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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-17

shots Of the company, so that their all
sence had the effect of bringing the figure
OF merit down considerably. This year
however, it is higher than it was for
year before last, when it was an even 11G.
For the last three years the Cadets have
surpassed any company in the state in
shooting. There are a number of COM
mands that can show several Individual
shots who are far superior TO any in the
Cadets, but the general average of the
company has been better than that of any
other. Rife practice has always been an
attraction To the Cadets, and il is likely
that coming years will see them run their
figures Of merit higher than they yet have
1t is not known just what the stand
ing of the company is when compared
with that of those throughout the coun-
try, but it is thought it viii not fall far
behind the leader. 1t is possible that the
Cadets are ahead of all companies in their
shooting There are number of states
in which great interest is manifested in
rifle shooting. and there are doubtless COM
panies that have good records. Savan-
nah rifiemen, however have beaten all
competitors at Sea Grit, ana, as the Ca
diets stand highest in their general record
among the Savannah companies, it may be
that they lead the country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-17
BRYAN TO HAVE a HANGING.
Negro Who Murdered White Boy
Refused "a New Trial.

Refused New Trial.
The Supreme Court has decided that the
negro, Brown, who murdered a young
white boy in Bryan county last spring,
must ,pay the death penalty Brown has
been refused new trial. Brown was rep
resented by Messrs. Gignrlat & Stubs of
Savannah and p w. Williams Of Bryan.
Brown is now in Jail in Chatham county,
and Will be sentenced when Bryan court
convenes the first week in November.
The Supreme Court says Of the assign
ment Of errors in this case:
/. An extraordinary motion to set aside
a verdict on the ground that one of the
jurors was not a resident of the county at
the time of the trial raises an objection
propter defectum, and arises too late after
the verdict though the movant did not
know the fact alleged until after the YER
dict. Were the rule otherwise, this court
will not reverse the Judgment Of the court
below when IL appears from the counter
showing made by the state at the time
of hearing the motion that there was suf-
ticient evidence to authorize the judge to
conclude that the facts alleged in the mo-
ton were not true.
2. This court cannot consider a ground
in a motion for a new trial alleging error
ting certain testimony, IL not appearing
in the motion nor the bill of exception
that any objection was ever made to the
admission of such testimony. ~ ~u
3. On the atrial of an issue made by a
plea of not guilty under an indictment
for murder whether the sheriff had pre-
viously had the jail guarded for Fear the
defendant might be lynched was inmate
rial, and the court did not err in axclud-
ing such testimony from the jury.
A. The charge of the court fully, fairly
and correctly presented to the jury the
law bearing upon the issue involved, and
in the light OF fthe entire charge, there
was no merit whatever in any Of the eX-
ceptions taken TO the portions thereof set
forth in the motion for a new trial.
5. In the trial of a murder case, the
jury, should they find the defendant
guilty are vested with absolute power to
recommend or not the defendant to life
Imprisonment as they see proper, and a
failure to recommend can under no Cir
cunstances authorize the court to set
aside their verdict.
g. There was no error in overriding the
ground in the motion based on newly DIS
covered evidence, when Il did not appear
ihar either the defendant or his counsel
did not know Of the newly discovered
evidence until after the verdict. Especial
ly is this true when most of such newly
discovered testimony was either inmate
rial or impeachng in its nature. and
when all of 1t was met by rebuuing afii-
davits presented by the state contradict
ing the affidaVits of defendant used in
support of his motion.
T. The evidence in this case was suffi-
Gent 20 sustain the verdict
Judgment affirmed. All concurring.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-17

March Medium, colored, was arrested by
Policeman Monahan yesterday, and lodged
in the police barracks for drunkenness
l.. Henderson, colored, Is locked up in
the police station. charged with the lar
ceny Of $40 from Henry Miller, colored, Of
No. 702 Paulsen street.
Health officer LeHardy has made an in
spection of lands west of the city. He
found there was considerable accumula-
lions of old hay and weeds in places, which
he will endeayor to get the land owners 10
burn.
A collision between cyclists on Dale ave
nue. yesterday afternoon resulted in the
throwing of a child of Mr.. L. S. Meyer
from a bicycle on which the little one was
riding, with Mr.. Meyer. severely bruising
It's face and body. Mr.. Meyer was also
thrown from the wheel, but escaped with
n few bruises. He was run into from be-
hind by a young lad, who was coming
down the hill Just between the Waters
road at a lively pace.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.
Personal.

G~fN~~~|N~N~~~~-~--~---~~~
WEDDING AND BIRTHDAY PRES
ents given a special attention; an accurate
watch. handsome finger ring, a pretty
bracelet, useful pair of spectacles, are
lasting; appropriate and welcome keep
sakes; the usual moderate price at which
these goods are sold by Fegeas, the relia-
Bile jeweler and optician 2S East BrouEh-
ton, explains his remarkable and perma-
nent success; mail orders for weddings
ana birthday presents promptly filed.
BROUGHTON BROS. CONTRACT
ors; painting and paper hanging. lis
President, west. rear posloffice.
OUR FURNITURE AND CARPET
trade has been great this month. Cause:
Carefully selected goods reasonable prices
ana prompt service; we want TO C. u b a
customers OF ours. c, p. Miller. Agent.
PORCELAIN LlNEp Il ATH TUBS.
syphon Jet water closets and the latest
sanitary improvements. Let me give you
bid. P. II. Herman. 10 W. State street
OTHELLO RANGES. DOMESTIC
Sunshine. Home Sunshine. Excelsior Penn
sale by =. II. Herman. 10 w. State street.
STOVES, HEATERS AND TIN ROOFS
repaired z. H. Herman. 10 w. State
street.
IF YOU WANT GOOD MATERIAL
and work. order your autographed and
printed stationery and blank books from
Morning News. Savannah Ga
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-17
ExPEcTED HIS CASE REVERSED.
Jail officials VIII Let SmnII's Attor-
neys Tell the Courts Decision.

Jail officials VIII Let SmnII's Attor-
neys Tell the Courts Decision.
Unless the news reaches him through
other prisoners, Abe Small will PROBABLY
not know of the decision of the Supreme
Court, affirming his death sentence, until
notified by his attorneys. The Jail officials
make it a point to let matters of this kind
go through their proper channels, and es-
pecally where the life of prisoner is at
stake.
The announcement will be surprise to
Small. II is reported that he has expected
all along that the Supreme Court would
reverse the sentence placed upon him by
Judge Fa1ligant, and the fact that they
have affirmed it viii be crushing to him.
The only chance Abe Small has left to
escape the ganows is through a petition
to the state board of pardous. So far as
the legal part of the case is concerned,
Mr.. T. p. Ravenel says nothing more can
be done, and if Smalfs friends want to
make any further effort they will have to
do 1t before that board.
What sort of a show Small would have
with the board of pardons, is hard to say.
The chances are, however, that few if any
influential white citizens would be willing
to make any recommendations in his be-
half on account of the nature of his crime.
If the board of pardons did take hold of
the case 1t would probably not interfere
with the execution in regular order I'M
less it should perchance, be decided to
commute his sentence, because a decision
could be reached before the time for the
execution.
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CADETS RIFLE RECORD.
eighteen shnrpshOOters and Five
MarNsmen Qualified This Year.

Eighteen shnrpshOOters and Five
Mari<smen Qualified This Year.
The Savannah Cadets, during the rife
practice season that has just passed, quail
Iled eighteen sharpshooters and five
marksmen. A lively interest was taken in
The shooting by the members who did not
join the army, and there were only five
ol the number who did not go out TO the
range TO take part in it. All the rest went
'ul ana shot and thus helped to bring up
me figure of merit of the company.
me following are the sharpshooters:
Lieut.. j. T. West, First Sergeant j. c. Ty-
ff.'l SerSt. r. r. Banks, CorpL G. II.
l,'chler' Corpl. a. ]. Thorpe. Privates J.
arden, W. s. Boyd c. NJ. Burnham,
A j. Bostwick, ]. r. Cowan, Ed Carter.
y".eph Gailager, r. j. Kieffer, Jr., G. c.
Lesley, 5. W. Lotion, w. y. Purse, r. i.
loyal and Frank Sloat. Ten of these sol
7Is nave distinguished themselves by
'sH shooting, having qualified as sharp
"01lers Tor three consecutive years. They
.' Corpl. Richter, Corpl. Thorpe, Privates
'l imam, CoWan, Carter, LeBey, Lotion,
4-tse Royal and Sloat
ne soldiers who qualified as marksmen
81. Frlyates w. M. Coney, r. W. Hohen-
M -. N Manner, w. A. Saunders and
]" g. Thomson.
ne figure of merit of the Cadets for the
'.on was 113 23-39 This is not so high
-dst year, when 1t was 1lS, but it must
~ 'hembered that many of the members
me Cadets were away in the army this
~, '' and not able to qualify. Among those
"0 went away were many Of the best
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-17
ANOTHER LETTER FROM CUBA.
Horse and Saddle Sells at so Cents
and Chickens Mt $3.50 a Piece.

An interesting letter has been received
by Miss Daisy Brewer from Lieut.. James
A. Thomas. Jr., at Baracoa, Cuba. Lieut..
Thomas says, writing of Baracoa: This
is one of the prettiest and healthiest places
in the world / have not had a sick day
since I left home, and do not expectbone
either. There is no yellow fever in Bara-
Goa, though there is some in Santiago and
Havana The reason it is there is their
unsanitary condition. Here the sea beats
right up against the mountains. There is
no loWland, save The beach, which is
mostly sharp-jagged rocks. Our camp is
half way up a mountain side, in a small
plateau of twenty acres and overlooks
the city with two bays, one on either side,
We have sea breeze all the time, which
is very delightful
"There are some conditions here which
are very laughable. For instance you can
buy a horse and saddle for 80 cents and a
chicken is $3.50, at the lowest.
1.-THE people are very poor, and were
nearly starved when we arrived but we
have been issuing 1000 rations a day to
them. which have gone along. way to
alleviating their condition. They think us
the grandest people in the world-the
kings of creation. We can get anything
they have. They nearly break their necks
irving to do favors for US, and simply
look upon us as superior beings" Lieut..
Thomas also states that he has been made
postmaster, and when a steamer arrives
il is his busy day. He goes on to say
that they do not receive mail often. He
is disappointed at not receiving more mail
from home
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-17
T0-DAY'S WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Savannah ond vicinity until
midnight: Fair, with increasing cloudi-
ness; fresh to brisk easterly winds.
Forecast for Monday
For Georga-Fair followed by showers
in western portion; colder Monday night;
brisk easterly winds.
For Eastern F'lorlda-Showers brisk
easterly winds.
For Western Florida Showers; much
cooler in the afternoon; high southeaster-
ly, shifting to norlhwestery winds
For South Carolina-Flir; rising tenn
perature; fresh to brisk easteriy Winds.
General Conditions depression over
1ies the Mississippi valley. The weather is
cloudy and threatening over the Upper
Mississippi and Missouri valleys. with
brisk to high winds, which extend over
Lake Michigan; clear TO partly cloudy over
Florida, with heavy rain at Key West,
parity cloudy 10 cloudy over Texas, and
clear elsewhere. Brisk winds are blowing
over Texas and the Lower Mississippi val
ley. Temperatures nave increased slightly
over all the Southern states Key West re-
ports a Tainfah of 240 inches during the
past twelve hours. The following high
winds have occurred: New York. 46 miles
per hour from the northwest; KunSas City,
3 miles per hour from the northwest II
is raining at Key West, Davenport, Kan
sas city and oklahoma
Yesterdays Weather at savannah
Maximum temperature, 2:30 pm. " degrees
Minimum temperature, SEQ am. Sc degrees
Mean temperature ......,......... Ga degrees
Norman temperature ............ 65 degrees
Deficiency of temperature ...... ] degree
Accumulated excess since
Oct / ........................... 100 degrees
Accumulated excess since
Jan. 1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 400 degrees
Rainfall ............................ 90 inch
ANOilHdl ..........s...... III lHcH
Excess since Oct. l............:... .S3 inch
Excess since Jan. 1 ............. .5.3l inches
River Report.-The hight of the Savan.
nah river at Augusta at 8 a. M, 18th me-
ridlan time, yesterday, was SS feet, a rise
of .02 feet during the preceding twenty
four hours.
Observations taken Oct. 16, 1898, s D. m.
G5th meridian time) at the same moment
of time at all stations for the Morning
News:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-17
WHY PRAYERS FAIL.
Lack of Faith and of Perseverance
Among the Main Causes.

LOck Oh EG1tD anu VI perseverance,
Among the Vain Causes.
At the First Presbyterian Church yester-
day morning Rev A. J. Smith preached
on the reasons why prayers sometimes fail
of answer from Cod Sometimes, he point
ed out, the answer comes in a very differ
ent way from that expected and in oppo-
sition TO the course that was desired
Rev. Mr. Smith cited the case Of Angus
tins mother, who had prayed that her
son might be converted from his sins and
made an instrument for much good for
mankind in the Service Of God. Al the same
time she prayed that he would not go 10
Italy, believing that there his tendency 10
sinfuIness would be increased. When he
went to Italy IL might have seemed to her
that God had refused to answer her pray
err and yet ID was there that he was
brought to realization of his duty to
God and began his grand mission for good
on earth So, frequently. what may see m
to be a refusal TO answer prayer may be
in reality but an exhibition of the superior
wisdom of God in bringing the desired re-
suit about.
Prayers that are not answered are often
prayers solely for the qualification of
personal ambition based on selfishness. God
has never promised that he would grant
such petitions. Failures, too, result from
lack of faith In the promise of God that
he will answer prayer, from the fact that
prayer Is not made in the name of Christ,
and that prayer is not persevered In. The
sermon was fun OF interest throughout
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-17
LOCAL Personal.

Mai. w. A. wilkins of Waynesboro is
among the arrivals registered at the De
Soto.
Mr.. w. A. Carter came up yesterday
from Tampa and is among the guests stop
ping at the De Soto.
Mrs. f. j. Millar returned yesterday from
Macon, where she has been spending the
week with friends during the carnival.
Prof. E A. Won der Hoya, the violinist.
who left Savannah about year ago for
Europe on account of iii health, has re-
turned to the city greatly restored. He has
many friends here who will be glad to see
him again and In good health.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-17
LEGAL NOTICES
Gray'S StOCiS to Be Sold in Bulk.

Under an order issued out Of the Supe-
ror Court of Chatham county the receiv-
er will sell the entire stocks of Christie
phre Gray & Son and Christopher Gray e.
Co. as il will stand on Monday. Oct. II,
1898, in bulk The sale will be by sealed
bids, to be handed 10 receiver at or before
10 o'clock Thursday morning, goth instant.
the court reserving the right to reject
any OF all bids Purchasers Will have an
opportunity to examine said stocks at
any time, until said date on the premises.
No 103 Broughton street, west Purchas-
ers win take the stock as 1t is, without
regard to inventory
Terms of Sale, cash, to be paid within
five 90 days from acceptance Of bid.
MAX l.. BYCK, Receiver.
October 49, 1885,
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mELP wANTEn-MALr.

ACTIVE SOLICITORS WANTED
everywhere for THE Story of the Philip
pines by Murat Iialstead. commission
ed by the government as official historian
to the war department; tells all about the
Philippines, Dewey the man. and Dewey
the hero, with an official history of our
war with Spain; brimful original pictures
taken by government photographers on
the spot. large book; low prices; big
profits; agents making $50 TO $500 a week
freight paid; credit given; drop all trashy.
unofficial war books; outfits free. Address
T.. T. Barber. secretary, 1856 Dearborn
street Chinann
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FOR SALE OR LEASE,
THAT VALUABLE PROPERTY IN
FERNANDINA, FLORIDA

Heretofore under lease to, and occupied
by, the Creosote Lumber and Construe-
ton Company consisting of water lots
II, IS, 10 and 20 about 800 feet of deep
water frontage) and blocks 107, 10s and
l09 together with all buildings, machinery
and other effects thereon, are offered for
sale or lease. IN part or as a whole at
reasonable prices and upon liberal terms.
This property is admirably located for
all commercial purposes, as well as for
the continued manufacture of creosoted
lumber. oils etc, as well as all other
marketable commodities. Having an ex-
tensive frontage on the deep waters OF
Amelia bay, with railroad track through
the property and ample storage grounds,
it offers a rare opportunity to parties en-
gagged In the manufacture and shipment
Of naval stores, lumber etc, and Is adj
miraby located for a government depot
for coal and other stores. On the prop
erty Is a G-inch artesian well with force
Of water greatly in excess Of the require
ments OF any industrial enterprise that
may be established upon the property.
For prices and terms apply to
SAMUEL A. SWAfSN. AGENT,
Fernandina, Fla.
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MEDICAL.

HOW ARE YOUR FEET: If YOUR
feet are troubling you. call on me- and
VIII give you relief. l cure ingrowing
nails, corns and all diseases of the feet
without pain. Charges reasonable; can
give the best references In the city. Pa
tents treated at residences; orders can he
left at Wheeler's drug store. Bun AMI
State streets. Telephone 1851. Lem Davis
surgeon chiropodist
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-17
AT THE THEATER.

observation-disclosures MinstreIs Will
Open the Week.
The Cleveland-Wilson minstrels will
open the weeks amusements with two
performances to-day-a matinee and night
performance. Neither Cleveland nor Will
son need any Introduction to Savannah
theater-goers. In their company are e.
NJ Hall the Paganini of the banjo; John
Queen. national favorite; Keno and
WEIGH, and many others, including Charles
G. Weber baritone. 1t is described by the
press as being as far ahead of the min
strelsy the public has enjoyed heretofore
as the American sailor is ahead of the
Spanish man-of-war's man.
The company win parade as II always
does. with both Cleveland and Wilson in
the lines.
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HELP WANTED-FElIALE.

-~-~~~~~~~~>s-~-~~~~>~~~~
\ SERVANT FOR GENERAL
housework Apply 1l2 State street, west.
WANTED, AT ONCE. EXPERIENCED
nurse to care for Two children; good wages
IL party is capable; services wanted at
once. Apply this morning Sunday, after
10 O'clock. No POS York street, east
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MISCELLANEOUS.

OIL HEATERS COAL AND WOOD
heaters; best make. cheaper than you get
elsewhere. Very thing for this season. A
well assorted lot; big bargains. Bern
STEMS, 2l0 Broughton street, west.
ESTATES MANAGED, HOUSES
rented and rents collected, by Robert II.
Tatem, Real Estate Dealer. No. York
street, west.
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So per cent. over 1892. In volume the earn
ings are larger Than for any previous
September. The gain is chiefly on Granger,
Western, Southern and Pacific roads
Earnings of trunk lines reporting and
Southwestern roads show a small loss
compared with both years. Roads embrace
ing about one-half the total mileage of the
country have now reported for the month.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-17

The reelection OF the venerable Will
lam NJ. Evarts to the craftsmanship of the
board of trustees Of the Peabody educa-
tional fund is a reminder Of the fact that
although no longer a participant in the
worlds activities he still lives and is the
only surviving member Of the original
board.
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AGENTS WANTED.

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AGENTS WANTED FOR THE ONLY
official History Of our War with Spain;
Its Causes. Incidents and Results" civil,
military and naval; steel plates. maps and
engraVlngs by Hon Henry -. Russell,
Senator Proctor VermonD, and Senator
Thurston (Nebraska); the greatest seller
ever known: 900 more agents wanted
we pay freight and give credit. Write for
terms and territory to the sole publishers
a. d. Worthington & Co, Hartford Conn
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1GN3O TENT, WITH SKYL1GHr AND
fly, l0Nl0 outing tent, complete untype out
ht, for sale cheap. Box 70, Jacksonville
HOGS. HOGS. FOR SALE; WELL
bred native sows in pig. s. IL. Zoucks.
manager.
FOR SALE, BRIGHT DAT STRAW,
baled at Savannah Sale and Boarding Sta
blcs.
AUCTION SALE MONDAY, nth; ALL
new furniture; elegant goods. c. II. Dor
sett
CYPRESS SHINGLES. CALL ON US
for best manufactured cypress shingles at
prices ranging from $l.5O to $S.25 per thou
sand according to grade. Boats can load
at the mills. Vale Royal Single Mills.
LAUNCH FOR SALE. THE NAPHTHA
launch Ida" yawl-rigged length q feet.
beam feet. draft 3 feet inches. A splen-
did pleasure boat and safe cruiser. Cabin
ana commode bow enclosed; commodious
cockpit. and plenty of lockers. Hard
wood finish and brass locks and fittings.
The launch Is almost as good as news
everything on board in the best order. It
Is now in boat house of Savannah Yacht
club. but can be made ready for cruise
IN an hour. Price $1,000, Terms easy to re-
sponsble parties Only reason for selling
Is that owner has no time 10 use the boat.
Inventory and picture sent on application
Address Naphtha Launch Box Letter c,
Savannah, p. o.
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FOR RENT-sTOREs.

FOR RENT, BAKERY, WITH GOOD
oven, store, dwelling and yard good To-
cation. Apply to Peter Schafer, 2l0 JEFF
ferson street.
FOR RENT. DESIRABLE STORE. %
Congress street. west; elevator and all
modern improvements; possession Nov 1
Apply Albert Wylly, u Bryan street, east.
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DEAL on FOR BREwEREs.
An English Syndicate Trying to buy
Up Cincinnati Concerns.

Cincinnati, Oct. 16.-The prospects are
that the big deal whereby an English syn
dictate is to secure through purchase pos
session Of the Cincinnati breweries, will
be completed some time during the pres
ont week All of the preliminaries have
been arranged, but there Is yet some DIFF
ference between the syndicate and Lion
and Herancourt breweries 1t Is understood
that the difference IS In regard 70 the
price, but it win be adjusted satisfactor-
lily.
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rom Observation-Disclosures.

SITES FOR REFRESH MENT
stands near military encampment on
Dale avenue and Waters road for rent.
Apply to Peter Reilly, JOG Drayton street.
FOR RENT, THE OFFICE, NO. 10
Bull street; possession immediate. Apply
to George w. owens. 4 Bryan street, east.