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Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22
EnleraIda.
From az Leesblsrn Ne,ns

EFCNt enc GcceVNFH AeNes
The Island Emeralda. so called, is sit.
uated on the east bank Of the Ooklawaha
river. In Orange county, near the point
where 1t leaves Lake Griffin, its source.
1t consists OF about 320 acres of ham,
mock land, and is about one mile long,
and averages one-half mile wide. Ii il
surrounded on three sides by low prairie.
and on the fourth is the 0cklawaha.
When the waters are up sluggish stream
one-fourth mile wide and some three
feet deep s'drags its slow length along''
through the prairie, and this is why it is
called an island. When the waters are
low, 1t is an island in the prairie. The
tract was entered by a man named Sci.
lers. 1t then contained a solid wild grove
of 65 acres. From this grove the entire
island almost has been set In trees and
acres upon acres besides. Load upon
load of trees were hauled 10 and 10 miles,
and the Young volunteers and extra
naturals are still much sought for. DR..
II. B. Hill, now OF Leesburg, bought this
natural grove. He sold an interest in it
to DIR. LETTERS, the Cassidy brothers,
Col. j. l.. Hopson and the Alsa-
brooks. After running the business
jointly for time these men divided up,
each taking a separate interest. The
island was not originally especially
beautiful, but it was quite evident that it
was the native home Of the orange, and
this fact lent it great attractions to the
original orange men of this section. Time
has proved the correctness Of their iudg-
ment, and no man has been found, COM
petent 10 Judge, who would say that there
was a spot in the State superior in its nat
ural advantages to Emeralda for the sue
cessful culture of oranges. The soil is
very rich and productive, and it is sur
rounded with inexhaustible beds Of muck
and mari. No commercial fertilizer
has been used, nor is likely to be needed,
and yet there are about $50 acres OF
bearing trees, some of which have
been bearing sweet fruit for years. The
crop last year was about 1000 boxes. 1t
will not be more than that this year. SO
many acres are just in bearing that a
rapid increase of product may confidently
be expected. One acre OF the oldest
bearing trees last year produced 750 boxes.
The quality of the fruit Is excellent. EN-
eraldR has no railroad yet, but confidently
expects one within the next year. She ID
becoming too important for them TO pass
her longer by. She has excellent shipping
facilities by water over Lake Griffin to
Leesburg, or down the Ocklawaha to Pa.
latka and Jacksonville. So important is
her trade likely to become that transpor-
tation companies are paying her signif-
cant attentions.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22
Poisoned by Bad Water.
From the GalIahdssedn

Last year the family oi Mr.. Thompson,
the purchaser OF the Prince Murat place.
was taken suddenly sick and one OF the
daughters and the old gentleman died
This year Mr.. Hartstield rented the place
and lived on it with his family. Recently
six members Of his family, one after the
other, were attacked with malignant
forms Of malarial trouble. Mrs. jenkins
was called in TO nurse the family, and
WIS Immediately attacked and died We'd
nesday. DR.. Moore was called in and while
attending the sick made an investigation
undiscovered thatthe cause OF the trouble
grew out Of the use Of impure water. Both
families mentioned had used water Tegu-
larly from an old cistern made almost air
tight and supplied with rain water from
wooden roofs, and has remained for years
without cleaning. The accumulation OF
ilth IN the cistern sent out an uubearAble
stencil, and the water, the doctor says. is
poison enough to kill horse. There are
families in Tallahassee that are using
just such water and then arc surprised
that they are never feeling well. Cisterns
should be pumped out and thoroughly
cleaned at least once year.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22
GEoRGIA GROWTH.
The Counties Which Bave Increased In
Wealth in 1885.
From the AtIaa+a Capitol.

From the AtIaa&a Capitol.
1t was given out some time back that
the increase OF Georgia's wealth this year
over last year was about $3,000,00 This
was an Hnderstatement. Georgia grew
in wealth from 1924, $50, $40 in 1884 to $299, :
l63, S4S, or the very handsome sum of $4,-
27S,47S. We give the counties in the State
which increased their property from 1884
TO 1885. These seventy-fve counties Of
The 1877 give total increase of nearly $S,-
100000, but, of course, from this must be
deducted the decrease of the remaining
counties to get the net growth of the State.
1t will be seen that sturdy old Chatham
leads with 81, Ia, $50 with Fulton next with
$l,2I3, sos and MuscOgee third with $780,
699, Pike $271, ,S09, Bib 1884, 255, Elbert
$209, ,522, Hall $2O1, ALI, Pulaski $194,559,
Hancock $l93, 437, Glynn $l6S,675.
The above are the ten banner counties
OF Georgia. Bulloch, Laurens, Tatnall,
Thomas, and TrOup-fve more-run over
100000 increase each.
The showing is a good one, and stands
well for the old State in a bad year. With
good year and proper assessment of
property we may expect to see the States
wealth run to S400 600 000
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22
Sam Jones' Conversion.

From the Anierieus Recorder.
There is at present a gentleman living
In this city who was a resident of Carters-
vile. Ga, some eight or ten years ago
when Rev. Sam Jones was converted, and
began his ministerial career which is now
so brilliant. He gives a very graphic ac-
count Of Mr. Jones' conversion, as fol-
lows: For many years sam was a way
ward drayman of that town. He was
slim, ugly, and smart. Possessed OF a
good education. he seemed to care not
whit for it, and got roaring drunk as often
as he could. One muddy and rainy day
he got on his usual tear, and landed In
the road. Some people picked him up, as
they did so he suddenly Strengthened up
and said: odd If don't go at better
business than this" and he went to
preaching. He has brother in Carters-
Vile, named Joe, who is about as erratic
as Sam before his reformation. Our in
formant says there is no two questions
about Sam Jones being smart man, for
ma ia
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22

Noiusia county has eight newspapers.
. n. A. Barnes has the contract for put
Ihg up store for Mr.. Sigman at Hsines
City. -
new map OF Charlotte harbor has
Just been made for the Southern Railroad
me Baptlsts Of Kissimmee have been
holding series OF special evening meet
lhgs this week.
me Florida Baptist association Will
meet meet oct. ], with Macedonia church, six
miles east of Madison.
Artman & Rusk, OF Kissimmee. have
u.lssolVed partnership, Mr.. Artman con-
"uuihg the business at the old stand.
uov Perry has become possessor of A
!Ouhg ostrich not quite grown. IL was
i p,esehted TO him by Mr.. Wheeler. Of PEN
,froi. John Branch, the now PRINCIPAL
.. the literary department OF the Florida
Ihlserslty, arrived at Tallahassee, Satur-
s,rom Iennessee, and will open Oct 8.
". w. Hunt, OF Longwood, has re-
v,eiNeo an appointment as Assistant Ad-
yutant General on the Commander In
Snlets ,a stan, q. A. r., national depart
Jacob Raker, sr., OF wakulla county.
@ nas oeen suffering several weeks with
Dis ,oS Eyes. saturday both eyeball8 burst,
ana the doctor pronOunces him perma,
oently blind.
A. =. Drought, an English capitalist
"-' - largely Interested in the NarooOs-
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22
WILLFUL MURDER.
One Man Kills Another With a sIung
shot-A Woman In the Case
FrO0l the GainesoiNe tFIa.J RelOs.

FROM the Gainesville { Ftd.J Retos.
About 8 O'Clock last night it was re-
ported in the city that a man had been
murdered in house near Story's saloon
building, not far from the Transit depot.
Upon investigation we found that the
man was Alex Glenn, and the murderer
is John Austin. The facts in the case
are as follows:
Ann Harris, negro woman, is keeping
a house of ''easY virtue" and Ada Shep-
herd, one of the inmates of this house,
has for some time been the mutual IMAM
Orata of Austin and Glenn. On yester-
day Glenn, being desirous of outrivaLnR
his opponent, went to a restaurant and
got dinner which he carried to the sim
full Ada. Austin happened to be in Ada's
room when Glenn appeared with her din
ner, and, of course, his wrath was kim
died. Austin was armed with a slung-
shot, and, from Glenn's appearance,
ally beaten to death. This oc-
CURED yesterday afternoon between the
hours of 2 and 30'clOck, but the announce
ment Of Glenn's death was not made un-
til late last night. Sheriff Tucker imme-
diately repaired 10 arrest the parties, but
Austin and Ada Shepherd had fled, and
up TO this writing have not been found.
Ann Harris, the mistress of the house,
is now in Jail charged with being an ac-
c0mplice 10 the murder. AS only the four
persons previously mentioned were in the
house at the time of the killing. Ann Har-
ris concealed the facts until the murderer
and the girl could effect an escape.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22
The Girl and the Cow.
.Fron. the Buena Vtsta Ar0us.


Did you eyer see a girl meet a cow on
the Highways real "rOly-pOly" girl, who
scents danger from afar? We did the
other day. The COW had a bell on her
neck and twelve wrinkles on her horns.
She was oOmplacently chewing the cud Of
cOntentlnent meath the shade of a spread
ing tree, ever and anon lazily switching
at troublesome fly; with eyes half closed
the COW was dreaming, and knew not
that there was girl on earth. The girl
timidly approached, she would advance
a step and recede a yard impatient to
proceed, she finally musters up sufficient
courage to stamp her pretty foot and
yell out, ''GO away from there, madam!"
Tne COW moved not. indeed, she treated
the request with silent contempt. Wiring
ing her hands the fair maiden cried aloud
''Oh, mel what shall 1 dor" Ahappy
thought arises; she had read of the tray
eler in the jungles of India, who had
frightened a tiger by suddenly opening
his umbrella in the face of the approach
ing animal. She smiles and bringing her
closed paras0l to ''present arms" she
stealthily advances upon the unsuspect-
ing foe and at the right time she opens her
parasOl with jerk in the COWS face;
with tail erect and iingling bell, "Old
Brindle'' scuds across the common, and
the girl got scared too, runs for dear life
in the opposite direction, and as she ran
she screamed. and screaming brought
all the idlers of the town to the rescue.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22
The News of swainsboro,

SwAINsBoRo. Sept. 21.-In the upper
part of this county. on Friday night,
Thomas McGar and Ned Kirkland were
running their horses. when the horse that
Mr.. Kirkland was riding ran against a
tree, and threw Kirkland of. breaking his
leg in two or three places, crushing In the
side Of his face and otherwise injurinQ
him. From what the NEWS correspond
ent can learn, it is very likely that he will
die from the effects Of his injuries.
Linton Edinfield has been arrested,
charged with the murder off. +. Warren,
on Sept. I, and he will have preliminary
trial tomorrow, but the evidence against
him is purely circumstantial.
Our Senator, Judge G.. s. Rountree,
voted right on the Railroad Commission
bill. Our people are in favor of letting z
the railroads, like other people, manage
their own affairs.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22
The Indian Spring Lease.



Hon. Y. A. Wright spent the day in
Jackson yesterday, and from him we OBJ
tanned the following facts in reference to
the status Of the Indian Spring reserve
and pending legislation in regard to it's
future disposition and control. LAMAR S
bill TO renew the lease of the mill property
at Indian Spring was rejected. The bill
introduced by Col. Wright to lease the
property, the money to be collected annu-
ally and applied to making improvements
on the reserve, was referred to a commit
tee, who amended it, authorizing the Gov
ernor to either sell or lease the property,
and returned 1t TO the House with the rec
ommendation that 1t pass. Col. Wright
opposes the authority being delegated to
the Governor, or any one, TO sell the
States interest in the property. In fact,
he says that he has made thorough in
VestigatiOn of the titles of the property
and finds that by treaty the Indians ceded
it to the United States. and Georgia holds
it in trust for the United States; hence
the State has no right to sell it, and the
amendment by the committee to that end
will he of no effect if passed in that shape.
Col. Wright thinks his original bill will
finally become law.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22
Uncle Ish on John Sherman.

from ths Hdrtftctt o1Us
"Sah, Marse John, sab, how is yO' ais
mawnin'W asked Uncle Ish as he OBJ
structed the door of the Office yesterday
morning.
@Quite well, Uncle Ish; have seat on
the floor, and hang your legs over"
H''ranky, boss, I'll JUS desecrate dis
char, ef ips all de same. Say, boss, who
IA dis yer John Sherman | heerd um
ober at de drug sto' readin' bout he waY-
in' he's bloody shirt on de stump"
"J0hn sherman is n Senator from OHIO,
a leader OF the Republican party"
isDar nOwi--I knowed he weren't no
Demmycrat, IL he hader bin he'd er waved
hes hankerftch. Amt nary DENNY
erAt in de Nunited States dat I'D 90 round
.ober de 'kentry waivin' he's shirt, ever II
itwalz fresh Outn dc sto'. Look beah,
boss, dat mans Ondecent, en- he ought 70
be arrested On puf in de calaboose ;-ef
dey don't stop him right now he'll be
wavin, he's old red flannel drawers next
Ting. Ought ter bev he's head knocked
oh he's shoulders; ;-c'lar 10 gracious! OAR
ain't no tellin' what desc yor 'PublicanS
gwinter do nex'."
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22
The Drummers aud the Railroads.

Recently the drummers Of Mac on have
complained greatly because they are no
longer permitted to ride on freight trains
on the railroads which center in Macon.
They say the order fOrbidding them to ride
on freight trains subjects them TO many
vexatiOus delays and otherwise fnterteres
with their business.
For instance. the houses represented By
the drummers are subjected to extra ex-
pense for hotel bills aud buggy hire. 1t
sometimes requires three days to work
the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
railroad from Macon TO Atlanta and as
much as a week TO work the Southwest
ern railroad. Maj. A. G. Knapp. agent
OF the Central railroad, says on the sub
ject:
"No first-elass road allows passengers
TO ride on freight trains. There are no
facilities for travellers on freight trains,
there being nothing but a cab attached to
them. The presence OF passengers on the
cabs seriously interferes with the train
men, and there is absolutely no room for
handling baggage. Besides all this, the
Central railroad has been forced 10 pay
heavy damages for slight accidents to
passengers on freight trains, which is
another good reason why the order was
issued. These are the reasons in a nut
shell -
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22

A young Toccoain gives the following
as test ag TO whether or not you are 10
become an old bachelor: Count very care
fully the ribs on each side, and II there IL
one rib more on one side than on the other
you are all safe. II, however. you happen
10 have an equal number on each side you
will be obliged 10 sew on the buttons your
self.
His line OF logic IA this: When Adam
slept. God took from bim a rib and made
for MIN Eve, his wife. Now, OF course,
Adam had one RIB the most on one side.
Gods laws, he says, are the same now as
then. Therefore, whom God desires for
man wife n rib Is missing out OF which
she Is 10 be made. II no rib is missing, Z,
why no wife for the unlucky man.
Now girls don't all 60 70 tickling your
selves as according 70 the young gents'
argument; this applies only 20 gentlemen.
DR.. Pierce's "Pellets'-the original
"Little Liver Pills" (sugar-coated )-cure
sick and bilious headache. sour stomach,
and bilious attacks. BY druggists.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22
LiYer Complaint.

Yes. you may well cay compliant"
for If there Is anything makes a poor
mortal complain It Is 10 have his liver out
Of order. The liver is the great scayenger
OF the body. II gathers up refuse, works
it into bile, and then works the bile on.
II mas heavy contract, and sometimes
fails. Then there Is a general disturb
Ance. That disturbance ia quieted by
taking Browns Iron Bitters. Mr.. w. A.
Brown, Of MnrshaltOwn Iowa, says;
"Br0wn's Iron Bitters relieved me OF liver
complaint after other remedies mad
failed.v
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22

EORGIA. CHATHAM COUNTY Whereas
" JORDAN v. BROOKS has applied 70
Court OF Ordinary for Letters of Adminatra-
ton on the estate Of J. NJ. ID. THOMAS,
dece ased.
These are, therefore, 10 cite and admonish
All whom IL may concern 10 be and appear be-
fore said court 10 make objection (if any they
havel on or before the FIRST MONDAH IN
OCTOBER NEXT, otherwise said letters
will be granted.
Witness the Honorable HAMPTON J.. FER
RfLL, Ordinary for Chatham county, this tho
8lst day Of August, 1885.
PHILlP M. RUSSELL, JR.,
Clerk 4. o. &C.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22

EORGIA, CHATHAM COUSTY.-Notice Is
VI hereby given that I have made ap-
phcatiOn 20 tbe Court OF Ordinary for Chat
ham county for AN order OF court authorizing
sale of lots numbers Xix and seven Holland
tything PerciVal ward, northwest corner OF
Bull aud South Broad streets, city Of SAvan-
nsh, and all and singular the improvements
thereon; also, lot number I've Fourth tything,
Anson ward, city OF savannah. belonging 70
the estate OF EDWARD e. ANDERSON, JR.,
deceased, for the purpose Of distribution
among the heirs ~ said estate: and that said
order will be granted at the OCTOBER
are filed.
AUsUsr 81, 1885. JANE M. ANDERSON.
Administratrix OF estate Of Edward &. An
dersOn. Jr., decea ed.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22
gIosbimo.

We are too busy tOvRsite an advertisement,
and win merely Inform our patrons that we
aresnoEVs recoFving an the latest novelties in
Fan and Winter Clothing Cor Men. Youths.
and Boys, and ingitean inspection Of the saInss
SIMON MITCHELL,
I'D DBFoughton street,
6ignef the Golden Arm.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22
MOUTH

There is lady living here, Mrs. -, who
has had catarrh for many, many years.
have known she had 1t for Is or 20 years, and
my father once doctOred her. az she was then
a tenant on our place. For the last 21S years
she has been bedridden, the catarrh or cancer
1.-THE numerous physicians have never decided
which,, during her ~ years in the bed, had
eaten all the roof of her mouth out. She was
so offensive no one could stay in the room; she
could not eat anything, but could swallow
soup if it was strained. She gave up to die,
and came 30 near perishing all thought she
would die. Her son bought the b. B. b., and
she used several bottles, which effected an en-
tire cure. She is now well and hearty.
have not exaggerated one particle. Come,
see for yourself, and look at her head and
mouth.
For sale by OsCEoLA BUTLER, Druggist.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22
Purify the Air and Preserve Health!
CARBOL CRYsTALi

THE GREAT DIsTNFECTANT for Drain
Pipes. Water Closets, Cess Pools, Hecop-
OsCKOLA BUTLER.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22
geaal n0tirrs.

n EOKGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY Whereas,
VI ALEXANDER >. DELANNOY has ap =
piled to Court OF Ordinary for Letters Dis
mssOry as Guardian on estate Of JOHN r.
and GEORGE G.. WITHINGTON, min0rs.
These are. therefore, TO cite and admonish
all whom it may concern 30 be and appear
before said court, 10 make objection 0f any
they have) on or before the FIRST MONDAY
IN OCTOBER NEXT, otherwise said letters
will be granted.
Witness the Honorable II ANTON l.. FER
RILL, Ordinary for Chatham county, this the
3lst day Of August, 1885,
PHILIP NJ. RUSSELL, JR.,
Clerk G. o. &. e.,
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-22
is mn Boitorbolo Ammonia.
HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA |

For cleaning Clothing, Hair Brushes,
Etc. A small quantity added 10 water
used for washing any article will
mako easier work. Excellent for tho
Bath, Mosquito Bites, Bruises. Prick.
Iy Heat, Etc. A family necessity.
At
A. M. & G. w. VESTS.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-02
No DEVELOPMENTS Con,
OBITUARY.
Commodore Garrison Dies Very Suddenly
of Paralysis of the Heart.

NEW YORK, May 1.-Commodore Cornelius
X. Garrison died at his late residence No. AZ
Park avenue, this city, just before noon
to day.
be drove to his office on Bowling Green
OF Wednesday, and on Thursday took mis-
usual drive in this PARK, accompanied by his
wife. This morning he complained OF feel
ing III end at 10 O'Clock was visited by DR..
Foroyce Barker, who gave him medicine for
bronchitis and went away. At noon the
Commodore felt worse and Mrs. Garrison
calle1 in the Doctor. This time Dr.. Barker
brought DR.. Keyes with him. The C0mmo.
dore wss put to bed where he died at o'clock
Of Iarslysis Of tho heart He was seventy
six years OF age. Eight years ago be had a
stroke Of paralysis Shich has affected his
entire right side ever since. On Thursday
evening he entertained some friends at din
ner, ard was unusually bright he talked
about his assignmento of last June, and ex-
pressed The opinion that he would soon have
all the property back In his own hands He
spoke freely of business projects and enter
prises Jooularly he remarked that he had
paid 500 0OO too much in the settlement Of
the Marie Garrison suit. During General
Grants illness the Commodore aud his young
wife were almost daily visitors. The de-
ceased leaves behind g widow and daughter,
Mrs. Van AuksD, four brothers and sister.
His elder brother Abraham. is in Pittsburg,
The other brothers. Oliver, Daniel and Isaac
are ia st. Louis. The sister Is married and
resides in PlttsDurg. The surplus OF the es
tate is estimated to be worth from s. 600, 009
TO s. 600, coo. The funersl will take place
from the house on Monday.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-02
Foreign Notes.

At Athens NJ. De Syannis has formed a
ministry.
The dock.ysrd authorities at Sheerness
have been ordered to furnish Immediately
additional torpedo boats.
The Russian military authorities have es-
tsblished permanent garrisons at Krasnoros.
tok, Askahad and Chikisrar.
Abdurrahman Khan, Ameer of Atghanis
tan, has been gszstted knight Grand Com
msnder of the Order of the Star of India.
General De Lisle telsgrsphs the French
Government from Tonquin that the Chinese
are Loyalty fulfilling the conditions OF peace.
IT ls rUmored that Russia had made coun-
ter proposals to England, and that these
proposals will probably be accepted oy Eng
land.
Yesterday was the regular semiannusl
settling day at the Bank of England, and
was therefore holiday at the bank and or
the Stock Exchange.
The steamer Abyssinis, which left Queens.
town April % for New York. and which was
reported yesterday to bs returning with her
machinery disabled. is being towei to
Queenstown.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-02
An Agreement with Turkey.

LONDON, May IAN agreement has been
concluded between the English and Turkish
Governments, by which the latter will allow
Dardsnelles in the event Of war with Russia.
In return for this favor Turkey will be al.
lowed to send an expedition to occupy the
Soudsn by way of Suakim, and England will
restore Cyprus to Turkey at zoe end OF the
five years and guarantees the integrity of the
States of the Porte.
Discussion of the budget in the lobby of
the House OF Commons discloses much dis.
content among the Irish and Scotch mem
beTs. whose grievance is the disproportiou
between tie whisky and beer duties, the
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-02
a Young DsxtOnisn Overcome by a Bill
zard and Eaten By Wolves.

DAYTON, O., May I-Georgs Matthews
twenty-five years old and possessed of some
means. left Dayton in the fall of 1892 for
Idaho to invest in mining enterprises. In
March word WAS received here that the
young man had started across the prairie for
a ranch twenty miles distant Two hours
after he had started blizzard swept the
prairie and Matthews was never again heard
of. For six months vigorous hunt for the
missing man was prosecuted, bat no tidings
could be had. Recently pieces of Matthews
clothing, torn and weatherbesten, have been
found here and there on the prairie, and the
horrible theory is that George was overcome
by the blizzard and then torn to pieces By
the wolves. His brother has been on the
prairie heading tbs searching party.