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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-31
a PERJURED WITNESS.
The Ground of BristOYv Graham's
Motion of the New Trial.

The Ground of BristOw Gruham's
Motion of the New Trial.
An extraordinary motion for new trial
in the case of Bristow Graham, under
sentence of death for the murder of Ben
Wilson, will be argued before Judge Fall
ligant in the superior court to-day at noon.
The motion is made by Mr.. w. e. Nor
rison, representing the defendant, on the
ground that one of the main witnesses to
whom Graham's conviction was due, per-
Jured himself on the trial, and that if it
had not been for such perjured testimony.
Graham would not have been convicted
The witness, John Ebay, is said to have
sworn that Graham admitted that he shot
Wilson before the latter attacked him.
Since Graham's conviction and sentence
Ebay has become conscience stricken. it
Is said, and has made affidavit that what
ne swore to was false, and that Graham
never made any such admission
OF course this renders Elzsy liable m
trial for perjury, and 1t is said, under the
law the perjured witness must be tried
and convicted before it will avail Ora ham
anything. If Graham succeeds in getting
a new trial on the ground stated. il is
probable that Ebay will be tried for hay-
ing perjured himself when witness on
the occasion of the trial
The murder trials on the superior court
docket are all assigned for trial between
now ana Jan. Is. Willie Smith, who killed
Wine Jones several years ago, and whose
trial has been twice postponed on acoount
of absent witnesses will be tried nevt
Tuesday, Jan. 4. Abe SmaHs third trial
for the murder of Policeman Jansen Neva
viii take pace Jan. 10. The trial of Geors,e
Dyer, charged with the murder Of WI
nam 1ltcomb will take place Jan. - ana
that Of N. j. Moro, charged with the mnr-
aer OF Patrick Scully, is assigned for Jan
signed on the docket so far
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-31
LETTERS DIsMIssORY.
VIII PrObated in Solemn Form and
Others Matters With the Ordinary.


Others Matters with the Ordinary.
In the court of ordinary yesterday
Elisha r. Quinan guardian of Katie E.
Quinan and other minors, filed an appn-
cation for letters dismissory.
Timothy Sullivan, executor of the will
of Peter Murphy, filed an application for
letters dismssory.
JohN Flannery and John ]. Gaudry, ex-
ecutors of the will of Michael O'Calla-
CHAN, filed position for letters dismiss
DRY.
In the matter of the petition of Mary E.
Walthour widow of Taylor Walthour, for
a years support, the appraisers filed their
return, and an order for citation was
granted.
The will of Anthony McCredmond was
probated in solemn form and the letters
testamentary heretofore granted to Mary
Ann McCredmond were affirmed.
John NJ. Black, as next friend of the
three minor children of Sarah A. Black.
deceased, filed an application for an allow
ance as a years support for the minors,
and appraisers were appoined.
Up to last night 1873 of the liquor deal
ers of Chatham county had registered
with the ordinary. This is somewhat over
half the number in the county.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-31
WENT TO 4 HIGHER COURT.
Thomas Hines, Charged With Larce-
NY, Died in the Police Barracks.

NY, Died in the Police Barracks.
The first death at the police guard house
for some time was that of Thomas Hines,
an old white man arrested Wednesday for
larceny, and who was to have had trial
before Recorder Hartridge yesterday.
Hines was found dead in his cell at 8
O'Clock and from all evidences, had ex-
pired shortly before. He would have been
arraigned in police court within an hour
Hines was well-known character
about the city and was peculiarly unfort-
unate He walked in a stopped position
and was frequently around the saloons
and particularly those in the vicinity of
the market. No one could have been more
unfortunate as an outcast The hearts
of those whom he frequently visited for
aid were hardened against him. Several
times he was admitted to the Little Sis
ters' Home for Aged Men, but continued
his Unsuitable habits of drinking.
While Hines was a physical wreck, it
is remembered by many of the police de-
partment when he was known as the
strongest longshoreman on the river
front With him drunkenness was more
of a disease than a crime, and brought
on the heart failure that caused his death.
The remains were taken in charge by
Undertaken Dixon, and will probably be
buried to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-31
FUNERAL OF MRS. BAKER,

Her Body Laid to Rest Meath Bona
ventures Oaks.
The funeral of Mrs. S. ]. M Baker, who
died suddenly Wednesday morning, took
place from No. 1903 Gwiunett street, west,
yesterday afternoon. The service was con-
Quoted by Rev. John D. Jordan and Rev.
w. c. Schaeffer.
Owing to the unexpectedness of the
death, a deep sorrow was felt by the
Sunday school of the First Baptist church,
of which Mrs. Baker was helpful mem
Der. She had assisted in the purchase and
marking of many presents donated at the
Christmas festival last night, and there
was some talk of abandoning the enter
tainment out of respect to her.
The pall-bearers at the funeral were,
NIessrs. c. w. West. d. B. Morgan, Jas.
Earle, Jr., A. NJ. West, J. R. Cain and
G. Muller. The interment was at Bona
venture cemetery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-31
IN A flECEIVER's HANDS.
HangicOs stock at West Broad and
Jones Taken From n Constable.

Jones Taken From n Constable.
Under the petition of Hugo Luschow
against Anastasia Hangicos and others for
injunction and receiver, Sheriff John r.
Roman was yesterday appointed temper
airy receiver of the stock of fruits and
other goods in the store at West Broad
and Jones streets. The sheriff took charge
at once.
The stock had been levied on under
some attachments, one of them in favor
of AIonzo Coward in the shape of O la
borer's lien r. Hangicos and d. Hangi-
COS also claimed 500 and $50 each respec-
lively The stock was in charge of Con-
stable NcNish, who was preparing to sell
It out under these attachments, when
I4uschow came in with his claim and Sc
cured a temporary INDUCTION from Judge
Falligant The defendants, who include
all the claimants, are cited to appear be-
fore the superior court on Jan. Is 10 show
cause why a permanent receiver should
not be appointed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-31
BELLE NJ. A WINNER.
Captured the Unfinished Race in the
2.24 Class at ThunderboIt.

Captured the Unfinished Race in the
2i24 Class at ThunderboIt.
The talent was all out yesterday to see
the unfinished 1924 class, which resulted
in victory for the Augusta trotter
Belle N.
The deciding heat was a very pretty
one The time was 2:26. Curley Hudson
handled Dick Egan, and the PAGER finished
second. Stella b. having a heat TO her
credit, was given second place in the
race, Egan third and Musquetoon fourth
Manager Doyle has a protest on his
hands filed by Tom Kerr and Mike Egan
10 the effect that Belle N. and Stella b
were starting out Of their class in the
race Wednesday, that they have records
better than 2:2i, and on this account they
are not entitled to the money won in the
event The protest viii be investigated
and decided by Mr.. Doyle before the meet
ing closes.
The entries for the New Year races To-
morrow win Close to-day. and The starters
will be published tomorrow morning
Great interest is being taken i'm The 2.2o
class from the fact that three Of
-he fastest local road horses viii be in
the race. The starters are Queen Wilkes
Lizzie ON, Capt. Eddie and the Augusta
entry. Trilma As these horses can al
step close to $780, the event promises 10
be hot affair. and neither OF the candi-
dates are likely 70 win IN three straight
heats.
Manager Doyle will instruct the Judges
20 call the first event promptly al e.80
O'Clock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-31
LAND COMPANY PEOPLE TO MEET

SOuthOver Improvement Co. Stock
holders in Session To-day.
The stockholders of the Southover Land
and Improvement Company viii hold a
meeting in Col j. L. Whatley's office in
the board of trade building this afternoon
at o'clock. The company's affairs, it
is understo TODD. are in pretty good shape,
but the stockholders are somewhat anX-
ious to know what is going to be done
or how long their money is going to be
tied up There is still some talk about
the proposition to get a cotton milf cut
there but no definite conclusion has been
reached. and more recently it has been
said that the proposed cotton mill might
take some other location as more desir-
able. 1t is not known yet, however, just
what will be done in the matter
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-31
----7----@ - oF-------------
POLICE COMMISSIONS PLANS.
The Commissioners to Wind Up the
Years Work To-day.

Years Work To-day.
The police commission win meet this af-
ternoon, and all business pertaining to the
commission as it now stands will be dis
posed of. 1t is Commissioner Jackson $
last meeting, and Mr.. Gleason. the newly
appointed commissioner, will don the vest
ments Monday.
At This time there will be an election for
chief of the department. The commission
has already advertised the election and
called for applicants. but thus far no APP
phcations have been filed with the secre-
tary of the commission.
If there are any intending to cope with
Chief McDermott. they will have to pass
in their credentials by noon Monday and
await ,esults If this is not done they will
have % hold their peace until another cleo
ton two years hence. 1t is possible there
will be but one application, and that will
be fled by Chief McDermott himself
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-31
Golden RuIe's Noble Grand.

Mr.. Henry McAlpin has been elected
noble grand Of Golden Rule Lodge Of odd
Fellows Mr.. Baron Carter was in line
Of promotion, and he was chosen for that
position but for business reasons, declined
TO accept and rendered bis resignation.
Mr. McA.pin being next ia line of promo
ton was chosen y the lodge, and his IN
stallation viii take place next Tuesday
night Mr.. McAipin takes much Interest
in The lodge, and a. is considered he Will
make a most excellent officer. 4
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-31
Levy Piano Awarded Tod.

The Levy piano will be AWARDED ,,ts
morning at 10 o'clock. A committee oo,
s'sting Of Messrs J. +. Brooks. /. G. Haas.
John Lyons and J. NJ. Dixon win superin.
tend the award. Notice OF the award viii
be given In the Morning News to-morrou,
This handsome upright plano has attracfad
much attention and there are large nun
Der OF persons interested IN its disposal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-31
plank Fen on Him.

Robert Scott, a colored workman AT
Christ church, was badly injured yester-
day by a plank, which fell from the TOP of
the building and struck him on the head
a physician was summoned and the wound
was promptly dressed. 1t was found that
only the scalp was cut. the skull not be-
ing broken. IL Is said therefore, that his
injury Is not serious.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-31
The Last Man on Earth

To recklessly experiment upon himself
with hope Of relief is the dyspeptic. YET
the nostrums for this malady are as the
sands of the sea- and, presumably, about
as eficaelous. Indigestion, that obstinate
malady. even if Of long perpetuity. Is
eventually overcome with Hostetter e
Stomach Bitters, an appetizing tonic ana
Alternative. which cures constipation. fever
and ague bilious remittent, rheumatism
kidney complaint and feebleness.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-31
SOUTHERN EXPRESS BUILDING.
A Big Improvement to johnson
Squares Surroundings.

The new building of the Southern Ex-
press Company. which has taken the place
OF the one-story structure, makes a great
Improvement to the appearance of john
son square The company is entitled to
the thanks of the downtown community
for what it has done, especially so for the
reason that the old building was fully ade-
auate for the business OF the express COM
pany, and the only reason for rebuilding
was 10 improve the appearance of things.
The rooms in the second story of the new
building will be rented for Offices
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-31
CONGRESSMAN PEARCE COMING.
He VIII visit the Coast FOrtiGca-
tions at Tybee.

nc VIII NIHIt TIC NUitNt FOFIINCa-
lions at Tybee.
Congressman c. Il. Pearce of the Twelfth
Missouri district is expected in the city
to-day or tomorrow for the purpose OF
visiting the coast fortihcations.. Nothing
definite is known here about his trip, ex-
cept that Capt. c. L. Gillette has received
a telegram from Washington stating that
Congressman Pearce would come. and that
ne has permission from the Secretary of
War to visit the fortifications Capt Gill
lette viii probably go down to the forti-
ficatlons with Congressman Pearce on his
arrival Ii is supposed that he is on n
tour OF investigation, and will make re
port of his trip TO congress. Nothing fur
ther is known here about his visit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-31
welded AND HAPPY.
Mr.. Edgar G. Mcdonald and Miss
NcIIn DnilY Married.

Mr.. Edgar G. Mcdonald and Miss Nella
Daily were married at the residence of
the brides parents. Capt. and Mrs. ]. p.
Daily. No 300 Henry street. east at $50
O'Clock last night. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. John ID. Jordan, pas
tor of the First Baptist church.
There was quite a gathering of rela-
lives and friends to witness the marriage.
which was impressively performed under
palms. Tasty decorations ornamented the
parlors and the wedding ceremony was
pretty The bride presented a lovely ap-
poarancc The newly married couple left
on O trip 10 various points In Georgia
and Florida, after which they VIII return
60 savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-31

The diseases cured by Hoods sarsapa-
rIiia are many. because most ailments dis
appear ns soon rs the blood Is enriched
and purified BY lt-ad,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-31

The failure Of the Merchants and Trad
ers' Bank Of Brunswick win not cause
much loss in this city as only about $1,000
OF the capbal stock Is held here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-31
Fancy Calendars for 1sos

- fine lire OF fancy calendars for 1898
Hior sale at Estllrs News Depot, No. As
z Bull street.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-31

- ''''''' General Agents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-09
Don't Save II for the Post M0rtem.

IF folks could have their funerals
when they are alive and Well and
struggling along, what help it would
be-" sighed Aunt Jerusha. She had
just returned from funeral, and Mrs.
J. Il. Lummis pictures her in 'Zion's
Herald" as wondering how poor Mis-
Brown" would have felt if she could
have heard what the minister said.
Poor soul. she never dreamed they set
so much by her.
Mis- Brown got discouraged" con-
tinued Aunt Jerusha. I'VE see, Deacon
Brown. he'd got a way of blaming
everything onto her. l don't suppose
the deacon meant it-'twas just his way
but it's awful wearing. When things
wore out. or broke. he acted just as if
Mis- Brown did it herself on purpose:
and they all caught it. like the measles
or the whoOping- cough.
And the minister a-telling how the
deacon brought his young wife here
when twas nothing but wilderness and
how patiently she bore hardship. and
what good wife she'd been! Now the
minister wouldn't have known any
thing about that if the deacon hadn't
told him. Dear! Dear! If he'd only
told Mis- Brown herself what he
thought, l do believe he might have
saved the funeral.
And when the minister said how
the children would miss their mother.
seemed as though they couldn't stand
it, poor things!
well. 7 guess it is true enough: Mis-
Brown was always doing for some of
them. When they was singing about
sweet rest in heaven, | couldn't help
thinking that that was something Mis-
Brown would have to get used TO, for
she never had none of it here.
Shed have been awful pleased with
the flowers. They was pretty, and no
mistake Ye see the deacon want
never willing for her to have flower
bed. He said twas enough prettier
sight to see good cabbages a-growing;
but Mis- Brown always kind of han
kered after understanding things, like
roses and such.
What did you say, Levi?' Most time
for supper? Well. lands sake. so it
is must have got to meditating.
I've been a-thinkmg, Levi. you needn't
tell the minister anything about me.
If the pancakes and the pumpkin pies
are coed, you just say so as we go
along. 1t amt best to keep everything
laid up for funerals"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-09

now made an important adjunct to
every Christmas gift, says the Phila-
delphia Press. The selection of quo
tation which is appropriate and per-
sonal evidences the desire of the SEN
der to express a special greeting. The
quotations given below may possibly
be of value to our readers:
, With some trifing present, Shakes
peare's
My good will is great. though the
gift be small
With a pair of slippers, Dickens
I'VE must go together"
With book of travel. Stevenson's
1T takes the mind out of doors
With a calendar. Emersons
Write it on your heart that every
day is the best day of the year
With a pair of gloves. Dickens
Were a pair, if ever there was one.
With a change purse, Dickens
We must expect change
With work bag. the old proverb:
1T is never too late to mend.
With a silver plate given to small
child. Eugene Fields
.'When thou shalt eat from off this plate
I charge thee: Be thou temperate;
into thine elders at the board
Do thou sweet reverence accord;
Though unto dignity inclined.
Unto the serving folk be kind;
Be ever mindful of the poor
Nor turn them hungry from your door;
And INTO God for health and food.
And all that in thy life Is good.
Give thou thy heart in gratitude
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-09

at the time. 1t may be remembered
that this modest hero. when he re-
turned to his work on the Inflated
afternoon. did his utmost to keen his
valiant conduct a secret. and it was
only when his employer insisted on
knowing how he had come by his
wound that he told the story of his
prowess. and then. overcome by emo
ton. burst into tears. The brave
fellow naturally was not allowed 70
remain unrewarded and unrecogniZed.
and the breast of his frock coat was
adorned with many medal. While the
bride. very pretty and shy looking
girl. was simply attired in a black
satin gown. trimmed with white lace.
her hat being set off with roses and
white feathers. Both at the Marie
and at the church allusion was rightly
made to the gallant manner in which
Picquet had behaved on that awful Oc-
casion. The official who united the
couple according to law said that they
had not forgotten how. on that memoir
able day which put so many families
into mourning. his valor had spared
many lives to their relations and how
his splendid conduct had been the adj
not only of France but of the
world. Then. addressing the bride. the
told her that she was
warmly to be congratulated on having
secured such a husband, and added that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-09
HOW TO DO UP GIFTS.
Cheap Presents Can Be Made TO Look Much
More Attractive With Pretty Wrsppings.

1t makes more difference than people
generally suppose whether or not Il
Christmas present is done up in attrac-
tive shape. A pretty box or piece OF
fancy paper tied with narrow ribbon
adds charm to the most unpreten-
tiOus gift. 1t pays to lay in stock OF
fine tissue paper for use on Christmas
eve and if one cannot afford ribbon,
pink or blue string. or small rubber
bands serve the purpose. jewelers. al
ways put their silver novelties in nests
Of jewelers. cotton in boxes to tit. II
the purchaser requests it. A 25-cent
steel nail file looks better in a box than
out and. by the way is much better
than 50-cent silver one. When box
is not used, wrap the present first in
tissue paper. and afterwards in white
druggists paper, or fine. light brown
will serve, if the white cannot be had.
Charming effects may be produced
bythe use of colored paper. A clever
young woman put her wits to practical
use in the fashion she chose for doing
up some cups and saucers she sent TO
friend at the last holidays. There
ss&sasre four of them and tray. This last
she wrapped in soft green tissue paper
and tied with narrow ribbon of the
same shade. Then she turned the cups
upside down in their saucers, that they
might stand more steadily. She set
each saucer in the middle of round
piece Of violet tinted tissue paper, large
enough to bring around and over the
seup and have large frill standing
above She gathered the paper togeth-
!. er Just above the cup with hit of viO-
let ribbon. and spread out the frill-she
mad previously cut the edges in seal
lops-so that it looked like big violet
itself.
Then she sat the cup on the green
covered tray and did the whole parcel
up, first in big double sheet Of white
tissue paper, and then in neat brown
paper. The bundle was delivered by
hand. and it is easy to imagine the
pretty effect that was seen when tbs
outer wrapping was thrown back. and
tne violets were seen on their greer
bed,
japanese, crinkled tissue is very at
tractive and helps to decorate thu
christmas tree, if there is one. II
comes in all colors, and has an air
ABOUT it that is prettier than the ordi'
nary soft tissue. A pretty and taste.
iui wrapping shows care and fore
thought, which is far more important
I 70 the recipient than the intrinsic value
OF the gift.