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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
PERPLBxING LUNACY CASE.
Has Rainey Williams Been Convicted
or Acquitted

or Acquitted
A pulling case developed in the court of
ordinary yesterday. Rainey Williams, the
colored woman arrested some days ago for
attempting to set fire to a house, has since
been in Jail, and yesterday afternoon she
was brought into the ordinary's court to be
examined, but whether the trial was a con
viction, mistrial or an acquittal, seems to
be matter of some conjecture. Eleven of
the jurymen signed a verdict setting forth
that Rainey Williams is a lunatic, and it is
dangerous for her to be at large,
while the twelfth juror, Mr.. Thomas
N. Theus, refused to sign the document,
holding that the woman is not a lunatic,
but an lmbecile. When Judge Ferrl was
called in to receive eleven-twelfths of q
verdict, he asked Mr. Theus why he did not
sign it. Mr.. Theus said that he could not
conscientiously do so. There was not suffi-
cient evidence in the case he thought to
justify a verdict of lunacy, but he was
willing to sign verdict of imbecility, as
it was clear to his mind that the woman
was an imbecile.
Judge Ferrill afterward informed a
MORNING NEWS reporter that the police
man who had arrested the woman and the
negro woman who had seen Rainey fire the
house were not in court to testify, but that
DR.. Chisholm had testified that Rainey
Williams Is insane and in his certificate he
recommended that she be removed from the
jail to an asylum for proper mental treat
nlent.
The case is thought to be- without prece-
dent in lunacy cases tried under the statute,
and the court reserved its decision as to the
final disposition of the woman, pending
which she was remanded to the Jail for
safe keeping
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
ON RAIL AND CROSsTIE.
Local and General Gossip in Railway
Circles.

A new organization calling itself, 1.-THE
United Order of Linemen of North Amer
lea" has been organized by the telegraph
hnemen.
The experiment of drawing canal boats
with locomotive engine was tried recently
by officials Of the London and Northwestern
railway with great success. A short track
of eighteen inches gauge was laid along the
tow path of the canal and little locomo-
tive weighing about ton drew a number
of boats at the speed of six or seven miles
an hour with ease There are still few
canals left in this country upon which the
substitution of the locomotive for the mule
might be tried to advantage.
Perhaps the biggest railroad suit ever
commenced in this country was filed in the
common pleas court at Akron, o., few
days ago. in which it is sought to recover
So 800, 900 principal and the interest on the
same for a number Of years. The plaintiffs
in the ease are Messrs. Wertheim and Com
pertz of Amsterdam and Holland, and the
defendants are the Pennsylvania railroad
company, the Cleveland, Mount Vernon and
Delaware railroad company, the unknown
holders of mortgage bonds amounting to
1886, 500 and sos stockholders of the Cleve-
land, Mount Vernon and Delaware railroad
company. The plaintiffs claim to hold first
mortgage bonds now due from the Cieve-
land, Mount Vernon and Delaware railroad
company amounting, with interest from
Feb. Is, 1870, to 81, 349, 6S7, and consolidated
Columbus extension first mortgage bonds
to the sum of $35, 200, with interest from
Jan. l, 1887, and a further sum of $50, 800
interest to Jan, |, 1887
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
A Sneak Thief Arrested.

Lewis Redunia (colored) was in Justice
Sheftalrs court yesterday, charged with
larceny. He was given an examination
and in default of bond was remanded to
jail to await trial in the city court. The
warrant was sworn out by Mrs. l.. A.
Butler and Miss r M. Wells, living at the
corner of Tattnall and Charlton streets
The negro is charged with entering the
house in their absence and taking silver
watch and chain, lot of trinkets and $40
in money. He went through a trunk and
scattered the contents over the floor,
but nothing was missed from the trunk.
The negro had been accustomed to visiting
the servant girl that occupied the basement
Of the house, and he understood pretty
thoroughly the run of things. When he
found the ladies of the house engaged, or
absent, he made the haul. The watch and
chain have been recovered, but the thief
spent the money before he was arrested.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
HEAT AND STORMS.
Ninety-six Degrees Succeeded by
Cooling Shower.

Cooling Shower.
Yesterday was the hottest day thus far
of the year. The mercury at 2 o'clock rose
to 96', but the rain storm which came up in
the afternoon reduced the temperature to
So in twenty minutes While the temper
allure reached the highest maximum yester-
day, the mean temperature was 4 degrees
below the average, owing to the thunder
storm. The rainfall was Q Of an inch,
which is also below the average, and there
has been no rainfall during the month so
far, which is not below the average. There
was heavy rainfall at Tybee yesterday.
During the southeastern yesterday after
noon the wind attained a velocity OF
twenty-five miles an hour in Savannah,
and the storm cloud was heavily charged
with electricity, which was discharged
over the city by the overcharged clouds in
bolts which fell at 428 and AS o'clock.
AS no reports OF damage to property or life
have been obtained, the electricity evil
IDENTITY found conductor in some lightning
rod beneath the point Of discharge.
There is no indication to-day of any let
up in the hot spell. The temperature over
thesscountry in the north and northwest
yesterday, while still very high, is not as
high as the day previous, and the storm
area which was central over Dakota Mon
day night is moving slowly eastward.
The temperature was higher in Georgia
yesterday than in any other state, reaching
100 at Jesup and 90 at Eastman. Heavy
local thunder storms prevailed throughout
this state and Florida. and all telegraphic
communication with Jacksonville was cut
Off in the afternoon and last night, nor
we're reports obtainable from Albany,
cambridge. Quitman and Townsville. Mr..
Hammer of the signal office said last night
that the lines are down in South Georgia,
which indicated heavy storms, only the
edge of which reached Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
CoosA TUNNEL FINISHED.
A Marvellous Piece of Railroad Eng
neering.

A Marvellous Piece Of Railroad Engi
neering.
The work on the Coosa mountain tunnel,
on the line of the Columbus and Western
extension, has been finished, after sixteen
months of hard labor.
The entire work on the tunnel is now
complete, including the grading, excavat-
ing the approaches, timbering, etc. Nothing
remains to be done now but to build the
track through the tunnel and its western
approach. 1t is already finished through
the eastern approach.
The completion of the Coosa mountain
tunnel is one of the most marvellous pieces
of civil engineering ever performed in the
south. When the authorities of the Central
railroad decided to build the extension three
years ago, preliminary surveys were made
by the way of COlumbiana, SO as TO avoid
Coosa and Oak mountains, and thus build
the road with less expense. The surveys
were completed to Siluria, on the Louisville
and Nashville railroad After these sur
veys were completed it was found that a
moro direct route was needed. So the Cen
trail decided to survey a direct line to Biz
mingham, and bear the expense of tunnel
ing Oak and Coosa mountains.
On Nov. 80, 1886, the contract for build
ing twenty-five and half miles of the ex-
tension was awarded. This contract also
included the building of the two tunnels
Work on both the tunnels was commenced
at about the same date, but the first rock
was removed from the CoOsa tunnel Feb.
%, 1887. An average force of sixty hands
were kept constantly at work on both ends
of the tunnel. The forces were relieved at
night, and SO the work went on day and
night. Exactly one year from the day the
work commenced on the big tunnel, the
forces at work on both ends met, and the
daylight shone through the mountain. This
was Feb. %, 1888. Since that date the men
have been engaged in cutting down the
floor to level, timbering and putting other
finishing touches on the work. The big
tunnel is exactly 2,445 feet in length, Is
feet in width clear of the posts, aad q feet
in height, including the track.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
The Police Wouldn't Have It

There was considerable excitement on
Broughton street near Whitaker, early
yesterday afternoon, over the arrest by
Policeman Roach of P. B. Mays and A. B.
Girardeau. The two mon were involved
in quarrel and Mays had shotgun. The
affray started on Bryan street. at the
Southern Express Office and wound
up by the arrest of the princi-
pals near Collat's shoe store.
Both men gave bond and were released
shortly after they were arrested. Girar-
deau said that Mays had a double-barreled
gun and dared him to draw his pistol
Girardeau said that being totally unarmed
he was unab to comply with the request,
but that be advanced upon Mays and seized
the gun. Just at that time the police arrived,
and both men were arrested Mays said
that Girardeau and J. D. SimkinS began
the quarrel in Mays office. Sim
kins had knife and said threat
eningly that he had pistol, too
There were some words and the party
separated. They met again a short time
afterward on the street, and Mays, who
was unarmed, got gun and started after
Girardeau. They met on Broughton street,
but before any shots were fired the police
had them in tow The quarrel started in
the forenoon about some business matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
FOR THE OLD FOLKS HOME.
The st. Agnes Band Entertainment a.
Masonic Hall Last Nigh.

The st. Agnes Band Entertainment at
Masonic Hall Last Night.
Masonic hall was crowded last night by
the audience gathered to witness the enter
tainment by st. Agnes band for the benefit
of the Old Folks home. The programme
opened with the Girls Flag March, which
evoked a great deal of enthusiasm
This was followed by the tableau,
Flora and Her Flowers" Miss
N Haslam gave a selected reading.
Mr.. Julian Greer, the popular actor of
Miss Solee's company, also gave a reading
from Hamlet and recited THE Raven"
Both selections were capitally executed
After them Mr. Ed L. Brown appeared
and was greeted with great warmth, as
usual His songs evoked much enthusiasm,
each of them being re-demanded
The song, "Once Again" by Miss Josie
King, was much appreciated. The last note
was followed by storms of applause 1t
was undoubtedly the best solo effort OF the
evening. The accompaniment was ad-
mirably played by Prof Rosenfeldt
Miss NJ. Nolan sang Italy, Thou
Cherished Land" with much acceptance.
Her accompaniment was played by Miss
O'Brien.
The st. Joseph's cadets made their debut
on this occasion. The entertainment con-
cuded with Prof. McCarthy's celebrated
"Brannagan Band"
At the matinee tomorrow many Of the
same characters and much of the same pro-
gramme will be adhered to. After the en-
tertainment refreshments were served by
the indefatiglble Miss Kelly and her will
ing coadjutors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
Technical Plea Unavailing.

Justice Patterson does not stand on tech
nicalities in considering cases that come up
before him. Yesterday Katie Nolan had a
preliminary examination in his court on a
charge of larceny from the room" Nancy
Gibbons alleged that the Nolan woman
entered her room Sunday and took So IS in
cold cash and some valueless receipts, the
woman's trunk. Tho counsel for the pris-
oner held that there is no such an offense
under the code as larceny from the room,
and that to hold the prisoner the affidavit t
should have set up larceny from the house,
and on that plea he demanded the discharge
of Katie. The justice did not consider the
technical plea and bound Katie over, and
she gave 5000 bond and was released.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
Lightnings Work at Guyton.

Conductor Barney Cubbedge, who spent
yesterday at Guyton, reported a severe
thunderstorm at that place yesterday after
noon The rain fell in torrents During
the storm house belonging TO Rev. T. w.
Lanier was struck by lightning and one
entire side was shattered. The house was
occupied by Mrs. Davis, who, in company
with another lady, was sitting in the room
next to the side of the house which was
struck. The lady who sat nearest the side
shattered received a severe shock A little
dog lying in the hall was killed. Fencing
and palings around the yards and gardens in
the village We're blown down.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
oGLETHORPE SEMINARY.
Closing Exercises of the First School
Year.

Year.
Oglethorpe seminary closed its first school
year Monday. The ceremonies were very
brief and business like, being simply awards
in the presence of the teachers, advisory
board and parents. Rev DIR. Holmes opened
the exercises with prayer, and Rev. Mr..
Strong made the awards and an address.
There was music from the girls and Prof
Stewart, and the year was closed by the
Rev, Mr.. Boone, its termination being as
free from ostentation and display as has
been the whole enterprise from its incep-
ton. The list of scholars show that the
seminary was well patronized during the
first year of its existence, and affords every
reason to hope that it will be a permanent
institution and continue to grow in useful
ness. This city certainly needs finishing
school for girls, and thu is what OglNthorpe
seminary aims to be. There is no reason
why the girls of Savannah should not be
educated at home instead of in northern
boarding schools. As good teachers can be
obtained here as anywhere, and none of the
facilities need be lacking for making first
class finishing school.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
LADIES' DAY AT THUNDERBoLT
a scant Eight Mile Course Decided
Upon.

Upon.
Tomorrow is ladies' day at Thunderbolt,
and the regatta of the Savannah yacht
club will draw very select assemblage of
the clubs guests. The ladies, as is the custom,
will enjoy the sail literally, for every yacht
that enters will have its full contingent of la
dies on board. The commodious club-rooms
and piazzas at the club house will be filled
with guests, and string band viii furnish
music for the dancers. The boats will start
at o'clock in the afternoon.
The sailing committee met yesterday and
decided on the following course, which is
within fraction Of eight nautical miles
The boats will start from an imaginary
liue opposite the Savannah yacht club
house, sailing TO stake-boat anchored at
the lower point of Herb river and back to o
stale-boat opposite Thunderbolt, and re-
turning will again round the staSe-boat off
Herb river, the race closing by crossing the
imaginary line opposite the club house.
The course being a short one, the yachts
will be in sight from the club house, SO that
those who are too timid to go in the yachts,
or who prefer TO remain at the club house,
can witness the race from its inception to
the close.
The entries will be made to-day. The
prize for the winners are silver cups, to be
presented by the ladies'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
MEINHARD Bros. & Co.
M. A. Kelley's Thirty Thousand Dol
lars.

Much interest has been shown in various
ways in the tax receiver of Pittston, Mr..
NJ. A. Kelley's fortunate investments, and
1t has been deemed of public interest to find
Mr. Kelley had received $50. 900 thu ough
the Miners Savings Bank, reporter inter
viewed him. He said he simply bought
one-ffth of ticket NJ. 55,3l5, which drew
the Capital Prize of Sl50,O00 in the Nav
drawing Of the Louisiana State Lottery, for
which he paid 50, just as he would have
put up margin on stock, and he was sur
prised 10 learn that there were mon in town
who knew the value Of the ticket a week
before he was advised. -Pittston Pa Ga
sette, MGy 20.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
To the I,adiea.

Those whose systems are poisoned and
whose blood is in an impure condition from
the absorption of impure matter due to
menstrual Irregularities, followed by tho
sickly look, lost color and general wreck Of
the system, are peculiarly benefited by the
wonderful tonic and b God cleansing prop.
critics of p. p. P.-Priekly Ash, Polio Root
and Potassium.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
A Very Slim Docket.

There were but four cases in the mayors
court yesterday morning.
John Henderson, charged with the lar
ceny of suit of clothes from B. Dodson,
had his case continued.
w. N. johnson was fined S. or one day
for disorderly conduct.
Mamie Williams and Susie Finkley, the
East Boundary street women who engaged
In rough and tumble fight Monday night,
were fined IS or five days each.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
Y. M. G. A. Notes.

A number Of members met at the rooms
last night, and Prof, Beardslee organized
early date a concert, the proceeds of which
will be used in developing the physical
branch of the associations work. A special
feature Of the concert will be a gymnastic
exhibition by picked members of the gym
nasium class under charge Of Prof. Sails
hurry
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
BALL AND BAT.
Results of the Days Battles on the
Diamond.

diamond.
WASHINGTON, June 19.-Base ball games
were played yesterday with the following
results:
At Boston, Eleven innings
S SsT York *. =. J dSfbS &c 9 dd--s
Base hits-Boston 8, New York s. Errors
Boston ID, New York l2. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
Kelly and Tate, Keefe and Ewing.
At Philadelphia
d dtaisS12; .:.:i g g 30 30
Base hits-Athletic "A, Cleveland e. Errors,
Athletic 4, Cleveland II. Batteries-Seward
and Robinson, Morrison and Snyder
AT washington
Washington. ! 0 o.
Ph Ra.d % $4,000 = r.
rors-Wa Washington 8, Philadelphia 3. Batteries
Gilmore and Mock, Casey and Mcclure.
At Brooklyn
BTUIGGIyn; .'....'....S "a 80
Base hits roolllyn2 ?, Baltimore6. Errors
Brooklyn d. Baltimore 6. Batteries-Ca ruthers
and Bushong, Smith and Trott.
AT st. Louis-Eleyen innings
81 cina hSns , 10 g g III
Base hits-St. Louis 6, Clncirnati7 Errors
st. Louis 4, Cincinnati g. Batteries-King and
Milligan, Viau and Baldwin.
At Memphis-New Orleans defeated
Memphis in a closely contested game
Widner and Moolic were the battery for
New Orleans, Ewing and Vaughn for Mem
| phis.
| Memphis .........0 0 0 o o 0 0 o. 0
| New Orleans .......0 0 0 1 0 0 0 / K 2
Earned runs-New Orleans 2. Base hits
Memphis 2, New Orleans 1.
ATLANTA DEFEATs COLUMBUS.
ATLANTA, GA, June 19.-Atlanta de-
feated Columbus again this afternoon by a
| score of IA to 8. Both teams batted the
ball finely. The game opened with Lawshe
in the box for Atlanta and Lucl1ie for the
visitors. Later in the game Turner was
substituted for Lawshe, while Columbus
gave both Gibson and Barnes positions in
the box. The fielders had a great day of
it, as both teams pounded the ball vigor-
ously. Beach struck home run by heavy
hit to right field.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
Really Wonderful.

Yes, Mr.. Smith, it is really wonderful,
the effect DR.. Biggers' Huckleberry Cordial
1as had on my little child that was suffering
50 with that bowel trouble ] advise you
10 get bottle at once
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
Summer Tariff.

The adoption of a summer tariff at the
Harnett House, below what has heretofore
been the rule at that excellent hotel, is sure
to be productive of satisfactory results, and
indicates the wisdom Of the management.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
Take Your Choice.

The old horse sale of the Southern Ex-
press Company takes place this morning at
15G Bay street, beginning at 10 o'clock.
This sale offers rare chance to the public
to obtain a surprise party with every pack
age purchased.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
ATLANTA DEFEATS COLUMBUS.
Around the Bases.

The Young Savannahs and the Hendys
played a tie game yesterday, the score
being 6 on each side.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20

Parties that have not yet purchased their
seasouable suit Of Clothes or HAT will find
courteous attention and honest dealing. at
Appel Schaul's, One Price Clothiers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20

If there is anything you need in Liquid Re
freshments, either in sickness or health, from a
cold bottle of Beer to bottle of Fine Brandy,
call on me and you will be pleased.
j. S. +. BARBOUR,
New Houston and Barnard streets
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
Satisfaction Guaranteed.

The Gem Ice Cream Freezer, sold at
Silva's Crockery House, is simple and sub
stantial in construction, rapid and effective
in operation, and is guaranteed to give
satisfaction.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20

The height Of the river at Augusta at
/ $50 o'clock D. m, yesterday Augusta time
was so feet-a fall Of 06 during tho past
twenty-four hours.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20

We have two tailors in our establishment TO
lender perfect nt in every instance. Appel s.
tchaul, Que Price Clothiers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
157 Broughton street.

They say fly time is here but Appel & schaul
are not kicking; good goods at a uniform price
TO one and all, marked in plain figures, is bound
I q tell
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
Seasorable Goods.

Grated Pineapples Canned Peaches, Califor
mia Apricots Pure Spices anu Pure Extracts for
seasoning. Mark the place.
J. S. f. BARBOUR,
New Houston and Barnard streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20

Extra size Seersucker Pants for summer
wear Stout men If you want something cool in
Pants, call on Appel & schaul.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
Political Stir.

Thedemocratic convention having met
and nominated their men for the first
honors of this country, the attention of the
whole United States is now conferred on the
republican convention, to be held June 10Th,
at Chicago, to see who will be the oppo-
nents of CLEVELAND and THURMAN.
Until this matter has been thoroughly can
vassed and the result shown, the attention
of the citizens of Savannah is attracted not
only to the campaign of NORWOOD and
GORDON, but also to the fine stock of Shoes,
and Slippers kept by A. S. Cohen, at 1875
Broughton street. These combined facts
are such as to continually keep the minds Of
our people in political STIR
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20

Pongee Coats and Vests at SO SO and upward,
at Appel & Schaul's, One Price Clothiers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
Shoe Fly.

Straw Hats in endless varieties at Appel &
Schaul's, One Price Clothiers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20

A good Fly Fan is a household necessity,
and can be procured from Crockery House
of James S. Silva.
A large stock of Water Coolers and other
summer goods
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
The Best Time to BUY Valnah1es

Seersucker Coats and Vests all kinds of pat
terms, at Appel & Schaul's One Price Clothiers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20

Undershirts 2oc, Csc, SOC, S5c., 4Oc. 4sc..
SOC, Csc, 75c., 81 and up, at Appel s Schaul's s,
1858 Congress street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20
Weather Indications.

| Special indications for Georgia:
KAHN Light to fresh Southeasterly winds,
= stationary temperature, local rains.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-20

f. and W. and Cooperative Collars and Cuffs
at Appel & Schaul's One Price Clothiers