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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-14
The Wife of a Thief.

Atlanta Correspondence Macon Telegraph.
Detective Eppleheimer, Of Farrelps
Commercial Detective Agency, at New
Orleans, who escorted Charles Reade, the
Morristown express robber, through this
city the other day to his home at Morris
town, returned 10 Atlanta Monday morn.
ing. He was attacked at the Kimball
house.
eyes, he is safe at home now" said the
detective. ''Reade is now in Jail at his
old home. His apartment is a big room
about 55x20 feet. There are two large
iron cages in the room. and Reade is
securely locked in one Of them. The other
holds another culprit. On the way up
Reade knew nearly every body who got on
the train, and he never failed to recognize
and speak to the people, in several in
stances greeting them Familiarity by their
given names. 1t was somewhat embaT-
RAISING to him, you know. 1 allowed
him, at his request, TO present his pass to
the condustOr, who otherwise might have
thought that he was under guard, you
see.
At Knoxville we were met by Reade's
wife, quite a young and handsome lady,
by the way. When she bounded on the
car l retired TO the rear, expecting, of
course, that passionate il not startling
scene would be enacted at the meeting of
ton under distressing circumstances.
But there was nothing Of the sort. 1t was
a most matter Of fact RnC philosophic af-
fair on both Sides"
"Wnen will the trial bep
''Some time in December, think.
Reade's folks seem ~ have gone squarely
back on him. lie has q very rich uncle
up there, who has refused 10 contribute a
cent to the defense. His wife, too, has a
wealthy relative who takes the same view
Of things. Mrs. Reade stated sometime
ago that she intended to engage the best
legal talent in Tennessee 10 defend her
husband, and if convicted expressed a
determination to live with him in the
penitentiary. / had a talk with her in
which she told me that she was engaged
to Reade only ten weeks before marrying
him, related several instances OF the
courtship in the freest way imaginable,
and wound up by saying that she did not
and could not love him.
"'To think she exclaimed, that he
took $500 and abandoned his wife and
them a cent Of the money. He should GER
tainly have left US at least half
"'But,' said |, 'wOuld not you have re-
turned II to the express company had he
done SOP
"'Fhe express companyp she replied,
why how would they have known where
/ got the money from?
II heard her say afterwards with much
feeling-after she had held a meeting
with her husband in prison-'I will stick
TO him to the last, and when he gets
through this business we will 20 TO
Mexico and live together again.
''Reade asked the Sheriff permission TO
sleep la mis- room, when that official re-
piled: No. sir; intend TO treat you just
like ] treat all other thieves This
seemed TO crush Reade."
"He will be convicted or coursew
sob, res; bu' he claims TO have spent
all the money which be embezzled.U
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-14
Georgia Thrift.
rshallyille wants crate factory.

Marsh3llVille wants crate factory.
$3.50 was paid for a lot 40x75 feet at
LumpkIn day or two ago. 1t can be
USED FOR business purposes,
j. B. Patton, contractor, of Rome, has
Deen awarded the contract for building
the new court house at Jacksonville, Ala.
Large numbers of Preston citizens, since
the completion of the railroad to that
point are seen in Americus every day pur-
chasing goods.
Ten thousand dollars will be the capital
stock of the guano manufacturing COM
pany now being organized by farmers and
business men of ROckdale county at Con-
yeras.
Harmony Grove has a record of 100
bales OF cotton received to date. One
worth of goods to date since the season
opened.
Athens lacks about $1,000 yet OF max
ing up the bonds necessary to insure the
completion of her street railroad, The
business men have done their share and
decline to invest another dollar until the
capitalists come down.
The large saw mill of Dodge, Meigs &
Co. at st. Simon's has resumed opera
lions. This mill has a cutting capacity
OF 10000 feet of lumber per day, has
been thoroughly 0Verhauled, and Will be
worked to its fullest capacity to fill heavy
winter orders.
The banking house of j. j. Howard 81
Son, of Gainesville, have paid their de-
positors 80 per cent. since their suspension
in July, and will have paid 30 per cent. by
Jan. l. Their assets are likely to realize
the last dollar of Indebtedness. This
puts several thousand dollars in circula-
ton, and the good effects are appreclable
in business.
The mineral interests are booming at
Gainesville again. Parties from all Sec
tions are continually prospecting in Bar
tow county with a view to mining and
| shipping the inexhaustible quantities of
iron and manganese that abound in the
| hills and mountains. Fifty to a hundred
tons Of manganese go from Cartersville to
Pittsburg every week.
AT Rome, Monday, the government in
| spectors inspected the steamers John j.
Seay, Hill City, Marable, Hercules and
Mitchell. The inspectors pronounced the
| John j. Seay to be one of the finest steam
boats in the South. Monday night a num-
| Der of citizens assem- bled at Capt. Seay's
office and presented him with a gold
headed cane. A banquet followed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-14
AfInnta in war Days.
From lAs ANanta 90 oonstlllllon

from mo a tttANtA iWAsl bpN3tttNttO1s
Undoubtedly Atlanta is, at present, a
notable manufacturing centre, but during
the war period her manufactures were
more varied and extensive than at any
time in her history.
When the war began In earnest our peo-
pie strained every nerve 10 make them
selves equal 10 the emergency. No plea
for home manufactures was necessary.
The patriotism Of the people made home
products fashionable. This was the case
during the first year OF two OF the war,
when Il was still possible 70 buy North
ern and foreign.made articles. Later the
efficacy Of the blockade kept those out,
and we were compelled TO depend upon
local manufactures.
The COnfederaoy established numerous
shops In Atlanta employing thousands OF
hands. These wOrkmen with their fami-
lies soon constituted fourth Of the city's
population. Refugees from Kentucky,
Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana
also moved In, and m 1863 Atlanta had
between thirty and forty thousand
inhabitants. Under such conditions It
was easy TO Ret up a manufacturing
boom.
In those days every new industrial de-
velopment was hailed with q whoop.
When quiet old German opened q fac
tory and commenced making bass and
kettle drums every Atlanta man felt In
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-14
SIZE WAS WATCHING BILL.
An Amusing s.ens in the Georgia
Leeislature

AHanta Correspondents Macon Telegraph.
1t was in the gallery of the House. The
Legislature was in session and the rail-
road bill was up for discussion. Two old
country ladies edged down and, after
much wrigglng, got seats. One was
stout and prim. There was a look Of de-
fiance in her pale eyes. Every feature
seemed to be on the offensive. Without
speaking word, she seemed to say from
head to foot, Eyes, am here, and have
never been here before. Now, what have
you got to say about it?''
The other was long and angular. She
seemed to move in the magic circle OF the
visible authority exercised by her COM
pani0n. There was meek, accommodate
althea snuff stick thrust between her lips
barely quiYered, she cheWed so gently
upon it. She did not gaze about her
much, but fixed her eyes upon the throng
of Legislators below. Her faded shawl
dropped back revealing faded calico
dress; and battered reticule OF ancient
date was clasped in her hand. Lab,
Sal,' she suddenly exclaimed in whis-
per, ''If thar amt our Bill down tharw
"And why not?' said the prim lady
aloud, twisting around and facing the
people on the other side. civilian Tod
dlekins was elected ter speak for Snap
doodle County" A dozen pairs of eyes
were fixed upon her. She reiterated: 81
say, why not? William TOddlekins was
elected TO speak for Snapdoodle County.
! Why shouldn't he be here" The faded
woman went down into her satchel for
another dip, and said:
But who'd er tho't Bill Toddlektns
would ever er got in the Legislature.
What's he goln' ter do anyhowg'
"DoY Why gracious alive, Mrs. Bette,
he's goin' ter give them railroad men
| fits" Again the prim lady faced the sur
rounding company and bobbed her head
detiantly.
"What'uz BIZ know bout railroad"
asked the faded lady, putting the cover
| back on her snuff box and closing her
satchel without even a snap Las time
l saw i'm he couldn't drive steer round
the postofice corner. Bet he couldn't 60
| roun' a railroad bend now an find his
way back"
| Further conversation was shut of, for
! just then Bill rose TO his feet and, comb
| ing his name more or less gracefully with
! his left hand, "sailed into the railroads"
He stamped, he raVed, he invoked the
| Constitution, he loaned over ''inalienable
rights" and mOaned when he spoke of an
! oppressed and dOwn-trodden people. Ard
/ every time his good right arm sawed the
| air, the prIm lady bounced around and
! gazed defantly upon the assembled COM
| pany. But the faded lady merely chewed
| upon her althea mop, and said nothing.
! She was watching Bill.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-14
EX-GOV. SMITH.
What He Has 70 Say About Gov. NC
Daniels Action.

From the Atlanta journal.
A reporter called on ex-Gov. Smith this
morning and asked if he would talk about
the Governors recent action.
81 have not much to say at this time. ]
may be heard from IN the future, how
ever. You may state that l am not dis
appointed at the action Of Gov. Mcdaniel
in appointing Mr.. Erwin IN my place,
although | was an applicant for reap
pontment, because ] wished to stand by
the commission. l was satisfied all along
that / would not be reappOinted. You
may say, also, that there Is nothing disa-
greeaDle in the personal relations between
Gov. Mcdaniel and myself that am aware
of, and you may add that ! have not one
word to say against anybody. / think
Mr.. Erwin is an excellent man, and |
believe he will make good commits
siOner.
alt would, perhaps. not be out Of place
TO say that over ono hundred members of
the Legislature favored my reappOint-
ment, and Endorsed me for the position
during my absence from the city. ! APP
preciate this mark highly. did not send
a single man 20 Gov. Mcdaniel to request
that he resppoint me. This, believe, is
all have 10 say Just now"
"Will you talk about State polhicsU
"NOt now. / have nothing formulated
in my mind as yet upon this subject.
may, however, be heard from in the fu-
fpra
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-14
A Biz Gator.

FROM he Tampa (Fld.) Tribune.
e Last week Messrs. J. C. Townsend and
Hni stephens had an encounter with an
alligator which they hope won't occur
more than once or twice in lifetime.
They were out fishing in their boat on Old
Tampa bay, near Rocky point, when they
trst got sight OF the monster which they
took to be q shark. He showed fight from
the jump and seemed TO think that the
gentlemen were intruding on his domain.
The gator reared up on his tail and
seemed 20 fairly shake with rage; and
then he would angrily lash the water with
his tail until it was white with foam.
The only weapon the young men
had was a Ratchet, and as there
seemed to be no other alternative than
TO tackle his 'gatorship why, like
Tom Ochiltree, thew waded in. When
Mr.. Townsend grabbed the hatchet the
angry saurian seemed to divine his pur-
pose and made rush for the boat, which
would have been hit amldshlps and proba-
bly, sunk had not Mr.. stephens quickly
and deXterously turned it. The gator
then swan astern and with one powerful
stroke of his tail broke on the rudder as II
1t had been piece of paper, and second
afterward had the bow of the boat between
his Jaws, which he bit completely of, but
at this juncture an end was put to his
career by several we'll directed blows Of
the Ratchet. When taken ashore 1t was
found TO measure thirteen feet. He WAS
the "old he" gator you have read about.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-14
A Little Chilling.
From he Anleriolls Recorder.


young gallant, we forbear to name,
was at dance in the Fifteenth district OF
Sumter county one night this week.
Many beauX and bellies were present, and
fun and frolic ran high. Our young
friend, well known herea5outs, was a gay
lothario, and was on that occasion nearly
chrIstianized by the beauty and style of
one of the fair terpsichoreans. He was
exceedingly devout in his attentions, and
when the lady made ready 10 depart she
found herself IN his neighbOrhOOd with
shawl and satchel. The last she gave
him in charge, while she arranged her
other gear. L0thariO opened it as quick
as lightning. in sportive way, and dis
covered tooth brush and box of snuff.
He closed il instantly. but the collapse
had set in and the mash was over. He
wasn't cup to snufi'' vet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-14
Rooster and Cat.

Perhaps the most wonderful specimen
of the feathered tribe in Georgia, is a olg
red rooster owned by Master Willie john
son of Macon. 1t cannot be SAID that ne
differs in ordinary respect from other
fowls of his kind, and, in fact, the only
really remarkable thing about him is his
strange fondness for cats Something
over a year ago, Willie johnson pur-
chased several chickens, among which
was the rooster in question, and carried
them to mis- home in College Bottom. The
rooster had not been on the premises
q great while before he began to feel him
self very much at home and exhibited
decided fondness for the house cat. The
cat appeared to be In no wise averse to
the ROSTERS atfectiOnaJe demonstrations
and the two were soon fast friends. They
were constantly together, wherever one
went the other followed; they shared
their food together, when the cat caught
rat she brought it to the rooster, and the
rooster never tired OF catching tatheads,
earth worms and grasshope.s for the cat.
Finally the cat died leaving solitary
kitten, which the rooster at once adopted
and commenced to care for. The most
friendly. relations existed between them.
But recently this cat also died and left
kitten which the rooster promptly
adopted. Wherever he goes Kitten fol-
lows, lust as young cnlcheHs loA4O" tuo
mother hen. The kitten seems to under
stand the ROSTERS cluck, and II Is anus
ing to see it run to him when he makes
the peculiar sound which chickens make
on finding food. II Is difficult, however,
for him 10 find such food as the kitten re-
quires, In consequence OF which IL is
weak and very much emaciated. The
kitten and the rooster roost together on a
plank in the fowl house, which they enter
as night approaches. The rooster then
flies up on the roost, while the cat climbs
up and nestles down beside him. They
are q wonderful pair.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-14

The damage to Catoosa county by last
weeks freshet is estimated at $4,000.
1t had rained steadily for fifteen hours
at Rome up to Monday night. The mills
and the crops in the vicinity are consid-
ersbly injured.
t. G. Johnston, one of the largest
planters in Stewart county, says that his
crop of crab foot grass would be worth
more to MIN than his cotton crop if he had
the means of saving it.
The cotton crop Of Milton county this
year will reach 5000 bales av-
9raging $50 pounds, which. at 81 cents,
will yield 1929, 800. 1t will take 945 bales
of the crop to pay guanO debts, which, at
the same rate, will amount to S17,212 30,
leaving net to the farmers 212,2S7 so
There are ample supplies raised for next
wear.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-14
A HOLINESS ROMANCE.
Two Young People Meet Under the
Gospel Tent and Marriage Follows.

Two Young People Meet Under the
Gospel Tent and Marriage Follows.
From, the augusta tGa.) Chronicle.
Many people, from both Georgia and
South Carolina, have been in the city for
the past week attending the holiness camp
meeting. Among the number was Mr..
George N. Williams, from Marion, s. C..
During the services OF Saturday evening
his attention was attracted by a young
lady in the choir, and he found himself
strangely drawn to her. Nainly he tried to
devote himself to the sermon. He would
gaze steadiastly at the preacher, but
ever and anon would find his mind
and eyes alike stealing away to the face
that had so singularly fascinated him. AS
soon as the services we're over he found
out that the young lady was Miss Alice
Radford, sought an introduction and OBJ
tanned permission to accompany her home.
Next morning he called again and ac-
cOmpaniRd her to the services in the tent.
He told her Of his strange fascination
his love at first sight, and the interest
proved mutual. After the services he in
formed her that he was compelled to leave
for home on Monday afternoon, and
begged her to accompany him as
his wife. After some persuasion
she consented, and 1t was ar
ranged that they should be
secretly married that afternoon. About
4 o'clock he procured carriage, and, ac-
companied by Rev. G. W. Walker, called
for her. Under the pretext that they were
to attend the holiness meeting, they drove
to friends house in Hamburg, and were
there married. They returned to the
home of the young lady and announced
their marriage, and the happy couple left
for the home of the groom on the Char
lOtte, Columbia and Augusta train yes
terday afternoon. Miss RadfOrd lived
near the Augusta factory, and, with other
members of her family, had been en-
r,lrrrnd in the rlaiIla
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-14
Is the journal OF The House a Lie?

Atlanta Correspondence Macon Telegraph.
The Atlanta journal says to-day that
Mr.. Tate, Chairman of the Committee on
Railroads, is recorded as voting nay on
the passage of the bill. Now, the COnSti-
tuition, the Augusta Chronicle, and the
Telegraph report him as mot voting.'
Inquiry develops the fact that Mr.. Tate
did not vote. After the call Of the vote
he got the clerk to record him as voting
"nay." That vote is illegal, but il is new
ertbeless recorded in the journal Of the
House, as found upon examination to-
day in the Secretary OF States office,
where the journal is kept. The fact is,
that all along Mr.. Tate was opposed to
the bill, but he at no time had courage to
take decided stand, and the record of
the journal showing him 10 have voted
MOI is not legal. That it is fraud, do
not say, but that 1t is irregular is abso-
lutely certain. When the House discoy-
cred this state of affairs to-day much
Indignation was expressed. This is the
fact. MIR. Tate did not vote, and the jour
nal record Is false.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-14
snndersvIIle,s Election.

sANDERsvILLE, GA, Oct. 13.-The new
CITY government, composed OF Hon. j. n.
Gilmore, Mayor; VIM. X. Thigpen, A. NJ.
Mayo, b. n. Roughton, S. g. Lang, and +:
y. Roberts, Aldermen, took the oath OF
office yesterday afternoon, aud proceeded
az once 70 elect the city officers, with the
following result; Mayor pro ten.; NJ
X. Thigpen; Marshall, >. r.. NSuoo u
unanimously reelected 10 his eleventh
term: Clerk. Clement 9. Brown, eN-
Ordinary; Treasurer, Jef A. Irwin, an
honest, hOme-raised boy.
The new board. like several OF its pre-
deoessors, has big work before y m tne
refrencbment OF expenses and reform ID
IN ethods,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-14
No Trouble 10 Catch a Fox.

from he HdiotingDiUs (Oa.l DlsDdtch.
Robert Sangster, OF Dooly, IS consider
ably ahead Of any Of the fox hunters Of
Pulaski and Houston. The old style Of
taking dozen hounds and chasing on
horseback a fox for several hours, may be
exhilerating and amusing 20 the hunters,
but it is hard on the horses and dogs.
While the men blow their horns and yell
like band Of wild Indians, the poor dogs
and horses are hard at work.
Mr.. Sangster's success is marvellous.
Mr.. James r. Brown informed us last
week that Mr.. sangster had caught four
foxes in nine days, and was only hog
hunting with an old dog. Mr.. sangster
captured three Of the foxes alive. The
foxes were all grown and were caught one
al a time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-14
New Department.!
DOmeStiCS, Linens, FIanneIs
and Blankets.

bales Sea Island Cotton, &C., worth $40.
bales Sea Island, best quality, &C, worth
SIC.
The celebrated "Frnit of the Loom" Shirt
ing at $40.
i0-4 Bleached Sheetng, 1sc.. worth 25c.
1914 Boston Bleaehed Sheeting, best quality,
at Csc worth 85c.
A line OF Rleached, Unbeached and Turkey
Red Damask at 49c., positively worth Soc.
Damask Towels, size 2ixa5, at 81 IS per
dozen; 25c each.
% pieces (all wool Scarlet Flannel atl5c.,
worth zoe.
A fine all wool California Blanket at "a as,
worth 81 so.
You must buy our nnequalled Wool Blanket
at 99c. a pair, worth 81 so.
Have shown TO you our Comforters at Soc,
75c. and Slaeach, worth double
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-14
Georgia's Spiritual Welfare.

The first oyster supper OF the season was
given Friday night by the Methodist ladies
of Monroe, and a handsome sum was real
lied.
Rev. B. W. Golightly has organized a
Christian church with thirty-tive mem
bers, IN Sheffield district, Rockdale
county.
The Women's Foreign Missionary Soci-
ETY. for the Newman district, convened at
Newman, Saturday, for two-day's ses-
sion. A large number of delegates were
in attendance from adjoining counties.
The society contributed $3.50 40 tor the
year closing last May.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-14
Honeymoon ForeetfmIness.

From the ErcoLsfOr Ca Pioneer Eagle.
Not long since newly married couple
passed by on Friday evening on their way
to see their pa and ma. They had mista-
ken Friday for Saturday; they went on,
however, and after spending the next day
very pleasantly with the old folks, and
visiting friends in the community, they
went back to their pas house about p.
m, leaving the mule at the gate harness
ed to the buggy. The occasion being
rare, the time passed away quickly, when
all got sleepy and retired for The night A
good long while did that mule wait tor
supper, but finally. becoming weary, he
walked off to see if he could find a friend
in the neighborhOod; and finally sue
ceeded in arousiDg one half mile away,
who Embarrassed the mule, carried IL
back home and fed it.
KNOW rHYSELF, by readlng the ''Boi-
encs of Life" the best medical work ever
published. for young and middle aged meR.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-14
Lad AatraY.
FEssasDfsA, NASSAU AZ CO, Z, Fr ! 4;

s'pi7'o ~. Mhrch 20, fsSO5
nave used Or. simmons Liver Regu-
lator, and always found Il 10 dowbat e
claimed for it. The last bottle and two
packages did me no good and were worse
thane Nothing. see itis not put npby j.
II. zsiln, Il Co.,, and not genuine, and a
waste " money 10 buy II. 4 would %
glad t0get the pure and genuine. send
me some from honest bandsl( with red n
and Zelin n Co.'s signetiIro On the wrap
perl. TIA fictitious stun sold viii lnjure
some one ladly. q Your obi serY't $50
.or1 q BpNJ.1 u. Rfctrsi
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-14

Terry ana his bill even becam: a topic
with the board OF police commissioners and
one of the members became the custodian
of the bill. A gentleman of MeTiwether
county claims that the bill was stolen from
him, but the police commissioners refuse
to surrender it unless the right Of owner
ship is proven beyond doubt. A suit
for possession will now ensue.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-14
A Black Patriot.

There is an old negro living near Ander-
sonyille who Is l2l years old. He says
Daniel Harrel was his first master, John
Harrel, HE son, was his second master,
Col. TOoke bis third master. He was liy-
ing near norfolk, Va, and was in hearing
o. the battles between the British and the
Americans. He went from Virginia TO
Augusta with Henry TO0ke, bis fourth
master. His youngest son, Henry, was
then about 90 years old. He remembers
the Britlsb tiniform ahd their appeatahce
In their hl GA red hats and red coats. m