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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
WALKERS WEIrE GAPS.
A Negro Fugitive Furnishes the Gov
ernor With Information.

ATLANTA, GA, April 2.-There were new
developments to-day in the White Cap out
RACES recently reported in Walker county
The first report of them reached the gov
ernor in letter written by w. j. johnson,
a negro, at Lafayette. Johnson had to fec
for his life after this was known, and came
to Atlanta and gave particulars of the out
RACES to the governor to-day, the most
notable being the whipping of a negro
named Henry Brown on the night
of March and the burning Of
his home. Accordingito Johnson twenty-five
or thirty white men joined in the outrages
and he gave the governor dozen names of
persons known to be implicated; among
these are two nephews Of the editor of tho
Walker county Gazette. The governor has
determined to do what he can TO bring the
parties to justice, and offers reward of $3.50
for the apprehension with proof TO convict
of anyone of the guilty parties, and 500
for each of the Others
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
.FLORIDA'S LEGISLATURE.
OPENING OF THE REGULAR SEES
SION AT TALLAHASSEE.

The officers Decided on in Caucus
Elected in Both Houses-Senator
Wall of Hillsborough County the
Permanent President of the Senate
The Message Of the Governor
TALLAHASSEE. FLA, April 2-The leg
islature of Florida convened in regular ses-
sion to-day at noon. The Senate was called
to order by President Houston, the fl st
business being the permanent organization.
President H Juston being short term SEN
ator Hen. j. 3. Wall Of Hilsborough
was elected permanent president of the
Senate, and is now successor to Gov.
Fleming should a vacancy occur in that
office. Hon. 3. F. Kirk Of fernando wss
elected president pro tenn. Of the Senate; ..
=. Finley, secretary; J. H. Cobb, as istant
secretary, ard all the officials chosen
in caucus last night The oaths were ad-
ministerei and the officers at once entered
upon the discharge Of their duties.
Committees were appointed to notify
Gov. Fleming that the Senate was organ
lied ana re4dy for business. President
Wall viii announce the standing
committees in a few days. 1t IS
thought that Mr. Hammond Of Orange
will be chairman Of the judiciary commit
Tee
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
Mr. sewall OF Auburn has a ID. strike

Mr.. George W. Sewall of Auburn Park,
H., in the last drawing Of the Louisiana
State Lottery, held one-tenth of ticket No.
40, 7S9, the second capital prize # $4,000.
He said: "Iwas.asked incd entally By friend
to purchase ticket in this drawing. did
so, paying one dollar for the same, and
gave the matter no thought until received
my money through the Adams Express
Company. Mr.. Sewall has already in
vested the proceeds Of his lucky draw in
Arkansas Trdueter. Feb. Q.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
SOUTHERN RAILROAD RATES.
Representatives OF the Carriers Be
fore the Commission.

Representatives OF the Carriers Be.
fore the Commission.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-Representatives
of the southern and southwestern railroads
appeared before the interstate commerce
commission to-day for tho purpose of fully
and particularly setting forth and showing
what their rates are, and how their EXPORT
rates are made. Witnesses stated that the
rates of inland transportation huctuated
according to the rates made by the seaboard
steamship lines, aud for this reason they
could make no rates. The greater part OF
tie time of the witnesses was devoted tD.ex-
planning the inland proportion Of export
rates on cotton and its COMPRISING and
shipment
thomas H. Carter, Sci Haas, George A.
Whitehead, Charles Schiff, Charles II.
Cromwell, Joseph M. Brown, Augustus
Pope, Edward Fitzgerald, 3. A. r.. Dale
nd E. X. Dorsey had n hearing to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03

No sensible man prefers wealth to health
Some few have both; very many haven't
either. Well, you may have first choice.
Which will you take' Health" Very we'll
what's your ailmenti "A little of every
thi g." WHATS the causel Blood out Of
order, kidneys weak, digestion bad, hearts
action irregular" Yes, and every disease
eau be traced to these same sources. Just
take few bottles of BrolUa's Iron Bitters,
it will remove he cause Of disease and re-
store you to robust heath
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
ARAILROAD ACCIDENT.
Democrats Carry Chicago.

CHICAGO, April "A landslide for the
democrats was the result of to-days cleo
ton. Two hundred and seven precincts
out Of 800 rad been heard from a o'clock
TONIGHT, showing a majority thus far of
642S for Creger, the democrat, for mayor.
Predictions at City hall gave Cregier the
election by 5000 to 10000 over Rocne. rep.
Two years ago Roche carried the city by
10000. Nearly every office in sight was
CAPTURED by the democrats. Late returns
show that all their candidates on the city
ticket are elected by pluralities averaging
about II 600
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
A BIG STORM IN FLORIDA.
The Methodist Church at Chipley De-
strOyed-A Negro Killed.

stroyed-A Negro Killed.
PENSACOLA, FLA, April News
reached here to-day of severe storm that
passed over Jackson county, in this state,
yesterday, doing considerable damage. At
Chipley the Methodist church, which had
just been completed and on which the paint
was not yet dry, was leveled to the ground.
Tire loss on it is about 81, 900.
Several other building were also blown
down, among them the drug store of
Feagan & Wilson, causing loss of $4,000.
Miss Emma Tuggle was injured by a door
falling upon her that she Attempted to
close.
At Greenwood, John Dickens, colored
man GO years Of age was killed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03

NEW York, April 2.--The results of to
days play il the chess contest are: Judd
won from Mcleod, Taubenaus forced ID. c.
Baird TO resign, Mason won from Bird,
Tsc 1igorin fr m Burrille, Blackburn from
Gossip, J. w. Baird from Martinez, Delmar
-Showaleter with Lipschutz, Wiess with
Gunsberg.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
The Union League,

The Manhattan and other leading clubs Of
New York praise up the world-famed Roch-
ester Lager Beer. No more genial appe-
tier and promoter Of digestion exists than
the sparkling, delightful Rochester Beer.
For sale by all first-clsss grocers and bars.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
Quitman Cutdoes savannah.

QUITMAN, GA, April Clinton McMil-
Ian to-day sold a vacant lot with thirty
feet front to Hopson 81 Bro, for So, 100.
-Four years ago this property sold for 81 2 o..
This is an index Of QIitmau's progress, and
of the confidence business men have in the
Vnlara
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
An Eve on Cuba.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, April 2.-The state
board Of health will shortly visit Havana
to confer with the officials of that city and
the officers of the Plant line in reference to
the summer service
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
pr. NC Josh Worry III.

NEW YORK, April Rev. DR.. James
McCosh, ex-presdent of Princeton college,
is living at his home in Princeton very
i'll from pneumonia following an attack Of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
ALL ABOUT AUGUSTA.
Cleaning Up the City-The City's Pub
lie Buildings.

AUGUSTA, GA, April 2-The board Of
health at its meeting tonight ordered,
among other sanitary improvements, a sewer
on Calhoun street to connect with the
Center street sewer The work Of thor
oughly cleansing the city for the summer
was outlined and will be rigously pushed.
The sub comm ission of the city and
county commission has completed its labors
as regards the court house question. They
advise thai the city, for the consideration
of release of the perpetual obligation TO
furnish suitable court rooms, jury rooms
and offices TO the county, should discharge
his obligation by a conveyance in
fee simple of the property
upon which the city hall now stands, with
the improvements thereon, as authorized
by the act of the general assembly, APP
proved Oct 6, 1888; that the present Jail
should remain the property of the city to
be used for all purposes until the county
shall have a separate Jail; that from the
time of the RECESSION of the exis ing ar
rangements the county shall pay the city
for county prisoners at the rates
prescribed by law the county not to erect
its jail for fifteen years. This action will
be- sanctioned by the full council and means
that the city is to have new offices out and
out Mr.. Keener, speaking Of the matter,
says the action places the city in position
to erect the slO6, 900 public building which
is now contemplated.
THE STEAMBOATS, NOT SOLD.
1t is accepted that the boats Of the steam
boat company will be held by the company,
sufficient money having been raised to dis
charge the indebtedness For some reason
no statement can be obtained from the
Representatives of the company. To-day,
however the boats were to have been sold
vN,,ll tfa h.rf ,nf 1o-
the hammer The law officers explail ned that
the boats were withdrawn in order that
some differences as to wages due employees
might be settled.
THE Y. NJ. c. A. CONVENTION.
The Augusta Young Mems Caristian AS
ISOLATION will send twelve delegates to the
state convention, which opens at Savannah
Thursday and lasts until Sunday. The
delegates are: President James T. Bothwel
of the association. Secretary Z. S. McFad-
den, DR.. w. C.. Cleckley aud Messrs. +. T.
Boggs, r. A. Brown, John Phinizy, McKin-
ME Law. Joseph Miller, Frank E. Lowe, Ell
Kline, Carlton Hillyer and w. NJ. Jordon.
Secretary McFadden left LAY in order to
be in Savannah Tomorrow, where the secre-
taries will hold a special meeting. The
rest of the delegation will 60 down
tomorrow.
Miss Willard lectures in Augusta to-mor-
row night.
A RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
The Spartanburg train on the Augusta
and Knoxville road, due here this evening,
tumbed two freight and a passenger car
into the canal at the Arctic Ice Work.
The conductor and negro passenger
went down with the passenger car
but were not scratched. One of the cars
went into the water There is no explana.
ton of tie cause Of the wreck. The cars
are not damaged much and the money loss
is insignificant.
Carlton Hillyer lectured here tonight &c
large audience on Thrift and Spend
tlFfft
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
81, WINDOW SHADES. 81.

Before you give your orders elsewhere see
our sample shades and you will be surprised at
the shade we make to order with best spring
roller and finished with knoUted fringe for ST..
Being exclusively in this line of business, it en-
ables us to give you the same shade for one
dollar for which you have to pay two dollars
elsewhere.
For the convenience of our customers we
have opened an agency here in Savannah, and
Mr.. G. NJ. THONNESEN, No. 1877 York street,
will have a full assortment of samples and
will receive your orders, take the measure
ments and put them up if required.
MAYER BROS, New York City.
Mail orders promptly attended to.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
BY YESTERDAYS STEAMER

Fresh Butter Cups, Nut Bars, Nougats,
Molasses Candy and the superior 4oc. Chocolate
Creams at Csc. HEIDT's Confectionery is pop
uiar because superior and fresh
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
SAVANNAH AND TYBEE RAILWAY
SCHEDULE.

On and after SUNDAY, 3lst March trains
will run daily until further notice as follows:
STANDARD TIME)
Leave Savannah. ....... $50 A. NJ. and $50 P. NJ.
Leave Tybee. ........... 1900 NOON and $50 P M.
Family Excursions every TUESDAY and
FRIDAY at reduced rates-wholes &c. halves
zoe. Tickets for sale at depot thirty minutes
before leaving of trains, and at J. B Fernandez s
cigar store and at Levi j. Gazan's PnIaski house.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
HARMONIC CLUB.

There will be a drawing for redemption Of
bonds at the regular meeting THIS EVENING.
Prompt attendance is desired.
By order Of the PRESIDENT.
ALEX S. MILIUs, Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03

M ERCHANTS, manufacturers, merchanics,
4t1 corporations, and oil Others in need OF
printing. lithographing. and blank books can
have their orders promptly filled at moderate
prices, at the MORNINQ NEWS PRINTING
HOUSE whitaker stresL
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
NATIONAL BLESSING.

ehave used DIR. ULMER'S LIVER COR
RECTOR and take pleasure in stating that it
has answered finely for all the purposes for
which we have used it, 1t is pleasant to take
and acts well as an aperient, etc
HON. THOMAS p. SAFFOLD.
W. l.. HIGH, Banker
J. c. c. BLACKBURN, NJ D.
MADISON, GA
Prepared by B. f. ULMER, NJ. D., Pharma.
cist, Savannah, Ga. Price 81 per bottle.
If you cannot obtain the "Corrector" from
your druggist, send your order direct, and it
will be forwarded by express freight paid.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Advertisements inserted under Especial
Notices teiH be charged 81 90 a Square each
insertion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
THE NEW BANK.

The Columbus Savings Bank was an
nounced ready for business is morning,
and from 9 o'clock until o'clock a steady
deposit business was transacted. Dozens Of
people who have never before done business
with bank went TO the office of the Third
National, where the the Columbus Savings
Bank is making temporary headquarters,
and made deposits. Clemens Beck, assist
ant treasurer, was at the tellsr's window,
and was kept very busy all day.
II therefore goes on record that
the Columbus Savings Bank was a success
from the start. The officers Of the new In
stitution are as follows: g. Gunby Jordan,
president; James A. Lewis, vice-president;
j. w. Murphy, treasurer J. c. Beck, as
sistant treasurer. Directors-James A
Lewis, tieorge w. Woodruff, A. Backer, j.
D. McPhail, L. II. Chappell, Louis Ham
berger, g. Gunby Jordan, w. G. Bradley
andJ. W. Murphy. 1t received deposits OF
% cents and upwards
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
FEARS OLE LYNCHING.
COLUMBUS CHAPTERS.

Iu6 hbdI hEIdJB Observation-Disclosures bb-
gun by the New Bank.
COLUMBUS, GA, April "A number Of
lots of the Cook survey. about mile north
of this city, were sold at public outcry TO-
day at prices ranging from 5000 to $500
This is regarded as strong evidence of an
increasing demand for suburban lots.
The G. E. Thomas stock of clothing was
sold to-day for $1,000. 1t was bought by
James A. Lewis.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
NOTICE.

All bills against the Spanish bark MARIO
noon, THIS DAY, or payment will be de-
barred.
WILDER & CO., Agents.
April 1880
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
IL DOZEN

Very pretty light weight Stiff Hats just open
and for sale very low at JAUDON'S,
$50 St Julian Street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
In the House.

The House was called t. order by w, II.
REYNOLDS, the former chief clerk, and on
motion Of Mr.. Turnbull of Jefferson. Chief
Justice Raney. by invitation, administered
the oath to the members Then with Mr..
Tufnbull in The chair, Mr. Gaskins Of Brad
ford was elected speaker, b. r. Milan
chief clerk and all the officers ch sen in last
nights caucus. Mr.. Ga>kins thanked the
members in a few fitting words. The
officers were then sworn In by Hon. w. Ii.
REYNOLDS.
Appropriate resolutions we're offered by
Mr.. Berkleman on the death of j. G. Clark,
late enrolling clerk of the house. Resolu-
tions were also adopted to have com GitteeS
appoia ted 70 audit the books of the treas
urer and comptroller.
A committee consisting of Senators Ham
mond, Coulter and Bryant was appointed
to visit the insane asylum
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS.
DR.. Gaskins, speaker OF the House, in
taking his seat, made brief speech, in
which he siad: Il cannot believe it was
the intention of jefferson that any man re-
ceiving a ma Jrity of the votes of the
whole people should not take the
position of President of the United
States; yet the startling fac
confronts us that President Cleveland
received -, 600 more votes than his opp
nent, and still be is not P esident 1t is tn =
duty of the Florida legislature to i; quire
into and correct this defect in ma ional or
was greeted by wild applause, and is re-
garded here as the first stale gun fired in
behalf Of the popular elections Of Presi-
dents.
The house then adjourned until 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
DIR. j. ID. LANIER

Has removed to northwest corner Bull and Lib
erty streets, and will resume practice this morn
ing.
MARCH q, 1889.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
PAINTS,

OILS AND vARNIsHEs, LEADS, CoLORS
AND MIXED PAINTS.
Berry Bros Hard Oil and Varnishes. A full
stock Of Paint and White Wash Brushes on
hand. Call and get prices at
EDWARD j. KIEFFER'S
Drug and Seed Store,
Corner West Broad and Stewart streets
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
THE STEAMER cHATrAHoocHEE.

Almost everybody in Columbus remem-
bers the steamer Chattahoochee, that used
70 fly between Apalachicola and Columbus.
Ex-President Grover Cleveland sailed down
the Indian river on her in Florida on Satur-
day, and his opinion of her was that she
was a "bang-up" steamboat. She was
gaily decorated with flag, bunting, ever
green and palm leaves.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
THE NEW RAILROAD.

The surveying corps of the Chattanooga,
Rome and Columbus Railway completed
the survey to this city this morning. When
this road, which is one Of the most impor-
tant in the state, is completed, Columbus
will be a still more important railroad cen
ter than she now is.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03

Leaving III JDe udDuS OF lnulVluudlS... S3S2,oUU
Outstanding bonds are held at a high premium,
and are difficult to be purchased at any price. In
the statement OF outstanding bonds have not
included $4,000 OF bonds of the state remain
general government in the Indian trust fund,
for the reason that the state has valid and ad
mitted claims against the government which
will pay these bonds and leave large balance
due the state by the general 6 W. rnment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03

There have been patented to the
state of the swamp and over
- flowed lands ..................... 16,OO41957
OF which there have been disposed
of up to Jan /, 1889 .......-..... IS, 500, 800 0
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25
GAY HOLIDAYS IN BUTTE
Plenty Of Veil Filled Steekin6S Tor
YoalS and Old.
Ctsy O0eta1s Who May M DesappolWeed-
Prtssssrs Who want obscco A
Lively Chriaeaas Eve Auneng
the Morehants.
8pecial tn the standard.

Special To the standard.
BUTTE, Dec. 2A.-The city council has
set apart tomorrow for the annual Christ
mas holiday, and Butte will IL
offices. and churches will he closed FOR the
day, but the saloons, gambling houses,
the Comique. and hurdy houses, will hr
running 1T full blast as usual. They
will be open for the accommodation
Of b young men who are
without families, while the family
men have arranged for the usual happy
gathering at he nreside with
the Christmas tree and gifts Tor
all. Christmas trees don't grow i'm
Butte. hut the evergreen trees nave been
brought in in large numbers the past few
days from Park canyon, where the Guilt
vation of Christmas trees Is attended tn
with great care. Those who have not
been able to obtain trees will hang up
their stockings at the hreside and trust tan
Santa Claus to M them. w. A. Clark
and Lee Mantle have had stockings ex.
large enough to hold N certificate of elec-
ton to the United States senate. John Il.
a. nos,masser i'm his ponderous sns.k, and
three ar four gentlemen are looking for
appointment as mining inspector. The
with gifts Of lesser Importance.
The carriers OF the postal service have
all had an annex put on them to-day; The
Park street carrier this afternoon had two
boys behind him oadcd down with pack
ages of Christmas presents. He will have
five or six assistants i'm the morning. The
postoflice authorities expect to do the larg-
est postal business i'm the history of Butte
tomorrow. The volume of business to-
day indicates that they will be taxed tai the
utmost to make their rounds i'm the morn
ing and have any of Christmas left for
themselves.
The stocking of st. Patrick's Parochial
school will be filled with 5000, the pro-
ccetls of the Catholic fair.
The member of the Ceutcrville NJ. r..
church will receive u new cdittce in their
stocking. IL is to he dedicated with APP
propriatc services tomorrow evening
The children of the Episcopal and Bap-
fist churches were made happy by ~
healthy, weil-leveloped Christmas tree
this evening.
The prisoners at the county Jail are
hanging out their stockings for obacco.
Ii is the longing of their hearts, and they
turkey dinner tn be provided by
half pound of the weed appears AT
poor farm arr hanging out their stockings
for tea and tobacco, and the inmates of
the hospital will doubtless he rcmernbcrss
i'm "a few of the dclicacies that make the
Christmas season Joyous.
City Marshal Macarthur Is hanging out
his stocking for the scalps OF the hursiy
house, the prize lighters and the highway
men.
The City Of Butte will hang out n capa.
! cious stocking for n splendid city hall, a
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-12-25

s~ati:sactory nre alarm .syssen, clean and
unohstricted s~trrets, better street light
opp market. Protection for silver. and
. receipt for the ~extrndlition of smoke.
Merchants report the holiday trade not
to b number os men out OF work hrouRh
the closing of the Anaco', da and So. Law
renee mines. Nevertheless, goods have
been sold I'm enormous quantities, and
owing tn the several fire sales they have
been cheaper this year than ever before.
ps,opic hurryins homcward with their
last rush for Christmas presents was hr-
approached the goods were bought and
carried away in n manncr That Threatened
tn clean ont some OF the big hl
sanie rate - hours longer.
A big dinner is n necessary concomi-
tant OF an enjoyable Christmas. Market
fowls really terrific, and enough food has
been sold this past twcnty-fotr hours tn
feed an army OF 10000 hungry men.
Butte Is one of the most cosmopolitan
cities ON earth, and each OF the various
represented will eat tho din
ner most to It's liking. The native Ameri-
tional bird. The Germans and Sweslcs Of
Butte consider the goose much preferable
too dry. The citizens of Butte from the
British isles find n roast pig exceedingly
palatable. while those from the southern
OF the u~nequalled 'possurn. The French
think chicken makes the hest dinner.
Duck finds favor with a good many of
every nationality and Is especially liked
by the Jews. The Italians don't go much
on eating. while the Chinese. think rat
on earth.
SleiRhing will bc n feature OF the day
and most Of the cutters at the livery
stables have alrcady been engaged. Many
will spend nj enjoyable evening at the
opcra house. mt the performance OF the
Katie Putnam company. Mass was ccle-
DRAFTED at thc Catholic church at 10 o'clock
o-night