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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18
CHARGES AGAINST THE POLICE
The Mayor to Hold an Investigation
To-Day.

The Mayor to Hold an Investigation
To-Day.
further hearing OF the case by the
police against Mr.. W. D. Simkins aud bis
brother Mr. Edward Simkins, Was had in
the mayors court yesterday morning. The
case was up Wednesday but was postponed.
Policeman Brantley, who arrested Mr.
Simkins at the court house Tuesday, made
a statement in which be said that Mr. Sim
kins was standing on the sidewalk and ne
showed him OF and that in doing SO Mr.
Simkins struck him.
Mr. George w. Tiedeman, with whom Mr.
S.mklns was talking when ne was arrested,
and Mr. Louis y. Hart and NJ. J. E Free
man, VINO were staining near by, testified
that Mr.. Simkins was near the middle Of
the street and was not on the sidewalk. nor
IN any way interfering with tle pro-
gress Of the voting, ami toat in
stead Of striking the officer he
showed him with his open hand All o. the
witnesses saw Chief Green draw his club
and heard him tell the officers to turn Mr.
Simkins loose, that ne could arrest him If
they couldn't. Policeman Brantly had no
witnesses.
W. G. Charlton, Esq. represented Mr..
Simkins, and charges were preferred
against the officers snd the case will be
looked INTO by the mayor TINS morning.
Mr.. c. Il. Morel has also preferred
charges against Policeman Belford Mr.
Morel was standing IN a group Of gen
tlemsn near ths court house, aud was
showed back with several others by Police.
man Braatley. The next thing ne
knew he was in the gutter. Police,
man Bedford, whom he did not see
and whom he did not then know, grab ed
and pitched him into the street. He walked
up to the officer and demanded his naue
which he did not get. He then asked the
officers number, but rs didn't ge- that
He afterward hunted up Chief Green, and
reported the matter to him. The chief ra-
piled to Mr.. Morel. accordlngto the latter
statement, that when he was in the army as
his subordinate, he expected 70 obey orders,
that be supposed his men under orders at
the court house were doing their duty
Mr., F. Y. Douglass and Mr, F. E. Kone
were witnesses Of the occurrence and cor
roborated Mr. Morel's statement Of wnat
occurred.
The case is exciting good deal of inter
est. Mr. Slmkins said yesterday that he
viii push the charges and if necessary will
carry the matter - Il higher court. Mayor
Lester is expected to render his decisiol be
fore Monday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18
Whore to Get q Now Home.

One of the most important questions now agi-
tating the minds of the masses is how to get a
home Mr.. a. J. Pursley. Manager of the New
Home Sewing Machine Company, solves the
difficult problem by Offering the public a
machine that stands at the head acd is fast
growing in popularity. In fact, the New Home
Sewing Machine Company, finding the demands
for their machines were growing so rapidly,
Listing an office in the city. In consequence
they took a five year lease on their present
abode, at the corner of Whitaker and State
streets, which makes the New Home Company
a fixture in Savannah. Purchasers. therefore
run no risk. The machine is the best offered in
the market and receives the Endorsement of all
who have used them. A cordial invitation is
extended to every one TO call and examine their
latest styles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18
HE DOES NOT BELIEVE IT.
GEN. ALEXANDER LAUGHS OVER
SUING THE TERMINAL.

Tom. Re Says, Cen Sell to Dick in
Spite OF What Harry May Say-The
Runored Move % Wrest the Cen
tral from the Combine q Futile
One-Ee Does not Think That Such
a suit VIII Ever Be Instituted.
The attention Of Gen. E. p Alexander,
presideat Of the Central railroad, was
brought 70 the Atlanta special in yester-
dsv's MORNING News that certain minority
stockholders have employed counsel to
bring sui in TIE United States court for
the southern district Of Georgia, to wrest
the control q the Central road from the
Terminal company, AID he boots at the
idea 81 such a suit.
Gen. Alexander said that be does not be-
lieve the report well founded. he says
that be does not believe that any attorney
OF legal reputation can be found who
would ACCEPT such q case and he added
that II Tom lad a share of rail
road that he wants to sell to
Dick and Harry don't want Tom II sell he
can neither prevent Tom from selling nor
Dick from buying THIS, he agreed, Is the
situation. 4 majority Of the stock OF the
Central was sold to one set Of stockholders,
Gen. Alexander laughed at the idea that
any stockholder can dictate TO another
whether he shall hold or keep his stock, and
If such thing were sustained by court
no man who owned stock in a railroad could
sell without the consent Of all the other
stockholders. The idea that man can not
sell his own property seemed so preposter-
Gus to him that he laughed at the PROPOSE
tioH.
The Atlanta correspondent of the Macon
TELEGRAPH. however, says tat the bill will
be fled within5 the next ten days, and that
Judge Speer's recent decision in the Sa-
vannGh, Dublin and Western case has in
spired these compliments with great conf
dence. and, from my knowledge of their re-
sources, battle of the giants is IN pros
pect"
Gen. f. P. Alexander, in reviewing the
business IF southern railroads, said that the
business last month was not as large rs for
the corresponding month las year, but he
added that the business oil the Central thus
FAR in January is very satisfactory, aid in
excess Of the business for the same time last
January.
Gen. Alexander said that the board of di-
recto~s has not yet fully determined whether
1t viii convert the steamship City of Birm-
ingham into a passenger steamer, though 1t
Will probably be done. The board did not
take final action upon the subject at its
last meeting, and when it adjourned it was
subject to a call of the president. Gen,
Alexander was asked if he cOntemplates
trip north soon, and be replied that he does
not. When he goes to New York it is
usually significant, and as he is not going
soon Central railroad enterprises may be
sqiF n Ia I1iascaOf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18
GOING TO FLORIDA.
Judge Speer to Clean up the Docket in
the Northern District.

Judge Speer to Clean up the Docket in
the Northern District.
Judge Speer will hold court in the north
ern district Of Florida to clear the docket
upon which cases have accumulated since
the death of Judge Thomas Settle, of the
northern district Of Florida. Judge Speer
has received the official order from Hon.
Don A. Pardee designating him 70 hold the
courts and to discharge all the judicial duties
incumbent upon a judge for the northern
district of Florida.
The order Of designation recites the fact
that by T. ason of the vacancy caused by
the death of Hon. Thomas Settle, late judge,
aud the fac; that there are several prisoners
in Jail awaiting trial in that district for
otrenses against tho United States, that tn
public interests require the dosg nation and
appointment # judge Of me oth3r dis
trict to exercise the powers vested by law
in the judge Of the northern district of
Florida. Judge Speer will doubtless leave
for Florida at the close Of the term here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18

nances against Sunday liquor selling, it is
not likely that the legislature may be
asked TO enact q law providing for the
organization Of police commission, such
as many other cities have, whose duties viii
BE- 70 regulate the police affairs Of the city.
Should such legislation be deemed neces-
sary. il j. thought the beard OF police com
missioners viii be clothed with power to
reorganizs the police force and put it on
better footing than CT present, and remove
il from any suspicion Of being the creature
Of the one man appointiye power
The mayer and aldermen elect were ser
enadsd last night by the Regimental Band.
MAJ. Schwarz was in bis usual happy mood
and responded TO the sereDade.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18
BRIBERY AT ELECTIONS.
Judge Adams Ins:ructs the Grand
Jury to Investigate the Matter.

Judge Adams Ins:ructs the Grand
Jury TO Investigate the Matter.
The grand jury Of the superior court
convened yesterday and before retiring to
the jury room Judge Adams instructed
it 70 inquire into the violation OF
the election laws He said that it had
come TO his knowledge through the news
papers and through other sources that no,
only were votes purchased at the county
aud city elections, but the price at which
they were bought had been stated.
The grand jury al its next session will
doubtless make a rigid inquiry into the
charges, and the court will no doubt be
severe upon those who have the charge
brought home upon them by conviction.
The grand jury came IN last night, with
seven Indictments, 10 wit:
Strapin MelroSe and Edward Wilson.
Assault with intent to murder.
Richard Grant. Hog stealing.
George Reynolds and Isham Brown.
Murder.
Dennis Saussy and Stepney Myers. Lar
ceny from tie vessel.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18
CAMPANINI AND DevERE.
The Rush for Seats for TO-Night's
Coocsrt-The Theater Cars,

Inc huSA IOE OGdLS 4OI AO-ANlkhk .
CoOcsrt-The Theater Cars.
There was a rush on the box office at
Davis Bros. yesterday for seats to the
CampanIni operate performances, and in
two hours half of the lower part Of the
house was sold. Last night seats were at
premium. The sale for Lolita Tuesday
night and Campanini tonight is almost IN
preceieuted. An effort will be made to
secure a matinee performance, il pos
sible, on Saturday, TO include
Gounod's q" Romeo and Juliet >
The company will arrive here this morning
from Charleston. The Nelcs and Courier
of yesterday, speaking Of the first appear
ance of the company in Charleston, said:
Every body in the audience was, OF course
on the qui UiUe for the "Salve Dinora,
and when it was concluded, had
taken the house by storm. The
demonstration by the audience was the full
measure Of the merit of the exquisite sOGg.
The manner, the voice, the expression, left
truly nothing 70 be desired. SignOTina De
We're too, produced a decided impression by
her acting of the part of Marguerite. Very
seldJ on indeed one may expect to hear and
see such transitions of emotions so superbly
presented The music Of these scenes is ia
miliar everywhere, but the manner in
which the prima donna sang the invocation
evoked the instantaneous applause Of the
audience. Signorina De Vere's voice is a
pure soprano Of remarkable compass
finely modulated, under absolute control
and equally expressive throughout its
range"
The company will give the Same pro
gramme here tonight. Theater cars wi
be in waiting near the theater, on both the
Abercorn and Whitaker street lines at the
close of the performance, and if they are
well patronized, there is a likelihood that
they will be continued.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18
DEATHS GETTING FEVER.
TIE MORTALITY LAST YEAR 22o
LESS THAN IN 1887.

The City's Population Several Thou
sand Greater in 1888 than 1t Was
the Year Before and the Death Rate
Smaller ste.=::cs Taken from the
Health Ofce.'5 Annual Report-oc-
tober the Most Fatal Month.
The health in Savannah during the past
year has been remarkable. Notwithstand-
ing the city's increase in population of sew
eral thousand, by reason OF the excess OF
births over deaths, immigration and extern
sion Of tho limits, taking in 1900 people.
the mortality was 20 less than it was in
1887. The heath oflcer's report makes the
following showing Of deaths for 1857 and
1855:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18
The co.operatLve Aesociat!on.

The annual meeting of tie Mutual Co
operative Association was held last night.
The following officers were reelected for
the ensuing year:
Presidential s. Haines.
Vice President-A. A. Aveilhe.
Secretary and Treasurer-T. T. Youmans.
Dlractors--H A. Ulmo, J. II. Bandy, 5.
II. larver, j. w. OSteene.
The officers reports show the association
TO be in Furnishing condition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18
ON RAIL AND CROssTIE.
Local and General Gossip in Railway
Circles.


The sale of the Vicksburg and Meridian
railroad, it is said. will definitely take place
on Feb. 1. Inc leading bidders for the
road, the Meridian NclUs says, will be the
Queen ard Crescent road and the West
Point Terminal system.
Mr. F. b. Papy Of Fernandina, who has
recently been made assistant traffic man
ager Of the Savannah, Florida and Western
railroad, is arranging to bring his family
here. 1t is understood that they VIII re-
move here within the next week and he
will have his headquarters here.
The fast mail train on the Central rail-
road arrived three hours late last night.
The delay was due to an accident two miles
this side Of Bolingbroke. In turning g
sharp curve the locomotives tender jumped
the track and was damaged slightly. About
three hours were consumed in putting the
tender back on the track and repairing it
50 that the trip could be made t. Macon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18
AT THE COURTS.

Gossip Picked Up Here and There In
the Court Rooms.
In the circuit court of the United States
yesterday the case Of Perkins ct al VS.. J.
H. Mccullough aud the city of Brunswick,
which has been on trial for several days,
was terminated by a direction from the
court that the jury render verdict for the
defendants. The case involved lands in the
city of Brunswick said to be worth about
S., 900, and depended largely upon a ques-
tion of disputed boundary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18
TALLAnAssg. FL. Dec. %. 1855

W. J. $. NIIrI, SIrdUHIh Ga.
DEAR SIR-It affords me great pleasure
in saying that the Grand Oil Heater recent
ly purchased from you for heating our Office
has given entire satisfaction, and we can
chcersuily recommend 1t to all persons in
need Of one Very respectfully yours,
SAML. c. HUDGGSs.
Supt. Fla. Warehouse and Compress Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18
UNCLE SAM KNOCKED OUT.
Judge Speer Says That the Clerk c
His Court Must be Paid.

His Court Must be Paid.
In the United States district court in the
case OF Marion Erwin VS. the United States
a judgment was given yesterday in favor
Of the plaintiff for $50 80. The suit was
brought by the plaintiff for services rem
dered as CLERK OF the court, the payment for
which had been dlsallowed in bis accounts
by the first cOmDtrolle- of the treasury.
This is the first suit which has been
brought in this district under the act OF
March 3, 1881, comforting upon the district
courts concurrent jurisdiction with the
court Of claims Of all demands against the
government not sounding in tort where the
amount is not over 81 900, and comforting a
similar jurisdiction upon the circuit courts,
where the amount exceeds $1,000, and is
less than $1,000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18
Reedy.

A quiet wedding took place at the Catho-
lie bishops residence on Wednesday evening
last, the contracting parties being Mr..
Andrew J. Brown, OF the MORNING News
composing room force, ard Mss Katie NJ. J.
Reedy, an attractive and accomplished
Young lady Of this city. After the care
mouy the hriCal PARTY repaired to their resi-
deucs, where they received the congratula-
tlons Of their many friends.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18
Georgia Hussars' New Onicsrs.

At meeting Of the Georgia Hussars held
last night First Sergt. George c. Gaillard,
was elected 10 the position Of second lieu
tenant junior. Second Lieut.. j. B. Duck
worth removed from the city a short while
ago aud Second Lieut.. Junior p w Mel
drim by date Of commission succeeded to
second lieutenant. This caused vacancy
in the second lieutenant junior, which was
filed last night. Tie vacancy Of first serg-
ant caused by Lieut.. Gaillard's pr, IN ton
will be filed shortly. The coming parade
was also discussed, but az IA later meeting
arrangements for that will be made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18

Country buyers wishing our prices cur
rent can secure same by sending US their
address. Strauss Bros.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18

Fosters Fine Kid Gloves,
Finished and Undressed. Elegant Silk and
Lawn Ties, for evening wear, at LaFar's.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18

To visit the crockery house Of James S.
Silva, if in search of q wedding or anniver-
sary present, or anything for home use.
You Will find there the largest stock and
greatest variety, while the prices are guar
anteed as low as the lowest Rich cut
glassware, plain and decorated china,
lamps of every kind, and a variety Of other
desirable goods, which only personal in
spectlon can give an idea Of.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18

Fast Black Half Hose,
Color guaranteed, and Full Dress Shirts and
Vests at LaFar's.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18

Call at Strauss Bros for Citron, Cur
rants, RaisinS, Spices, etc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18

At the Harnett House, Savannah, Ca,
you get all the comforts of the high-priced
hotels, and save from 81 TO g. per day.
Try it and he convinced. Boston Home
.JOu5.fri
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18

MIR T. D. Tinsley, Of the firm Of S. r.
Jaques y Tinsley, Macon, Ga, says: con
slider Brsdycrotine great medicine, and
the manufacturer a public benefactor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18

All kinds of Nuts and Fancy Candies at
Strauss Bros
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18

Elegant Umbrellas and Rubber Coats
And fine Driving Gloves at LaFar's
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18

Mince Meat Jellies and Preserves, you
can find at Strauss Bros by the pound or
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18

Dunlap's and Nascimento's Fine Silk
Hats,
All sizes, at LaFar's.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18

Strauss Bros, - and 22}5 Barnard street.
have fine line Of Groceries for Holiday
trade.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18
You Should not Fail

French and Turkish Prunes at Strauss
Rr1S ,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18

Strauss Bros, - and - Barnard street,
invite you TO call, examine and price their
fine line Of Fancy Groceries for Holiday
trade.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18

Buggy Robes and Wraps,
Closing out cheap, at LaFar's
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18

The prosperous condition Of the G. NJ. Heidi
& Co.'S, Drug and Seed business as discussed
with Mr. T. P. Heidi by a NEWS reporter.
1T is the general impression, believe, Mr..
HEIDI remarked a Reporter yesterday. That
the merchants Of Savannah are the most enter.
prising Of any city In the south"
We'll, cant answer that question, as know
little about any other business house except my
own
well, would you mind giving me little in-
formation as to what you are doiugg'
Certainly. In the first place we make a
specially of Seeds and under the head Of the
Southern Flower Pertumery Company we
manufacture the well known Roracins' Toilet
Powder, which has gained such meritei popu-
larity with the ladies' all over the country. and
under the same head We Manufacture an ex-
te1siye Inc OK pertumery, nouceably the silver
Bell Col Ignc.'"
81 see you carry a handsome line Of Confec-
tiou0rieS.'
Yes, which we put UP in handsome pack.
ages and consider them he finest goods put up
and offered on the market
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18

The death rate among the colo-ed people
during the month Of June, 1887, only
lacked two OF b-iac as grea; as the death
rate Of both white ami colarei during the
same month in lSS2 The highes. death
rate during IS,> was in October, when it
reac1e eli thirty-tvo among the whites and
ssventy-four among the colored agains.
forty-three amongst TIE whites and seventy
three amOags. tie coiorei of 1857. This
rate was probably no heavier than was %
be expected on account of moro malaria
during that month thaa any other month
during the year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18

Virginia Club, Lewis 'G6 aud Durham Rye
whis&ey, Imported Sherry and Port Wines aud
II Aodelo Cigars J. s. +. BARBOUR.
Nov Houston and Barnard streets
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18

Citron, Currants, Raisins and Spices at
Strauss Bros
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-18
Heavy Sales,

Last week was the heaviest weeks ou''D'N
for over a year, with the exception oil AnD
week. Pianos and Organs are being shippou
over the South. our prices, instruments o.
terms seem to catch on. 1t will be to you
terest to consult US about Piano or ors'l
you intend to buy soon. The RNABE iea1' w.
world. The HARRINGTON, for me''uI
priced instrument, can't be beat. Give Us '''
Mrs. w. H. RAY
THE 2irn NAME DRAWN IN PIANO
CLUB NO /.
DAVIS BROS.
42, Al and 40 BULL ST
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a 6is- nj. M, NJ. Total
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Mr.
that
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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1889-08-28
Free Raw MnferinI

Comment has been made in sew
eral newspapers because Governor
Ames, of Massachusetts,, signed the
petition of the iron manufacturers of
New England for the abolition of
the duties on iron and coal. Speak
ing of this fact to-day, he said that
he did not deserve any credit for it,
because it was simply what he, as a
shovel manufacturer, and what the
other iron manufacturers have been
forced to do for self-preservation.
More than this, as the Governor
says, and as is learned from another
reliable source, this whole move
ment is outside of politics. The
Governor says that nearly every
Republican manufacturer in this
line with whom he-is acquainted has
signed the petition. They are NOV
ing for free raw material, because,
if they do not secure this relief, they
feel that their industries will be
doomed for the sake of the pros
perity of Pennsylvania, or, at best.
can but prolong a miserable exist
ence, fed by scrap-iron only.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1889-08-28
HIGH PRICES {!
POMERoY
COFFIN FACTORY!
u. f. BIGGS. Proprietor.

HAVING had twenty-three years ex-
IL perience in the manufacture of
Collins and Undertakers' supplies, and
being outside the Coffin Pool, 1 am able
to furnish, at Wholesale and retail, all
goods in my line positively cheaper than
they can be bought elsewhere. As an
eyieence of this, will sell Caskets at
from S. to $40 less and common work
S. less than the same can be bought of
anybody else within ONE HUNDRED
MILES of Pomeroy. Thus save to pur-
chasers one mans profits. Fine Copper
and Steel Caskets always in stock. For
one year, l will offer 400 Burial Robes at
half price. An undertaken will be sent
when necessary. A stock of at least 400
Collins and Caskets always ready. All
goods will be delivered at Mason City
depot on one hours notice. Also
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Sash,
Doors, Shingles, Lath, Nails, Glass,
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Fire fronts,
Crates, and General Hardware, together
with a full line of Colored and Figured
Glass for builders.
jan. 8, 'S91y