Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
FLORIDA ON THE WIRE.
The National Press AssOciation Invited
10 visit the state.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Feb. PA
largely attended meeting of citizens was
held at the Board Of Trade rooms this at-
ternoon to consider the question of back
ing the invitation already extended by
! the members of the Florida delegation at
! the National Press Association now IN
session in Cincinnati to the delegates OF
that association from other States TO visit
Florida at the expense of the railroads,
other corporations and citizens and see
for themselves the extent of the recent
alleged great damage done, The subject
was discussed at length. All were en-
thusiastIc over the project. Dexter Hun
ter offered resolutions indorsilg the ac-
ton ofthe Florida press delegation aud
urging the carrying out of the proposed
excursion. 1t was stated that there would
be no trouble about getting free
transportation or raising money 10
deiray other expenses. The four largest
roads had already intimated that they
would give free transportation, and sub
scribed $f00 toward meeting other ex-
penseS. Others would do the same, as
well as many hotels, citizens, etc. Dex-
ter Hunter, c. W. jones and ID. g. Amber
were appointed committee on finance.
II. K. Duval, OF the Florida Railway and
Navigation; II. 5. Hanes, Of the saVan-
nah. Florida and Western; &. w. Bent
ley, OF the Jacksonville, Tampa and Key
West; 5. COnant, of the Florida southern;
j. r. lngraham, of the South Florida, and
Ex-Governor George +. Drew were APP
pointed a committee on transportation
and arrangements. A large reception
committee, composed of bankers, mer-
chants, hotel and real estate men, was also
appointed. 1t is expected that the visit
ing editors will arrive at Jackson
vile Sunday or Monday next,
and "do" the entire State before
returning, making a report to the national
association, which will be sent through
oIt the country by the press.
W. II. Howell, grocer OF Brooklyn,
suburb of this city, made an assignment
to-day. The assets are $4,000 and the liza
bilities $4,000.
In the United States Court to-day II. r.
DuVal, receiver of the Florida Railway
and Navigation Company, sued out debt
libel to the amount OF $3.50 against the
steamers Queen of the st. Johns. Belle of
the Coast, and Chesapeake. The vessels
will be held by United States Marshal
Bird until the debt is settled.
MURDER OF GROCER.
PENSACOLA, FLA, Feb. PA small
dwelling belonging to Robert White was
today destroyed by fire. The loss is $500
and the insurance 5000.
The body of Joseph Il. Cody, the keeper
Of a small grocery store, was found in his
store this morning. The man had been
murdered early in the night previous, evil
IDENTIFY for the purpose of robbery. The
perpetrator of this deed had his plans
well laid. The body was found near
the scales, on which was a piece OF
meat that he was evidently in the act
of weighing. While his attention was
thus attracted the murderer struck him
on the head with an AK, stole such things
as he wanted. and escaped; not. however,
before closing the store doors to attract
no attention until he had made good his
escape. There is as yet no clue as to the
murderer.