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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
HARD-WORKING PEASANTS.
The Simple Lives of d Portion of Italy's
Population.

population.
Rome Qtaly) Letter in Christian Observer.
Really poor people rarely exist in this
part of the world, every man living in his
own freehold house, descending from gener-
alton to generation. to which is attached a
little plot of land, which suffices for his
wants and the wants OF his family. The life
these people lead reminds one of the patri-
archal life we read of in the Bible. Every
thing is made at home by the people; the
women even make their own linen from
hemp grown on their own ground. In one
way or another they are at work linen and
women) from sunrise to sunset
These people who call Italians idlers
should come here to see how they work.
The Marche Province, however, may be
called the Switzerland of Italy. 1t is cult
waited as well, and the people are as indus
trious, and at the same time more genial and
generous, for, if countryman meets the
veriest stranger in his walks, he invites him
to return home with him and partake of
what fare his hut can give The Marche
laborer or peasant works without wages,
He shares half the crop with his master.
He lives better than the laborers and coun-
try people in other parts of Italy Indian
corn, however, is still their chief food, even
here, and they drink vinegar and water ex-
cepting on great occasions.
These people, who are content themselves
with Indian corn, and vinegar and
water, have fowls and wine for
their masters whenever they go to
visit them-as when the Indian corn
is shelled, or the wheat cut, or new wine
made, or other similar occasions. They are
a happy, cheerful and contented class of
people, and very religious.
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ON RAIL AND CROSSTIE.
Local and General Gossip in Railwa
Circlaa-

Local ana General GOSSIP IN Railway
Circles.
The Age Herald says that about one-half
the iron from the Birmingham furnace
now goes to points north of the Ohio river,
east of the Mississippi and west of Penusyl-
vania; about one-sixth goes to eastern cities
in direct competition with Pennsylvania
and foreign pig, while the remainder goes
to st. Louis, Kansas City and other trans
Mississippi points.
The Louisville and Nashville railroad pro-
poses to beat the record of the world-famed
British-the flying r'wester-which does
the run from London to Edinburgh, 400
miles, In seven hours and ten minutes. The
Flying Razor Back, of the Louisville and
Nashville, is the fast Gulf and Atlantic ex-
press, and will run from Pensacola to
Chipley, the West Florida highlands, ITO
miles, in two hours including one stop,
making the actual running time sixty miles
an hour.
Quincy merchants are now shipping their
cotton by way of Faceville and the Savan-
nah, Florida and Western railway, and are
having their merchandise brought here by
the same route. The Times Union says
that there appears to be some dissatisfaction
with the management of the Florida Rail
way and Navigation, which has caused
these merchants to withdraw their patron
age.
The Times Union says: ut is rumored
that the Savannah. Florida and Western
railway will, ere long, build branch road
from some point in Georgia to Quincy.
The Savannah, Florida and Western has
long been favorite with the people Of that
city, and its management has always given
them every possible advantage. The new
road would greatly benefit this section, and
be a source Of profit to its projectors. 1t is
hoped that the work may soon be com
menced and pushed rapidly to completion.
One thing is certain; If Col II. S. Haines
makes up his mind to have the road it will
be built in hurry"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
A SLICK FAKIR CAUGHT.

An Augusta Crook Who Broke Jail,
and His Confidence Game.
Joe Stewart, a slick fakir. was arrested
yesterday morning by Detective Wether-
horn at the instance of Jailer Collins Of
Augusta, and the Augusta official returned
with his prisoner last night.
Joe is a mulstto, who broke Jail about a
week ago. He sawed through che bolt
which stood between him and liberty and
came to Savannah, where he was engaged
in PLAYING his favorite trick upon the YER
dant, and for which crookedness he was
awaiting trial at Augusta when he made
his escape.
The confidence game that Joe was great
in may be- for the want of a better term.
called the business card racket, and was,
like most all of the confidence tricks, played
with the assistance of confederate. Joe
had q pack of business cards numbering
about dozen. When he met q man whom
/ he thought he could play for a tenderfoot,
he would represent that he was the agent
for the house whose cards he carried. and
that it offered prizes upon the presentation
of certain cards bearing particular mark.
The prizes consisted of barrels Of hams,
boxes of soap, etc.
The ''old man." Stewart would re-
present, was close-fisted, didn't deal
generously with him, and he wanted to
would then take pains to show the interested
sucker that only one card in the bunch was
marked in certain way on marginal
corner, the drawing of which would insure
the prize, but just as the interested victim
had become thoroughly initiated, the con-
federate came up, stated that he had learned
of the snap, and finding 1t didn't cost any
thing to draw, essayed to take a card from
Stewards hand and drew q blank Plead
ing for one more draw he would next grab
three or four cards, none of which had the
lucky mark ON it. Stewart would then
taunt his confederate for trying to play
sharp in taking more than one card, and tell
him that he couldn't draw the prize card, but,
pointing TO the victim, would say ''there's
a man that can draw il the first tme."
winking TO the victim. The confederate
would then offer to bet money that the
stranger couldn't do anything of the kind.
The wager would be promptly made, with
Stewart as stakeholder, but Stewart art
fully reversing the cards, would bring a
blank card UP with the mark fully exposed
TO view, and the stranger would draw-a
blank Stewart and the confederate would
meet afterward and divide the plumber.
This was the racket Stewart was play
ing here. and which he played at
Augusta, but the last victim there grabbed
the money from Stewart and put an officer
on his track, who arrested the shrewd con-
hdence chap and lodged him in Jail. The
confederate eluded detection there, as he
has done here.
The Augusta authorities were very much
put out over Stewards escape, which they
kept very mum about, aud they tried 20
Keep the matter n secret here. but II leaked
out bnfore the Augusta official left Sayan-
nah with hs prisoner.
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FLORIDA'S METROPOLIS.
THE GOVERNMENT DON'T WANT
THE CAMP MITCHELL SITE.

Surgeon General Hamilton Suggests
It's Retention by the Auxiliary AS
eociation for Possible Emergencies
in the Future-A Burglar Caught in
the Act-The County's New Officials.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Dec. 26.-Another
meeting of the executive committee Of the
Jacksonville auxiliary association of the
board of health was held this morning, ex-
Mayor p McQuaid presiding. The relief
committee and transportation committee of
the association handed in their final reports
and rendered their designations, which were
accepted and the thanks of the association
were rendered. The sanitary committee re-
ported what property in the way Of tools it
had in its possession. The chairman of the
committee was ordered to turn over all such
property not now in use to the board of
public works
THE CAMP MITCHELL PROPERTY.
A letter was read from DIR. Porter to the
effect that from information he had re-
ceived from Surgeon General Hamilton the
government did not care to acquire title to
the Camp Mitchell property. but was de-
sirous of it remaining in charge of the asso-
citation, with the understanding that it was
to be used for similar purposes for which it
was founded in the future. A letter was
read by II. w. Clark from the Pennsyl-
vania railroad authorities, stating that that
road would pass all returning refugees to
Florida at the rate Of l cent per mile pro-
vided connecting lines would do the same.
The session then adjourned to meet again
Saturday.
ARREST OF BURGLAR
About 2 Is o'clock this morning Private
Watchman Ewing, of the Palmetto block,
and Policeman Croisant heard some mystic
rious noise in the yard of the Palmetto
block, and after listening awhile made a
sudden descent in the direction from which
il emanated At the rear of Frank Bicase's
store they detected burly negro man with
a board, attempting to pry open the doors.
They leveled their shooting irons at his
head and commanded an unconditional sur
render. He obeYed, and the officers hand
cuffed him and landed him in Jail. He gave
his name as John Jackson, and said that he
had just served three years in state prison
for killing a man at Tavares
THE NEW COUNTY OFFICIALS.
One week hence the new county officials
will assume their respective positions and
the old will retire. Preparations are now
being made for the change in Duval county.
A colored man, charged with criminally
assaulting a colored female in LaVilla, was
arrested by the sheriff to-day. These as
saults among the colored people are SO fire.
uuent that little interest attaches to them
The board of trade will meet tomorrow
afternoon to nominate officers for the ensu-
ing year.
This morning large number of men and
women were set to work putting down car
pets and busting and cleaning out the St
James hotel preparatory to its opening on
Jan. TO-
The criminal court of record convened
this morning There are seventy-fve cases
already docketed for trial in this court, and
it will be several days before they are dis
posed of. This is the first session Of this
court since August:
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GUYTON's CARNIVAL.
How Our Up-Country Neighbors
Spent Christmas Day.

How Our Up-Country Neighbors
Spent Christmas Day.
"Well, how did your Christmas carnival
turn QUIT" MORNING NEWS reporter in
quired of Guytonian.
1--WE had splendid time" was the reply.
NV. B. Nell was the colonel commanding
the carnival, and he was ably seconded by
H. Griner as lieutenant colonel and Capt.
A A. VIM as adjutant. The day was u
beautiful one and no accident occurred to
mar the festivities of the day, and at II
O'Clock noon, before the grand parade was
dismissed, the line was formed at the base
ball park and in the presence of an enthusi-
astic crowd Col Nell made a ringing
speech. which was cheerei to the echo, and
was worthy of every plaudit it received.
cat 10 o'clock a. m. the gay fantasies, in
all sorts of costume and we'll mounted, met
at the Guyton academy 50 are, and under
the command of Col. Nell were formed in
line and paraded the principal streets. A
large crowd were on horseback, while some
rode in wagons, bugg es and on mules and
donkeys. The display was somewhat dis
appointing at first. owing TO the a, sence Of
the band, which was to have come from Sa-
vannah on the morning train.
The gayly decked float prepared for the
band was filled with boys and young misses
in bright costumes and was an interesting
feature Of the parade. Guyton people were
out in full force, as well as the people from
the surrounding country, and all voted it
good show for Guyton.
ION the arrival of the dinner train the
band came aud was liz time to furnish music
for the tournament of the Efingham
Hussars, which took place at B O'Clock D. N.
The gallant Hussars did some fine riding
and showed great proficiency in the use OF
the saber at the head and ring
This was a pleasure feature of the
programme, and afforded much amusement
to the immense crowd. Capt. Stubs Of
fered three prizes, the first was won by
Sergt. Berry, the second by Lieut.. Morgan
and the third by Private Mallory.
Col Rawls, in neat little speech pre-
sented the prizes. Capt Stubs at the con
clusion of the tilt gave the company a fine
spread.
1.-THE programme for the night was dis
play of fireworks. The citizens had dubbed
together and made good purchase of fire.
works, which wers seat off under the direc-
tion of Mr. Charlie Eimondson, chairman
of the committee. The display was the
best and most extensive ever seen in Guy
ton.
after the daylight exercises a ball at
the Guyton hall closed the festivities of the
day and was a successful affair. DIR. STRAIT
ton was floor manager and had everything
charmingly arranged. The hall was well
filed with gay dancers, and as many as
thirty couples were on the floor at ono time
The ball lasted TIL a late hour, and when it
closed all regretted that the night was 50
short. Many people from other places
were present and took part in the celebra-
ton OF the day. You can say that Guyton
people are waking up after their twenty
years sleep.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

The Board of Registration and Election Mana
gers hereby give notice that the books for the
registration OF voters at the election for Mayor
and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, to be
held TUESDAY, January 18th, 1889, will be
opened on MONDAY, December 31st, 1888
The Managers for each district will attend al
the places designated below from 9 O'Clock A. NJ
to P. NJ, every day Except Sundays and on
Saturdays from 6o'clock p. NJ. to p. M
For the FIRST MILITIA DISTRICT, extend
ing from the western corporate limits of the
city to the middle of Montgomery street. Place
for Registration, Justice Folliards Office No. 81
West Broad street.
Managers-Thomas A. Folliard, r. C. Fetzer
E. w. O'Connor.
For the SECOND MILITIA DISTRICT, from
the middle of Montgomery to the middle of
Barnard streets Place for Registration, DIR. B
T. Sheftall's office, n. w. corner jefferson and
Liberty streets.
Managers-M. S. Baker, E. ]. Kieffer, W. H.
Prendergast.
For the THIRD MILITIA DISTRICT, from
the middle of Barnard to the middle of Aber
corn streets. Place for Registration, l.. C.
Strong's drug store. No 81 Bull street.
Managers-L. G. Strong, j. w. Mcintyre F. j
Ruckert.
For the FOURTH MILITIA DISTRICT, from
the middle of Abercorn to the eastern corporate
limits of the city. Place for Registration, Jus
tice Elsingers Office, No. 3S Price street.
Managers-S. Elsinger, Lawrence Dunn
Thomas Clarke.
JAMES W. MCINTYRE,
Secretary of the Board of Registration anG
Election MANAGERS
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INCIDENT OF THE MARVELLOUS.
A Ring Found Through a Dream
Woman's Faculty for Finding Stolen

A Ring Found Through a Dream
Woman's Faculty for Finding Stolen
Money.
From the NeD York Sun.
SARATOGA, Dec. 15.-John M. Eddy, a
prosperous farmer living two miles south of
this village, habitually wears on the little
finger Of his left hand q heavy ring An
incident occurred recently in connection
with this ring, which causes Mr.. Eddy to
prize it so much that he says he would not
be willing to part with it at any price.
"a short time ago." said Mr.. Eddy, al
was at work with my men in a large field.
cutting up corn and setting il up in stocks.
In the evening, while at supper noticed
that my ring was gone. 1t was lost, but
where and when, | had not the slightest
idea. But 10 have lost the ring worried me.
Now, am no spiritualist nor "medium, 4"
nor believer in ghosts, but as true as you
live, that night In my dreams, or, at all
events, in my sleep, somebody came 10 me
and told me just where the ring was and
showed me the exact spot where l
could find IL. The next morning
being impressed by tho vision, or
whatever you choose to call IL, Of the night
before, went straight into the cornfield,
In the direction indicated, and amid sur
rounding objects made familiar by my
dream, until, recognizing the very stock Of
corn that had been shown me, / removed
il, and there, pressed into the ground by
the butts Of the stalks, was my lost ring,
Just as II had bee shown me in my sleep
know this seems like strange story"
said Mr. Eddy, but II Is true, and tell
you II would take a good deal Of money 10
Induce me 70 part with that ring"
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NOTICE.
OFFICE CHIEF OF Polio

OFFICE CHIEF OF POLICE,
SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec 10, 1885.
The following order is hereby published for
the information of all concerned:
General Order No. /.
J. The ordinances Of the city forbid the firing
of guns, pistols and other firearms anywhere
and at any time within the corporate limits.
III. The firing of sky rockets, wheel rockets
Roman candles, serpents, firecrackers and other
fireworks. or OF any other articles or thing con.
tanning gunpowder Illuminating powder or
other explosive or decorating substance, and
the making Of bontires, except in the extended
portion OF Forsyth place, and in the public
spares OF the city south OF Liberty street, and
then only five days before and ten DAYS after
Christmas day and the Fourth day Of July In
each and every year, is also positively prohibited
by the ordinances OF the city.
Ill. The members Of the police department
are hereby ordered TO arrest all persons found
violating these ordinances, and 10 be unusually
vigilant during the approaching holidays in
checking prompt y all improper Irregularities
and disorders detrimental TO good order, and 10
the proper protection OF life and property.
JOHN GREEN, Chief of Police.
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IN THE CITY COURT.

Lawrence, the Circus Fakir, Does Not
Respond for Trial.
In the city court yesterday there were nc
cases tried. George Lawrence was not
present when his case was called, and the
state was not prepared to go into the case
until the frisky circus agent can make IL
convenient to drop in on the court room.
In the case of the State VS.. Cyrus CHS
holm, for assaulting and cutting Sarah
Washington, the trial went over until Mon
day next.
The consideration Of civil causes will
occupy the attention OF the court to-day,
and the case of Thomas j. Brown VS.. the
Ocean Steamship Company is assigned for
hearing.
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ELECTION FOR DIRECTORS.
CENTRAL r. r. AND BANKING Co. OF GEORGIA
SAVANNAH GA Dec 9Th 1899

CENTRAL r. r. AND BANKING Co. OF GEORGIA,
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. 5th, 1888.
An election for thirteen Directors to manag,
the affairs of this Company for the ensuing
year will be held at the Banking House in Sa
vannah, MONDAY, the seventh day of January
1889, between the hours of 10 o'clock A. NJ anC
2o'clock p. M. Stockholders and their familie
will be passed free over the Company's road t.
attend the election from the 4th to the It'll
January, inclusive, and be passed free return
ing from the 9TH to the 10th January. inclusive
on presentation of their stock certificates t
the conductors.
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Observation-Disclosures.

KELLY.-The friends and acquaintance OF
MARY TERESA KELLY are respectfully invited to
attend her funeral from her residence, corner OF
East Broad and President streets. THIS AFTER.
NOON at 3 O'Clock.
STORER.-The relatives and friends of Mr..
and Mrs. F. W. Storer and Mr. and Mrs. w. d.
Dowell, are invited to attend the funeral of
Mrs. SToRER from the Cathedral of st. John
the Baptist at $3.50 O'Clock City time) THIS
AFTERNOON
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
WEDDINGS.

Wedding invitations and cards printed or en-.
gravcd at the shortest notice and in the latest
styles. We carry an extensive and well selected
stock OF fine papers, envelopes and cards as.
pecially for such orders. Samples sent on ap.
il'eatlon. NoRsISo EEwA Printing House.
Savannah. Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

Col. PLusGER tpatronizinglyl-Ah Miss Grace,
you handle the ribbons wonderfully. Quite a
woman after my own heart. inherit love Of
horsehesh, you know. My father, the general,
was "A superb tandem driver Ia his time.
Miss Grace (calmly)-fea have heard OF tho
generals early efforts IN driving,
Col. Plunger neryouslyl-Ahi-may ASK -
hOw-yOu :
Miss 0raes-wei. you see. grandma told me
~ a. She WAS often passenger ~ the canal
bnnt drawn by the first tandem driven by your
father fifisbuTg BailsfiH.
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NOTICE.

All bills against the British bark POHONA,
Jameson, Master, must be presented at our
office by IL O'Clock THIS DAY, or payment
thereof will be debarred
DUCKwoRTH, TURNER & CO.. Agents.
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Died During a Double Shuttle.

WAYcRoss, GA, Dec. 26-During a
negro breakdown on Hazards hill in
the suburbs of this city last night, and in
the midst of the negro double shuttle, u
Tamin Thompson dropped dead. This
spread CONSERVATION in the camp, and a
stampede took place. The body goes to the
anatomical board at Atlanta.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
FOR ORDINARY.
DON'T DE DECEIVED.

Ask for ULMER's LIVER CoRRECToR, a
safe and reliable medicine, and take no other.
have introduced DR.. b. =. ULMERs LIVER
coRRECToR in my practice. and find that IL
gives general satisfaction. The best evidence
Of the estimation In which it is held Is the fact
that persons trying &c once invariably return
for another bottle. recommending H. at the
same time 10 their friends
q. A. PENNY. NJ. D.. Cedar Key, Fla
! have found UI.MER's LIVER CoRRECrOR
10 act Ike a charm IN torpid liver, etc.
u. o. e. HEEhi, ~ D., Atiaata. Go.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
Gainesville Gleanings.

GAINESVILLE, FLA, Dec. 26.-Mr. Bone
lost his residence and its contents by fire last
night The fire was started by fire.
crackers.
The usual small Christmas casualties oc-
CURED here.
Business is brisk. the city is healthy and
tourists are arriving.
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Golden Rule Lodge.

Golden Rule lodge, No. IL, of Odd Eel
lows. elected the following officers last
night:
N. G.-Thomas Stockton.
v. G.-Cotton Mather.
Secretary-E. K. Cheatham.
Treasurer--E. B. Peek.
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DRIFT FROM THE HARBOR.
Happenings on the River ana Among
the Shipping.

Slater left Yesterday. She Is bound for
Florida waters, where she will cruise for the
winter. On the way down she will stop at
Jekyl island.
The fishing schooner Belle Of the Bay
arrived in port yesterday after a lengthy
cruise. She has | 400 red snappers. She
reports heavy winds
The schooner Melinda Wood arrived yes
terday from a fishing cruise. She cap
tured 900 snappers. The schooner William
Fisher arrived with 900 snappers. and the
schooner John w. Feeney arrived with 700.
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SOCIETY ELECTIONS.

Oglethorpe and Golden Rule Odd
Fellows Lodges Elect Officers.
Oglethorpe lodge No. of Odd Fellows
elected the following officers last night:
Noble Grand-H. Z. Wilson.
Vice Grand. A. Hutton.
Secretary. II. H. Osborne.
Treasurer-A. Krieger
Permanent Secretary-Charles Gross.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

City OF SAVANNAH, I
OFFICE CITY MARSAHAI., Dec. 18th, 1888.
Notice is hereby given to all parties Interested
in City Lot Ground Rents that on the FIRST
TUESDAY IN JANUARY, 1899, will advertise
for sale all lots in arrears. The effect of the
sale will vest fee simple title in the purchasers
The lots will be sold without reserve to the
highest and best bidder
ROBT. j. WADE. City Marshal
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

All ladies and gentlemen interested in the
drawing for the Diamond Earrings are invited
to witness same at 10 O'Clock THIS MORNING
at our store, No. 1877 Broughton street
M STEQNRERl
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DUCKWORTT
& CO., Agents,
NOTICE.

THE MERCHANTS NATL BANK OF SAVANNAH,
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. o. 1885,
The annual election for Directors of this Bank
will be held at the Banking House on TUES
DAY, Jan. s, 1889, between the hours of 12 and
/ O'Clock. THOS. GADSDEN, Cashier
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FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

FELLOW CITIZENS: am a candidate for re-
election to the Office of Tax Collector, at the
election to be held on JANUARY I'd, 1889, and
respectfully solicit your support
JAMES J. MCGOWAN.