Georgia Historic Newspapers

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GOING FOR THE LESSEES.
SENATOR BARTLETT TRIES TO
HEAD OFF A COMPROMISE.
He Offers & Series of Resolutions Do
nyinsr the Rlsrht or Justice of Any
Claim for Betterments, and Requir
ing a Bond From the Lessees as a
Guarantee that They Will Not
Wreck the Road.
Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 23.—The resolution,
which it was rumored last night would be
introduced in the Senate this morning,
proposing arbitration of .tbs betterments
claims, failed for some reason to come in:
but Mr. Bartlett knocked the proposition in
the bead, if it as contemplated, by the
following resolutions:
Whereas, The committee appointed by the
general assembly to confer with tne lessees of
toe Western and Atlantic railroad, ami t >
ascertain from them what claim such lessees
make agaiDst tne state, and how and in what
manner they propose and ass for a settlement
of the same, hav- submitted ta -ir report cou
t&ini..g the claims of such lessees; and
Where s, Said claim as presented is, in the
judg .ient of tuis general asse/nuly, unjust, er
travagant, not authorized by the 1 ae contract
or tne law, nor in accordance with any principle
of natural equity or justice: and
Whereas. Tie lesse-s and tho-e representing
them have in the presentation of their
claim boldly asserted that they have
the right to dismantle the Western and
Atlantic railroad and render it prac
tically valueless to the state for railroad pur
poses, and thus impair its value for lease or
Bale, and to remove from ths limits of this slate
all the rolling stock, engines and cars hel nging
to said railroad, and have threatened to do so in
order to compel the state to litigate with them;
and
Whereas, Such action, if carried out. on the
part of the lessees would be in violation of the
rights of the state in the premises, and might
result in great damage to the interests of the
people of Georgia; be it therefore
Resolved, By the Senate of the state of
Georgia, the House of Re,,resentatives concur
ring, first, that it*is t >e judgment of ibis legis
lature that said claim is exorbitant and
unfounded in law and equity; that the
■tat of Georgia does not, under the
contract of lease, nor in equity
or good conscience, owe said lessees any sum
whatever for the money spent by them for the
purpose of improving the condition of said
railroad and its appurtenances, it any has been
made: nor will it either consider, confer or con
sult with them with reference thereto, nor
recognize or pay the same or any part thereof,
and wU not constitute any court or tribunal to
hear and determine the same.
2; Be it further ret ired. That in the event
said lessees shall at anv time do any act which
indicates that they intend to execute the threat
made to dismantle said railroad, or remove its
rolling stock, etc., beyond the state it shall be
the duty of tbe governor to at once declare the
lease forfeited, and to proceed to take posses
sion of said railroad. its rolling suck and ap
purtenances. and operate the same as provided
for by law; and the governor is hereby author
ized and directed to take all neoes .ary steps
and means necessary to preserve and protect
the state's property from injury and spoliation
by the lessees.
8. Resolved further. That the governor be
directed to obtain from tbe attorney
general his opinion as to whether any
one of tnose individuals or corpora
tions who signed the I Kind given to the
state, or any one of the lessees, can be h Id in
dividually liable to the state for the faithful
Srform&nce of the contract of the lessees with
9 state, an i if tbe said attorney general shall
be of the opinion that no one is responsible to
the state, then it shall be tbe duly of the gov
emor to demand of the present lessees a bond
In the sum of dol ars to comply with the
terms of said lease as contained in the lease act,
and If, at the expiration of thirty days, they
neglect or refuse so to do, it shall be the duty
of the governor to declare the lease forfeited,
and to take immediate possession of said rail
road.
Tbe resolution was referred to the general
judiciary committee, with instructions t j
make an immediate report.
A STATE GEOLOGIST.
The bill to revive the office of state geolo
gist passed the House to-day, the speaker’s
vote making up the requisite constitutional
majority. The bill provides for a geo
logical, mineralogical and physical survey
of the state, authorizes the governor to
appoint a state geologist who shall be paid a
salary of $2,500, and hold the office till the
office is abolished or he is removed for caus j.
The bill provides for an advisory board
composed of the governor, treasurer, c >mp
troller, commissioner of agriculture, attor
ney-general, and school commissioner, who
shall have general supervision of iho work
and expenditure of the appropriation of
SIO,OOO to defray the cost of tne survey.
The uoard v ill also appoint two assistant
state geologists at a salary of $1,350 each.
THE BLUE RIDGE JUDGE.
At noon to-morrow the legislature will
bold a joint sessio ito elect a judge of the
Blue Ridge circuit. It is understood
to-night tbat all the candidates have retired
in favor of George F. G iber of Marietta.
The bill to amend the charter of the
Macon and Birmingham railroad so as to
avoid Greenville, over which there has been
a fight, passed the house to-day, and its
friends are jubilant. The bill came up once
before, and was defeated, but was recon
sidered.
The Senate passed the House bill making
a special appropriation of $18,300 for the
lunatic asylum.
The Hou-e railroad committee to-day re
ported favorably the bill to charter the Isle
of H pera lway, but with an amendment
tbat it shall have o Jy sixty feet right of
way turough the town of Isle of Hope, and
it prohibits the road from running within
600 feet of the river front.
AMEIIICUS' CHARTER.
A Lively Fight Over It, Involving a
Charge of Bribery.
AIUtBICUS, Ga., Oct. 23.—The house com
mittee on corporations has unanimously re
ported favorably the new charter for
Americus, aa amended by the citizens’ com
mittee. The mayor and council drafted a
new charter, which they sought to have
passed by the legislature. Some of its
features have been vigorously opposed by a
large body of taxpayers, who, by a com
mittee, advocated certain changes and
modifications. These changes have been
favorably reported, though actively opposed
by a majority of the city fathers. The tax
payers of the city feel a great interest in the
charter passing the legislature as amended
by the citizens’ commitlee. The council
feariDg that the amendments will prevail,
Is circulating a petition to withdraw the
whole charter. This move is also opposed
by the citizens’ committee and a large
number of taxpayers.
A BRIBE OFFERED.
A sensation was caused to-day by a posi
tive statement that an effort was made to
bribe CoL Simmo ato oppose in the legis
lature the amendments favored by the
citizens’ committee. A merchant made the
offer, telling CoL Simmons the money was
at his store, but who made the deposit is
a mystery. These facts were given the
citizens’ committee and others, by Col.
Simmons.
A YOUNG BIOAMIBT.
J. E. Claude Arrested at Macon tor
Marrying Two Women.
Macon. Ga., Oct. 23. —J. K. Claud*, aged
23 years, a native of Franklin, Teun., ti
arrested here io-day on a charge of bigamy.
In May, 1888, bo married Miss Flore .ce
Edens in Marion rounty, South Carolina,
after a month’s acquaintance. He left her
in June, 1888, and cams to McKaa, where
be met Mia Mollie Gilmore. He married
her after a week's courtship. A lHuod of
wife No. 1 saw in* notice, sent it to South
(Volina, and a correspondence followed.
A brother of Mlae Edens came bare to-day.
The father ot hie second wife met him, aud
Llende was arrested at their request
A Wadding
Cairn*, Oe.,Ort. Al.- Mr. W. h. Young
VJ ra>**eviile, M. C,, was married u Mia,
Itaute, Use olmw uauaiiur of W. J.
f NUtoodiet church
o *V*v. fir Bradley. * •.* >■„.)■•*
GEORGIA’S FAIR.
Everything Points to Its Complete
fcuccees.
Macon, Ga., Oct. 23.—The state fair
associati m’s twenty-first annual exhibition
opened to- lay. The buildings were crowded
with exhibits and he stables with blooded
horses and thoroughbred stock. It promises
to be the most successful and largest
attended fair held for years.
ONE or THE BEST.
Compared with past years, this fair is
one of the best that lias hem held in the
history of the association. In min y respects
it is the bast. Tne exaibits are more numer
ous than ever before, thore is a grea-er
variety, and they rank higher in im
portance.
If there is one feature more distinctive
than another, and that is worthy of SDecial
attention, it is the agricultural feature.
The farmers seem to have united
this year to make the fair theirs
in every respect. The display of field
products is im ease, covering everything
grown in this section, and snowing the very
finest specime is in each and every depart
ment. The success of this particular dis
play shows to sple did advantage the
capabilities of our soil, ad the power of
the farmer when assisted by favorable
seasons. Premium hali, in which these dis
plays are arranged, i* bound to prove the
most attractive building on the grounds.
COUNTY DISPLAYS.
While on this particular branch of
the subject it may be well to meution the
county displ iys. There is a larger number
of tuem this year than ever, which shows
the interest tnat is being taken in the de
velopment of the soil. These displays are
also larger In size than over bsfore, and the
variety of products exhibited is greater. In
addition to extensive exhibits of farm
products, they show an almost infi iits ar
rangement of domestic handiwork, such
as pickles, preserves, dried fruits, cured
meats, etc.
LIVE STOCK.
Next in point of attraction to the agri
cultural display comes the display of stock.
From all over the state fine horses have been
brought, all Georgia raised, and all show
ing to the best advantage the capabilities of
our state in the matter of stock raid g.
The contest in this department promises to
be very exciting, as it will be hard to de
cide between so many fine specimens. Every
department in which premiums have beon
offered are well filled, and the judges will
have to keep cool heads.
The same may be said of the display of
cattle and swine. The pens are filled to
overt! iwing, and supplement the display of
agricultural and farm products in a manner
that emphasizes the facility ith which our
farms s can succeed if they will but try.
1 be cows are all fa' and sleek, and the bogs
as pretty as any shown in tie catalogues.
There are many prize beauties among them,
and they ail make a show that will please
the average visitor.
GAME BIRDS.
Among those who must not be overlooked
are the fanciers. They have not been idle,
but have succeeded in getting together a
most creditable display of game cocks and
other fancy birds.
Perhaps the display of machinery is not
so great as in former years. The engine and
b .iier men and the cotton gin men are on
hand in good shape, but in the other
branches the displays are a littl > meager.
As usual, the display of needle and fancy
work is large and varied. The ladies
always prove good patrons of the fair, and
thii year liure sent in many evi
dences of their handiwork. These displays
are all in Floral hall, occupying the entire
second fl >or. The premiums in this depart
ment are numerous and cover a variety of
ariiclos, from the plainer specimens of saw
ing to the more extensive efforts of that art.
The exhibits show some beautiful embroid
eries, etchings, laces, and the like, with
here and there a dash of painting to relieve
the monotony. The first floor of this build
ing is devoted to the display of the other
branches of industry, such as pianos, organs,
leather goods, hardware, and groceries.
THE ART DISPLAY.
The art display this year is larger and
handsomer thau ever, occupying the entire
upper fl or of the bjildmg kuowu as Agri
cultural hall. This display represents tor
the most part the work of local ar ists, of
whom this city has a number who have
become quite proficient. But few pro
fessionals are included in the list, and oveu
in those instances tne works of the nou
professials, or the amateu", equal in merit
the more pretentious efforts. Macou is
justly noted for her artistic talent, and
every year her devotees oontest for the
p eruiums that are offered, and generally
come off victorious over tie professionals
who make it a business of entering such ex
hibitions.
FAKIRS is plenty.
Of course the usual numDsr of fakirs are
on hand with their wares and their wiles.
No fair w >uld be complete without them.
They fill up the interstices, and aff >rd all
the fun for the class that goes in to be hum
bugged. The p .rk is in splendid conditi >n.
For the first dav the crowd has been good,
and there are strong chances that it wifi in
crease every day from now on. The pro
grammes for eacn dav’g atnusenieur are well
arranged, and the people who come will
find no trouble in being amused. The hotels
have made extra accommodations to enter
tain the crowds, and exoect to do a good
business.
A WBKCK-STR sWS BRANCH.
Four Accidents on the Columbus and
Birmingham Road.
Columbus, Ga., Oct 23.—Matters on the
Columbus aud Birmingham branch of the
Central system have been in ill-luck for the
past few days, and no less tnan four bad
wrecks have occurred on this road since
Vionday afternoon. On Monday a “hog”
engine ran into a freight train cab ahead,
threqmiles this side of Opelika, The engi ie
was partially stripped and the cab was torn
up.
Yesterday at Trammell’s Station one
freight train going east aud the other going
west were ordered to meet. The train
coming to Columbus from Birmingham re
ceived orders to stand on the main line. The
outgoing train w st b und was so pass in
on the switch, so that both could pass. The
latter train was on a down grade, and going
at the rate of forty or forty-five miles an
hour. The engine was accordingly rushed
in on the switch at au unusual rate of speed
and contrary to orders. The result was
that ten empty cars standing on trie side
track were partially demolished and trie
engine was totally stripped. The crew
saved themselves by jumping. The News
correspondent is told that the train was ruu
by green hands.
A WRECK AT HATCHET CREEK.
At Hatchet creek another terrible freight
wreck occurred yesterday afternoon. The
train broke loose from the engine ou a
down grade, and the engineer attempt ng
to pull up, the cars boro down on him with
terrific force. The result was that the
engine was demolished, auu eight loaded
cars crashed through the ties tie, tearing
away two spaus of the struct
ure. The cars are now in tbe
wa'er, totally wrecked. • Immediately
after the news reached the city the
wrecking train with a full force of
bands was sent out to the scene of the dis
aster. On their way the engine et tbe
wrecking train rusb>-d i to a freight car at
Uoudwater, and both tbe car and engine
were bally damaged.
ANOTHER WRECK AND MORE DELAY.
A second wrecking train, with full ac
coutrements, left tbe city to-night for the
Hau-het creek wreex. To* iuoonnug uigut
mail tram fr w Rir ulngbaiu was four hours
iat*, as the passaugers hat to be transferred
at the ruined trestle, the usual night
train for iiirmiughaui <ll4 not leave tne
city to-night, as no transfer could be
A Town Election.
tjOi/qo ITT, Ga, Oal 23,—An election far
town olbuars u,k pi not Tuesday u idr Use
b*w charts- Mr. Is>w Free was aiwHed
mayor
THE MORNING NEWS: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1889.
GUESTS OF SAVANNAH.
THE INVITATION JUST SENT OUT
TO BE ACCEPTED.
Both Houses of the Legislature Vote
Unanimously to Accept —Gov. Gor
don and Probably the Entire Con
gressional Delegation Will Also Be
Gere to Accept Our Hospitality.
Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 23.—When it ad
j urns the Georgia legislature will make a
straight shoot for Savannah. The follow
ing communication, officially signed, was
presented in both houses to-day:
Savannah, Ga., Oct. 22, 1889
Whereas, It is desirable that the governor,
the numbers of congress from this state, and
the memb rs of the legislature should have an
o pportunity to familiarize themselves witu the
vast interests centering at this poit, its lactl
lties as the great outport of the state, and the
great possibilities lor the enlargement of these
Facilities,
Rex (red, That a cordial invitation is hereby
extra led to the governor and his staff, the
members of congress from this state, and tbe
members and officers of the legislature to visit
Savannau as the guests of the city, the cotion
exchange, and the board of trade, immediately
on the adjournment of the general assembly.
The invitation was accepted unanimously
by the House aad Senate, and the News
correspondent learns that it is the intention
of most of the members of the legislature
to take this opportunity of vlsitiug Geor
gia’s great seaport. The governor and his
staff, and a majority of the congressmen,
probably all of tnem, will also acoept the
hoapitalitie- of (Savannah on this occasion.
FLORIDA'S ORANGE UNION.
The Good Effects of Its Organization
Already Felt.
Welaka, Fla., Oct. 23.—Ths orange
union, of whish favorable mention has
been made of late in the Morning News,
is growing every day and seems just the
thing to secure fair treatment for the grower
as well as the buyer. The strength of the
orange union is being lelt at this early
date, as almost every grower has joined
with the intention of staying. Already
buyers are among the growe s making con
tracts for the fruit, generally per box, on
tne tree, $1 being readily given, and of e i
up to $ l 25. The latter price will be about
the average this season.
A HOME MARKET.
One of the objects of the union is to com
pel buyers to come here and buy. If they
do not come, the gr iwers will snip through
the uui.-n, which is composed of the best
business men in the state, and is co-opera
tive with the Florida Fruit Exchange
Those woo now ship to irresponsible c un
mission men are expected to reap their de
served re ward—i. e., to get no returns. This
has i een done for years, until oranges were
felt by their owners to be of very uncertain
value.
A COSTLY EXPERIENCE.
The very short experience the writer bad
with one of these overtrusted commission
merchants cost S2SJ. That loss has been
well advertised and turned to good account
ill getting members to join the orange
union. The general expression is to let tue
fruit rot on the trees, rather than be duped
by false testimonials, etc., etc. No honest
commiesion man can complain when he
finds taere is a ikied value on the fruit. He
Is not then at the mercy of dishonest men,
who can sell at any low price, expecting to
make no returns.
SAVANNAH A GOOD MARKET.
Savannah is often a good market, and
from its location should be a good dis
tributing point. There are many good, re
liable dealers there.
The orange crop throqgh this section is a
good half a crop, and the fruit finer than
in many years, and see us to ba farther ad
vanced at this season than in previous years
at the same time, showing coloring even
ijow. There are not many rusty ones.
The stand the Mor_ning News takes on all
that tends to the welfare of Florida is much
appreciated by its readers.
COL. BIRD NOT ARRESTED.
An Official Contradiction of the Rumor
Afloat at Pensacola.
Jacksonville, Fla , Oct. 23.—1n your
isaue of this day you have a telegram dated
at Pensacola, in which you say it Is rumored
that the republic-ins bring charges against
ex-MurshaJ Bird that he is to
be arrested on an alleged oharge of being
short in his accounts, and that his where
ab mts are unknown. All this Is erroneous.
Gol. Bird is now at Waldo, about fifty
miles from here, and there are no charges
against him. Philip W alter.
Clerk United States Court.
COL. BIRD ALSO DENIES IT.
Ocala, Fla., Oct. 23.—CoL W. C. Bird,
ex-Uuited State* marshal, has been shown
the telegram published in the Morning
News ot to-day, and pronounces it false
from beginning to end.
E. A. O. Mundee.
DECLARED UNFOUNDED.
Pensacola, Fla., Oct. 23.— Telegraphic
advices from Jacksonville to-day are to the
effect that there is no foundation for tha
rumors cancer ling CoL Bird.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK'S LAST BPIKR.
The Event Celebrated with a General
Jollification.
Brunswick, Ga., Oct. 23.—T0-day has
been a jubilant one at South Brunswick. The
last spike was driven in the South Brunswick
Terminal railroad, and this evening the first
through train from Wayn esville arrived.
Its arrival was greeted with a blaze of fire
works, blowing of whistles aud a general
jollification. The employes of the road gave
themselves up to enjo’yment, and were
treated in a royal manner by their employ
ers. It is understood that the extension to
Cordele will soon be built.
SWITCHMEN STRIKE.
New Men Being Secured and the
Strikers Making Threats.
Evansville. Ind., Oct. 23.— The places
of the Louisville aud Nashville road’s strik
ing switchmen are being filled with new
men. The strikers have been making
threats and trouble is looked for.
Trains are moving with regularity,
although it costs considerable labor on the
part of those who are doing the switching.
No delays of consequence have so far
occurred, and the managers of the road
claim that none will occur.
Tlie switchmen in the yar’ds of the Mackev
system asked for an increase of
wages to-day, aud, although they
did not get all thev asked for, received
o raise equal to $2 25 for the men and $2 50
for the foremen for ten hours’ work, over
time to be paid for. Everything was set
tled s > quickly tLat not a man tut the
committee appointed to meet the master of
transportation left his work. The new
wages will begin Nov. 1.
A Depot Robbed.
Hardeevills, 8. C., Oct. 23.—Last night
the ileout at Greeu Pond was broken iuto
bv someone. The agent doesn't miss any
thing of importance. His ticket case and
desk ware broken open, and about 25 cents
in copper* left In ticket case ia missing.
The eu tv was not molested.
It is said London Bright, tbe murderer of
Amos Dean, on Muuday morning pasted
through this pi ne, walking oo the railroad
track toward Yumaeaoe.
Peculiar
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ration of lu lag re iiaota, Hood's Haraapa
n ia accompi abas cure* where other prepa
ration* •surety fail Peculiar in 1U good
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BROOKLYN WINS AGAIN.
New York’s Errors Much More Nu
merous Than Her Rival’s.
Brooklyn, Oct. 23.—The game was called
at the end of the sixth inning to-day on ac
count of darkness. Ti.e score then stood:
Brooklyn. 2 2 0 33 o—lo
New York .5 0 1 1 0 0— 7
Base hits: Brooklyn 3, New York 9. F.rrors:
Brooklyn 2, New York 8. Batteries: Terry and
Clark. Crane and Ewing
SPALDING ON THE WAR PATH.
Chicago, 111, Oct. 23. President
Spaidmg of the Chicago ball club to-day
reitera ed his statement that he would in
stitute legal proceedings against the reserved
me nbers of the Chicago Tam who shall
refuse to sign contracts for next year. He
said: “ When the men signed our contracts
last year it was under an agreement that
we had tbe right to reserve them for
this year. Now, we wish to enforce the
t rms of that contract, but as yet no one
but Capt. Anson has signed. 1 have notified
every one of the players that they must
come to the front and sign for next year. I
and m’t know what they will do. They have
a secret organization, and they won’t say
they will not -ign, 'nor will
they say they will. They simply
look wise and say nothing. But I will fix
them,” added Mr. Spalding, “for my attor
ney a-sures me that not one of them will be
able to play ball in Chicago If I serve an
injunction on them.”
THE BROTHERHOOD CONVENTION.
The brotherhood of base ball players has
issued a call for a convention which will
meet in New York soon after Nov. 1.
Fred Pfeffer, who is reported to be the head
of the brotherhood movement in Chicago,
admitted this to a reporter to-day. “Each
chapter will send one man,” he said, “and
then all our grievances will be talked over.
The classification of players and salary
question will be important considerations,
i think we can settle everything in a day,
anyhow, we will not be in session over
two days.”
“Will your grievances be presented be
fore the league meeting which occurs
Nov. 13 r
“Wo agreed that it would be best to hold
a meeting before the meeting of tne league
directors, because we tnigut decide to pre
sent our claims before them; but it is too
early yet to anticipate what we will do.
We have really not yet decided upon any
thing definite, and until the meeting occurs
all talk about what action we will take is
merely surmise; that is, beyond what I have
already told you.”
IOWA’S LIQ JOB LAW.
Right of Confiscation of Property
Upheld.
Des Moines,‘,la., Oct. 23. In the cases
of J. M. Craig, appellant, vs. Wurthueller
and Endy, et al., and J. M. Craig, appel
lant, vs. Bertbold Rosen, et al., a decision
has been handed down by the supreme
court, prepared by Judge Given, in which
several old features and some new ones of
the prohibitory law are passed upon.
Among the questions is the right of the
state, by legislative enactment, to confiscate
the personal property of the defendant
without process of law. it being claimed
that the statutes authorizing such procedure
are in conflict with the constitution of the
United States and of lowa.
THE OPINION.
The opinion holds that in a criminal
action for nuisance against a man, the
place kept by him is on trial also, and that
therefore there is due process of law. This
is a matter that has been much disoussei,
and involves a grave question of the extent
of the powers of the state legislature. The
property rendered valueless by this order
of the court exceeds $400,000 in value, and
consists of breweri s in the city of Burling
ton. The case will probably be taken to
the United States supreme court.
SEALS GETTING SCARCE.
Immediate Cessation of Illegal Opera
tions Necessary.
San Francisco, Cal., Oct. 23.—Charles
J. Goff, United States treasury agent in
charge of Seal Island, in Behring sea, who
arrived on the steamship St. Paul from
Alaska Tuesday night, says: “Unless
effective measures are at once taken by the
government to stop illegal sealing opera
tions in Behring sea, the seal will be totally
extinct within five or six years. I do not
think that more than 50,000 seals will be
taken on the seal islands next year.
THE SUPPLY SHORT.
"The Alaska Commercial Company had
difficulty in getting its 100,000 seal-skins
this summer, and was obliged to kill many
inferior animals. There were thirty illegal
sealing vessels, British and American, in
Behring sea this year, and they took 40,000
seal-skins to Victoria. They kill six seals
in the water where they get the carcass of
one. 8o they have killed over 200,000 ille
gally this year, half males and half females,
tne latter being equal to two animals. The
popular idea that the sea;s are increasing is
wrong. ”
NORTH CAROLINA’S NEGROES.
Gov. Fowle’s Address on the Opening
of Their State Fair.
Raleigh, N. 0., Oct. 23.—Gov. Fowle
to-day opened the eleventh annual colored
state fair here and spoke to a large audience
of negroes. He referred to the action of the
Chicago negroes iu appointing a day of
fasting and prayer for the southern
negroes, and said his auditors were as happy
as any people on the face of the earth, an and
were protected in all their rights, and he
pledged them that tbe whole p >wer of the
state would be exercised in their behalf
just as much as in behalf of white
men. The white man 'in the
south, he said, is well disposed
toward the negroes, and this feeling is
reciprocated. The negro schools and
asylums in North Carolina are as well
cared for as those of the whites. The
Chicago negroes who have sought to set a
day of fasting and humiliation will never
enjoy the same attributes of freedom as the
North Carolina negroes. They never even
see the inside of a jury box." Rev. Leak
(colored), secretary of the fair, indorsed
Gov. Fowle’s remarks.
BOLD BANK ROBBERY.
Two Men and a Woman Work a
Scheme and Get sl,l^o.
Newark, N. J., Oet. 23.—Two well
dressed men and a woman drove up to the
German Savings Bank at 2:30 o’clock this
afternoon. Tbe men entered the bank, and
Informed Cashier Weber that the lady in
the carriage was unable to walk, and
desired to speak to him and make a
deposit. One of the men and the
cashier went out and held a conversation
with the lady. Shu deferred making the
deposit, so the cashier returned. The other
man left the bank, entered the carriage,
and drove off. A few minutes later it was
discovered that $1,150 in hills bad been
stolen from behind tue railing. Only two
clerks were at tbe time iu tb - bank. It is
supposed lhut the tuief entered the iuclosure
through the gate which Cashier Webber
left open. There is no clew to the thieves.
Scarlet Fever.
Darbys I'ropbylacUr Fluid is unequaled
iu the treatment of scarlet fever. Uhlsss
gargle, it prevents the tnroat from becom
ing diphtheritic, allays the inflammation,
and subdue. the pain Used to sponge the
body, it ullays tin* Itching inflammation of
the skin and destroys tiifei-Uou.
Esped iu the sick room, it will prevent
tbe spread ot contagion, aud keep the
atmosphere * bolseouc.
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Tas ssU ksues woiaim are going to this ;
the euLpn't. "rtee Tuiugi We nt.uuUt lto g Wn
•era nee <•* tfa" linage they wood do j
If 'he* were unm • note Im to rruioee than l*u
edien (Any ga ui the thoeter. or sbeget ejecta*, j
MyrnstiHtm
AN OFFER TO CREDITORS.
Belford,Clark & Cos. Propose to Pay 25
Cent® on the Dollar.
New York, Oct. 23.—The proposition ot
Belford, Clark & Cos., book publishers of
Chicago and New York, for a settlement
with their eastern creditors, is said to be on
the basis ot 25 cents on tbe dollar, payable in
three, six, nine and twelve months, the bus
iness in New York to be continued as a
corporation to be known as the Belford
company. The western creditors are to be
8 t led with by the new corporation, to be
called the Belford Clark Company, at Chi
cago, to be operated by Messrs. Belford and
Clark, and some new men who intend to
put new capital in the business. Robert
Belford will look after the New York busi
ness.
NO CLASH OF RACES.
A Significant Fact Pointed Out by An
Alabama Grand Jury.
Montgomery, Ala., Oct. 23.—The grand
jury of Montgomery county, in its report
to-day, says: “It may be worthy of note,
as indicating unmistakably the relations of
amity existing between the races here, that
no serious act of violence has been reported
to tuis grand jury committed by a white
person against a colored person, or vice
versa , and that in nearly every instance
complaints of assault and battery and
assault with inte .it to kill were male by
colored persons against those of their own
race.”
KNOCKED DOWN BY A JUDGE.
The Legal Luminary Unable to Stand
Newspaper Criticism.
Kansas Cfty, Mo.. Oct. 33.—Judge John
A MacDonald of the county court assaulted
James Kelly, a Journal reporter, to-day.
The Journal this morning referred in un
complimentary terms to one of the judge’s
decisions, and when the reporter addressed
him. Judge MacDonald flew into a passi m
and struck the reporter twice in the face
with his fist, knocking him down. The
judge was arrested, but was released on his
own recognizance.
MINERS STRIKE IN OHIO.
They Want the Progressive Union
Recognized.
Columbus, 0., Oct. 23.—Between 600
and 700 miners employed in the four mines
of the Columbus and Hocking Coal and
Iron Company, in the Hocking valley, have
struck. They are progressive union men.
Between 300 and 400 Knights of Labor men
remain at work. The union men refuse to
work unless their organization is recognized
on the committee, and a check off for mine
expenses be granted as before May 1, 1889.
Racing at Lexington.
Lexington, Ky., Oct. 23.—The weather
was cold, the attendance light, aud the
sport good. The track was deep with mud.
The events were as follows:
First Race— Six and one-half furlongs. Re
nounce won, with Fred Wooley second, and
Zeiler third. Time I:2Bjfc.
LSrcond Race— Six furlongs. Mllon won, with
Queer Toy second, and Gracie M third. Time
1:23(4.
Third Rags— One and one-sixteenth miles.
Princess Bowling won, with Prince Fortunatus
second, and Bonaletta third. Time 1:58.
Focrth Race— Viley stakes; one and one half
miles. Outbound won, with Heron second.
Time 2:51. There were no other starters.
Fifth Race—Half mile. Grace Ely won, with
Lady Jones second, and Willie M third. Time
0:53 1i.
A YOUNG FIEND’S CONFESSION.
Wesley Elkins Tells How He Murdered
His Parents.
From the New York Herald.
Dubuque, la. , Oct. 19.—The grand jury
of Clayton county has found an Indictment
against Wet-ley Elkins, the 11-year-old boy
who murdered his parents five miles north
east of Edgewood last July. The only
evidence against him was his own confes
sion, in which he said: "I wanted tb get
away from home. I had run away from
home a number of times, but they
brought me back. I thought I
would kill them, so I went up to
the house just before sunrise on the
morning of July 16, and went softly into
the house to see if my parents were asleep.
I peeped into their bedroom, and saw that
they were asleep. I then went out to the
road in front of the house to see If anyb >dy
was coming, and finding the coast clear I
went to the corn crib and got the club,
which was a part of a flail, and then went
into the house softly, and put the club in
my bedroom and set it down. I then took
ray father’s rifle and stepped out of my bed
room into father’s, and put the gun to his
face and fired. I then immediately went
back for my club, knowing that I would
not have time to load the gun.
I got the club, and when I got back to
the door mother was upon the floor and
stooped over doing something. I thought,
perhaps, she was looking at father, who lay
on t e front side of the bed. I struck her
on the head as she stooped over, and she
straightened up and fell backward on the
bed and over father. I then got upon the
bed aud struck her a great many times on
the head, until 1 thought she was dead.
Then I heard father make a noise in his
throat, and I struck two blows on his head
that smashed the skull. I then took the
baby and hitched up the horse and started
for grandpa’s. Nobody helped mo in anv,
way nor told me to kill them. I did it all
alone.” The boy is a very intelligent little
fellow,weighing only seventy-three pounds,
and is very pale looking.
MEDICAL.
ERUPTION on face and neck.
After suffering for eight months with a trou
blesome eruption on my face and neck, and try
ing all sorts of remedies, 1 was finally cured by
taking a few bottles of Swift’s Specific. It in
creased my weight from 95 to 135 pou. ds.
A. W. Crook, Ottawa, Kansas.
RHEUMATISM ELIMINATED FROM TUE BLOOD.
I am satisfied that S. 8. S. is the be6t blood
remedy in the world. I have used it for rheu
matism with the best results.
L. L. Roussel, Sherman, Texas.
EAD CASE OF FROST BITE.
A patient under my charge was badly affected
with blood poison, the result of frost bite in tbe
feet. Both feet had sloughed off before ho was
turned over to me. He was cured sound withs
few bottles of 8.8.5., and is now walking about
on his knees. R L. Wood, MlllodcevllJe, Ga
Treatise ou Blood and Bkin D:seiv. rvv Yd
free Su 'werrMs. ' •
I’KlNmu AND BOOKBINDER.
BUSINESS IS OPENING,
And Business Men are needing
their supplies of Office Station
ery, Orders for Blank Books
and Printed Blanks of all kinds
will have prompt and careful at
tention if left with the Old and
Reliable Printer and Binder,
93 Bay. GEO. N. NICHOLS.
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ST. JOHN S MIJTARY XHOOI
MANLIUM, Jk. V.
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MEETINGS.
ZERI BBABEL LODGE Vo. 1 3.V A A M.
A regular communication of this A
lodge will be held THIS (Thursday \WF%r
EVENING at Bo’clock. 'S/S
Members of sister lodges and transieut breth
ren are fraternally invited to meet with us.
By order of W. A. WALKER, W. M.
John Riley, Secretary.
H.MJPT LODGE AO. 38, I. O. O. F.
Tbe regular weekly meeting of the lodge will
be held THIS f Thursday) EVENING at 8 o'clock,
at hall. President and Jefferson, over Trinity
church lecture room.
There will be an initiation.
Members of other lodges and transient
brothers are fraternally inv.ted.
FFA NK FREIHERR, N. G.
A. N. Manuct. Secretary.
NOTICE.
Workingmen's Benevolent Association and
Workingmen's Union Association.
The members of both associations are ear
nestly requested to attend a mass meeting of
both associations, to be held at the ball of
Workingmen's Benevolent Association, Bay
between Barnard and Whitaker streets. THIS
(Thursday) EVENING, at eight <8) o'clock
sharp. By order of
„ JOHN REYNOLDS,
President of Workingmen's Union Ass'n.
THOMAS KEENAN,
President of the W. B. Association.
J. C. Lynch, Secretary.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Advertisements inserted under ‘‘.Special
Notices" will be charged $1 00 a Square each
insertion.
SALE OF DAMAGED LOTTO^
AT MACON, GA
The Central Railroad Company will sell at
Macon 126 bales of cotton, damaged by fire, on
MONDAY, 28th inst. Sale at 10 o'clock a. m.
W. W. BTARR, Superintendent.
NOTICE.
R. L. DONELAN, who has been collecting
for me, is no longer in my employ.
ANDREW HANLEY.
Savannah, Ga., Oct. 23,1889.
NOTICE.
All bills against the British steamship SCAW
FELL must be presented at our office before 12
o’clock noon THIS DAY, Oct. 24, 1889, or pay
ment will bedebarred.
RICHARDSON & BARNARD, Agents.
NOTICE.
Neither the Master nor Consignees of the
British steamship LALEHAM, Evans, Master,
will be responsible for any debts contracted
by the crew.
A. MINIS & SONS, Consignees.
ANOTHER INVOICE
Of 25 dozen Assorted Hats, both stiff and soft,
just opened at JAUDON’S,
150 St. Julian street.
READ THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATE.
I have used Dr. Ulmer's Corrector in my
family for some time, and can testify to its
efficacy as a great family medicine. For ladies
I think it unnvaled. GEO. M. KNIGHT,
Blandon Springs, Ala.
Would pot take SI,OOO for the good derived
from the use of Ulmer's Liver Corrector.
H. H. KAYTON, New York.
Recommended by prominent physicians, and
awarded hignest prize over competitors. Ask
for ULMER'S LIVER CORRECTOR, and take
no other. Prepared by
B. F. ULMER, M. D. t Pharmacist,
Savannah, Ga.
Price $1 per bottle. If you cannot obtain the
“Corrector" from your druggist, send your
order direct, and it will be forwarded by ex
press, freight paid.
DESIRABLE FARM TO LET.
That desirable truck farm. Plumstead, former
ly the property of Gen. Harrison, situated on the
Middle Ground road and facing Southover
Junction. For terms apply to
HENRY BI.UN,
Northwest corner Bryan and Abercorn.
A CARD.
I hereby take this method of notifying my
friends and the public in genera' that I am now
connected with APPEL&BCHAUL, the popular
One-Price Clothiers, Hatters and Men's Fur
nishers. where I will be pleased to serve you,
guaranteeing you satisfaction in every respect.
Yours, respectfully.
E. A. MARCU3,
Formerly with F. Gutman.
BESIDES OCR REGULAR
PILSEN BEER,
WE ARE NOW SERVING)
BOHEMIAN BEER
AT THE PRICE OF
ONION SETS
And all other FALL GARDEN SEEDS of the
best quality and perfectly fresh, at
E. J. KIEFFER'S,
West Broad aDd Stewart streets.
FOR RENT.
THE STORES NOS. 135 AND 137 BAY ST
L. J. MYERS.
CONFECTIONS
RECEIVED FRESH
THREE TIMES A WEEK
—AT—
B f TL g B' * ruaWMACV.
F. C. WYLLY,
STOCII, BOND 4 RUL KSTATK BROKER,
m MR IT AM MTREET.
AMUSEMENTS.
ONLY BIG SlOf
To Be Here This Year.
AT
SAVANNAH, > -v— - _
MONDAY, \ LJO j 28
JOHN ROBINSON’S
-TEN-
Big Shows All United.
1000 Men and Homes Employed" JQo()
1-2 3-4 EQUESTRIAN FEATS.
More Acrobats, More Gymnasts,
More Aerialiats. More Wire Walkers
More Clowns, More Bicvcl'iata
More Fling Rings. More High Kickers * *
More Brother Acts, M ire Leaping,
More Actors’ Novelties and Feats
Than any 10 Shows Combined.
_ Excursion rates on all railroads.
SAV ANN AH~THB ATbeT
THE EVENT ¥ JHE SEASON !
THURSDAY, JDCTOBER 24th,
LOUIS JAMES
Assisted by hla Excellent Legitimate Company
in Shakespeare's Grand Tragedy, m six acts *
I RICHARD 111, I
IT is the genera! opinion that Mr. James is
now the best “Richard'’ on the stage. His
physique is well fitted for the part, and his
voice is strong and melodious.—.\ej York
World, September 24f/i, 1889.
Costumes rich and historically correct.
Scenery new and appropriate.
Prices: 25c., 50c. and 51. Seats on sale Mon
day, Oct. 21.
Next Attraction—Lizzie Evans, 25-25 Oct.
HOUSE F V RNISIIINU < .OODrL
nut, i ii iii naai
And ready for Business, with
a Brand New Stock, at
BOTTOM PRICES.
OUR RANGES—“ HOME
SUNSHINE,” COTTON
PLANT.
THE EXCELSIOR PENN
COOK STOVE, HEAT
ING STOVES.
CROCKERY. GLASS
WARE, HOU3EFIJR
NISHING GOODS.
Inspect our large and hand
some stock and get our prices.
Polite attention.
Prompt delivery.
Barnard and Broughton lans.
JAS. DOUGLASS,
SUCCESSOR TO
■T. A.DOUGLASB &.CO.
WATCHES AND JEWELRY.
Watches, Diamonds, Silverware.
A. L. DESBOUILLONS,
ai btjXilj street.
Vf Y STOCK is now complete. I have the
lvl selection of LADIES' and GENTLEMEN*
GOLD and SILVER WATCHES of tto
make. Fine JEWELRY In Diamond Setting*
STERLING SILVERWARE, for wedding pw*
ente, of the very best quality, in elegant cas*
Specialty of
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BRACELETS, WATCH CHAINS, GOLD sxA
SILVER-HEADED CANES and UMBRELLAS,
GOLD SPECTACLES. GOLD PENS and run-
OILS, FINK FRENCH CLOCKS, aud mW
tielea which for variety, design, quality —*
prices cannot be surpassed.
OPTICAL GQOD9
OF ALL DESCRIPTIOTS.
Wifehei Repaired by Competent fforlici
FOOD PRODUCTS.
APPLES,
CABBAGES,
ONIONS, POTATOES.
CARLOAD JUST ARRIVED.
Flour, Hay, Grain, Texas Rust
Proof Seed Oats, and Soutn
ern Rye.
Haynes & Elton
MIL L "IPPPLI
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JENKINS' PACKING, JKNKIHB’ VALVIA
roa sana ■ —•
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FOR SALK.
EMPTY BARRELS
rpwo BUKDRKD EMPTY MY HUP BkK** 1 *
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