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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
GOOD ADVICE TO PLANTERS.
Col. Murphey of BsrnesvilIe Points Out
the Road to Prosperity.


BRUNSWICK, GA, Feb. 12.-At the Az
ricultural Society's meeting last night the
attendance was large. Col. Murphey, of
Barnesville, delivered very practical
address on the practical uses of improved
machinery. His subject was treated with
skill, and was listened to with both inter-
est and pleasure.
President Livingston then delivered his
annual address, urging a more certain
method In preparing the soil and in plant
ing, culuYating, gathering and selling
crops. He pleaded for thorough prepa-
ration of the soil, tor the use of better
agricultural tools, for less waste in gath
erlng, and for the exercise of wiser dis
eretlOn In selling crops. Ii a farmer
wanted TO eat meat or vegetables he
should grow the one and plant the
other. 1t was ruinOus policy for them
TO rely upon others to grow for them that
which they would not produce for them
selves. They should plant food crops for
their families and stock. This was the
more necessary since corners had been
made In everything. The farmer grew
vegetables that would keep torty-eight
hours. He estimated the loss of the
Georgia farmer by careless handling of
cotton raised here annually at , cents per
pound. This was over So, 900, 900 a year on
that staple alone. He estimated the loss
by the careless and slovenlv manner of
handling the wheat crop of Georgia at %
per cent, and of oats the loss was fully 40
per cent. per annum on the crop made.
PLEDGING CROPS.
The cotton grower might pledge his
cotton for advances if ne liked, but he
should stipulate that it should not be sold
until the maker directed, thereby avoid
ing the sale when all the world knows
that the cotton crop of the world is to be
sold between November and January. In
selling other stock like discretion should
be exercised. He urged the younger
delegates especially to resolve to adopt
better and more certain methods in farm
ing for this than for the last year, and
especially that they fit themselves for
duty as representative agTiculturists OF
the State.
Mr.. Benson offered a resolution APP
pointing committee to whom delegates
are requested to report their present
methods of culture and tools used within
the next 90 days, and whose duty it shall
be to make report upon the same, de-
VlSlng more certain means of planting
and cultivating for Georgia farmers. This
was adopted.
Alter spirited and wordy contest Ma
rletta, In Cobb county, was selected as
the place OF meeting OF the August ses-
sion OF the Agricultural Society.
Inc convention then adjourned 10 meet
again on Thursday Immediately on re-
turning from the steamboat excursion
around the harbOr OF Brunswick and out
to the sea.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The Ways and
Means Committee TO-DAY decided to re-
port the bill providing that the duty on
leaf tobacco of requisite size and of nee
essary fineness Of texture to be suitable
for wrappers, and of which more than 100
leaves are required to weigh pound, and
leaf tobacco, the growth of different coun-
tries, shall be when incIosed together in a
bale or other package, if not stemmed, 70
cents per pound, and if stemmed 81 per
pound. So much of any package of such
tobacco as may not be suitable for wrap
pers shall pay a duty of So cents per
Do11nd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
TRIPPED UP BUSINESS MEN.
No Appeal In the Virginia Bank Case
Ward Again Indicted.

No Appeal in the Virginia Bank Case
Ward Again Indicted.
PETERSBURG, VA, Feb. 12.-Ip the Hust-
ings Court to-day Judge Mann handed
down his opinion in the case of the suit
of the State of Virginia against the
Planters and Mechanics Bank. and, as it
appears from the opinion that no sus-
pending order was asked by the counsel
for the State, no appeal will be taken to
the Supreme Court Of Appeals. The trus-
tees OF the bank will execute the order
of the court as soon practicable, proba-
bly, within the next 80 days. The trustees
have on hand about 800, coo, which is sufIi-
cient to pay dividend of % per cent. to
the creditors.
ANOTHER INDICTMENT AGAINST WARD.
NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-The United States
grand jury brought in another indict-
ment against Ferdinand Ward, the for
mer partner Of Gen. Grant, for crooked
ness IN connection with the Marine Bank.
The court issued another bench warrant
for Ward. The latter is still in custody
in Ludlow street Jail under another IN
dictment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
German Acknowledgement

LONDON, Feb. IA telegram received
to-day at the British australian news
paper office in London from Wellington,
New Zealand, says that intense excite
ment prevails IN New Zealand owing to
the statement just published that Ger
many has annexed the island of Samoa.
This action was taken by a German
squadron in the face of protests by the
English and American Consuls. The
situation is serious. The report of this
action by Germany is not wholly credited
here. and is publIshed under reserve.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13

on the streets Monday By the report of nu-
neIOus new cases being developed, which
upon investigation proved to be mere ru J.
llnors, Dr. Durham, the Mayor, instead Of
having smallpox, being sick from cold and
the euects OF vaccination. and Willie Shields
also being sick from vaccination. There have
been only two deaths-TOlliver HOLMAN and
Drusllla, his wife, having died, both Of whom
however. were quite old and feeble and were
not strong enough TO endure sickness Of apy
slnd- Another negro woman. we learn. Is
sick are doing well. Miss Leila Reese
who was quite sick for while is now DONG
well, and her attending physician. DR.. Pitts
has Discontinued his visits, considering her
out OF danger Our friends in the country
may feel perfectly safe IN coming to town a.
an OF the sick are subjected to rigid auaran-
tine, ana there Is no danger whatever of con
tFactln the disease upon the streets and in
Ine stores. The people who reside out of
thomson are great deal more alarmed about
lhe disease than are the people in town who
know the true state OF affairs: and the fur
Lner people are from Thomson the more av
agerated are the reports, and the greater is
Ine alarm We are glad TO state that MavOr
Durham, whose illness caused so much unea-
siness yesterday, only had very mild attack
OF Ndrl0lOlQ. and Is to-day able to be m and
attending his patients and official duties
Atlanta correspondence NEWS Jan IL. Asa
local subject nothing has in years commanded
so much attention as the artesian we'll SEN
tlment Is about equally divided as to how tLa
experiment VIII turn out The scene of The
drilling Is largely attended at all hours every
udy, aDd until late hour at night people lin
StI ABOUT the well discus ing the outcome.
bulletin boards are posted three or four times
every DAY giving the la est information No
change OF material charart ter is noticed in
these quotations, further than an increasing
uepth OF the hole. a God many of the most
interested visitors. who call daily, are OF the
opinion that Atlanta is 50 deep in the enter
prise that she don't know how to crawl out of
IT, ana Tor this reason keeps going on, hoping
that something Will turn up to show a way
out OF the dilemma. EX-COuncilman Vol Dun
ming, who Is the daddy SO to speak, of the
enterprise, Is in favor Of continuing the eX-
pertinent an indefinite time, and never let
money be the cause Of the work coming to an
end Judge Collier, who advocated the un-
dertaklng In its infancy, Is a daily visitor at
the well, and wants the work to 90 on. Mayor
Hlllyer Is also an earnest advocate, and viii
not listen 10 proposition to suspend work.
on the other hand, there is strong feeling
that water cannot be found in the formation
lhat Atlanta rests upon, and that ii is use
less expenditure OF money to continue the
work. When the Hast appropriation Of $1,000,
made two weeks ago, is expended. it Will be
seen n Council Is willing to stand another
pull. There is a strong belief that it VIII not
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13

ATLANTA, Feb. 12.-The Philadelphia
visitors reached here at noon to-day be-
hind time and have been putting in the
day riding about the city in spite Of the
storm. They called at the Executive
Mansion in the afternoon and in the even
ing had their banquet at the kimball. To-
night at IL O'Clock the special train Of
sleepers with the party left for New
OPlaanG
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
THE NEWS OF JACKSONVILLE.
UP THE MANATEE.
A Mill to Move to Mexico.

FAIL RIVER, MASS, Feb. 12.-An i'm
portant move is contemplated by the Que
que-Chan Mill Corporation, which in
cludes the transfer of the entire plant, ex-
cept the mill building, to Mexico. 1t is
proposed to erect a mill there, equip it
with the machinery in the present mill,
to add few printing machines and enter
upon the complete manufacture of GER
tain classes of printed goods of that
country. The mill was established in
1895, runs 1882 spindles and 492 looms.
and has pay roll of about So, 900 weekly,
They win employ Mexican help.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
of Russia,s Courtesies

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations to-day
reported an amendment to the sundry
civil appropriation bill to appropriate
200 to enable the President to bestOw
testimonials upon those officers and sub
jects of the Russian Government. who
aided the survivors of the Jeanette expe-
ditiOn, or who aided search parties sent
after the members Of the expedition. An
appropriation is also recommended for the
purpose of enabling the President to con-
vey to the government and people of Rus
sia an expression of the high appreciation
in which tae government and people of
the United States hold the humane ser
VicpS an rendered
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
FREIGHT RATES RESTORED.
The Pool Agreement Abolished and ,
Return Made to the Old Standard.

The Pool Agreement Abolished and a
Return Made to the Old Standard.
CHATTANOOGA, Feb. 12.-The Southern
Railway and Steamship Association re-
sumed its session here this morning.
During the preceding evening President
Smith. of the Louisville and Nashville;
Receiver Fink, of the East Tennessee,
Virginia and Georgia.; General Manager
Scott, of the Queen and Crescent, and Gen
eral Manager Rives, OF the Richmond and
Danville Railroad Companies, represent
ing the lines most involved in the rate
war, held a conference. They agreed upon
basis of adjustment, and to-day at noon
the association, by a unanimous vote.
abolished the former pool agreement, and
all freight rates were restored to their
former standard. The restored rates 90
into effect on Feb. IS. For four months
rates have been badly demoralized
throughout the South. The meeting was
satisfactory and amicable, and the adjust
ment is accepted by all the lines.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
Eva hTackay a Princess.

PARIS, Feb. 12.-Miss Eva Mackay was
married to-day to Don Ferdinand Julien
Colonna, Prince Of GalatrO. The cere-
mony was private and was performed
with pontifcal high mass by Mgr. De-
Reude, e Papal NunciO, in the NunciO's
Chapel in this city. There were but 40
persons present.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
Broken Windows.

If tree were to break window what
might the window say? Tremendous
(tree-mend-us). TayIor's Cherokee Rene
do Of Sweet Gum and Mullen has tre-
mendOus sale, for it mends all forms of
coughs, colds and lung troubles.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
The Dredging at CharIeston.

CHARLESTON, S. G., Feb. 12.-The con-
tract for dredging between the jetties in
Charleston harbor has been awarded by
the government engineers at 30 cents per
cubic yard, the work to begin the middle
of March.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
The snnnY Side ID ID.

Let us be sunshiny if we can. But if
we have dyspepsia and liver complaint
and rheumatism and several other all
ments, how can we? First get RID OF the
ailments. GET a bottle of Browns Iron
Bitters, and put them to flight. MIS-
Silver. of Centralia. Mo-, says: 81 took
Browns Iron Bitters for dyspepsia ana IL
has acted like charm" MIR. Seth Adams,
WalwOrth, Wis, ''toOk Browns Iron BIZ
ters for severe rheumatism, and Is greatly
imnroVedu
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13

If you suffer with Sick Headache, Con-
stipatiOn, Dizziness, Sour Stomach, or
Bilious attacks, EMORY's LITTLE CA
THARTIC PILLS will relieve you; as a
regulator of the bowels they have no
equal; very small; one to three dose
15 cents
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
Durkee's salad Dressing and Cold Meat

The finest mayonaise for meat, fish, and
vegeta bic salads,and superb table sauce.
1t far surpasses any home made dressing.
Everybody likes it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
SOCIALIST FIRE-EATERs.

NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-The Socialist Ia
Dor party held a meeting in Concordia
Hall tonight, and unanimously adopted a
resolution faYoring the dynamite policy
for Irishmen.
Alexander Jonas began his speech bv
lifel"
Edward King said that Irishmen were
justified In using dynamite to revenge the
crueitles they had been subjected to.
A bottle of sulphur was found in one of
the galleries.
Wild enthusiasm prevailed, but there
was no disorder.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
Portugal Makes a Conen Arras,nent

LISBON, Feb. 12.-It is announced that
the government of Portugal and the In
ternational African Association have
been enabled, through the mediation of
England, France and Germany, to reach
an understanding in regard to the rights
claimed along the River Congo. The un-
derstanding is in complete harmony with
the status secured by the association in
conventions with the powers, which have
used their offices in the Mediterranean,
and it is understood that Portugal IS pre-
pairing to sign an agreement with the as
sOciatiOn similar in every essential re-
spect with those already signed by Rus
sia, England, Germany and France.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
TWO ON THE GIBBET.

LITTLE ROCK, Feb. 12.-EIiiah Parker.
who murdered Lewis Fox in December.
and Rust johnson, who murdered John
G.. Wall in August, were hanged here to-
day on one scafoId. johnson declared
that he was innocent
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
DIED IN TERRoR

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 12.- Richard
Trenke was hanged in the corridor of the
county prison here at 1921 O'Clock this
morning FOR the murder of Augusta
mour. He was in mortal terror. and
nearly tainted before reaching the scat
fold. His neck was dislocated by the
drop, and he was dead In six minutes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
FLORIDA ON THE WIRE.
Beans Killed by the Freeze in Marion
The News of Jacksonville.

Beans Killed by the Freeze in Marion
The News of Jacksonville.
OCALA, FLA, Feb. 12.-The thermome-
ter at O'Clock tonight registered "a
degrees above zero. Considerable damage
has been done to beans and replanting
will be necessary.
THE LEGISLATURES LAST DAY.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Feb. 12.-Among
many others the Governor has signed the
following bills: Calling the constitutional
convention in June, Incorporating the
Florida Chautauqua, to prevent excessive
rates over telegraph and cable
lines, providing for the collection
of tax arrears from railroads
and the general appropriation bill. The
order for adjournment was construed to
mean y O'Clock tonight, when the Legis-
lature will finally adjourn. This has been
an exciting day, and large number of
bills were passed. The Governor vetoed
the bill establishing a Bureau of Agricul-
ture.
THE NEWS OF JACKSONVILLE.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Feb. 12.-Unlted
States Senator Cameron and Chief JUS
tice Waite are in the city.
There was no frost this morning, and
no reports OF injury on account of the
cold weather of yesterday.
Nothing has been heard of the schooner
Fox, which left here Jan.1 with HalPs
circus for the West Indies.
UP THE MANATEE.
TAMPA, FLA, Feb. 12.-The steamer
Margaret of the Peoples line of steamers
arrived here to-day, and will commence
Monday, Feb. 16, making trj-weekly trips
from Tampa to Egmont Key and Manatee
river. The Margaret has luxurious ac-
commodations, which Will no doubt be
soon realized by Florida tourists. and
this trip extensively patronized.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
sUPERIoRs RATHER SCARCE.

If the accused, he said, had been Il Second
Lieutenant instead of the head of the bureau
of military justice there might have been
some apology for the presentation of this
challenge, but under the circumstances there
could be none. He said that if all the Briga-
dier Generals, Major Generals and Lieuten-
ant Generals in the service who are available
were detailed upon this court there would rot
be enough to make a court of l3 members, and
certain ones of the number Obtained
would be Objectionable. He alluded to
the challenging OF Gems. Terry and Rochester
in the last case, and said that at least another
Brigadier General would be objected to be-
cause he was once tried by the accused. Con-
tinuiDg, he said that it was laid down in the
books on military law that an officer cannot
be challenged for the sole cause that he Is a
Junior OF the accused in rank. After sOMe
little argument the court room was cleared,
and on the reOPening of the doors it was an
nounced that the objection was overruled.
THE COURTS JURISDICTION ASsAILED.
The counsel tor the accused then entered
another plea in bar of trial, Objecting to the
jurisdiction of the court on the ground that
majority of the members are juniors in rank
of the accused, and that the order cOnvening
the court having failed to state that such
selection could not have been avoided is not
in conformity with the law.
The court Oyerruled this plea without any
discussion, and the accused having no further
objections to offer, the members of the court
and Judge Advocate were sworn and the aC-
cused was arraigned and pleaded not guilty
to the charges and specifications upon which
this trial was ordered.
Several witnesses testified to the effect that
Mr.. Bateman, the banker, who was the cause
of Gen. Swaim's last trial, rented and ran a
stable Whereat his own and several other per-
sons horses were fed ana cared for, but not
any belonging to Gen. Swain. There was de
livered at this stable at different times forage
obtained from the government contractor up
on Gen. SWalm'S vouchers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
sWAINps OBJECTIONS.
Juniors I'm Rank Declared Not Proper
Persons to Try Him.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-In the court
martial which is trying the case of Gen:
Swain, the accused this morning objected,
through his counsel, to Col. Brooks sitting
as member of the court, but this chal-
lenge was withdrawn.
The accused then, through his counsel, chal-
lenged the sitting in this trial of Coils. Smith,
Andrews, BrOokes, Bradley, Ayres, Black.
Carlin and Baylor, on the ground that they
are his interiors in rank, and that it does not
appear from the order cOnveung this court
that the selection Of officers inferior in rank
to the accused could not have been
avoided. In presenting this challenge Mr..
Boutwell, said that the articles of war pro-
vide that an officer shall not be tried by off
GERS inferior to him in rank, unless 1t is stated
in the order converting the court that such
selection OF officers could not be avoided. in
replying to this statement and Objecting to
the challenge the Judge Advocate said that
this court has had some very singular and re
markable propositions submitted to it by the
accused.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
DEATHS ON THE GIBBET.

One Murderer who FILLED his Stomach
Shrinking at his Fate.
HoLLIDAYsBURG, PA, Feb. 12.-Dr. L.
M. Beach was hanged here to-day for the
murder of his wife on April last. He
was perfectly cool, slept well last night,
and ate hearty breakfast and dinner.
The time for the execution was set for
$50 O'Clock on account of an express
wish of the culprit that he would take
dinner before being hanged. His neck
was broken by the fall. All the prisoners
OF the Jail were admitted to the yard to
witness the execution.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
DYNANIITE1S DISCIPLES.
The House Committee Declines to Re
port a Denunciator1 Resolution.

~AS AOuSO NOhimltbeo O6CiIueb TO re
port a Denunciatory Resolution.
w WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The House
Committee on Foreign Affairs, to which
was referred various resolutions relative
to the recent dynamite explosions in Lon
don, to-day decided to report that it was
unbecoming the dignity of the House of
Representatives to assume that American
citizens had been in any way connected
with the crime where no charges had
been made, and that the committee was
unwilling to request any officer of the
government to search for proof of guilt
where there was no CHARGE
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13

The failure on the part of the management
to carry out the original intent in regard 20
the exposition might reflect upon the honor
of the United States Government, since 2l
foreign nations aud 46 states and Territories
have joined IN the enterprise through IA tn in
this fact. and in consideration of the value of
the exposition to the cause Of material pro-
gress and general ed cation, l respectfully
submit the, report mentioned for the favor
able consideration of Congress.
The report of the Board of Management
and memorial of the United States Com
missiOners have already been printed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
A MISSING CORRESPONDENT

hoRTI, Feb. 12.-Capt. W. II. Gordon of the
welsh Fuslliers, correspondent of the Man
chester 6~arGtdh, has been missing since Jan.
10. Upon that date he was seen 20 miles
south of kori on his way alone to the Gakdul
wells, since when nothing has been heard or
seen OF him by any person connected with the
eXDeditlOu
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
ARTHUR INDoRsEs THE MEMORIAL.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-President Ar
thur to-day transmitted 10 Congress the
report of the Board of Management of the
Worlds Industrial and Cotton Centen-
nal Exposition at New Orleans and also
the memorial of the United States Com
missioners to the exposition, requesting
an additional appropriation to extinguish
the deficit in its accounts and asking
authority to reopen the exhibition during
the winter of 1856. The President in
his message of fransmIttal aavs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
.r0RGIA AND FLORIDA.
>r-,yS OF THE TWO STATES
n' T0LD N PARAGRAPHS.

.<Csgiugtou's Citizens Shot by an
~ -.,,.-rd Burglar ExterminatOr-
.msI-Tox Dying Out At Thomson
rr. >s=re--es Give Birth to TriPlets
--f Another Goes hem One Better.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-13
HEAVY LOSSES OF LIFE.

"The enemy's losses were great and their
dead lie thick among the rocks and in the
open space where they tried to rush through
our advancing force when they found them
selves surrounded. Scarcely any of the enc
my can have escaped. Besides Gen. Earle, who
was killed by bullet fred from a small hut.
and Lieut.. Col. Eyre, the British slain mum
bered Lieut.. Col. Coverney and nine men of
the rank and file. Four officers and AZ men
were wounded. These have been brought to
Dulka Island. | shall continue the advance
by the river at daylight Feb II, and shall en-
9eayor to carry out your instructions to Gen,
Earle, with which 1 am fully acquainted"