOn was held at the companies gen.
eral offices last night. The following
officers were elected tor the ensuing year
President-F. Eugene Durbec.
Nice-President-A. A. Aveilhe.
Secretary and Treasurer James l..
Gallagher.
Finance COmmittee-H. A. Ulmo, Chair
man; j. d. Reynolds, VIM. w. Dowell.
The association has 800 members ON its
rolls. 1t paid out 1925 last year for sick
benefits, 5000 for deaths and has SO, 1872 in
its treasury. Its affairs are in an ex-
ceedingly flourIshing condition.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
DAVIS Bros,

WE are now prepared to F--
w furnish to turpentine HIM
men, in any quantity. the l
best Tools on the market. IM -
Our work is all done by eX- ~
perienced men, and we use 49,
nothing but the best steel
that can be had.
Our Tools are all tempered
by one man that has had
years of experience in the
business, and we guarantee
them SUPERIOR to ANY on
the market.
Our Hooks will cut deeper
and better shade streek, cut
the pine less and less liable to break tn
Hook made. All we ask is a trial an
ANTEE sATISFACTIOH.
Send orders 10 Edward Lowell q
Peacock, Hunt & Co., Savannah, or
Bush, Towns. Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13

And 10000 other articles, too numerous to
mention, at the TEN CENT STORE. l54
Bryan street. Call and see the bargains.
Each costs you but 10 cents.