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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02
A POLITICIAN IN PERIL.
PLANS AFOOT TO LYNCH FRANK
w. POPE AT MADISON

Friends Hear of the Murderous Scheme
in Time and Gov. Fleming Orders the
Sheriff to Guard the Attorney-An
Danger Not Yet Past-Politics the
Cause.
JACKSONVILLE, Feb. Frank W. Pope,
who was the independent republican candi-
date for governor in 1854 has been threat
ened with as fassIration in Madison county,
and the whole country thereabouts is ex-
cited.
Mr.. Pope makes his headquarters at
jacksonville but ''refugeedn in Madison
d jrirg the epidemic. He is disliked there
on account of his political affiliations, past
and present.
HIS PRESENT MISSION.
He has recently been employed by T. s.
Goodrich, the defeated republican candi-
date for congress il this district, to repre-
sent him ia taking evidence throughout me
district in support cf his contest for the
seat Eary his week Capt. Evart Wilt,
United States commissioner, went TO Madi-
son TO hear testimony, and Sir. Pope ap.
peared before Linn. The news that Messrs.
Pope and Wilt were engaged in this occu-
patton spread around the county with anaz-
ing rapidity.
A MURDEROUS PLOT.
Such exaggerated reports were circulated
by hot-neaded individuals that the feelings
Of the more reckless of the people were
worked upon, and deliberate attempt was
made last night to assassinate Mr.. Pope
right in the city of Madison. More conserve
tive citizens were informed of the
move and rallied to Mr.. Pope's
assistance. These latter were supported by
the sheriff, vino had received orders from
Gov. Fleming. who had been notified, and
who promptly gave instructions to the au-
thorities to surround Mr. Pope with every
possible security.
LYNCHING INTENDED.
The governor yesterday afternoon re-
ceived information that lynching would be
attempted last night. Sheriff Parramore
Immediately collected a posse and sur
rounded the house which Mr.. Pope was
occupying. This democrat zed the would-be
lynchers, who were surprised to see that the
murderous scheme had been fooled.
PoPE's PLUCK.
Mr.. Pope remained in the house all night,
but it is feared the lynchers will take him
when he is off his guard, and strict watch
is being kept by the sheriff and his posse.
Tonight the excitement runs high, and
another attack is feared. Mr.. Pope has just
telegraphed a frienu here: Don't worry !;
am all right so far" He was born and
reared in Madison and popular feeling there
is very bitter against him On account of his
political record He is game, however, and
will face the consequences.
The plot probably originated among
reckless young men at Madison, who are
noted for wild pranks. The republicans
will probably use it for capital
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02
a SUGGESTION TO THE CENTRAL.
A Section of Alabama That Needs a
Railroad.


Railroad.
ANDALUsIA, ALA, Jan. 29-This section
of Alabama has for a number of years
been buried in obscuFity and w S thought
to be worthless waste, but in the last de-
cade it has been steadily growing in popu-
lation, popularity and wealth, and now 1t
is the acknowledged Eden Of the sunny
southland. The climate is healthy, tenn
Lerate and salubrious, the water pure and
abundant, the lands yield gracefully t fer
tilizing and give a handsome return,
and are susceptible of as great a
variety of crops as any section of
the continent All the southern crops
grow luxuriantly here. The fine t forest Of
pitch pine on the American continent is
found in this locality, the most of which is
virgin. There is an immense transit into
and out of this country, besides there is an
inexhaustible deposit of phosphate, lime,
ocher, and quarries of most excellent build
ing stone, in this (Uovingt1n county, In
short, this is a grand country, ard we have
long looked for the Georgia Central to send
one of her divisions into tn is territory and
give US an outlet to Savannah.
The Central would find this
section a bonanza, but we have
grown weary waiting and have recently put
in motion an enterprise that will open Up
this grand luxuriant garden to the world.
The capitalist and other progressive citl-
zens have incorporated the Luverne, An
dalusia and Pensacola Railroad Company
with a capital of 100000 and have organ
lied, and propose to open subscription
books at an early day. They will in the
very near future put the engineers in the
field and work on the road will soon COM
wence. The Central mas certainly slept on
her rights and Savannah will lose a gold
field. Why it is that the Central has not
uncoiled and sent either her Fort Gaines or
Columbia division to this p int ard
on to Pensacola is passing strange
If Sc does not break her Rip Van Winkle
doze and grasp the present opportunity the
chances are good for her to sorelv regret it.
1t viii be well for her 10 investigate the
situation, as favorable negotiations might
now be made. The capitalists Of Pensacola
are manife,ting quite a lively interest IN
the Luverue, Audalusia ana Pensacola rail
road, and are anxious to connect viii the
Central az Fort Gaines. This section should
have an outlet by the way OF Savannah:
a Georgia needs greatly gulf outlet,
which can be accomplished by the Central
pushing out one of her several divisions
point ng in tins direction. We hope that
Savannah merchants will soon have a
chance 70 compete for the immense trade Of
thi, section, which to her woulo be a rich
harvest S. !. s. CAwTHoN.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02
GOTRAArs TIED UP ROADS.
The Situation Seem 70 Be Improving
Slowly.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-The street car
strike situati is improving. Cars Win
police guards were run to-day on ali but
the Second avenue, Belt, Eighth and Ninth
avenue lines. These companies have not
asked Supt Mur-av for aid in getting their
CARS througo The liquor saloons for three
or four blocks from the stables or SEC nd
avenue we're visited by the police and
cleared Of al strikers.
MAY SUE THE CITY.
Ruror hes II that the iuecfiv ~ DISPLAYED
by the Second avenue road is accounted for
by the fact that the directors purpose suein2
the city for losses incurred through their
inability to operate their line. Tire police
say they are prepared to render all neces-
sarv aid 20 tie company TO run its cars with
new bands, and it Is thought that cars will
be started tomorrow All sorts of violence
is expected if this is attempted.
or THE AVENUES.
Along Sixth, Seventh and Eighth ave-
nues to-day the situation was in marked con-
trast TO the previous DAYS. The thorough
fares were comparatively quiet and no
gangs were to be seen. Neither the Sixth
no Broad way aud Seventh avenue roads
experienced a difficulty in running its
cars. Additional cars will be run on these
lines tomorrow The Grand street cross
town line experienced but little trouble
ALL STILL QUIET.
Up to a late hour this evening everything
was quiet among the tied-up surface roads
on the west of broadway and on that thor
oughfare. No cars are yet being run on
these lines nights for fear of trouble
Small groups Of strikers were TO be seen on
tie streets, but no trouble was reported.
The police are having a lonesome time
watching the property of these companies
IN BROOKLYN.
In Brooklyn to-day some cars were run
on the tied up roads amid considerable ex-
element, but there was no bloodshed
Much bet err service Is promised for t1-mor-
row. 1t j. generally conceded that the
union is beaten on all sides, both in New
York and BROOKLYN.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02
A REMARKABLE MEDICINE.

Dr. Ulmer's Liver Corrector accomplishes all
that is claimed for it. 1t has been thoroughly
tested by some Of our citizens and pronounced
decidedly superior to any other liver medicine
before the American people. 1t is rapidly dis
placing the various remedies that have flooded
the country for years. We have used it, and
can recommend it to the afflicted as possessing
great virtue EDITOR WEEKLY CosrITUrox.
Monticello, Fla.
Prepared by B. F. ULMER, NJ. D., Pharma-
est, 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, 1889-02-02
THE BLACKNAII.
ADMITTED HIS Gu11.r-
BOGUS WAREHOUSE PAPER.
The indianapolis Failure Takes 6
Criminal Turn.

The indianapolis Failure Takes
Criminal Turn.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. John f. Sulli-
van, the county clerk, of this city, who
failed for $4,000 last Tuesday, is missing
from the city ana is supposed to be in
Canada His flight was occasioned by the
discovery that he had issued fraudulent
warehouse receipts for large consignmeuts
of poultry, produce. etc, which he was
supposed to have in his outside business
THE AMOUNT UNKNOWN.
The amount OF these receipts is not yet
develope4, but il is known that County
Treasurer Lofin, whom Sullivan Owed S3l,-
900, has $1,000 Of them. Sullivan's conf
Dental clerk and bookkeeper, Thomas
O'Neil, who wrote the receipts, is also miss
ing. Sullivau's office has been turned over
to his chief deputy and bondsman, w. h
Sprule
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02
FLORIDA RAILROADS.
A Rumor that the g., F. and w. Is to
Change Its Depot Site.


JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Feb. Id. E.
Maxwell has been appointed general mana
ger of the Florida Railway and Navigation
system and w. n. Thompson treasurer and
acting paymaster. The office of general
superintendent has been abolished.
A rumor gained currency here that the
Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West Rail
road Company had purchased the lands,
buildings and right of the Savannah,
Florida and Western depot in this city,
and that the latter company would soon
occupy the land purchased sometime ago
east Of the city. Col NJ ran. manager Of
the Jacksonville, Tampa & Key West COM
pany was called upon and said: s"There is
not bit of truth in the statement, nor is
there any such ade pending" Capt. Da-
wilson of the Savannah, Florida and West
ern was sought for, butcouId not be found
Inside parties persist that such trade is on
the tapis.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02
NOTICE,
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS


ANT, Ex- OFFIcIo JUDGES CHATHAM CO n.
SAVANNAH, Ga, Jan H. 1850 (
Notice is hereby given That sealed pronosals
are invited by the Commissioners Of CnathaIn
county to be submitted to them on or bef0ra
the l1th day of FEBRUARY next. for bui din
IL the Tel air place, in the city of Savannah at
such location in said place as he said Commits
sloners shall designate, temporary Record
Building according to The plans and specifca
tons Tor the same, which are open for inspec.
ton in the Office of said Commissioners,
The contractor or contractors to whom such
contract may be awarded will be required 20 give
bond In PURSUANCE of section 1913 (cj of the Code
OF Georgia. and gil name their securities at tine
time of submitting their proposals.
The right is reserved to reject any and all
bids that may be submitted under this notice
By order of the Board of Commissioners
HOLM z DILL " (l.arz q =
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02

ALBANY, GA, Feb l.-Ton Lane,
a negro boy, walked Off with a valise at the
depoo last night, bat he was so1l arrested
and the property recovered. -Cbar.es
Brown slipped Two watches Out Of !. W.
Joiner's showcase. AID was als) arrested.
Mr.. Nandorn, the man who came here
with Oscar Caldwell Il Endorsed him as a
gentleman, is in the city, and surmises are
rife as to his object.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02
INCENDIARIEs IN JAIL.
Negro Politicians of Americus in a Bal
Predicament.

Predicament.
AMERICUs. GA. Feb. Marshal Linge
and his police force have located and cap
tured some of the thieves who burglarized
and burned the Hudson building. Nearly
all the goods stolen have been recovered
and identified. Andy Fletcher, Simon Ellis,
Steve Perry and Walter Ford, all colored,
have been arrested and are in Jail. Evidence
is also obtained that will probably
convict the gang of other burnings
81 Clarke was burned. In the house of
Walter Ford was found some goods that
were recognized as of their stock. The
negroes implicated are some of the leaders
of their race, and have been very promi-
uent in all the local elections.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02
D.XIE's EXPOSITION.
The sub-Committee Calls on the Mayor
of ~ CIV York.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-The subcommittee
OF the southern exposition committee, now
in this city, consisting Of John T. Patrick,
Dr.. w. Copehart, C9l. Julien Allen and
Prof. l.. s. Packard, called upon Mayor
G at at the @. ~ Aau to-day. They said at
TIE commissioners proposed givi 6 al exit
bition OF southern manufactures, minel ais
aud products in some northern cit.
Mayor GRAFT hoped tsat tn city would
BE- selected because it was the centre Of
commerce OF the country. Il is the in
{, nton Of the committee 10 visit the largo
cities of the north before determining
where the exposition will be hell
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02
ON RAIL AND nRossTrR.
Local and Genera. gossip in Railway
ClrCles.

The Offices Of the general manager Of the
Atlalla Gad West Point railroad, the West.
err Railway Of Alabama and the Cincia-
raj. Selma and Mobile raj way have been
D,oveu 20 Atlanta.
Traffic Manager c. D. Owens Of the Sa-
va1 an, Florida and " es ern railway,
Traffic Manager ". f. Shpllman and Ge l.
era Freight Agent G. A Whitehead o. the
Cen RAJ railroad, and Capt. S. T. KIncsberry
OF the Savan an, Florida and West, IL
railway, left for Atlanta last ight to attend
a meeting of the railroad clmmssion.
A Special party will make a tour IT Mex
leo over Capt W. G. Rlouls' mss road, the
Mexicln National, % extend over two or
three weeks. Mr.. Reau Campbell, recently
OF the Pointer newspaper. will pionaer tue
party, which viii start from La edo, Tex.
Feb. -, on route for TIE City Of Mexico. A
number OF Savannahians are likely to make
tho trip, and the expense will he small com.
paritively and the tour a profitable and
pleasureable one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02
nd I'd I q !. xpress war

New York, Feb. 1.-The express war,
wnica has brought rates in many cases
below the actual cost Of transporta ion, is
ended. An agreement was sigaed to-day
by the presidents Of tie several companies.
BY it the rates existing in al competitive
business previous to May 1, 1886, are e.
established.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02
CARTERsvILLEs PROGRESS.
A Vote to Establish Free Schools
New Indus, ries.

CARTERsvILLE, GA, Feb. This city
voted on public schools yesterday as fol-
lows:
For free schools .................... ........ 800
Against free schools Observation-Disclosures. -
The schools vii be in operation by Aug. /.
Cartersyille Is not on boon bug IS
growing rapidly. The furnace is moving
ahead as fast as the weather will permit.
The maze ial for the gas plant is all here
and the streets will be lighted VITA gas oy
Nav !. Water work, have been located
and will commence AZ once. The Etowan
Ice Mauufac ur.ng Company, with a cap
ital Of $4,000 has been organized and all
the machinery and ground purchase and
the plant will be in operation by April l.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02
ALL ABOUT AUGUSTA.
The Receivers of the Georgia Con-
strdctiOn Company in session.

The Receivers of the Georgia Con-
strdction Company in session.
AUGUSTA, GA, Feb. l.-Messrs. Will
Jams of Greenville and McCord of Augusta,
receivers of the Georgia Construction Com
pany, are couferring here tonight They
ave Ii ed petition in Carolina en- joining
all parties in that state from disp9silg of
my OF the company's property under levies
until the books Il the company show bv
examination the exact amount due each Of
these parties. 1t is still hoped that affairs
can be so arranged that work will continue
The case will be heard before Judge Morton
at Anderson at an early day.
AN ABANDONED CORPSE.
Two negro women discovered box on
tho canal bank this morning which gave
forth terrible stencil. When it was
opened by a negro man it was found to con-
tain the body of Il negro boy infant with
only few rags covering it. At the coro-
ner'S inquest physicians testified that the
infant had e5n born dead The remains
we're doubtless placed where found during
last night to cloak The shame Of the parents,
though The body was in an advanced state
of decompos ton when found.
William Haigbt, a negro was arrested
tonight by the police for having a hand in
the exposure of the remains. ne says the
father Of tie child is Gus Preston and its
mother Anna Cummings a midwife has
stated that }he child was &. /
born. Haight was givoA the remains
by the father to tage 10 the negro cemetery
ia Harrisburg. for intermenr The keepers
there refu ed TO take it without a phys
clans certificate. Haight then turned over
the remains t. Barkster. another negro
man, who was 70 bury it, receiving for his
trouble fifty cents. Ba -Esser then is tie
man who left the baby on the canal bank.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02
SPECIAL NOTICES
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Advertisements Inserted Under "sn,.,-,
Notices" tcil be charged 81 90 a Square eacs
tnsertiOn -|a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02
PrunswIck 8 Sensation Exploded

BRUNSWICK, GA, Fob. l.-Tne coffin
mystery was exploited Ivy investigation to-
day. u developed that man named
Barnes, Of Virginia, died a. John onville,
on the East Tennessee road. Not wishing 70
delay shipping his body home, he was put
into ths box and sent to Jesup, where Il
coffin was procured, aud the body expressed
on, while the box remained in the car and
was shipped TO Brunswick.
Ex.Presldent spencer, of the Baltimore
and Ohio road, is here recruiting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02

LEXINGTON, VA, Feb. IA bronze
statue Of heroic size Of Stonewall Jacksou,
70 cost $4,000, has been ordered by the
jackson Mem rial Association. 1t will be
completed in three years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02
BAGGED FOR BLACKMAIL.
The Prisoner the Assistant Secretary
of State OF Kansas.

The Prisoner the Assistant Secretary
of State OF Kansas.
TOPEKA, KAN, Feb. William T.
Cavanaugh, for the last six years assistant
secretary of state, was arrested yesterday
on a warrant charging him with blackmail.
Last Monday State Printer Baker received
a letter containing a copy of bill cutting
down the fees of the state printer about %
per cent.
THE BLACKMAII.
Accompanying the bill was note saying
that unless Mr.. Baker enclosed 5000 in an
envelope addressed to John Baltimore,
city postoflice,n the bill would be intro
duced in tho legislature. Mr. Baker sent q
deroy letter, which was called FIR by a
messenger from the state house, who was
Immediately taken into custody and said he
had been directed by Assistant Secretary
Cavanaugh to get the letter.
ADMITTED HIS GUILT.
Assistant Cavanaugh admitted sending
the letter and was al once arrested, but the
hearing viii nos be had until Monday. The
affair has caused a great sensation here.
Assistant Secretary Cavanaugh being one
Of the prominent politicians of the state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02
Important to Florida Tourists.

Sanford House, Sanford, Fla under new
management, offers unsurpassed attractions
Perfect sanitary arrangements, beautiful seen
cry, elegance and comfort Orchestra will be
IN attendance afternoon and evenings.
SMITH & ROGERS, Proprietors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02
NOTICE.
SAVANNAH.

SAVANNAH. Jan. -, 1889
Notice is hereby given that Mr.. B H HEY.
WARD has this day withdrawn from our firm.
and is no longer a member thereof.
JOHNSON s. CO., SIS Bay street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02

voolfolk Apt to Get a New Trial-To
Sc the Old Capitol.

ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 1.-The argument in
tie Woolfo k case was Concluded at noon
today and the supreme court al ourned to
Monday week. The int.ma:iols Of the
court during the argumen. have made the
impression general, and it is shared by the
states counsel, that Voolfolk Will get new
trial.
The supreme court rendered a decision
to-day in the Citizens Balk case, from
Fulton county, affirming oulge Adams,
VINO presided LelOw. Tic receiver and as
signees of the Citizens Bans sought to re-
cover from the stockholders the mount Of
their unpaid subscriptions, contendi1g that
former resolution # tie directors, reduc-
ing the capital stock 10 the amCu Il paid in,
was invalid The court holds at the reso-
llti0n is valid, and that the stockholders are
not liable.
TO USE THE OLD CAPITOL.
Senator Brown is here from Washington,
AID representing Senator'S Co!qu.tt and
Representative Stewart as well as himself,
Vlsl ed the governor TO ascertain wte1 the
state would move to tie new capitol. As
tne Federal government desires If such an
arrauge1en5 can be effected to occupy the
old building while additions are being
made TO the custom house, a period Of
about eight months There are no objec-
tions TO the pan and the state will proba-
bly, begin moving out in May.
w. H. Hammond, twenty
year convict sent up from
Floyd county in 1850, has been pardoned
1t Is reported here, but not confirmed,
that negro charged with an outrage was
taken out of jail at Newman last night and
lynched.
Between s AMI O'Clock tonight Lee
Jones, negro, was run over and killed by
Georgia Pacific train at the Simpson steeet
crossing. The negro was being CHASED at
the time by policeman. He was wanted
on an old charge of arson.
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WAsHINGToY, Feb In the House 10.
day Mr.. Cannon Of Illinois, from the COM
mittee OF rules, reported resolution pro-
viding that when the House proceeds TO
consideration Of bills on the private cslen.
dsr Senate bills shall have preference for
two legislative days. This was agreed TO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-02
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS AND Ex.C,rv,o,.,
JUDGES CHATHAM COUNTY. GEORGIA

JUDGES CHATHAM COUNTY. GEoRoft
SAVANNAH, GA. Feb I 1850
Sealed bids will be received by the Cor,3-
sioners q Chatham county until 70 O'Clock S
on MONDAY, March 4, 1889. for taking dow,
the present court house building. feneas WI os,
outbuldings cleaning. piling and assortin T 1ho
material thereof. ami hauling away the rnh6isbe'
also for eXcavating aud hauling away dir Ss "a,
foundation trenches, walls. furnace room c tor
lars, etc, as par plans and specifications n e. a
seen in this Office. ~ oe
Proposals will be received in lump for -,
whole work, and also separate bids for t tIs
excavations. O 'or
The contractor or contractors to whom, s,.oL
contracts may be awarded will be reouira1 ~,
give bond in accordance with section 393 Cc1 ~
the Code OF Georgia, and will name their sure "a
TIES at the time OF submitting their proposals,
The right is reserved to reject any an .r
bids that may be submitted under this notice a"
Proposals must be sealed and ind1rsed win ,
statement whether for the whole or a particuI,s
portion of tie work. 'N'
By order of
COMMISSIONERS OF CHATHAM COTrVTv
JOHS r. DILLON. Clerk c. c. c.
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THE DISCUSSION.

The causes whicl led to this step were
und r discussion at the meeting Of the
judiciary committee Of The Alliance held
here Tuesday. Serious charges were pre-
ferred a INST President jackson BY the
secretary or state organizer, who asked the
judiciary committee for n iuve stigation
and President Jackson's removal. The
accu,ati ms we're gen rally thaJ President
Jackson had gone beyond his authority and
seriously terfered with other officials, TO
the detrIme1t of the order The commit
tee met there Tues Jay, and the inveftiga-
ton lasted till midnight. 1t resulted in
preAldent hacksOn'. rn.ipnafinn.