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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
RAIL AND CRossTIa.

The advisory board of the Central rail
road will meet this morning.
W. J. Walker, southeastern agent Of the
Texas and Pacific railway, is here from
Atlanta.
Travelling Passenger Agent ]. H. Lati-
mer of the Nashville, Chattanooga and st.
Louis railroad is in the city.
Jared z. Redfeld of Essex, ConD., died
Sunday of pneumonia He was president
of the Little Rock. Mississippi and Texas
road.
The Cincinnati Enquirer says it is quietly
rumored that new plan Of reorganization
for the Ohio and Mississippi is being fornu-
lated.
General Manager Jack of the Jackson
vile, Tampa aud Key West railroad
passed through the city last night in his
private car on his way to Atlanta.
j. s. Tyson, formerly master of transpor-
tation Of the Savannah, Florida and Western
railway, was appointed yesterday car agent
OF the Central railroad, with headquarters
in Savannah.
The Chicago Herald says there is a car
famine. The chr manufa tories Of the
country are working to their full capacity,
and the Pullman company has been COM
PEELED to refuse orders.
General Manager Gabbett of the Central
railroad is in Atlanta. He is still general
manager of the Western Railway of Ala
barna. His resignation was only the posi-
ton of the presidency of the road.
The new bridge which is to span the Ohio
river at Louisville will, with approaches, be
1900 feet long, and will have railroad, foot
and wagon ways. The Phoenix Bridge
Company has the contract for doing the
work. The cost Of the new bridge will be
about 81, 100000.
Taking effect on Nov II next, rates from
points on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers,
including st. Louis, Cairo, etc., will be ad-
vanced 4 cents per 100 pounds on grain and
cents on -four to Birmingham, Mont
gomery, and Salem; likewise an advance of
cents on grain and 4 cents on -four to
Chattanooga and Knoxville.
A movement Is on foot to consolidate the
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway Com
pany, which owns thirteen furnaces, miles
OF railroad track, and thousands Of acres Of
ore lands in and about Birmin CHAM, Ala.
and the Debardeleben Coal and Iron Com
pany, which is also rich in similar proper
ties in the same vicinity. The capital of
the former is $6,000,000; of the latter So
100000.
The Butler Herald relates a pleasing
anecedote of General Manager Gabbett,
when he was brakeman on the Southwest
ern road, to this effect "An acquaintance
passed him just as he was putting on brakes
and accosted him: Hello Gabbett, what
are you doing hereP To which 70 brake
man Immediately replied: Don't you see?
am winding up the business of the Central
railroad, and continued turning his wheel
This was sharp; and Mr.. Wadley, who was
| then president Of the road, was too sharp to
allow Mr.. Gabbett to remain long in an
| inferior position"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
Lexington Races.

LEXINGTON, KY, Oct. 24.-The. weather
was cool, the track rough aud heavy, and
the attendance not large. The days events
were as follows:
FIRST RAcE-Three-quarter of mile. Tom
mic r won, with Fred Wooly second, and Katie
S third. Time 1:23A.
SECOND RACE-Four and half furlcngs
Camille won, with Lottie S second, and Lady
Jones third. Time 1:0116
THIRD RACE-One and one-eighth miles
Sportsman won, with Princess Bowling second.
There were no other starters. Time 2:0515.
FOURTH RACE-Clarz stake; six furIongs.
Mount Lebanon won, with Rosemont second
and Mora third. Time 1928. Morris finished
second, but was set back for fouling Rosemont
Tomorrow will be the centennial of rae
ing in Kentucky, and a big time is expected
here, as extra races will be given.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
LINCOLN'S BOOTJACK.
An Interesting Relic in the Libby
Prison War Musem in Chicago.

GElSOA w dT AuSeIn IN OQlCaRO.
From the Chicago Times.
Among the hundreds of historical relics
in the Libby prison war museum there are
few more interesting than Abraham Lin
coins bootjack. 1t is interesting because
of the inscrutable mystery surrounding it.
The museum, it is true, is filled with old
bricks with jack-knife autographs on them
and also teeth marks, where the prisoners
attempted to gnaw their way out. There
are also many old bullets and handouts
and things and pieces of flooring with
checker boards carved on them, but>they
fail to furnish the food for speculation
afforded by the bootjack.
1t is a common, hardwood, handmade
bootjack, with cross cleat nailed on the
under side at the foot of the jaws, Just like
any other bootjack. 1t has a small tuft of
short brindle hair sticking to one of the jaw
points. When boy, Mr.. Lincoln made the
bootjack, and always used it to pull off his
boots. 1t is now stained with age, and the
nail-heads are rusting in the wood. For
nearly twenty-five years it has been rev.
erently kept in a glass case, where it was
never once profaned by the touch of vandal
hands. 1t is still in the case, and has never
been used for any purpose whatever since
the days OF Lincoln. Therefore it would
interest the world at large to know Just
when and where it was that Mr.. Lincoln
threw his bootjack at the brindle cat.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
Death on the Track.

The body of colored man was found
near the Bolton street crossing of the Sa-
vannah, Florida and Western very
early yesterday morning, and Coroner
Dixon was no titled and took charge of the
remains. An investigation was held yester-
day forenoon by the coroner, and verdict
of accidental death on the railroad was rem
dered. The body was discovered by the
engineer of an incoming train from Florida.
An investigation showed the body to be that
of Robert David (colored), who resided on
East Br Jad street, in the southern portion
of the city. He was wharf hand, employed
at the Central railroad wharves, and about
"a years of age. 1t is supposed that he was
walking on the track and was struck by a
passing engine.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
SUSAN B. ANTHONY's SUIT.
With Her Sister She Seeks to Receive
$4,000 from a Glucose Company.

With Her Sister She Seeks to Recover
$l25,Ooo from a Glucose Company.
ROCHESTER, N. Y, Oct. 19.-Susan B.
Anthony, the woman suffragist, and her
sister, Mary 8. Anthony, have begun suit
against the American Glucose Company of
Buffalo for S125,O00. 1t appears from the
complaint that in 1888 the Leavenworth,
Kan, Sugar Company Gn which the
plaintiffs, with their brother, Col. D. r.
Anthony, were large stockholders, together
with the Firminich Sugar Company, the
American Grape Sugar Company and
the Peoria Sugar Refinery were consoli-
dated into one corporation, under the name
of the American Glucose Company. This
corporation was organized under the laws
of the state of New Jersey, but its business
office and headquarters are located in
Buffalo, on account of the stringency of the
New Jersey laws.
Under the agreement by which the con-
solidatlon was effected Col. Anthony and
his sisters should, il is claimed, have re
ceived SIPS, 000in stock at par value as their
share in the newly organized company. but
the defendant never issued 10 Col. Anthony
or his sisters the stock TO which they claim
they are entitled, End though annual diyi-
bends have been declared and large profits
made, the defendant has never paid any
dividends on TIE Anthony interest Col.
Antony has transferred his rights 10 his
sisters that the action may be more con
yeniently brought here.
This action is brought 10 compel the de
PENDANT O. issue the stock % plaintiffs 70
which they claim they are entitled 10 ac-
count for the concerns affairs since the
orgasizatiou Of the consolidated company
ana b. pay back dividends.
IN the answer the defendants claim that
the defunct corporations should also have
been made defendants 10 The action. The
Misses Anthony are in moderate eircum-
stances.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
ALMOST A MIRACLE.
Little Harry Fishers Remarkable
Recovery.


CINCINNATI, Oct. 19-The residents of
West Fourth street, near Park, are ex-
cited. For the past five years, seated on a
little chair in front of No. 3Ss, every
passer-by on pleasant days has noticed a
terribly deforrned child. His head was large
eyes intelligent; but his lower limbs
paralyzed and utterly useless. He had been
this way from his birth. He had the
partial use of his left hand, and after his
food was cut up and a fork put in his hand
he could feed himself. He was unable.
however, to grasp any object in mis- hand,
but seized things Det"een his fingers.
The entire neighborhood knew the child,
Harry Fisher by name, and - years of age.
He is the son of the late William Fisher,
formerly
A FIREMAN OF THE FOURTEENS.
The little fellow sat in his little chair
watching the children romp and play,
which was denied him, and they, taking
pity on his unfortunate condition, from
time to time would quit their sport and go
and wait on little Harry.
For thirteen long years Harry has been in
this helpless condition, and about year ago
he was taken out to the Chi!dren's hos
pltal on Mt. Auburn. Here he was treated
by DR., Frank Caldwell for seven months
and then discharged as incurable. Now
comes the wonderful part of the story. On
Aug. IS, DIR. Ii. Clark, of No. 113 Park
street, became interested in the case and
determined to make an effort to relieve
him. Removing his clothes and beginning
with the back Of his head he
rubbed along the childs spinal column
and down his limbs for two hours. This
was repeated the following day, when the
child broke into profuse perspiration,
something he had never done in his life be-
fore. Large black and blue spots appeared
on his lower limbs, and after six weeks of
this constant rubbing for an hour and a
half or two hours daily, the cnild is en-
abled to use both his hands, grasp and hold
any object, and by the aid of clutches walk
about the house. Last Saturday he hobbled,
by the aid of crutches around the block,
followed by all the women and children of
the neighborhood, who co. sidered that
nothing less than a miracle had been per-
formed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
TILTIN0 AT AIR.
The Hussars Almost Certain TO he-
trieye Their Defeat at Atlanta.

The Hussars Almost Certain to Re-
trieve Their Defeat at Atlanta.
MACON, GA, Oct 24-The second day OF
the Georgia state fair proved to be
success. The early trans brought visitors
from all parts of the state. By noon the
grounds and buildings were filed. At
the cavalry tilt opened The Governor
Horse Guard of Atlanta made the first run
| followed by the Georgia Hussars Of Savan-
nah. and the second team Of the Liberty
| Independent Troop. The Guards. after
many breaks, made a score Of 2O4 out
| of a possible 800. When the Hussars came
on the feel there was a show of enthusiasm
in the crowd, and when the first run had
been made all cheered heartily at the fine
score. The score stood at the finish ~
THE LIBERTY TROOP.
The Liberty troop made a score OF -.
Tomorrow the Macon Hussarsiwill open the
fitting, and will be followed by the hrse
team from the Liberty troop. after which
will come review by Capt Charles King
The judges are: Capt. King of Milwaukee,
retired military officer, and inspector gen
eral of Wisconsin; Lieut. HOdgson OF Dan
lonega, and Lieut.. A. NJ. Hunter OF Games
Vile, Fla Every one comedies that the
Georgia Hussars are the probable winners
of the first prize Of 5000. Fleming of Sa-
vannah leads the individual contest Tor
the best trooper, for which there Is prize
Of $50.
Prot. Gillock made a successful ascension
and parachute jump at hight Of 5000 feet,
landing "a few hundred feet from tue place
from which the ascension was made.
All the exhi its are IN place. Never be-
fore has there been met such an array Of
farm products in the county displays. The
cattle show is far ahead Of anything ever
held in the state.
The races RilI cnmmenca on Monday
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
rLos,pA,s METROPOLIS.
A Sensation in an Election Prosecu-
tion-A Railroad Contract.

a
tion-A Railroad Contract.
JACKSONVILLE. FLA, Oct ga sensa-
ton was caused in legal circles to-day, be
cause U nited States Judge Swsyne over
ruled the motion in the case Of the United
States vs. W. r. Granthan, J. c. B. Bar
clay, and Jack Peacock, charged with VIC
lsting the election laws in jefferson county,
u have tie case continued and transferred
to Tallahassee for trial MeSsrs. Pasco. j. b.
Christie and c. n. Cooper argued for It,
and District Attorney STRIPPING against it.
Ex-United States Marshal Bird was inter
view to-day by the News correspond ut.
and was very indignant at the unjust and
untrue rumor concerning him he says he
is determined to find out whence the re-
port emanated.
Scott Walker, a well-known engineer, has
secured q contract for building the Florida
Central and PenIusular extension from
Plant City to Tampa. The contract Is 70
be completed by Jan. !.
The Lykes block in Tampa will be imme-
diately enlarged 53 by no feet, and con-
verted into hotel 1t will be ready for
occupancy by January,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
BIG FORTUNE OF A HALFBREHD
Her Claim to Land in the Center of
the City OF Victoria, B. G.
From, the CHICAGO Tribune.

the City OF Victoria, B. 9.
From the Chicago Tribune.
VICTORIA, B. c., Oct. 16.-A big real
estate sensation is developing in this city.
Many years ago, back in the early fifties,
when the gold excitement was attractin q
thousands to this province, amongst others
came Douglas McTavish to seek his fortune.
McTavish, instead of hurrying as others
did to Cariboo and the Frazer river
gold fields, where SO many millions were
made and lost, settled down at
Victoria, which at that time was merely
Hudson Bay Company trading
ing real estate, at that time to
be had for a comparative trifie. This prop
erty was in what is now the heart OF Vic
toria. He soon acquired considerable
property, all, of course, being purchased
from the Hudson Bay Company. McTavish
became enamored of a dusk Indian beauty
when he married. His wife died soon aft
erward, leaving an infant daughter.
McTavish soon followed his wife to the
happy hunting grounds, aud the little girl
was left to the care of the strangers. She
grew up to womanhood, married, and has
been living here ever since, totally unconsci-
Gus that her father had left anything of
value behind him.
A short time ago q man who had been a
friend of McTavish in the old gold days,
and who knew McTavish had owned con-
side able property, began to look the matter
up He Interested an energetic young bar
riSter in the case, and the search began.
McTavish's will WAS discovered in an old
rusty, dusty safe Of the Catholic bishop,
whore it had lam for years. he will be-
queathed TO his infant daughter property
in the city now valued at nearly
S500,0O0 The records, upon search
bong made. plainly sh W that the
young woman is the rightful owner Of this
large property. 10 is said that the Hudson
Bav Company, parently losing sight Of
the fact that tho property had
been sold 10 Meruyish has b-oa selling il
again, ana now some 4 the fines Business
edIhees Ia the city are erected upon prOp-
erty IN which the Owners have 10 title.
A long aud bite y contested lawsuit will
certainly be the result TIE young lawyer
who has taken ~ Z le case has beea prom.
led q small f0ft4ae ns q feg in III event "
biz success. Nu1 wlll b. seryea in a few
Days AZ preseot Tie matter Is being ksft
Qulot
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
FLoRIDA's ALLIANCE MEN.
a Big Crowd Attends Their Barbecue
at Ocela-

OcALA, FLA. Oct. PA large crowd
gathered here to-day for the alliance meet
ing. All the railroads ran special trains to
accommodate the attendance. Among the
prominent speakers we're Senator Call. G.
w. Wilson. president of the Semi-tropical /;
F. G. Riordan, presi lent of the board of
trade; Maj. 7. z. Garry. Rev. Holland
Martin, president of tie alliance: c. B. Col
Inns of Lower Burford, and Judge r. w.
DAVIS of Putnam. Music was furnished by
an orchestra and several brass bands. Bar
becued provisions were served. There was
also military and firemen's parade. The
exercises commenced at l o'clock this after
noon and closed with ball in the exposi-
ton building, which is handsomely deco
rated with flowers and illuminated by
electricity and Chinese lanterns. The COM
mittee sold over 81, 200 worth of tickets.
The weather was cool and pleasant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
Welded IN COTTON BAGGING.
The Two Couples at the Piedmont Elk.
position Given Many Presents.

The Two Couples at the Piedmont Ex.
position Given Many Presents.
ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 24.-There was an
immense crowd at the exposition today, it
being set apart especially for the Georgia
alliance men. Addresses were made by
Evan Jones of Texas, L. L. Polk of North
Carolina, and President L. F. Livingstone.
After the speaking the attraction was the
marriage Of two couples on a platform
facing the grand stand. The couples
were deliberately attired in costumes
made of cotton bagging. The ceremony
was performed by the governor and Rev.
Drs. Morrison and Barnett. The occasion
was hugely enjoyed by the crowd, W hich
applauded enthusi stically. A dry-goods
house il the city made hit by dining both
couples in a show window. The young
couples received enough in money and
presents TO give them a good start in life.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
JONES-FRANKLI
Society Wedding Brings Out the
Elite of Brunswick.

BRUNSWICK, GA, Oct. 24-One of the
events of the social season was the marriage
at the Methodist church tonight. of Miss
Rosa Lee Franklin Of this city to Malcomb
d. Jones of Macon. The church was
thronged with the elite of Brunswick, who
had assembled to witness the happy scene.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. f.
q. F. Golden, pastor of the Baptist church
after which the numerous invited friends
of the couple assembled at the brides home
whore an elegant collation. was served.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
FOUGHT OVER PAIR OF DOGS.
Ono OF the Men Stabbed in the Arm
During the Row.

COLUMBUS, GA, Oct. 24.-Clebe Eber-
hart and Joe CARTRIDGE, two prominent
citizens, had serious difficulty on Broad
street to-day. The trouble arose about a
pair of dogs, which CARTRIDGE purchased
for $25. Eberhart subsequently bought the
animals for $50 During the row which
ensued, Eberhart was badly cut in the left
arm by his opponent. Several blows
were exchanged. CARTRIDGE was knocked
down, and he would certainly have been
choked to death by Eberhart but for the
interference of friends. CARTRIDGE, who is
quite an old man, was subsequently, ar
re ted. Eberhart is young man, and he
did all he could to avoid the difficulty on
that account
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
SPECIAL NOTICES
TO LAND OWNRRS

Protect your titles by insurin1 than.
TITLE GUARANTEE AND LOAN cO1Tp II, tns
OF SAVANNAH insures titles to land Co. :,
beneht Of owners, or parties loanins r,.1 '-ie
thereon; assumes all land suits tbereafts- -'
guarantees against loss by reason of defec,s y
title. 00Os 10
THE DINE SAVINGS BANK
OF this company, at 1873 Congress stroa.
ceiVes deposits from one dime upwards az
pays interest, quarterly at Per cent. per
annum. Loans money on the monthly -,
ment plan or for fixed periods. ''''Ali-
OFFICERS:
GEO. H STONE, President
HENRY BLUM, Vice President.
Z. l. HAcKETT' Treasurer and Cashier s.v
ings Department. Sa''
ISAAC BECKETT, Secretary and Solicitor
r. R. RICHARDS Advisory Counsel lax ~
gress street. 0on
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
CALHOUN CHRONICLES.
NJ. W. Park and Miss Annie Brat
Married-Condition of the Crops

NJ. W. Park and Miss Annie Bradley
characterization of the Crops
CALHOUN, GA, Oct. 4.-M. w. Park
and Miss Annie Bradley were married at
the Methodist church Wednesday morning
at 9:30 o'clock, Rev Mark A Matt he ws
officiating, and DIR. R. NJ Hardin and L,
r. Pitt, acting as ushers. The bride is one of
Calhouns most popular you ladies'.
The church was beautifully decorated for
the occasion. The presents were numerous
and handsome. The happy couple took the
1896 O'clock train for Hoschton, Ga,
where the groom has coy home prepared
for his bride.
The cotton crop of this section will fall
far short of an average. The corn crop is
excellent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
A NEW ROAD FOR PENSACOLA.
The Alabama Midland Said to be Bent
on Going There.

PENSACOLA, FLA, Oct. A-It is learned
upon reliable authority that Brown & Co.
builders. have closed a contract for the con-
struction Of twenty-six miles of the extern
sion of the Alabama Midland railroad south
from Luverne, Ala. 1t is said in this con.
nection that the corporation is aiming for a
Gulf terminus at Pensacola, and that the
proposed extension is in pursuance of that
idea, which is to be realized in the near
future
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
a COTTON GIN BURNED.
The Fire Believed to Have Been Of
Incendiary Origin.

COLUMBUS, GA, Oct. A.-The ginhouse
and saw mills of NJ. N. Bowden, who lives
near Flat Rock, on the Talbotton road were
completely destroyed by fire at an early
hour this morning Three bales of seed
cotton and considerable quantity of ua-
dressed lumber were also consumed. Several
bales of cotton which were lying around
the Clubhouse were badly damaged, and
farmers who arrived in the city this fore
noon from Flat Rock report that the cotton
was still burning when they passed, and
nothing Of the Clubhouse or saw-mills was
left standing but the blackened engine and
machinery. The origin of the fire is I'M
known, but it is supposed to have been in
cendiary. The loss is estimated at 3d. 00,
without any Insurance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
Hamilton Gets Off with a Fine.

ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 24.-The case against
Charles E. Hamilton of Savannah, who cut
his wife's throat in the Kimball house last
spring, was called in the superior court to-
day before Judge Richard Clarke. The
charge was assault with intent to murder,
but Mrs. Hamilton, who was in court, re-
fused to testify against him, and he was
allowed to plead guilty to stabbing He
was fined 81 200 and costs, which it is stated
will ha maid
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
Traffic Still Delayed.

COLUMBUS. GA, Oct. 24.-The trestle
over Ratchet creek is not yet repaired, and
no passenger train left the city for Birming-
ham tonight. Parties waiting to go to the
Alabama state fair are much disappointed
The hands at the Central railroad shops are
now working night and day repairing
damaged engines. The shops are full of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
A Ginhousa Burned.

ALBANY, GA, Oct. 24-John Hope,
whose plantatio 4 is in Worth county, about
fifteen miles from the city, lost his glnhouse
by fire at 1880 o'clock to-day. Ten bales of
cotton and the seed out of 100 bales burned
with the ginhouse and its fixtures. Hesaved
thirty five bales that were under the house.
The property was partly insured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
Broke Els Left Leg.

COLUMBUS, Ga, Oct. 24.--W. T. Harvey
senior member of the Harvey Lumber Mills
accident at Shiloh this afternoon. While
running 10 catch an incoming train on the
Georgia Midland road he tnmblod iato a
ditch. The result was that his left leg was
broken and his left shoulder dislocated. He
was brought 20 the city tonight and re-
ceiYAd Alrrical Attendance
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-25
A NEGRO SHOT DEAD.

a SLud1TSl ONSE d 1tIn0 OI FOR6r Leo
to the killing.
COLUMBUS, GA, Oct. pa terrible
shooting scrape took place at Jones' Cross
ing last night. Two negroes named Ed
ward PAYNE and Smith Jones, while
engaged at a game of poker quarreled with
each other out the count After a
lengthy war of words the quarrel led to
blows After few blows had passed Jones
pulled out his pistol and fired on his oppo-
neat The first shot proved fatal, and
Payne FL dead in his tracks. Jones made
good his escape, and up to the latest &C
counts this afternoon he was still at large.