The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-16
CAPITAL OF THE STATE.
THE RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS
AGAIN IN SESSION.

All the Important Lines represented
The Legislative CampaiRn-Oentists
in Session-Third Annual Meeting
of the state Alliance-A Man Made
Sick by the Contaminated Water.
ATLANTA, GA, July 15.-The railroad
commissioners to-day heard argument
on the question of removing, re-
ducing or readjusting the percent
age over and above the standard
tariff which certain lines have been allowed
TO charge All the important lines had
represent atives present. Patrick Calhoun
read a general petition from all the roads
protesting against the action of the pro-
posed legislation and moving for dismissal
of the case.
Arguments were then presented by Gen.
Alexander and W. F. Shellman for the
Central; S. T. Kingsbsrry and Col. Brwin
of ChIsolm & Erwin, attorneys for the Sa-
vannah, Florida and Western; E. Fitzger-
aid and P. L. Mynatt for the East Tennes-
see, Virgnih and Georgia; Sol Haas for the
Richmond and Danville; E. S. Goodman
for the Savannah, Americas and Montgom-
cry; A. C. Knapp for the Georgia Southern
and Florida; C.. F. Goodyear, attorney for
the Brunswick and Western, and Alex.
King and Mr.. Brooks, attorneys respect
lively for the Atlanta and West Point and
Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus roads
All entered vigorous protests against inter
ference with tle existing order OF things.
1t was stated that to take off the per
centages would diminish the revenue of the
Savannah, Florida AMI Western alone
Sl02, 900 annually. The argument will be
continued tomorrow.
LEASE OF INDIAN SPRING.
The contract for the lease of Indian
Spring was signed to-day. Messrs. Collier,
the lessees, have two years this date in
which to erect the new hotel building which
is required under the act.
The Piedmont Chautauqua opens at salt
Springs tomorrow. An attractive pro
gramme has been arranged.
MADE SICK BY THE WATER.
W. W. Goodrich, the architect. drank a
glass of hydrant fluid from Atlanta's oil
lake this morning and became severely ill.
He was obliged to go home at once, where
he went to bed, still vomiting. The prompt
nausea apparently saved him dangerous
illness. He was much better this afternoon.
This is the first case of human poisoning
from the reservoir yet reported. Mr.. Good
rich declares that his illness could have been
due to nothing but the state Of the water.
In spite of the dying of fish and
birds and the poisoning of cows
and of Mr.. Goodrich, however, some here
still contend that the water is as wholesome
and pure as if it gusbed out of mountain
spring. From sixty to eighty barrels of oil
per day are being removed from the surface
of the lake and the tributaries.
FELTON, DECLINES TO RUN.
DR.. FELTON, has positively declined to
enter the race for congress, and Carriers
ville's anti-original package mon will have
to look up another champion. --
THE LEGISLATIVE PRIMARY.
The local legislative primary which takes
place here tomorrow is exciting a great
deal of interest. and people are venturing
predictions, though somewhat cautiously,
in regard to the outcome. With seven can
didates in the field the prophets seem to
realize that the situation is too complicated
to furnish opportunity for safe guessing.
1t seems pretty well understood that nobody
will drop out, but all stand up to the line
until knocked out by the ballot The
friends of the various candidates
are holding meetings in their interest to-
night No bitter opposition seems to have
developed against any one of the candi-
dates. but with the hope of insuring the
election of their man it is thought that vot-
ers will resort to singleshotting" a great
deal. Mr.. Goodwin's nomination is accepted
by almost all the factions as foregone con-
clusion, but despite that he may not lead
the ticket.
DENTISTS IN SESSION.
The Southern Dental Association, in an
nual convention, held its opening session to-
day. The addresses of welcome were made
by Mayor Clean and DR.. j. B. Patrick of
Charleston, S. &. President Starr read his
annual address. One of his recommended
tions wasfor great dental reunion at the
worlds fair. This recommendation was
Endorsed. The plan looks to cooperation
between the southern association and
national association. The dentists of the
world are to be invited to be the guests of
the American dentists. Several papers, on
matters of interest to the profession, were
read and dlscu Ssed tonight. The associa-
ton will be in session the rest of the week.
About 100 delegates are in attendance.
THE ALLIANCE MEETING.
The third annual meeting of the state
alliance will be held here Aug. 10. The
number of delegates is 140.