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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-20
FINISHING UP THE DOCKET.
Jim Cook Denied New Trial-Cases
Continued for the Term.

Jim Cook Denied a New Trial-Cases
Continued for the Term.
1t was very busy day in the Superior
Court yesterday and a large volume of
business was transacted. The court ad-
journed until Friday to provide for the
term in Liberty county, which begins to-
morrow, and will be likely to last four days.
The following business was transacted:
State VS.. John Riley, convicted of assault
with intent to murder. Motion for new
trial submitted without argument and de-
Cision reserved.
State VS.. Julia Brown, convicted of may
hem. Argument heard on motion for new
trial and decision reserved.
State vs. Jim Cook, convicted Of murder.
Motion for new trial. The court delivered
a written opinion refusing a new trial.
George Sehwarz ct al, compliments,
asked the court to compel Louis A. Falli-
CANT to make title to them Of certain
Rosedew lots, and asked for an Injunction
restraining the sale of the lots i'll contro-
versy. A bill for specific performance and
injunction was denied. A difference in the
price of lots is the ground Of the dispute.
John S. Schley garnishee plaintiff in GER
tiorari VS. John OConnor defendant in GER
tiorari. Submitted in briefs of counsel and
decision reserved.
~ DOWdlu O. W. NSAS nlduO pdl tlcS COlll-
plainant to the original bill in the suit
against Pearson q Spann.
Motion for a new trial in the case of
Lucretia Jones VS.. Lucinda Jones, executrix,
was submitted on briefs of counsel without
argument and decision reserved
Reiser a Stern ct al, complainants VS..
Pearson q Span, defendants After hear
ing arguments of counsel a consent order
was granted continuing Alexander r. Faw-
ont Of fha
and assets of defendants until further order
of court, upon giving the clerk of the court
a bond of $4,000 for the faithful discharge
of his duties as assignee. The ordeC further
provided for the proper disposition of the
cash assets of the suspended firm.
The following cases were continued for
the term:
Central Railroad and Banking Company
Of Georgia, complainants, and William A.
Gambel ct al, defendants. Motion by G.
G. and G. NJ. Gambel and II. Baker.
j. j. Warning, complainant, and the city
of Savannah, defendant. Motion for in
junction.
Margaret " Halpin VS.. Robert O'Keefe.
Motion for new trial, and same vs. John
Kelly, trustee. Ejectment.
Walter Black, ct al, VS.. city of Savan-
nah. In eq lity.
j. r. Norris VS.. Central Railroad and
Banking Company of Georgia In equity.
Solomon Sheftall VS.. Savannah, Dublin
and Short Line Railroad Company. In
equity, d. Fl. Slocum VS.. w. II. Ferguson
and Savannah, Dublin and Short Line Rail
road Company, garnishee. Garnishment.
w. II. Ferguson & Co. VS. Savannah,
Dublin and short Line Railroad Company.
In equity.
Henry 4. Mcleod VS.. Joseph E. Loisseau,
ct al. Bill of injunction restraining order
and motion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-20
THE FIRST AFRICAN CHURCH.
Baptists Getting Uneasy Because
Thursday Is So Near.


Work on the addition to the First African
Baptist Church, on Franklin square, is pro-
crossing rather slowly, and Pastor Love is
becoming apprehensive that the internal
remodeling will not be as far completed as
had been hoped when the State Sunday
School Convention of the African Baptist
Church meets on Thursday. However, it
was decided by the contractors and work
men yesterday, while MORNING NEWS
reporter was at the church, to double the
force Of workmen and work day and night,
if necessary. The new pews are expected
to be in place by Wednesday night, and if
the plastering Is completed the convention
can be held in the edifice even if the new
windows are not put in
The new bell, weighing 1,047 pounds, has
been received, and the workmen told the
pastor that they thought it could be swung
in place on Wednesday. 1t is a very fine
bell. G sharp, and will be the first bell to
ring over the Oldest African Baptist church
in Georgia. The bell tower will be 100 feet
in hight.
There will be a very fine pulpit put in the
church next week, and when the church is
finished it will be one of the most complete
in its interior design of any African church
in the South. and will accommodate the
largest congregation of any church outside
of the great metropolitan cities.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-20
wETHERHoaN OFF FOR CANADA.
Meeting of Toronto Negroes to Pre-
vent Morse's Extradition.

vent MorSe's Extradition.
After vexatious delays, Detective Wether-
horn left last night for Toronto, Canada,
armed with the strongest kind of testimony
against Adam Morse and a very significant
letter to the Canadian authorities by Hon.
Walter Robertson, British Vice Consul at
this port.
by hard work the money was raised yes
terday by individual subscriptions to defray
the expenses of bringing Morse back. w.
w. Osborne, Esq, who has taken com
mendable interest IN the matter,
telegraphed Hon. G.. w. Badgerow,
Canadian Crown Counsel, asking
that if Mr.. Wetherhorn was delayed
so that he could not reach Toronto by
Wednesday, the time Morse is to be taken
out for a hearing, to try and have the pris
oner remanded tor day or two. In reply
Mr.. Osborne received tile following yester-
day afternoon:
TORONTO, May 10, 1888.
" ". Osborne, Savannah, Ga.
The officer should be here by next Wednes-
day if possible. Let him telegraph Tuesday if
not able to get through.
G. w BADGERow.
Gov. Gordon was telegraphed to last night
to waive the rule which obtains in the ex-
ecutiye department, with reference to sign
ing official documents on Sunday, and his
answer implied that owing to the eXgency
of the case the rule will not be adhered to,
but that no will sign the documents so that
Officer Wethelhorn may leave Atlanta to
night He will then go via Washington,
where the signature of the President will be
required, and then hurry on to Toronto. 1t
will be a close call if he gets there by
Wednesday.
After Detective Wetherhorn left last
night Mr.. Osborne received a letter from
Crown Counsel Badgerow, stating that
ON Wednesday last Morse was taken out of
Jail and again remanded. He also inclosed
a clipping from a Toronto paper giving an
account of a meeting of the negroes of
Toronto, at which the Morse matter was
discussed and the effort to extradite him was
denounced. The people of Savannah were
denounced very bitterly and "a resolution was
adopted pledging the meetings. influence,
money and prayers" to prevent Morse's OK
tradition. 1t was also stated that Morse's
son would be present on Wednesday next
to testify in his fathers behalf
This antagonism may delay Morse's ex-
tradition for three weeks pending an appeal
to Montreal, for as Judge MacdoIgall will
very likely give up Morse, the last resort of
Morse's attorney will be to appeal to the
Queens bench at Montreal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-20
THE FIRST DISTRICT FIGHT.
Echols County Stumped but No Dele
gates Elected.

Echols County Stumped but No Dele
gates Elected.
The Congressional fight in the First dis
trict is growing very interesting. The con-
vention is now only a little more than three
weeks Off, and the canvass is narrowing
down.
Echols county was to have elected dele
gates yesterday, but did not. Represen-
tative Norwood and Capt. Gordon were
both on the ground. A statewide
dispatch to the MORNING NEWS last night
said that there was no convention, but
speeches were made by both Gordon and
Norwood, and that the sentiment there is
evenly divided between Gordon and
Nichols
The Democratic Executive Committee of
Mcintosh county also met yesterday. and
selected Tuesday, May 49, as the date for
holding the county convention. A
Darien dispatch to the MORNING NEWS
said that the county is apparently for Cor
don, but the Norwood men, although mi
nority, are fighting bravely. Gordon dele
gates, beyoDd any doubt, will be selected
from Mcintosh.
Tattnall county will elect delegates on
Monday, June 4.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-20
THE MAY QUEEN" oPERETTA.
The People Who viii Take Part il
the Entertainme emit

the People Who VIII Take Part IN
the Entertainment.
The performance of the MAY Queen
operetta at the Masonic Temple Tuesday
evening, under the auspices OF the Earnest
Workers of the First Presbyterian church,
will be the social and musical event of the
week. Among all the friends of the church
and participants the interest to see and
hear the performance is very great, and
already nearly every seat in the mouse has
been taken. The cast has been carefully
drilled, and the operetta promises to go
smoothly.
The society has been fortunate in secur-
ing some of the best amateur talent in the
city for the performance, and with such
bright young lady and cultivated singer as
Miss Florence Colding in the role of May
Queen, no doubt can exist of the success of
the entertainment.
Miss Josie King, with her winsome face
and true voice, her statuesque figure and
elegant stage presence, is also eminently
fitted for the role of mistress Mary" In the
faithful personation of Lady Netticote."
a lady of an arch manner and captivating
voice is essential, and for this part happy
selection has been made in Miss Elf1etah
Launey. The other characters will be ably
sustained by the following ladies and gen
tlemen: Misses Anne Burroughs, Eugie
Dale, Garnet Launey, Willie DuBose, Car
RE Colding, Emma Lyons, May Bloodworth,
Belle Hopkins, Estelle Hinson, Phoebe Ba-
ker, Belle Harden; Mrs. NJ @tthews and Mrs.
j. D. Harden; Messrs William Falconer,
G. W. Drummond, B. II. Spanzenburg, T.
Savage Clay, Tom s. Clay, W. w. Osborne,
J. G. Ferguson, r. B. FaIr, Harry DuBose,
Robert Colding, Willie Morrison, Edward
Woods
Miss Florence Colding, Miss Josie King,
Miss N. McClesky and Mr.. Ed l.. Brown
will sing solos between the acts. Mrs. J.
NJ Harden will be the accompanist,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-20
SHE WANTED SIX WARRANTS.
One Of the Queer Cases that Justices
Come Across.

One Of the Queer Cases that Justices
Come Across.
Angelina Matilda Oliver (colored), living
in the Old Fort, walked into Justice Patter-
sons Office yesterday afternoon and wanted
to tissue out" six warrants for May Jane
Precilla Brown, a colored woman living in
Yamacraw. Angelina ratified Off her story
in an excited manner to the magistrate.
She said that May Jane had the
impudence to come from such "holen as
Yamacraw to the Fort and poison the affec-
lions of her lover, and that every attempt
she made to lecture May Jane about it the
latter would talk "war ter her. She
'wusent up fur war Herself an OATS wat
gwine make her ishure war'nts fur May
Jane" She added that amy Yamacraw
niger is meath her notice" When she
was asked what she wanted six warrants
issued for, she replied: Resins plain er
huff. want one ishued gin her ter make
her keep her tongue often me, de mex one |
want tuck out ter make her quit foolin'
wild my man, de mex one fur ter maker
stay ter home an quit gittin' de Fort in
tanglation."
The magistrate told her that was suf-
ficient and advised her to come again In
case May Jane broke the peace
Break de peace," muttered the disap-
pointed woman as she left the office, de
peace is de easies fling fur dat niger ter
break. It'll be my somebody's head mex. {"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-20
THE GUARDS AT TYBEE.
The Battalion to Hold it's Annual Pi
MO on Friday.

The Battalion to Hold it's Annual Pic
Mo on Friday.
The committee in charge of the arrange
ment for the Guards picnic at Tybee May
25, is actively at work, and will leave moth
ing undone to insure the members and their
guests a thoroughly pleasant time. The
regular train will leave the Tybee depot at
1 O'clock, city time, aud parties wishing to
go down on'any Of the other regular trains
will have to pay full fare one way The
invitation cards issued to non-uniformed
members and guests will he good on all
trains returning from Tybee.
The arrangements for the picnic are in
charge of the following committee: Lieut..
John NJ. Bryan, Lieut.. Thomas Screven,
Lieut. Davis Freeman, Lieut. William w.
Rogers, Sergt. g. 5. Orme, Sergt. j. +.
Cam, Sergt. A. r. Boyd, Sergt w. J. b.
Adams, Corp. w. G.. Tyson, Corp. George
Z. Screven.
The lady managers are Mrs. r. II. Foot
man. Mrs. George p. Screven, Mrs. John
NJ. Bryan, Mrs. I. G. Arnold, Mrs. William
". Rogers, Mrs w. Z. Guerard, Mrs. Lee
Roy Myers and Mrs r. f. Lester
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-20
SHE WAS BOUND TO FIGHT.
Justice Sheftall Has q Lively Case
from the Cid Fort.


Tyra Williams (colored) was arrested by
Constable Nathans yesterday in the Old
Fort district, charged with breach of the
peace. Tyra said that she was not guilty
when she was brought before Justice Shelf
tall. The evidence, however, was convict
ing, in the opinion Of the court, and Tyra
gave bond for her appearance tomorrow.
She seemed very much mortified at the
treatment she had received at the hands of
her husbands cousin, Celia Gethers, the
colored woman, at whose instance the war
rant was issued When Tyra spoke
her mind, as she said, she gave Celia
Hail Columbia" "DaU niger she said,
us cussed me all up, and when Use clear NV
dis scrape Use gwine tor usher out double
cross warnt fur her" Tyra crossed her
hands and distinctly wished it understood
that the warrant had to double and be
crossed. DE idy,n she said, ''uv dat oman
war'ntin me. SHE'S mitely 'bused me fur
ter be kin ter me. Dat Niger an my hus-
BAN is two fus cousins"
The magistrate said there was nothing of
any consequence in the case. Celia said
that when she was absent from the house
Iyra took it upon herself to beat her chill
dren numerically. She could not prevail
on her to desist when she once got it into
her head to fight, and she put the matter in
the hands of the court. The case will come
up tomorrow for further hearing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-20
Crooks and Disorderlies Docketed.

William Virgins, charged with stealing
$40 from Luke Frazer, at Tybee yesterday,
was arrested by policeman when the train
reached the depot in the city last night.
The parties are colored. A negro boy by
the name of Stallings was locked up at the
barracks on the complaint of Charles f.
Graham. who charges Stallings with steal
ing 81 80. Two cases of disorderly and one
for assault are also entered on the docket
for the twenty-four hours ending at
O'clock this morning
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-20
THE MARKET Jerks STORY.
Why He Slapped the Negro Fish Ven
dor Robertson In the Face

Why He Slapped the Negro Fish Ven
dor Robertson In the Face.
Market Clerk Maddox hes about as diff
cult a class of people to get along with as
anybody has. 1t is not surprising that he
should lose his temper occasionally The
slip up that got him a $40 fine in Police
Court on Friday was brought about, Mr..
Maddox says, by the aggravating manner
i'll which the negro fish vendor (Robertson),
who made the charge against Maddox, adj
dressed him.
The story of the trouble, according to
Mr.. Maddox, is this: Robertson went to
him a week ago yesterday for a stall
in which to sell his fish. The
only stall vacant that Robertson
named Paine. Robertson represented that
Paine would not be in the market that day,
and after some haggling paid 81 for the
stall and occupied it. While he was away
some time in the afternoon Paine arrived
and took possession. Robertson went to
Clerk Maddox and demanded his money
back. He had been selling in the stall part
of the day already, and Mr.. Maddox de-
clined to return the rent, but told him he
could have another stall. Robertson said
that he couldn't get one, and threatened to
bring suit against the city, etc.
Late in the evening Mr. Maddox saw
Paine at his stall, and was telling him what
Robertson had represented to him, when
Robertson stepped up and fatty denied that
he had ever made any such representations.
lncensed at the Negroes manner, Mr.. Mad
dox slapped him in the face with his hand
In doing that, however. he said that he was
wrong, and he has no fault to find with the
Mayors sentence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-20
TWO BOYS BADLY BEATEN.
Vicious Attack of Two Negroes On
Meyer and Max Bluestein.

Vicious Attack of Two Negroes On
Meyer and Max Bluestein.
A very cowardly assault was made yes
terdsy upon Meyer and Max Bluestein by
two oveEgrown negroes by the name of
Thomas Williams and Fred Monguin, in
front of the Bluestein store, corner of JEFF
ferson and Bryan streets, which was APP
parently unprovoked
One of the boys was standing in front of
the store, and as the negroes passed one of
them applied very vulgar ana profane ep
tibet to young Bluestein. He demonstrated
with the negro for the uncalled-
for insult, and was knocked down
by the ruffian, and when the brother OF
Bluestein came out TO try and stop the
assault, the other negro set upon him and
beat him until bystanders interfered
A warrant was sworn out in Justice
SheftalrS court for the arrest Of the negroes,
and Constable Nathans took them into Gus
tody. They secured bond to appear and
answer to the charge of assault and bat
terry at the November term Of the City
Court
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-20
THE FoRDs' SUMMER SEASON.
Their First Performance to be Given
on May 20.

on May 20.
There has been good deal of inquiry
whether the Fords would give their usual
season of midsummer entertainments this
year. 1t is now about settled that they
will. Tho first performance, prior to the
opening of their regular season, will be
given on Tuesday evening" May 90, when
Leah, the Forsaken,n will be presented by
Miss Ida Florida Solee and Miss Kitty
Cheatham, and Mr.. Julian Greer, the
young English actor, lately with Mr. John
o. Clarke, and cast made up from the
Fords
Miss Solee is a Jacksonville lady who
made her debut at Wallack's Theater some
time ago, and so far has had very bright
career She'is charming young lady and
is very popular
Miss Cheatham will be remembered from
her appearance here in the Professor
with j. o. Barrows in the Madison Square
Professor Company, two years ago. She is
a Nashville lady, and during the Savannah
Cadets visit to Nashville on the occasion of
tho prize drill there three years ago, she
entertained the company at the home of her
father, the late Gen. Cheatham, and upon
her coming TO Savannah she was rendered a
reception at the Screven House, at which
the Cadets were present.
Mr.. Greer was with Mr.. J. o. Clarke on
his recent successful Southern tour. He
has lately been in Florida for his health,
and viii there played with Mis- Solee at
several performances in jacksonville and
elsewhere in the State He will play the
leading part, Rudolph" in Leah" and
Miss Solee will appear in the title role.
Both she and Miss Cheatham will he hero
this week. The FordS will hold a meeting
to-day and the cast will be made up for the
piece
The revival of tho Fords' entertainments
viii bc gratifying news to their friends. 1t
is not improbable that Mr.. Greer and Miss
Solee and Miss Cheatham will remain here
during the summer season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-20
Owners of steinway Pianos.

The President of the United States.
Queen Victoria, Empress of Russia, Queen
Of Spain, Sultan of Turkey, Emperor of
China, King OF Sweden, King of Wurten-
berg Madame de Rothschild, Sir Lionel de
Rothschild, Baron Nathaniel de Rofhschild.
Steinway Pianos are considered the best
instruments in the world. No other Piano
can show such record. ASreinway Piano
factory in Hamburg to supply Europe, a
house in London.
ScHREINER's Music House,
Solo ua,ta
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-20
SHOOTING CLAY PIGEONS.
The Chathams Keep Open House a
Their New Grounds.

The Chathams Keep Open House at
Their New Grounds.
The Chatham Gun Club threw open its
grounds on Estill avenue TO the public yes
terday, and everybody who wanted to had
a chance to shoot clay pigeons. There were
five shoots. There were some good scores
made and some very poor ones. The
shooting altogether was about the average
The largest number Of contestants in any
one shoot was fourteen. That was ten
single birds and five doubles. Hunter made
the best score, killing fifteen and missing
five. In the shoot at seven singles Wylly
made the best score, killing
every bird. In the shoot at five singles and
two doubles, McAlpu made the best score,
a total of twelve killed. The fourth shoot
was at seven singles, and Allen made n
clean Score. The last shoot was at five
singles, and McAlpin. Roach, WILLY and
Curtis tied on score of four.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-20
NOTES ALONG THE WHARvEs.
Happenings on the River and Among
the Shining.

The tug Cambria succeeded in pulling the
steamship Chattahoocnee off the lower flats
on Friday nights tide, and she proceeded
on her way TO sea.
There are five Swedish barIs at the Sa-
vannah, Florida and Western Railway
Company's wharves. They are moored in
a line, one after the other. This is the first
time such thing has occurred within the
history of the port
The Norwegian bark j. Bergman
OLSEN, was cleared yesterday for Liver
pool, with 100 barrels OF spirits turpentine,
measuring l42, I'll gallons valued at $47 l7G.
Cargo and vessel cleared by Messrs. Patter-
son Downing g. Co.
Messrs a. r. Salas & Co., cleared yester-
day the Swedish bark Catherine for Lon
don, with |, 500 barrels spirit, turpcntine,
measuring 7G4S2 gall ns, valued at S94 900,
aud / ,720 barrel, of rosin, weighing 49, So
pounds, valued at 4,533, and 5000 cane
reeds, valued at S144 Total valuation OF
cargo SOS en-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-20
The Rl11ns, Picnic

The Republican Blues anticipate a most
enjoyable day at Tybee Wednesday, May
90 The occasion will be their eighteth
anniversary picnic. Extensive prepara-
tons have been made, and the schedule Of
trains running to and from Tybee will be
arranged TO suit the Blues convenience.
Tickets and badges may be had by apply
ing to Lieut.. +. z. Haupt, Sergt. William
3. Spaan, Corp. Greenbaum or Private
w. L DIXON.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-20
Music, Charades, Etc.

The Pansy Social Club will give an enter
tainment at Yonge's Park Hall, corner
Duffy and Whitaker streets, on Tuesday
evening next, commencing at o'clock, for
the benefit of the Duffy street Baptist
church. The programme will embrace
charades, tableaux, music. etc, and besides
helping good cause, those who attend will
pass an evening Of real enjoyment, as the
Pansys have the reputation of getting up
an excellent entertainment. Refreshments
will be served.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-20
To See the War Ships.

The fast and popular steamer ST. Nicholas
will, on Sunday, May 20, at $3.50 a. M,
make an excursion to Beaufort harbor to
meet the' United States North Atlantic
squadron, giving about two hours in the
harbor, and returning to Savannah at 10
O'clock p. m. This is delightful trip, and
affords a rare opportunity TO see a large
feet of war vessels Tickets for the round
trip are &c., for sale on the wharf. See ad-
vertisement for particulars.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-20
Is Consumption Incurablep

Read the following: Mr.. C. H Morris,
Newark, Ark, says: WAS down with
AbScess of Lungs and friends and physicians
pronounced me an Incurable Consumptive
Began taking DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, am now on my third bottle
and able to oversee the work on my farm
1t is the finest medicine ever made"
Jessie Middlewart, Decatur, o., says:
Had it not been for DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption l would
have died of Lung Troubles Was given up
by doctors. Am now in best of health"
Try it, Sample bottles free at Lippman
Bros drug store