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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-08
KEEP ON WITH THE PAVING.
The Sentiment in Favor of Paving
Bull street Growing.

The Sentiment in Favor of Paving
Bull street Growing.
There is growing sentiment in favor of
paving Bull street from State street to the
park this season, and number of members
Of the city council have expressed them
selves favorable to doing the work as soon
as Broughton and Liberty streets are
asphalted.
Alderman Wells, who is one of the most
conservative members of the board of al
dermen, is a strong advocate of such an
Improvement of the principal promenade
of the city. He said a few days ago that
he wanted to see Bull street paved to the
park, CASTOR street from Whitaker to Drav-
ton, and New Houston between the same
streets
There has been some criticism of the
work now being done on Broughton street
by the Vulcanite Company, but Mr.. Luke
Carson, who is a large taxpayer on that
street, and who has been watching the prog
ress of the work, said yesterday that as
far as he can see it is a good pavement, and
is fully equal to that put down two years
ago Capt. John Snyder, a well known
citizen and retired railroad contractor,
has also given the process his attentive
study, and expressed a favorable opinion
of the method of construction and the ma
terial used.
The Vulcanite Company has large con-
tract with the city, and, doubtless, expects
to get other contracts, as it is a local COM
pany, and that should be guaranty that
Its work will be all that Is claimed for it.
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Sought Redress in the Courts.

Justice Sheftall disposed of an interesting
case yesterday. Hattie Hart tcolored) was
charged with assault and battery upon
Laura Sims. Justice Patterson represented
the Hart woman and w. w. Osborne. ESQ.,,
represented the plaintiff. There were
twelve witnesses sworn.
The difficulty occurred in Robertsville.
The Sims woman stated that the woman
she was prosecuting passed her on the side
walk and nearly knocked her into the street.
She asked her hat she meant by il, and the
Hart woman brushed up against her again,
nearly knocking her off the sidewalk and,
at the same time, called her "Waynesboro
beat out" The Sims woman was not
inclined TO swallow such talk, and
she sought the magistrates court for re-
dress. Justice SheftaIl held that there had
not been case of assault and battery, and
he discharged the woman
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-08
IN THE COURTS.
Gossip Picked up Here and There in
the Court Rooms.

Gossip Picked up Here and There in
the Court Rooms.
The superior court grand jury found six
indictments yesterday, and took a recess
until next Friday afternoon, having finished
up all the jail cases it could with the wit
nesses it could have before it. Five of the
indictments were received in silence, pend
ing the arrest of The parties. The sixth in
dictment was that Of Julius Francis for the
alleged burglary of the storehouse of H.
II. Carter last Sunday.
w. :. Chisholm, Jr., presented yesterday
his certificate as graduate of the Lumpkln
law school and was admitted to practice in
the superior courts Of the state.
The Southern Pine Company received a
charter Of Incorporation in the superior
court yesterday.
In the superior court yesterday Judge
Adams arrested a divorce case before it
went to the jury because there was not
prtnlG fdcie evidence to justify verdict.
The case was dismissed. 1t was the case of
Freen Ellis VS.. Lydia Ellis.
Thomas Harris, subject of the German
emperor, was admitted to citizenshi o in the
city court yesterday Some Norwegians
wanted to be admitted, but when they found
there were court costs attached, they didn't
seem to value American citizenship SO
highly as to bear the expense.
In the damage suit of June Burns VS.. the
Ocean Steamship Company, in the city
court yesterday, for a broken leg while
handling C ton while in defendants en-
ploy, counsel for the latter moved to nom
suit, and argument was heard, but the court
overruled the motion, and the case was in
progress at $50 o'clock last night, up to the
hour of adjournment
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The CRIME MUST BE INFAMOUS.
No Person Can Be Imprisoned in the
Penitentiary Without Indictment.

No Person Can Be Imprisoned in the
Penitentiary Without Indictment
The point raised by Samuel B. Adams,
Esq, OF the Savannah bar, last April, that
no person convicted without .dictment or
presentment by grand jury can be impris-
oned in penitentiary, because it makes the
crime infamous" within the meaning of
the constitution, has now become recognized
by the highest court in the land
In the case of the United States VS.. Frank
w. DeWalt, decided in g United States
supreme court, Nov. 10, 1883, in an opinion
delivered by Chief Justice Fuller, that court
held that impris )nment in penitentiary
even though the statute does not prescribe
that the imprisonment shall be at bard la.
Dor, makes the crime Infamous within the
meaning OF the constitution of the United
States, and that in such cases the defend
ants can only be prosecuted by indictment
or presentment by grand jury.
IL will be remembered that when this
point was made by Mr.. Adams last
spring, a similar ruling was made by
Judge Emory Speer in the circuit
court in Savannah, since which time
no case for which the statute makes
it possible to send the defendant to
prison for term Of one year or longer has
been prosecuted in this district by informa-
ton. The ruling stopped all the moonshine
cases where the parties were on trial with
out indictment or presentment, and has
revolutionized the practice in the United
States courts. 1t attracted wide attention
and led to the appeal elsewhere in the
United States supreme court, which ruling
is in harmony with that of Judge
Speer. 1t has also given the Savannah
attorney who raised the question reputa-
ton as constitutional lawyer.
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CROWDS AT THE FAIR.
The Little Busch Zouaves the Attrac-
ton OF the Evening.

me Little Busch ZOuaVe5 the Attrac-
ton OF the Evening.
1t was gala night at Catholic Library
halsast night. The hall was brilliantly
lighted, and with the Busch Zouaves in at
tendance in their bright uniforms, dart
ing here and there among the crowd Of
visitors, presented gay picture.
The hall was too crowded to admit of drill
exercise by the little soldiers, other than the
'manual," but it was well worth seeing.
The contest between the commanding off.
GERS of the Zouaves and the St. Joseph Ca
diets for the sword at table No. 8, is exciting
lively interest, and friends of both com
panies are working zealously for votes
The ladies attending to the various tables
are interchangeable and irresistible in their
efforts. Miss Kate Flannery is very popu
lar attendant at table No. 8. Misses Kate
Goette and j. King are also success as
drummers at this table. Misses Annie and
Maggie Common corner every gen tleman
VIII approaches the n wer booth. The
raffles last night were as follows:
Table Head dress, Miss Viva Harry
one-half dozen fine shirts, Mr.. j. O'Leary
Table 2.-Smoking set, J. P. Doolan
basket of flowers Mr.. J. Lynch.
Tonight at table No. 3 pair of pear
and gold mounted opera glasses viii BE-
rafiled. Worthy of special mention at this
table is handsome bedroom set and two
Charter Oak stoves.
A number of articles will be raffied to
night, and the contest between two tenn
perance societies for a gavel and ballot-bo1
will be decided.
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The First pistricts Fight.

There is a triangular magisterial fight in
thu First militia district. Justice Folliard
having declined to go into district con
vention and submit his candidacy, all three
of the candidates are now In the field viz:
Thomas A. Folliard, the present incumbent,
Frank McDermott, now in Justice Endres'
court, aud George w. Pollard. a machinist
at the Central railroad shops. Each one of
the candidates thinks ne has walk-over.
There IS a probability that there will be a
coiored candidate heavily backed in Yama-
craw and Frogtown.
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AT THE THEATRE.
Lewis Morrison in "Faust"-A Fine
Performance.

Lewis Morrison in "Faust'-A Fine
Performance.
Faust" was played last night before an
audience that any actor might be proud to
appear before 1t was the first time that
the dramatised version of Goethe's master
piece has been seen in Savannah. The play
is taken from that part of Faust"
which tells the story of Marguerite.
1t follows closely the original sorry. The
opening is in the laboratory of the old and
disappointed student, and includes the APP
pearance Of "Mephistopheles" in answer to
"Fausts" invocation, the compact, tue re-
iuvenation of Faust" and the vision Of
Marguerite" followed by the registering
students in the square, the coming of
Faust" and "Mephistopbeles," the quarrel
over the flaming wave, and the brief meet
ing with marguerite Then comes the
present of the jewels and the maneuvering
Of "Mephistopheles" to give Faust" AN
opportunity with Marguerite" after that
the giving of the potion to keep the
mother asleep while he visits her Then
comes the failure of his plans and the duel
with Valentine" after which "Mephis-
topheies" lures Faust" to the summit of the
Brocken to expose him to supernatural fas-
cinations. Failing in this, he returns in
search of the ruined Marguerite, and the
play closes with the death Of Marguerite"
in prison.
There is little difference in Morrison S
"Mephistopheles" from the ordinary concep-
ton OF the part, except that Morri on
makes OF him more hooking than sneer-
ing devil. The hideousness and repulsive-
ness Of the character in Morrison's hands,
gives place to a polished, gentlemanly Gun
ming. His 'Mephistophelesn is man with
handsome face and winning smile
that captivates rather than repels
"Mephistopheles" seemed made for Morri-
son, and Morrison for "Mephistopheles.
Miss Roberts made n charming Mar
guerite," and the audience appreciated her
acting. Miss Carter made very amusing
Martha" Faust" was well played. The
strength Of the company. ends with these
people. The scenery is fine. That Of the
fourth act, the revels OF the demons. on
Walpurgis night on the Broken noun
tains, ending with fireworks and electric eff
fects, was wierd aud fantastic. A mat
tinee performance will be given to-day, and
q concluding performance tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-08
SOCIETY ELECTIONS.
Royal Arcanum and Hone Circle Coun-
ellis Elect Officers.

Royal Arcanum ana Home circle Coun-
ellis Elect Officers.
A meeting of Pulaski Council No. 1853,
Royal Arcanum, was held at the
Knights of Pythias hall last night
for the purpose of electing officers
for the ensuing year. The meeting
was largely attended. A committee Of
three, of which George P. Walker is chair
man, was appointed to arrange for the
annual banquet, which will be given in the
first week of January.
The following officers were elected
R.-W. P. Schlrm.
V. Re. Saussy.
O.-W. deBruyn Hops.
P. R.-R. G. Gaillard.
Secretary-C. S. Connerat.
Collector-W A. Walker.
Treasurer. H. Cavanaugh.
Chaplain-M. s. Baker
Guided, L. Christian.
Warden-W. D. Kennon.
Sentry. H. Fox.
Trustees-A. C. Harmon, w. Z. Guerard,
II. M. Branch.
Jasper Council No. 10, Home Circle,
elected the following officers:
L-W. z. Schirm.
V. L.--C. Saussy.
Ins-W. D. Krenson.
Pr. g. Gaillard.
Secretary-C. $. Connerat.
Fin w. A. Walker.
Treasurer. II. Cavanaugh.
Guide-C. Y. Richardson.
VIC. R. Walker.
Sd. II. Fox.
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PRIEGNITz GETTING BETTER.
He Says That BE Didn't Take Laud-
anum on Account of His Girl.

anum on Account of His Girl.
Harmon Priegnitz, the young German
who tried to kill himself Thursday by tax
ing laudanum, was much better yesterday.
Dr. C. H. Colding said last night that he
will discharge Priegnitz from the hospital
to-day. A MORNING NEWS reporter saw
the young man in the afternoon in his
room.
Priegnitz is about 20 years old, and is a
perfect picture Of health. He is a good
looking young fellow, with blue eyes, light
hair and clean Gu features When he was
informed that a reporter wished to see him,
he appeared a trihe nervous, but he was
soon himself and talked freely.
II suppose you want to know something
about this NATTER he said, affecting a
smile. Upon my word / could not say
why / did it, To tell the truth, | don't
think | tried to Kill myself, although 1 was
in so much pain that | did not know what
did. Since came to America have had
the severest pans in my head. Many times
| have quit work and gone to bed on ac-
count of them. Tue people where worked
gave me laudanum, and several times
while at work had TO take it to keep from
going to bed. When the pains in my head
come 1 lose control of myself and
do things that | regret very much after
ward / have not had an attack
before yesterday in two or three
months. felt the trouble coming on me
Su day, but kept at work, thinking that
it would wear off. 1t got worse. and before
/ could get the audanum, it had taken such
hold that ! was almost distracted, and
knew little what was doing. In my effort
to ease the pain, took too much loudanum,
and the doctors say it came near killing me.
! am glad they saved me. wasn't prepared
to die"
Priegnitz laughed at the idea that he tried
TO kill himself on account of girl, and said
that there is not a word of truth in Any such
reDOrt
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-08
BATTERED BY THE WAVES.
The Schooner "Charmer" Three Days
in a Gale.

The schooner Charmer, Capt. Frank
Daboll, arrived here yesterday from New
York with cargo of railroad iron and oil.
Some fears had been entertained for her
safety, as she was known to have been in
the recent heavy gales, which prevailed
along the coast
AS the vessel came up the river she
looked as if she had gone through the worst
Of the storm. Capt. Daball was warmly
congratulated on his safe arrival. He re-
ports that on Nov. %, in lat. so 80 and
long TO-, he encountered a hurricane,
which lasted three days His vessel lost
her jibboom and gear, the forward house
was stove in and the cabins flooded, and
the pinnacle and compass were washed
away.
The schooner's boats were stove in. and
part of the deck load, which consisted of
railroad iron rails, was carried overheard.
The decks were swept of everything
movable The foresail, main and mizzen-
gait foretopsail and mizzen topsail were all
carried away, and the vessel was blown off
to lat go so and long 76' so.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-08
DRIFT FROM THE HARBOR.
Happenings on the River and Among
the Shipping.

The Portuguese bark Julius was cleared
yesterday for Oporto with 6,SlS pieces OF
pitch pine lumber, measuring 37s, 1923 feet
valued at $1,000, and 4 ZOO white oak slaves,
valued at 5000. Total valuation of cargo
$500. Cargo and vessel cleared by Messrs.
Butler & Stevens.
The fishing schooner Melinda Wood. Capt
Latham, arrived in port yesterday from a
cruise. She brings in 1 200 red snappers for
shipment north, all of them very large
fish. This makes three fishing schooners in
port, all of them commanded by brothers
and owners Of their respective vessels.
Messrs. A. R. Salas & Co. cleared yester-
day the Italian bark Nos for Montevideo
with 1887 pieces pitch pine lum err
measuring 2S3,370 feet, valued at So, 40S
and 500 barrels Of rosin, weighing 233, 405
pounds, valued at 81 ,23S. Total valuation
of cargo $4,64l. Cargo by Messrs. s. P.
Shooter & Co. and James E. Ward & Co.
of New York
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SAVANNAH DAILY MORNING NEWS,
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Town." by Sarah TytIer; "a Crack Coun-
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Folks Holiday Book Puck's Christmas
Number, The Small Boy" Pucks Library
No. 10, as Marriage Failurein from
Puck's standpoint), The Electrical World,
Town Topics, Dramatic Times, New York
Dramatic News. New York Mirror, New
York Clipper, Texas Siftings, The Nation,
New York Mercury, New York Herald,
World, Press, Sun, Star, Times. Tribune,
Boston Herald, Boston Globe, Baltimore
Sun. Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Ca
zotte, Philadelphia Press, Philadelphia
Times, New Orleans Times Democrat,
Atlanta Constitution. Macon Telegraph,
Augusta Chronicle, Charleston News and
Courier, Florida Times. Union, Louisville
Courier-Journal, Chicago lnter-Ocean.
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ON HIS WAY BACK HOME.
Judge Milo W. Olin and His Work in
Jacksonville.

Jacksonville.
Judge Milo W. DIN of Augusta, who has
been in Jacksonville since the middle of
September, passed through the city yester-
day on his way home. During his stay of a
few hours in the city he was the guest Of
Dr. Sheftall Judge DIN is known
to many of the physicians here
from the charitable work that he has done
in different parts of the country during the
prevalence of yellow fever. He went to
Jacksonville Sept. Goth, and during the two
months that he was there he did much to
relieve the sufferings of the poor people
He was iutrusted with the fever relief
fund of the Augusta Cotton Exchange,
and the Times Union says that ths cotton
exchange can feel that its contrbutior S
toward the relief of the fever sufferers were
most wisely distributed and expended
where they would do the most possible
good. Judge DIN is very much
broken down in health, and he will spend
the winter at his home to rest and recuper-
ate. The jacksonville people feel very
grateful for what he has done for them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-08
AN UNFAITHFUL STEWARD.
Tony Brown Steals $500 From tn
6loop James E. Moran.

Tony Brown Steals $500 From the
6loop James E. Moran.
Tony Brown, the coloied steward of the
sloop James E. Moran, has been committed
to jail by Justice N. L. Molina for stealing
$500 from the vessel last month. Brown
was arrested at Beaufort, S. c., by Deputy
Sheriff Mick Mehan, and brought to this
city. Mr.. Plsack, an employe OF the sloop,
went over TO Beaufort and identified Brown.
The latter admits the theft, and S32 of the
money was found on his person. He also
accounts for the rest of 1t. After stealing
the money he went to Cha, lesion, where he
lived high and added largely to his ward
robe. His valise was filled with new cloth
ing 10 which fine linen and silk underwear
aud hosiery predominated Brown says he
left about 800 Of the money, FOR safe keep
ing, with a Charleston restauranteur, aud
the owner of the sloop has gone 20 Charles
ton TO endeavor to recover the money, if it
should be found that Brown has told the
truth about it.. The card Of the restaurant
keeper was found on his person.
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READY TO BE INVESTIGATED
Mr.. duBignon's and Mr.. Cnfton's LIE

Mr.. duBignon's and Mr.. Clifton's Let
ters to Chairman Cam.
The investigating committee of the Chat
ham county democratic executive commit
tee will meet at Metropolitan hall next
Wednesday night, to begin the inquiry into
the conduct of the democratic senatorial
and legislative candidates at the October
election
Mr.. w. G.. Cam. chairman of the COM
mittee received letter yesterday from
Hon. F. G. duBignon, in which that
gentleman states that he is ready and
ANXIOUS to have the committee investigate
his action at the recent election fer members
of the general assembly, and that he does
not wish to be present, as he has nothing to
defend.
Mr.. Clifton also writes to Mr.. Cam that
he is willing to submit to a full investiga-
ton Of his conduct.
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In the mayors court yesterday the fol-
lowing cases were disposed Of: Charles
Henry, charged with stealing flowers from
Laurel Grove cemetery, was fined S25 or
thirty days. J. f. l.. Lamon was fined IS
or Ten days for being drunk. John Palm
was fined $40 or thirty days for disordery
conduct. John Brown, for drunkenness,
was fined s. or ten days Harry Benson,
charged with being drunk and throwing q
rocs into the store of Mrs. Celia Walsh.
was fined $40 or thirty days. James Vyon
was turned over TO the city court for va
uraucy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-08
A FLORIDA FAILURE.
Savannah Merchants Come in for Their
share of Losses.

share of Losses.
Information has been received in this city
announcing that George r. Murray 6; Co.,
grocers, of Quincy, Fla, have made an
assignment to T. 3. Stearnes, with liabili-
ties Of about $4,000. Savannah merchants
come in for losses. Malcolm Maclean a.
Co, cotton factors, are said to be secured
to the amount Of about 81 100 by a mort
gage on the store house. The other visible
assets arc said to be about 5000 worth Of
stock. The failnre is not a surprise, as the
credit Of the firm was weakening.
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TO RAISE A FUND
To Help Defend Some of the Alleged
Rioters.


A meeting of the First District Republi-
can Club was held last night at Empire hall,
and steps were taken to raise funds for the
purpose of defending some of the colored
people whom the club thinks have been
wrongfully arrested for connection with the
Yamacraw riot. A committee was APP
pointed to solicit subscriptions and employ
counsel.
j. c. Simons, chairman of the club, said
that it can be proved that a number of
those who have been arrested had no con-
nection with the riot. He said that the club
is seeking no unfair means, nor are its
members engaging in anything that they
are unwilling for the public to know.
He thought that there will be no trouble in
securing the acquittal of those whom the
club thinks are innocent, and he be ieves
that the white people will understand their
position in assisting those of their own people
who are unable to employ counsel and are
not able to help themselves.
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THEY CAN'T ACCOUNT FOR 1T.
The Nacoochee's Officers Don't Know
How the Vessel Got Ashore.

The Nacoochee's officers Don't Know
How the Vessel Got Ashore.
The steamship Nacoochee, which ran
ashore in the gale of Sunday night, Nov.
%, thirty miles from Cape Lookout, will sail
from New York for Savannah to-day. The
New York sun says that the Nacoochee
looked none the worse for her experience as
she lay alongside her pier at the foot Of
Spring street. Just how she came to go
ashore neither Capt. Theodore Catherine nor
his officers know. The ship left Savannah
on Friday, Nov. %, and that night it began
TO bl w great guns from the north.
I'VE had passed Cape Lookout light on
Sunday night said one of the officers,
aud, suppo'iug we had passed Hatteras, we
were steering about north, one half west,
up the coast, keeping close into the land to
be in smooth water A. 9 o'clock the ship
ran haro aground in the sand. There was
very little sea on, and the passengers-tive
men, one lady and little girl-were soon
safely landed
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Pinckney Gets Three Years.

James Pinckney, the young negro who
threw brick and killed Ben Hartley on
Sunday night, Nov. H. at Houston and
South Broad streets, was convicted in the
superior court yesterday Of being guilty
OF involuntary mansaughter In the commits
sion OF an unlawful act, and was sentenced
TO three years m the penitentiarY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-08

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