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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-06
ArLANrA's WAR ON THE CUP.
The Third Drunk Enactment Trembling
in the Balance.


ATLANTA, GA, July 5-The third drunk
law is in a precarious condition. This
morning Ordinary Calhoun decided the
Webb habeas corpus case. Webb had been
convicted of public drunkenness for the
third time within twelve months and was
sentenced to ten days work on the streets.
Frank i. HARRISON took out writ OF
habeas corpus for Webb before the ordl-
nary.
MR. HARALsON'S ARGUMENT.
Mr.. HARRISON made the opening argu-
ment He said that the charter gave the
recorder discretion to fine or imprison, and
if the fines were not paid, then the prisoner
could be made to work out his fine. Mr..
HARRISON contended that the law was cruel
and not in accordance with the true prlncl-
pies of liberty The city council had no
right to take away the discretion of the
recorder.
Judge PendletOn, assistant city attorney,
made strong argument. He contender
that the charter gave the council the right
TO fine, imprison, or put on public WORKS.
According to the strict letter of the law the
recorder should have sentenced Webb to
Imprisonment, but if he had done SO, Webb
would have ultimately gone to work on the
streets.
THE JUDGES DECISION.
Judge Calhoun rendered his decision as
follows: 81 will deliver my opinion now,
and will write an order releasing the pris-
oner afterwards 1t is somewhat question
able if the recorder had the right to sentence
the prisoner under the city charter, but he
certainly had the right to sentence
the prisoner to work on the streets
under the new ordinance, which
distinctly states that for the third
case of drunkenness the defendant must be
imprisoned. Although am not decided on
that point now, yet will add that in my
opinion the third drunk law is a very harsh
one, and one that probably would not
stand if tested by court Of justice. | will
order the prisoner discharged"
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PSYCHOLOGICAL CHAIRS.
Two of the Professors Chosen by the
State Commission.

Two of the Professors Chosen by the
State Commission.
ATLANTA GA, July 5.-The chronological
school commissioners met in monthly session
this afternoon, with a full board present.
Prof. r. b. Shepperd of Philadelphia, a
graduate of the University of Virginia, was
elected professor of free hand and mechan-
ical drawing. He was for a number of
years a teacher in the Miller manual train
ing school Of Albemarlo county, Virginia,
Leo ID. Minor, of Annapolis, a United
States naval engineer, and graduate of the
naval academy, was elected professor Of
mechanical engineering. He is detailed at
Annapolis at present, and the board re-
solved to ask the Secretary of War to de-
tail him for this position, and under the
rules he is allowed to detail twenty five
men per year for technical school work.
The election Of professor to fill the
chair of chemistry was postponed.
Chairman n. Il. Harris was authorized
to meet the university board of trustees
and ask for meeting at a future day,
when the commission will formally turn
over the school to the university trustees
The opinion Of the commission is that the
school will be thrown open fer students the
first Wednesday in October
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Atlanta Republicans Rntifv.

ATLANTA, GA, July 5.-About $50 ne.
groes assembled in front Of the court house
tonight to indorse Harrison and Morton.
&. G, Wimbish, jackson McHenry, both
negroes. aud A. f. Buck, r. D. Locke and
George > Thomns. (whitesl, made speeches
20 the crowd. some of the explanations on
the tariff question made 10y the colored ora
tors were very amusing. The negroes were
very mad with the county commissioner,
who Tor some reason refused 10 allow them
use of the basement of the court house.
Tlev said u was democratic TYRANNY
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PISTOLS, KNIVES AND CLUBS DO
DEADLY WORK.

A Mill in Colquitt County the scene OF
the Trouble-All Went Well Till the
Dinner Had Been Washed Down-An
Old Family Feud Between Two Men
Set the Ball Rolling.
ALBANY, GA, July "a large number
from Colquitt county, Camilla and East
Mitchell county assembled at James Harts-
fields mill in the former county, about
twelve miles from Camilla, TO celebrate the
Fourth with a barbecue and picnic. The
Camilla brass band enlivened affairs.
Everything passed pleasantly until after
the barbecue was served at O'Clock.
THE FIRE BRAND.
Two men were trying to settle an old
family feud. One finally cursed the other,
and thew started to clnch. Friends inter
fered when man was struck on the head and
knocked down. Instantly everything was
In confusion and it looked as IL q small war
was imminent.
THIRTY SHOTS TIRED.
Pistols. knives and scantlings we're used.
THIRTY shots were exchanged. Women and
children were panic stricken, and weeping
for fear that some of their loved ones would
be killed
One woman while running was shot
through the hair.
Gus Jones, a prominent cattle raiser of
Colquitt county, was shot in the LETT breast
Just below the collar bone. He will proba
bly, die.
BULLET IN HIS BACK.
Jim Jones, of the same county, was shot
in the back between the shoulder blades
and had his upper lip terribly disfgured by
being struck with piece of scantling. His
wound is considered dangerous.
SHOT IN THE EAR.
Allison Collier, who, it is thought, shot
Gus Jones, was shot through the right ear
and badly beaten over the head with clubs
and boards.
A J. Morse was reported seriously cut in
several places.
During the melee the bands rostrnm
broke down and the instruments were
ruined The leader put out for Boston and
the rest of the band left for home,
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Milledoeville Mention.

MILLEDGEvILLE, GA, July Baldwin
county voted yesterday on the subject of
Fence" or mo Fence" with the following
result from the various districts: For fence,
225 votes; against fence, 81; majority for
fence, IA.
Although each side claims that prohibi-
ton should not come into politics, they have
brought it in in this district with so much
rancor and venom that some Of each have
declared that they would rather vote for a
negro than one of the opposite side. This is
unfortunate, for the town is just in the bud
of a boom, and it is feared That these dis
sensions Will seriously retard the prosperity
of the TOWN
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GRIFFIN, GA, July 5.-Mrs. Spencer died
suddealy Tuesday night. Monday morning
Mrs. Spencer arose feeling well as usual and
came down town. Monday night, as has
been her custom for years, she went to the
Baptist church. During the services she
was taken sick and left the building. Find
ing she was unable to proceed farther she
was taken into a residence near by tho
church, where she died. Mrs. Spencer was
perhaps the oldest citizen Of Griffin, having
lived here more than three score years and
ten. For forty years she mas kept up a
ladies prayer meeting and during that long
period she has never failed to attend. She
was the oldest member Of the Baptist
church, and for more than half century
has been a most Jealous and consecrated
worker
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Fire at Gainesville.

GAINESVILLE, FLA, July 5-The old
Savannah, Florida aud Western railroad
warehouse, opposite the transfer track,
caught fire from some cau~ unknown this
afternoon at 3 o'clock. ami burned b. the
ground in few minutes ltco ,tanei but
little freight ami a few household goods. the
property Of Charles b. Ost. and crate
material belonging to f.. Bean & Co.,
orange packers. Nothing was saved. The
tracks for several yards around wee
burned, and also the OH hau.c OF Car Ia
spector stewart. A few cars were scorched.
The warehouse was insured No delay Of
freipht occurred
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Baker County's Democracy.

ALBANY, GA, July 5.-The democracy of
Baker county held mass meeting yester-
day at Newton
John McGregor, Wick Thayer and w. P.
Tarver were elected delegates to the guber-
Material convention.
Ten delegates were elected to the con-
gressional convention and ten to the soma
torial convention, which will be hold at
Leary on July 20. The delegates were in
structed for c. B. Wooten. 1t is thought
he viii sweep the field for state senator. j.
L. Monroe, the only other candidate, has
withdrawn.
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A MONSTER REAK KILLED.
Columbus CHAPTERS.

COLUMBUS GA, July John Lee, a
white man who last week was indi cted for
bigamv, was tried to-day in the superior
court. lie was convicted and sentenced TO
two yearsin the penitentary
VI lille the fire department was out exer-
cisnG its horses thi; afternoon the hose reel
OF company No. l was upset while driving
across the railroad track rapidly. Driver
Callahan and engineer Charles Drumbor
were hurled TO the ground. Drumbor was
caught under the reel and his rig ht leg badly
mas~ed. Callahan escaped unhurt.
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NOTICE.

SAVANNAH, GA, June 80 1888.
The firm of MUIR. DUCKWORTH & co. is
this day dissolved by the retirement of FRAN
CTS MUIR
The undersigned will continue the business at
Savannah, New Orleans and New York under
the style of DUCkWORTH, TURNER & co.
and at Liverpool and Manchester Eng, under
the style of MUIR DUCkWORTI & co.
JOSEPH BATrERSBY DUCKWORTH.
lewis TATTNAIL TURNER
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"HURRAH FOR MRS. CLEVELAND
An Episode of Her Visit to Florida Re
called at the White House.


From, the Nc'c York World
WASHINGTON, July 3.-President Cleve.
land possesses a remarkable memory of
faces. When he and Mrs. Cleveland were
en- route for Florida the party stopped an
hour or 50 in Savannah, Ga, relieving the
monotony by drive about the city in open
carriages under escort of a cavalcade of
leading citizens. Among tho horsemen
riding near the Presidents carriage was
Col. Gambler, a brother of Congressman
Gambler of Georgia. During the drive the
party passed the colone,'s residence. where
at an upper window was seen little boy
scarcely 3 years old frantically waving n flag
and shouting NJ the top Of his baby voice
"hurrah for Mrs. Clevelandm
Both the President and Mrs. Cleveland
were greatly amused at the incident and
complmeated the olushng young colonel
upon the beauty of the i'd. From that
day TO this the President had never set ewes
ON the gallant Geoi gian until this morning.
when Col Ca dlcr catered the Presidents
room ut the head of delegation from his
State. Mr.. Cleveland recognized MIN at
once, and shaking him heartily by the hand
exclaimed:
Col Gambler, am glad to meet you.
There lS something have been saving for
your baby 10 wave. Hero is the biggest
bAudana / ever saw and diving into The
pocket of his coat he pulled out a flaming
handkerchief ana presented it 10 the dc.
lighted Georgia.
THE writer OF The above item has got
Savannah miEef ~ nth some other CITY. |
..N ACruh alay ave- auuw nuicn about cravafs
hut Ms experience with tiee-both railway aud
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PLANT CITY's INFECTION.

John p. Wall, president of the Hills
borough county board of trade, has issued a
circular giving tne rules adopted by the
board, and also giving the views of the
board in regard to Plant City. The rules
adopted are as follows:
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suERIDAN's SMOOTH SAILING.
His Pulse and Respiration Good and
Appetite Improving.

Appetite Improving
DELAWARE BREAKwATER, July 5.-Tho
following bulletin was furnished the Asso-
ciated Press at o'clock this morning:
"Gen. Sheridan passed very comfortable
night and this morning is at least as well as
before leaving Hampton Roads. His pulse
and respiration are good his appetite I'M
proving fast and the assimilation apparently
excellent. His condition is such as TO per.
init of a resumption of his voyage as soon
as the indications are that a comparatively
suooth run can be made from the Cape Of
Delaware to Sandy Hook
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-06
TWO MooNsHINERs SLAIN.
A Floridian They Sought to Kill Turns
the Tables on Them

APALACHIcoLA, July 5.--On Sunday,
John Darden and his partner, Holmes, went
to the house of II. j. Penton, near Cara
belle, in this county. While they were in
the house, Dardeu picked up his shotgun
and shot at Penton but missed him. Pen
ton returned the fire with uistol, shooting
Darden in the head. lie fell out of the
door dead. Holmes then shot at Penton.
when Penton wheeled and shot Holmes in
the ear, killing MIN instantly. Dard n an 4
Holmes were illicit distilorS, aud Sought
Pentons life because he knew too much for
their safety
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FORGED NAMES ON NOTES.
Montreal Still Further Excited Owe
the Flight of Quesnel

MONTREAL, July 5.-The creditors and
customers of the absconding carriage maker
Quesnel were startled to-day when they
heard that more than half of the accom-
mediation paper he leaves behind him is
forged. One of the largest credi tors
says that of $4,000 of paper not
more than 5000 is genuine. Quesners
bookkeeper admits that he, as well as his
system of fraud He says he forged sigma
lures to enable his employer to raise money,
and that he is willing to stand the conse-
QuenceS
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Killed by a Train.

GRIFFIN, GA, July 5.-A negro man was
run over by Georgia Midland freight train
yesterday evening late The accident oc-
Cured near Williamson, some miles from
this city. He was horribly mangled, the
wheels passing over and cutting him in two.
His name is not known. The negro was
very hard of hearing and it is supposed that
he knew nothing of the trains approach
until it struck him.
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DforRan's Celebration

ALBANY, Ga, July 5.-At Morgan the
Fourth was well observed Thousands we're
present Judge J. j. Beck read the decar-
alton Of Independence, w. II. Wooton de-
hyered the grafton and J. l. Boyut0n read
and explained the United States constitu.
Ton. A barbecue was served.
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Lumpkin Goes for Lester.

DAHLoNEGA, GA, July s. - Lumpkin
county has just elected delegate, 10 the con
vention thai meets in Gainesville on AUG.
II. They are instructed for Col. George \.
Lester for congress from the Ninth district.
j. w. Woodward and A. G. johnson are
the delegates. w. =. Baringer, ~ N.
Boyd, w. II. McAfee and H. D. Gurley are
delegates TO the gubernatorial convention
on Aug. g.
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COMMENCEMENT AT ATHENS.
The Death of Young jackson Saddens
Teachers and Students.

The Death of Young jackson Saddens
Teachers and Students.
ATHENS, GA, July 5.-Y esterday at noon
the remains of Henry R. Jackson, Jr., ar
rived iu the city from Atlanta for inter
ment. They were met at the depot by the
Sigma-Alpha- Epsilon fraternity, of which
Mr.. jackson was "A member, students of the
University of Georgia, and large circle of
friends. AT the grave the burial service was
touchingly performed by DIR. c. w. Lane,
assisted by Rev. w. d. Anderson, who paid
beautiful tributes to the young mans mem
Dry. Mr.. Jackson was member of the
freshman class of the university, and by
his gentle disposition and manliness of
character had endeared himself very much
to both the professors and students. His
death has cast gloom over the university.
A COMMENCEMENT BALL.
The opening bail of tine university com
mencement was given tonight by the junior
class, complimentary to the graduating
class of 1888. The new opera house was
beautifully decorated and filed with the
fair representatives of nearly every civ
in the state. The german was bagun at II
o'clock and gracefully led by X. f. Maddox
of Atlanta. A la Sc number of visitors
are in the city, and the incoming trains
continue to increase the number.
Judge Gresham Of Macon and Judge
Reese of Washington, Col Humber OF
Eatonton and Hon. w. II. FELTON, of Car
tersville, trustees OF the university, arrived
to-niphf
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Engineers to Be Assessed.

New YORK, July 5.-At special meet
ing of tne New York city division No. lO5
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers. held on July 3, it was unanimou .ly
decided to assess the members of this diviS-
ion 50 per month for three months,or longer
if necessary, for the benefit of those mem
hers of the Brotherhood engaged in the
strike on the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy railroad
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Tampa's Independence Day Jubilee

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, July 5.-There
was general rejoicing at Tampa Yesterday.
Citizens and people from the surrounding
country to the number of 1000 celebrated
Independence day with great spirit. In tho
morning regatta took place, and the fes-
tivities ended With an old-fashioned barbe-
cue at which addresses were delivered by
local orators
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-06
A Storm ut Griffin.

GRIFFIN. GA, July "a heavy rain
storm passed over the city to-day. causing
some damage 10 truck growers in tue
subur s. During the progress Of the storm
large tree in Butler Hudson's yard vas
shattered by lightning and succeeding
stroke demolished his large barn. Tonight
IL is raining very hard
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An Absconder's Preliminary Trial.

NEW ORLEANS, july 5-Lous A. Gour.
day of the firm of Gourday g. Courcier,
who recently absconded with about 5000
OF the firms money, WAS arrested In Chi
cage and brought back TO this city. To-day
he had n preliminary trial, and was sent TO
prison IN dsfauls Of $4,000 bail
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-06
Loss OF tho CrnwforC

APALACHICoLA. FLA, July News
has just been received here that the steamer
w. n. Crawford, from Mobile for this port,
which was wrecked in storm June 20,
was a small steamer used for carrying the
Apalacbioola mail 20 the coast Pilot Cos.
tello was in command Of The vessel No
lives were lost
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prohibitionists OF Arkansas.

LITTLE Rock, July 5.-The state prohibi-
zion convention adjourned sine die this
after the selection of national
prohltion electoral ticket. W. r. Grace and
j. s. NanMetre were chosen electors tor the
state AT large. The movement TO nominate
a state ticket failed
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READY-lIIXED PAINTS

The celebrated +. w. pevoe & Co.'S READY
MIXED PAINS are conceded TO be the best
manufactured. The most satisfactory testimo-
mails can be produced by those who have used
tie paint that it is superior to all other IL
gives beautiful finish, preserves the wood and
is put up in quantities suitable to all classes OF
purchasers. +. J KIEFFER
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ALBABY ALIVE WITH NEWS.
The First Bale of Cotton-Melons for
Mrs. Cleyeland.


Mrs. Cleyeland.
ALBANY, GA, July 5-The first bale of
new cotton was received to-day from
Primus w. Jones of Baker county. IL was
consigned to r. A. Hall and sold at s. Il.
Weston & Sons warehouse having been
donated by Mr.. Jones to the Georgia Chau-
tauqua. 1t was bought by Hamilton & Co.,
and expressed to Walter & Fatman of New
York. Its weight is $40 pounds.
Two sixty-two-pound watermel ons were
expressed to-day TO Mrs. Grover Cleveland
one by the NeicS and advertiser in the
mare of the city of Albany, and the other
by Reuben Jones of Baker county. They
were the largest melons raised in Southwest
Georgia this season.
MONSTER BEAR KILLED.
A 400 -pound bear was killed last night by
J. B. Beall III his corn field at Hickory
Level
Edgar Land sold out at AGREE and skip
ped to Texas. Upon reaching L mis- he got
into difficulty and lost his left foot He
is strapped and lelegraphs home for hop.
He wants to return.
j. Deverles was attacked with a violent
species of heart disease last night. He was
frenzed, and it took six men to hold him.
His life was saved
The congressional executive committee
Of this district Eeld a meeting here to-day.
They settled upon Albany as the place Tor
holding the convention, and Aug. u as the
data
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BALIoONIsTs IN THE WATER.
A Steam Yacht Rescues Them frol
Being Dragged Out to Sea.

Being Dragged Out TO Sea.
Boston, July 5.-A balloon which as
cended from the common at 6 O'Clock last
evening, descended in the harbor off Point
Shirley. The occupants were submerged,
and for three miles or more were dragged
through the water at a rapid pace by the
balloon, which was impelled by strong
gale. They were sighted by the steam
yacht Rosa NJ, ard the latter after stern
chase succeeded in overtaking the balloon
lists and making fast the drag rope to her
capstan. After much trouble the party
were taken aboard, and all were safely
brought to this city
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THE BOOK FOR BOoKKEEPERs.
II Will Open Out Perfectly Flat From FRS
10 Inst Page.

10 Inst Page.
The MORNING NEWS Printing House is the
licensed manufacturer Of
BRONSON'S FLAT OPENING BLANK BOOKS
(Adopted by the United States Government)
There is no book made of equal strength It
will open at any page and remain perfectly fat
There slto danger Of the leaves becoming loose.
1t is the only elastic binding DESIGNED to open
fiat that has received the unqualified indorse
ment of bookkeepers as well as bookb.nders
Books ruled to any pattern, made to any size
and bound in any styl
We are making books for number Of firms
in this city and elsewhere, and will take pleas
ure in showing them to those interested
THE MORNING NEWS STEAM PRINTING
HOUSE.
j. II. ESTILL, Proprietor
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GARLAND FAR FROM WELL.
He Will Devote Most of the SUNNI OF
to Recuperating

to Recuperating.
WASHINGTON, July 5. -Attorney General
Garland has returned from Piuey Point
better, but still not well. He has been suf-
fering from complication of diseases.
which have left him very weak. He did
think at one time of resigaiug his place in
the cabinet and devoting himself for year
or so to the complete recuperation of his
health, but he has abandoned that idea and
will remain in the cabinet until March 4
next He will spend verv little timo here,
however, this summer. He goes as soon as
possible to Rock Enon Springs for the
waters. On his return ere he will 20 to
his home at Hominy Hill, Ark, to remain
until the weather gats cool. Meanwhile
Solicitor General jerks will carry ON the
work of the department OF justice.
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Father and SON pand.

ROCHESTER,, n. Y, July 5--Yesterday
afternoon John johnson, a farmer living
near Hamlin, accidentally killed his sor.
aged 81, who mad come homo for a yisit. lie
tnen. la anguish. killed himself.