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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
YoKEs THAT SET HEAVILY.
Unhappy Couples Waiting for the
Divorce Mill to Grind.

Unhappy Couples Waiting for the
Divorce Mill to Grind.
As is usual on the first day of the term
there was large number Of deserted hus-
bands and wives, plaintiffs in divorce cases,
In attendance when the June term of the
superior court began at 10 o'clock yester-
day morning, and they waited impatiently
until the grand jury was impaneled and
charged, and the traverse jurors sworn.
On long bench in the hall there were
dozen or more interested persons who were
plaintiffs in libels for divorce, and there
were half dozen or more who were by
courtesy given seats in Sheriff Romans
Office
1t is well-known fact that applications
for divorce are multiplying from term to
term, the libellants in by far the greater
number of cases being colored people.
There were no less than thirty divorce
cases called yesterday. OF these ten applf-
cants were granted total divorce, in what
was known as second verdict cases, which
was followed by deere of total divorce.
Seven obtained first verdicts, several cases
were passed or continued, and five were dis
missed, in one instance the death Of the de-
PENDANT bringing about the divorce without
evidence or argument
The causes assigned for petitions for
divorces yesterday embraced those of ''de-
sertion," cruelty adultery" and "habit
ual drunkenness
One white man obtained divorce on ac-
count of the habitual drunkenness of his
wife, and Matte Stegin obtained a verdict
against her husband Marion Preston Ste
gin, for a like cause. Stegn was at one
time on the police force, aud afterward a
deputy United States marshal, who was in
trouble in the United States courts soon
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to show that he spent his wages for liquor,
and the wife had to support herself and
their three children with her needle. Ste
gin did not appear in court to resist the
divorce.
The divorce case of Edward F. Courte-
nay against his wife, Minnie C. Courtenav,
was not without sensational feature. The
wife was not represented in the case. The
testimony went to show that she had not
only deserted her husband, but has become
an inmate OF house of questionable charac-
ter. Thomas L. Morgan, Jr., counsel for
the husband, handed the latter cabinet
picture while on the stand, and asked the
witness il he recognized the pict-
ure He replied that it was
that of his wife, whereupon
the picture was offered in evidence and ex-
amined by the jury. 1t was evidently not
such a picture as a vlrtuous woman would
have had taken, and the court instructed
the jury that with the evidence of the
present whereabouts of the wife, and with
such picture as had been submitted to
them in evidence, they were justifable in
the presumption that the charge of adultery
is true. and should bring in verdict tor
the plaintiff, which the jury did without
leaving the box.
Mr.. Courtenay. while upon the stand, re-
ferring to the picture, said it had been sent
to him on Sunday night, but whether by his
wife or not he did not say.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
AT WORK FOR THE TERM.
Judge Falligant's Charge to the
Superior Court Grand Jury.

Judge Falligant's Charge to the
Superior Court Grand Jury.
The June term Of the superior court con-
vened yesterday morning with the
usual attendance of the men,
bers of the bar, jurors and cloud of
witnesses. The grand jury was impaneled
and sworn and Maj. G. NJ. Ryals was
appointed foreman.
Judge Falligant's charge to the grand
jury was an earnest one. He particularly
inveighed againt the crime of gambling,
and charged the jury to investigate
the guilty that the practice
should be broken up. The court stated that
its attention had been called to the reckless
and carelesSness of parlor rifles in the city,
from which fatal accidents were likely to
occur if the indiscriminate use of these
weapons is not regulated, and he thought
the grand jury should give the subject con-
sideration. Domestic animals are being
wounded, birds shot in the shade trees and
on the streets, and the cruelty to animals is
not only reprehensible, but perilous to those
on the streets, and especially to children on
the streets and in the squares for an outing
under the care of nurses.
The grand jury retired, and in the after
noon brought seven indictments, and were
discharged by request until Tuesday. June
IL, at o'clock. The following are the
indictments:
Louis Gagnett, stabbing Robert s. Lord
Dec. "a last.
Robert Williams, assaulting Mingo Bold
lug with intent to murder on May /.
Jack Mordecai, larceny of gold watch
from the house of George G. Schwarz on
Jan. II last
James Erwin, assault with intent to MUIR
der Henry Allen, at whom defendant shot
on May 8.
Moses Hunter, larceny of a COW the prop
erty Of Herman W. Struck.
Robert Williams, assault with intent to
murder Bernard Ungar, whom he assaulted
with knife on May 1.
Matilda y. McMahan, assault with intent
70 murder William Hicks, at whom she fired
pistol on May H.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
A New Oil Region.

Less than fifty years ago there were dis
covered the unsupported rivers of oil that
the rocks might DO made to pour forth more
than the gold mines of California, bringing
to the nation new industries and vast
wealth and to the human race sources of
usefulness and convenience. There sprang
up rapidly trade involved in the immense
oil production that became the most i'm
portant in several cities of New York,
Pennsylvania and Ohio, affordiug employ
ment and support to tens of thousands of
people, Soon other towns were built
throughout the oil regions of Pennsylvania,
Ohio and Virginia, and every day immense
fortunes were made. History promises to
repeat itself in the vicinity of the young
city of Riverton, Ala--the rocks near are
saturated with oil and the development
company has signed q contract to bore for
it. Indications are more than encouraging,
and the highest hopes are entertained for
the greatest results.
The other advantages of Riverton, Ala,
have made it one of the most desirable
places for investment, but with such a
prospect of oil it is rendered unsurpassed.
For further information write TO the
Riverton Land Company, Sheffield, Ala
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
A GUESS AT THE CENSUS.
ALL SORTS OF ESTIMATES OF THE
CITYS POPULATION.

The Morning News Opens a Guessing
Column-The Guesser Who Comes
Nearest to the Population of the
City to Get the Morning News for a
Year-How the Guesses Are to be
Made.
All but three of Supervisor Beckett's
census takers in Savannah reported for
duty yesterday. Samuel N. Gregg, emu
merator for Troup, Wesley and Barlow
wards; Owen w. Flynn, enumerator for
Washington and Greene wards, and f. F.
Bates, enumerator for Carpenter Row,
Magazine, Jones and GiImerville wards, re-
ported sick and unable to perform duty.
Chas. V. Price has been appointed In place
of Gregg and Robert S. Haines in place of
Flynn. Enumeration Bates may go on duty
to-day. Samuel Harville of Email, Bulloch
county, has been appointed to the place left
vacant by the failure of Edward 4. Ken
nedy TO return his oath of office. Mr..
Kennedy, it appears, left for New York
before he learned of his appointment, and
has not yet returned.
Supervisor Beckett will receive reports
from the county districts outside Of the city
to-day.
The question is freque ntly asked, "What
population will Savannah have when the
census is closed June 15g" The difference in
the guesses, in dollars, would make anybody
rich. The census of 1880 gives Savannah
population of 80, 700 and the county outside
of the city 1923, a total in the county of
45,023.
Everybody is anxious TO know the clty's
population, especially because Savannah
has had a rapid growth in the last ten years.
The eyes of the country are turned in this
direction.
The MORNING NEWS will publish next
Sunday, June s, and the following Sunday,
June Is, list of guesses at the city's
population and that of the
county outside of the city. The
party guessing nearest the city's popu-
lation, as fixed by the census. will be given
years subscription to the MORNING NEWS,
and the party guessing nearest the popula-
tion of the county outside Of the city,
years subscription to the WEEKLY NEWS.
All guesses must be made by filling in the
blank form below and sending to
the MORNING NEWS CENSUS BUREAU.
The blank will be printed daily
in the MORNING NEWS until June Is
No guess will be accepted unless on the
printed blank cut from the MORNING
NEWS and filed in with the name of party
guessing and an estimate of the population,
either of the city or county outside of the
city, or that of both:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
LOCAL PERSONAL.

E. J. Willingham of Macon is at the
Screven.
J. D. Taylor of Lake City. Fla, is at the
Screven.
Morris Thuram of Chicago is at the
Screven.
d. G. Black of New York is registered at
the Screven.
E. NJ. Ferbybacher and wife, of Havana,
are at the Screven.
H. A. Dumas sailed yesterday on the
Nacoochee for New York.
Judge s. A. Crosby of Baxley, Ga, was
at the Screven yesterday.
Jos. L. Andesey left yesterday on the
Nacoochee for a trip north.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Lippman are at the
Hotel Tybee for the summer.
DIR. W. T. Drummer and Jacob Paulsen
left for Washington yesterday.
George Nichols was passenger on the
Nacoochee yesterday for New York.
Isaac Minis and family went to Tybee
yesterday for q month or SO. They are at
the Ocean house.
Georgia Quincy Granite Company of Ma
con. is in the city.
ID. Y. Mcintyre and family went to Tybee
yesterday for the season. They have rooms
at the Ocean house.
j. Q. Mathewson, prominent Wholesale
merchant of Augusta, is at the Screven,
accompanied by his wife.
Andrew Hanley and family. Mrs. George
L. Cope and Mrs. George L. Cope, Jr., left
for Suwannee Springs yesterday.
E. A. We'll has recovered from his recent
illness and is again on the street. He will
leave shortly for Europe for his health.
William Dunwoody of Macon, who was
taken i'll in Savannah few weeks ago
is seriously sick in Macon and is not ex-
pected to live.
Mrs. F. Klug and children of this city
sailed from New York Saturday on the
North German Lloyd steamer Elba. for
Germany, to visit her father
Mr.. A. N. O'Keefe, accompanied by bis
father, James O'Keefe, and best man. j. J.
Doolan, will leave for Augusta this morn
ing, where Mr.. O'Keefe will wed Miss B. P.
Sheron at the Sacred Heart church to-
morrow morning at II o'clock.
Alderman Herman Myers and bride re-
turned yesterday from an extended tour
on the Pacific coast. AS president of
the Savannah Grocery Company Mr..
Myers was at his desk yesterday after
noon, but his congratulatory callers were
so numerous that he was unable to give
much attention to routine work.
Gazaway Hartridge has returned from
Baltimore, where he lectured on the "Seamy
Side of Life" at the Young Mems Christian
Association hall the other night. Mr.
Hartridge met with very great success,
judging from what the Baltimore papers
said about his effort. One of the Baltimore
papers said that he had large audience and
made a great hit. Another said that he
would soon be working in double harness
with Bill Nye, and that ''they would make
spanking team" Mr.. Hartridge's friends
hear of his success with great pleasure.
Beecham's Pills cure bilious and nervous
lilo ia,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
SKIPPED TO WASHINGTON.

"Mr. and Mrs" Tutty There Awaiting
the Trial of Their Case.
Tutty and his Ethiopian wife are in
Washington City, having FLED from Georgia,
whose laws do not permit whites and blacks
to intermarry.
William Pease, Esq, received a letter
yesterday from the law firm of Butter
worth, Hall, Brown g. Smith, of which the
Bounding Butter WORTH" the Cincinnati
congressman and republican politician, is
the head, stating that the firm has
arranged to have the cases heard before
single judge of the supreme court of the
United States, or possibly three of the
judges. The letter says ''the proceedings of
course must be printed. We have the petit
tion ready for both Mr. aud Mrs Tutty.
We have conferred with Justice Lamar in
regard to it. and everything is in readiness
to make application for an alternative writ.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tutty will remain here until
that is disposed of, as they are afraid to go
back to Georgia."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
THEIR SIXTH ANNIVERSARY.
Annual Shoot of the Forest City Gun
Club.

Annual Shoot of the Forest City Gun
Club.
The Forest City Gun Club will have its
sixth anniversary shoot at the club grounds
on Hutchinson Island tomorrow. The shoot
is under the management of c. A Lamotte,
chairman, and John Woeltjen and r. B.
Cannon. The shoot will be at bluerrocks
and begin at 9 o'clock. The following are
the events:
First event, Z singles; entrance so cents
Second event, Ssingles; entrance 81.
Third event, singles and pair; entrance
80 cents.
Fourth event, 5 singles and pair; en-
trance 81.
Fifth event, team match, 10 singles, 5
pair per man; entrance 81 per man.
Sixth event, singles; entrance SO cents
Those who are fortunate enough to be
guests of the club have been provided with
a neat silk badge of subdued blue. on
which is printed "Guest, Savannah, June
4, 1890" A number of snap shots from
other points are expected to participate in
the shoot, and if the hour permits matches
other than the six events will be arranged
on the ground. The club will entartain its
guests on the grounds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
THE MULES TO GO.
Savannah's Street Cars to Have Elec-
trio Motors Soon.

Savannah's Street Cars to Have Elec-
trio Motors Soon.
The introduction Of electricity on the
street railroads of Atlanta, Augusta, Macon
and other cities in this state, and the benefit
derived by the public by reason of the i'm
provement, is attracting the attention of
the patrons of the street car lines of Savan-
nah There is a general demand for more
rapid transit. The days of horse cars, with
all their attendant evils and troubles, in
other cities, are past, and there is no reason
why Savannah, which Is generally first in
introducing new ideas, should be behind in
its street car system.
The owners of the street railroads appear
to have awakened to the necessity for
change 10 their motive power. 1t has been
rumored for some time that there was a
prospect of the City and Suburban railway
adopting electricity on its street lines, and
it is not unlikely that the negotiations which
have been going on for some time, in which
several concerns have been trying to secure
the Belt line, will result in that company
putting in an electric plant.
The Belt Line is nearly seven miles in
length, which, with the fact that one-third
OF 1t Is through sparsely settled section,
makes it well adapted to electricity or
steam. The petition TO put in and operate
~ o'eS"ic pian0, Wnicn was presented TO
the council some time ago, will probably
come up at the next meeting, and as soon as
the petition is granted it is understood
that the erection of plant will begin. The
president of the City and Suburban line
stated some time ago that it is only ques-
ton of one line adopting electricity when the
entire street railway system of Savannah
will adopt it. The Enterprise railroad,
which has very liberal charter, will, doubt
less, use electricity ON its lines when It is
built. This railway proposes to build two
belt lines, aggregating mileage of between
seven and eight miles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
CALLED TO A HIGHER COURT.
Death of Alfred L. Harrison in th
Liberty County .Iail

Death of Alfred L. Harrison in the
Liberty County Jail.
Information was brought to Solicitor
General Fraser yesterday by Hon. William
Clifton of the death of Alfred L. Harrison
on Tuesday last, in the jail of Liberty
county, where he was confined, under the
sentence of death for the murder of his
niece, supersedeas proceedings having fol-
lowed his conviction.
Hon. P. W.. Meldrim, Harrison's counsel
had filed motion for new trial aud OBJ
tanned stay OF execution, and Judge Falli-
CANT intended to have heard argument on
the motion in few days in chambers. Har-
rison's death is attributed to general de-
bility. Solicitor General Fraser predicted
shortly after Harrison's conviction that he
would not survive until the courts had
passed upon the motion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
The Atlantic Clubs Handsome House.

The Atlantic Club will celebrate the
opening of its new club house at Tybee with
a grand entertainment tomorrow night.
About 1875 guests will be present. Two
private cars will be attached on the 2 30
afternoon train for the accommodation of
those going down. The dance will begin at
O'clock in the afternoon, and viii continue
through the evening. An elegant supper
will be served in the dining room of the
club house. The members threw the club
house open 20 inspection Sunday, and a
large party of people from Augusta and
some from Atlanta and Americas inspected
it. The visitors were delighted with the
handsome building. It fronts the beach
south of the Ocean house, and is easily &C
cessible from the railroad
The following is the listpf the officers of
the club:
President-R. E. Pepper.
Vice President-M. A. O'Byrne.
Secretary and Treasurer-W. j. Harty,
Jr.
Governors. E. Grady, Jr., j. T. Evans,
j. II. Haslam, w. II. Dooner, Jr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
A Baby in the River.

A diminutive negro with parcel under
his arm was seen lurking near the Georgia
and Florida Inland Steamboat wharf last
night about 9 o'clock, and his actions
aroused suspicion. He sat on the edge of
the wharf for a few minutes, and in short
while a splash was heard in the water.
simultaneously with the splash the negro
disappeared in the direction of the steamer
Etheps wharf, where he met another negro.
and both went off together. A white Doy
fished out the parcel from the river. but he
quickly dropped it. Ii contained the body
of baby. The tide caught the package and
it was soon lost
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
TRADE HOLDS UP WELL.

Hardware and stove Dealers Say
There Is Little or No Drop Off in 1t.
Merchants who always keep a full supply
of everything in their lines and never allow
a customer to go elsewhere because they
can't SUPPLY him have no trouble whatever
in keeping up good business the whole
year. There is no time when there is not
an active demand for full assortment and
complete variety of particular articles in
season. SO If the selection is large the de-
mand is likewise. Most prominent among
Savannah firms who sustain this all year
around activity is the Hardware and Stove
House, Lowell g Lattimore. --Adr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
Don't Feel Well,

And yet you are not sick enough to consult
a doctor, or you refrain from so doing for
fear you will alarm yourself and friends
we will tell you just what you need. 1t is
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which will lift you out
of that uncertain, uncomfortable, danger
GUS condition, into a state of good health,
confidence and cheerfulness You've no
idea how potent this peculiar medicine is in
cases like yours-Adu.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
The Park wanderer Identified.

Mrs. Elsie Williams, who was found
wandering in the park night before last by
the police in a demented condition, is
awaiting action of the ordinary's court.
She was in the family of H. ID. Stevens, on
CASTOR street, and has been weak minded
for some time. 1t was the opinion of the
police that recent illness contributed to
dethrone her reason
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
The Elder House.

This well-kuown house is now open for
the season, and under the management of
Mr.. Ed A. Elder promises to enjoy a most
prosperous season. The hotel and cottages
have been much improved, and the COM
pletion of the Indian Spring and Flovilla
railroad gives visitors to the house an all
rail route The far-famed Indian Spring
water is a most wonderful curative agent,
aud thousands have been made perfectly
well by its use. An orchestf for the season
has been engaged. and everything will be
done to make the Elder House attractive.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
The Famous Southern Watering Place,
Lithia springs, Go. Onen Nav Is.

ST @3N''1 = wi @'1e'y q
Superb accommodations for 500 guests. Ele-
walton 200 feet above sea level, insuring cool
breezes. NJ malaria, mosquitoes, or low grounds
The wonderful Bowden Litha and Bromine
Lithia Springs waters free to guests Hot
Springs system OF bathing Seven hundred
feet of wide porches. Table, service, beds and
linen irreproachable. Lovely drives and sail
ing. Elegant ballroom and first-class orches.
ira. Only twenty miles from Atlanta, fifty
minutes ride, three trains daily Every room
lighted by. electricity. Park with fountains
flowers and lawns, and ample shade. Sl2 80 to
SIC per week. Rooms with bath extra Hand
somely illustrated pamphlet free upon applica-
ton, or can be secured from our druggist
Piedmont Chautauqua, leading educational in
stitution of its kind in the south, adjoining
hotel grounds open Jnly and August
4AdU K. w. MARSH & Co., Proprietors
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
THE CAROLINA YACHT FLEET.
To Picnic, Banquet, Race and Cruise
This Week.

To Picnic, Banquet, Race and Cruise
This Week.
The Charleston feet Of yachts is expected
to arrive at the Savannah Yacht Club
house at Thunderbolt this afternoon in time
for the officers and crews to accept the
invitation to attend the picnic of the
Georgia Hussars at Greenwich park this
afternoon and tonight.
Tomorrow afternoon the visitors will he
entertained by the Savannah Yacht Club,
arrangements having been perfected TO
banquet the Charlestonians. Thursday the
June regatta will be sailed. and on the fol-
lowing morning the two yacht clubs will
leave on their annual cruise to the southland.
The week will be an eventful one in yacht
ing circles, and the regatta is looked for
ward to with the deepest interest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
Base Ball Starting Up.

Inc Warren Base Ball Club have organ
iSed Tor the season OF 1890, and have chal-
ienged the Keiffer's for series Of five games
Tor the championship bat. The Warrane
are composed of the Herdys. Centers ard
heds, and have strong nine. The Keiffars
Wlll probably accept. The series will start
Wednesday. June 4. ''ai
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
strength. FLAVOR. Purity.

These are the highest qualities of tea, and
are best found in the superb Sirocco, Coo.
to 81 a pound. Sole growers of Sirocco are
Davidson q Co., 1896 Broadway, New
York. Savannah agents, Mppman Bros
Adj.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
Mothers Darling.

Baby chatting, heat and all eruptions. of
the skin can be cured by using Boracine
Toilet and Nursery Powder. Highly per-
fumed. Try package of your druggist.
ADD
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03

All sorts of guesses have been made Of the
population of the city proper, which in
CLUBS the First, Second. Third and Fourth
militia districts. Some place it as high as
10000, and some even as high as 5000.
The more conservative estimates are be-
tween $4,000 and $1,000. The lowest esti-
mate that has been heard is $4,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03

The fact that Bile Beans are taking the
place Of cathartic and other patent pills is
one of the strong proofs of their virtue
ADJ.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03

For biIiousness and headache Simmons
Liver Regulator is the best medicine the
world ever saw.-H. Ii. Jones, Macon, Ca
Adm
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-03
Furber's Point House, Tybee..

VIII open Thursday. June 5. $780, for the
accommodation of guests. Application
for rooms can be made to j. III. Furber.-
MRS. BANNoN,