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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
The Mine a Girl Discovered.
From the Aspen (CoI.J Chronicle

From the Aspen (Col) Chronicle
Next in importance nong the mines here
is the Sunset, which was discovered two
years ago by Hiss Nina Ingraham, step
daughter of Mr.. Meylette. Wandering out
from camp one day, she returned with a
few specimens which she had picked up.
Her mother deemed them worth investiga-
tion, and the same afternoon Miss Ingra-
ham went with her father in quest of the
pac9 where she had found the ores.
Clambering Up tie side Of cliff with the
grace of mountain gazs.le, she stopped
down AMI marked the spot just as the sun
was sinking beniad the distant ridge OF the
Elk Range. A discovery staken had been
prepared, and was Immediately set up on
the spot. About fifteen months ago this
claim vas leased and bonded to the Gillespie
hrotuers, who at oucs organized the Sunset
Mining Company and began working it,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
DIED FROM HER WOUNDS.
Sallie looks Fate Enrages the Negroes
in Her NeiRhborhood

OGLETHoRPE, GA. Feb 8.-Sallie Took,
the negro woman who was shot in the
abdomen by B. c. Williams on the morning
of Feb. 5,died Wednesday night at o'clock
The facts are as follows: Tomas Took
son of Sallie Took, lives with his mothe-
on the plantation of B. c. Will
Jams. On the morning of Fe5. 5
Mr.. Williams went to the house of Took
and requested him to work for him that
day. Took refused to do so. Williams told
him to leave his place. Took used abusive
language AMI Williams cut him in the arm
with his knife Took ran off to his house.
and arming himself with double-barre
shotgun, returned in company vita his
mother, when regular battle enSued
Williams using his pistol and Took his gun
looks mother passed between Williams
and Took while they we're shooting and re-
ceived the fatal shot that ended her life. A
dozen shots or more were fired, doing no
damage other than above stated.
The negroes in the locality are very mucn
enraged and openly threaten to kill Will
Jams. 1t is reported here that the negroes
are guarding every cross road on the look
out for Williams.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
WE'LL SOON BE INFIGHrING TRIM.
The Sums for Fortihcations and the
NAVY Increased.

The Sums for Fortifications and the
Navy Increased.
WASHINGTON, Feb. SIN the Senate to-
day the naval appropriation bill and forti-
acation appropriation bill were reported
with amendments and placed on the calen.
dar
The fertilization bill was increased in
committee as follows: Torepairs for harbor
defense, $500, 600; machine guns of Ameri-
can manufacture, 100000; caissons and
battery wagons for - l0-inch guns,
S43, PA: for conducting the annual heavy
artillery practice, $50. 00O A provision was
inserted that all money shall be disbUrsed
by the board of ordinance and fOrtifiCs-
lions created last year, and it Is made i'm
perBtive on the board to buy only American
made material. The steel forging and gun
carriage appropriations amount to nearly
$500, 900.
Heavy additions were made to the naval
bill. The construction NOf two steel gun
boats or cruisers is provided for
TO be of from 800 to 1900 tons
displacement and to cost not
more than 800 900; also one steel cruiser Of
1900 tons displacement, to cost 500 900.
An appropriation Is also made for one ram
for arbor defense, in accordance with plans
prepared by the naval advisory board of
1881. In order that these vessels may be
speedily built, the Appropriation for steel
machinery is increased by 81 800 900, and
that or armament by 81 400, 600 All the
new vessels are to be lighted by electricity.
and $500, 900 is appropriated for this pur-
nose
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
INTERESTING GUESSING MATCH.
A Few Simple Tests Which Illustrate
Common Errors of Judgment.

A Few Simple Tests Which Illustrate
Common Errors of Judgment.
4 From the Philadelphia Dispatch.
i A crank who is an occasional visitor to a
jdown town Office entered the place the
ather day when nobody appeared to be very
busy. Someone was telling a story in
which be made mention Of some object
about the size of a silver dollar" when the
crank interrupted the speaker with the re-
mark:
am bet S. there isn't man in this
office who can tell without measur-
ing what the exact size Of a silver dollar
is.
The bet was not taken, for nobody knew.
The crank went on:
81 am also willing TO give s. TO the man
who will take his pen or pencil and draw a
line which shall represent the exact diane
ter Of Il silver dollar"
Upon this all hands made the attempt.
A piece of paper was taken, and each took
his turn of drawing line upon It, When
all had finished the crank took a dollar
from bis pocket and placed it succe, sively
over each of TIE marks. Some of them were
to- long by hat an inch and some lacked
almost that much IN length. There was r.
one which was not as much as an eighth of
in h out Of the way. The eccentric visitor
said:
For men who handle as much money as
you do, 1t is strange you are not more
f'miliar with its size and appearance.
Now let me test yolr judgment in another
matter. Here is a long sheet Of white
payer which will place upright against the
wall ba X of this lble. Now lake your
pencils and mark on the paper what you
think is the hight Of an ordinary silk hat.
Some Of you have n silk lat here. | sup
pos"
mine is in the other room" answered
one Of the clerks.
"Weil, let it stay there until we want it.
Now try to guess how tall the hat is, and
mark the paper accor iingly.'
The estimates afforded II curious illustra-
ton Of the way mems opinions will differ
even about small matter. Between the
short st and the longest mark there was a
difference of nearly four inches. When
the hat was brought out and sat upon the
table against the paper, all the marks with
two exceptions, were from one to three
inches too long. The nearest guess was
male by man who made a mark about
three-quarters Of an inch too sh jrt. Then
the crank asked for au estimate Of the DIFF
ference ia the night Of his derby and the
silk hat The guesses didn't come us near
as b tore.
That IS the way it is said the crank.
People have ali III a that high hat is ever
50 much higher than common one vet YOU
VIII find IL you measure both thu the dif
ference is very little. The eye that il not
trained in measuring distances will lead il.
| possessor into some serious error Of iudg-
nenL"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
sEwALL MAY BE RETURNED.
The Republican administration t
Make the Appointment.

The Republican administration to
Make the appointment.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.-The President
will probably not nominate a successor to
Mr.. Sewall as consul-general to Samoa. He
thinks Vice-Consul Blackjack competent to
act till March T. The republicans of the
committee on foreign relations having
raised the salary of the con
sui general to 5000 on the
supposition that Mr. Sewall, who had given
them so much valuable information. was to
continue to occupy it, now talk Of having
Gen. Harrison put Mr.. Sewall back to fiji
the vacancy created by his own removal
There Is good rea on to believe that Gen.
Harrison viii do this for the political effect
at home ana the diplomatic effect abroad
EFFECT OF THE RECALL.
BERLIN. Feb. 6.-The rec IL of Mr.. Sew
all the American consul in Samoa, has pro
duce an excellent impression here The
Post and other papers urge the necessity Of
the recall of the English consul also, who it
is alleged, contributed largely to the trou-
bles The powers might then, the papers
say, be represented by other trustworthy
agents who would assist in bringing about
the friendly settlement desired.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
a SHERIFF SHOT.
The Brother of a Woman Charged
With Infanticide Did 1t.

The Brother of Woman Charged
With Infanticide Did 1t.
THoMAsToN, GA, Feb. S.-Las5 night j.
T. Foster, sheriff of this county, was shot
just above the left temple with pistol ball
while at the house of Buelah Waller, a
white woman who is under bond to appear
at the next term of the superior court to
answer the charge of infanticide. The
bondsmen Of the woman fearing that
she might attempt to escape before
the next term of the court demanded
TO be released from the bond, and it seems
that the sheriff had gone to her house to
notify her of their demand and while look
ing III at window to her room was shot at
by her brother, who took him for another
man. The wound is serious but not neces-
sarily fatal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
CHAINED A TRAIN.
A Watkinsville 6ailifrs Attempt &c
Collect Debt.

OOlleCJ a DGDb'
ATHENS, GA, Feb. S.-The Covington
and Macon roads fast train, due here at l
O'Clock yesterday, was half an hour late
The following story is related by gentle
man from Watkinsville to-day, giving
the rea on for the delay; Two mon had
claims against Col. Machen, the head OF the
road, amounting to about $40. Tpe lien
was placed in the hands Of Bailif Dickens
with orders to get the money. He walked
down to the depot, and in few NOM nt3
the regular passenger and mail train from
Macon came laundering no to the station.
As ii stopped a trace chain was placed
through a wheel on the eogiue and mall Cur
and locked TO the track, which de-
layed the train half an hour 1t
is sid that at last the idea
struck the baillff that he was dis begin =
Uncle Sans rules in stopping mail train,
so the sAackleS were looSed and the train
allowed T. proceed Col. Mache1 was seen
by reporter to-day aud on being asked
about the claiming said that all Of the bills
against himself we're settled on presenta-
ton aud these little bill, that were out of
the regular order Of business were being
settled as ia ( as he could get TO them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
parbps Pronnvlactic Fluid

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For sick rooms, to prevent the spread OF
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Darb;s Prophylact.c Fluid is an article
of little cost, but great value. Its domestic
as well as medicinal uses are numerous
while its specialties are most wonderful.
No head of family should ever be with
out it,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
MILLER CLAIMS TO BE IN.
WHICH PORTFOLIO He WILL
HAVE NOT STATED.

A Belief that it Will Be Either that OF
Agriculture or the Navy-"Me Too
Platt Said to be Booked .or the Col
lectorship of the Port of New York.
WASHINGTON, Fec. S-Wa-uer Miller
has been telling his friends privately that
he has been offered a place in the cabl let.
They will not say whether it is the Secre-
tarvship of Agriculture or of the Navy.
1t is believed to be the former Mr.. Miller
is not particularly pleased with it. what
ever it is, but will probably accept. lie
wanted to be Secretary Of the treasury or,
failing in that, Secretary OF tie Interior
But he wants very much to be in Washing
ton and in the cabinet.
PLATTS PROSPECTS.
The Blaine men, VINO have been backing
ex-senator Platt, admit that Mr.. Platt now
has no chance Of gOi g into the c4blnet
They saw he will be the next collector of
the port of New York, place which will
bring him more Of the money which he
likes SO well. TIE Blaine men are stil in
doubt about their other candidate, eX-
Senator Window The trouble with Mr.
Wind m is that neither Minnesota nor
New York wants him credited TO her
Senator Sabin and exRepresentatlve
Duunell have both protested against
Mr.. WINDOWS appointment on behalf Of
Minnesota. An equally vigorous protest
has come from New York. The Aldricl
boom is commenced, but is not assisted
here in Washington. Everybody agrees
that he would make good Secretary of the
Treasury, bat the President-elect has not
shown as yet any disposition to take two
men from New England.
Gov. Jere Rusk is regarded as the next
Secretary of War and John b. Henderson
as the next Attorney General
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09

The Story Of the Theft Not Yet Free
From Mystery.

CHICAGO, ILL, Feb. S.-Little AMMO
Redmond, an exceedingly bright and pretty
child, who was kidnapped nearly a year
ago, was accidentally restored to her home
this evening, long after a search had ended
fruitlessly, and Armies father had gone
crazy from grief The kidnapers tonight
are at large, and their motive is yet a nys-
tery. The child had been taken from a
family named Gurley two months ago, and
placed in the homo for the friendless chill
dren because her reputed parents had
treated her cruelty. There she was recog-
nized to-day by lady visitor and restored
to her mother.
THE FATHER BROUGHT HOME.
John Redmond, Aanie's father, was
brought home from the insane asylum and
at once recognized his child. There was a
touching reunion, and the father is now
apparently as sane as he ever was.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
ovERRUN BY MAD DOGS.
Great Excitement Among Farmers in
a Maryland County.

BALTIMORE, Feb 6.--A special to the
SIN from Wheeling. w. Va, says:
THE greatest excitement prevails
among farmers throughout a region
covering about ten square miles in Witzel
county, the cause being a discovery that
there are from eight to twelve dogs afflicted
with the rabies within the
territory named. ..running wild through
the woods and over the fields For month
past live stock on numerous farm have been
found dead, and hogs and cattle observed
TO be suffering from what was thought to
be fits. The real cause was not suspected
until yesterday, when it was ascertained
that number Of horses, cattle and hogs
had been bitten by mad dogs, and that two
ch ldren of Morgan Morgan's had shared
the same fate. In Marshall county, adiOn-
ing Wetzell, Miss Mary Smith. aged 70, is
lying at the point of death from wounds
inflicted by dog supposed TO be mad"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
A SMALL REDUCTION.
The Senate Tariff Bill Cuts the Revenue
Only Sl3,OOO,OOO.


WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-The computa tions
made by the treasury experts upon the
probable effect Of the Senate amendment to
the tariff bill reached the committee on
WAYS AMI means to-day and we're imme-
diately sent to the printer. A dem era ic
member Of the Committee says the tables
show that one-haf of the reduction of
$25, 600, 900 effected by the changes in the
sugar schedule is wiped out by changes in
other tariff schedules, which, in themselves,
would result in considerable increase in
the revenue. This would leave the net re-
d5c'i0rs of the revenue about Sl2 900 or
$4,000 600, leaving the internal revenue
sections out Of the calculations
The public printer will have printed
copies of the treasury estimates on the
Senate tariff substitute ready for the ways
aud means committee on Monday. The
committee re ovei to-day 20 await these
printed copies in preference 70 going on
with the bulky manuscript.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
Postal Chanpes.

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-The following
postal changes are aEnOu ced:
New ostoiiiceS-Fountai vile. Macon
county, Ga, Edwin English Ri JdesvIlla,
Decatur county, Ga, Thomas j. Rhodes.
Asheley Phosphate, Berkeley county, South
Carolina, Robert r. Hyer.
New ostmasters-Wiliam J. Mullis at
Waresboro Ga.
PostofIices Discontinued-Bow Hall
county. Ga, mail to GAINESVILLE to take
effect Feb. %, 1889.
Star Service Changes 10 Stella,
Ga, from Feb Z, 1899 curtail service so as
70 end at Rails, emitting Stella; decreasing
the distance six and one q Larter miles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
Union Pacinc,s peht.

WASHINGTON, Feb. s.-The Senate to-
day resumed c3nsi ieration Of the Union
Pacific funding BILL the pending gu stiun
being on Mr.. MitchelpS motion 20 recon-
within its provisions the Central Pacific
Railroad Company.
Mr.. Mitchell concluded his argument and
the bill went over without action.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
Cedar Keys Chips.

CEDAR KEYS. FLA, Feb. S.-Mayor
Finl .ysoa, who was run over by a herd of
bronchos last Monday, and seriously in
jured about the head, is slowly recovering.
The city council to-day reduced the taxes
on the ice factory from $500 to $50, and
passed resolutions encouraging the location
OF manufacturing enterprises here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
Japan's New Constitution.

WASHINGTON, Feb. S-The japanese
legation here IS preparing to celebrate the
FORMULATION on Monday Of the new COZ
stitution of Japan, which is to be the high
water mark Of the progress of western
ideas IN the empire. 10 is mod led on the
notifications TO adapt them TO japanese
conditl ms
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
In the House.

In the House Mr.. Moore offered resolu-
ton that Drs. Daniel and Caldwell of Jack
sonville be invited to address the House on
the subject Of health legislation, which was
referred TO the joint committee on health.
On motion OF Mr. Bitch of Marion the
resolution passed yesterday asking the
United States surgeon general, DR.. Hamil-
ton, TO appear before the legislature and
give his views on health matters was re-
considered as mex oedient.
Mr.. Scott of Duval moved that no legis-
lation save on health be considered at this
special session. The motion was tabled.
Mr. Saunders of Walton offered resolu-
ton to adjourn Tuesday, Feb. ~, which
was tabled.
Mr. Broad offered resolution that our
senators end representatives in congress be
urgently requested to secure the establish
ment and maintenance Of an efficient guard
along the entire coast of Florida By the
general government.
Mr. Walton Of Hillsborough arrived to-
day and was sworn in.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
A BOMB EXPLOSION.
Stevenson's Brewery at New York the
Scene of the Crash.

II.
New YORK, Feb. S.-Stevenson's brew
cry at the corner of Tenth avenue and
Fourth street has sunken area between
the sidewalk and foundation on Fourth
street. THE afternoon bomb of some sort
was exploded in this area, and made a ire
mendous noise, which was heard for miles
around Some damage wes done 10
the masonry of the area wall
and the basement wall of the building, and
all the glass for many blocks in the vicinity
was broken, but nobody was hurt, SO far as
IS know, and no serious damage was done
to the building
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
Held as a Fugitive Murderer

CHARLESTON, S. c., Fe5. S-A young
man named Golden was arrested in Barn
we to-day as Ed Goodloe, charged with
murder in Texas. Golden has been in
Barnwen county over year, and married
there
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
Twenty Blu ldines Burned.

NATCHEz, Miss, Feb Sire at mid
night in Vidalia, La, ne rly opposite this
city, destroyed twenty business houses and
residences. The total loss Is estimated at
$50, 600 II is less than half covered by in
suraAce
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09

,- WASHINGTON Feb Feb s. S.-C}o9agressman
of the Treasury a written approval of the
purchase OF NJ. Hamlton5 $4,000 lot for
an addition to the Savannah federal build
ing site. Tire district attor ely will be or
dered TO examine the title and report at
Opca
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.--The treasury to-
day acc pied = per cent. bonds aggregat-
ing s. lis, 600, at rates ranging from los to
1905. Embraced in the total were one lot
of $4,000 at 1O9 and another Of s., GOO, 900
at lO9i[
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09

WASHINGTON, Feb s--The President to-
day nominated Carroll Dwight of Mas,a-
chusetts to be mmissioner of labor, AID
Thomas NJ. Vance OF n rth Carolina 10 BE-
receiver Of public moneys at North Yaiima,
w. 4.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
Cost of the Trip to Florida.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Sin the Senate to-
day a bin appropriating 1925 to pay the
expenses of the special messengers to Flor
ida to obtain the certificate OF the presi-
dental election was introduced by Mr..
Pasco and passed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
Texan Election Outrares.

WASHINGTON, T b. SIN the Senate to-
day Mr.. Evarts gave notice that he would.
on next Monday, call up the resolution re-
ported from the committee ON privileges
aud elections relating to tine Texas out
raOaS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09

Thomas tells tale or two about SPUR
geon that might shock some of the BAPTIST
brethren on TINS side of the water When
in Lond he was a frequent attendant at
Surgeons tabernacle, aud when the great
divine visited jersey he dropped in upon
Thomas at his county seat. 1t is with a
tinge of almost malicious glee that Thomas,
when recalling the circumstances Of tnat
house. Yes says he, sit wasn't only
with Hugo that l had a cup or two
Preacher Spurgeon and l had a here's
looki G at you,' too. I took ale that time
and the reverend took gin and water. And
1 footed the bill, too, he adds with a
cnuckle
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
HIS MARRIAGE WAS A FAILURE

The successive deaths Of his wife and
eight children were the events that marked
the beginning of his downfall. His habits
became corrupt and his life dissolute. He
remarked, this time to a woman who was
vain and extravagant, and in no respect his
equal. She it was who accomplished his
ruin. She squandered his fortune to the
last cent, until in desperation he abandoned
her and fed to America. This was in 1871
when he was AZ years of age.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
THE DEAD JURIsTs.

District Attorney Call moved that out of
respect of the late Judge Settle the
court room be ordered draped in mourning
sol H. Bsbee moved that the court adj
journ till II a. m. tomorrow out of respect
of the late judge and others Of the bar re-
Gently deceased.
Judge Speer approved of the suggestions,
and ordered a recess until tomorrow.
Immediately upon the adjournment of
the court the members of the bar held a
meeting. A commit of seven was APP
pointed to prepare proper resolutions upon
the death of Judge Settle, with Judge Ran
dali as chairman.
The Old board of directors of the Florida
State immigration A ISOLATION met at the
Office III the Hubbard block to-day, and
elected Hon. g. R. Fa irbanks of Fernandina
president, vice j. j. Daniel, deceased.
A. C. Lightburn, q colored lad II years of
age, fell from a train to-day and mad his
right leg nearly cut of below the knee 1t
VIII have to be amputated tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
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 end evenings.
SMITH q ROGERS Proprietors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
GOING FROM BAD TO WORSE.

For a time he filed clerical position in
New York. Then he drfted to Philadel-
phia and obtained a good situation as book
keeper. But his habits were bad, his ambi-
ton destroyed, and he soon found himself
reduced to a mental position in a small
livery stable in the lower part of the city
There for six years he worked for bed and
board and little more, until two months
ago incapacity and infrmity drove him
lover the hills to the poorhousen
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-09
HE QUOTES SHAKESPEARE.

II the midst of hi squahd environment
Thomas has yet retained refined and cult
waited tastes. His mind is strong aAd
active, and even in a workhouse court he
quotes Pope and Shakespeare with fluencv
and descants with equal facility of Long
fellow, Dickens or Swedenborg. He is
modest and reticent in regard to himself
B 1t the rare pleasure of talking with any
one who is other than an llliterate vagrant
occasionally tempts him to say more than
he would deem prudent