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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-08
PROGRESSOF THE NEGRO.
REQUESTS FORAsEPARATE SHOW
ING IN THE CENSUS.

Superintendent Porter Estimates That
a Special Inquiry Would Cost at
Least $3.50, OOo-Danger Also That
it Might Delay Field Work Beyond
the Month Allowed by Law.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Superintendent
Of the Census Porter, in letter to the Sec
rotary of the Interior, says that, among
numerous requests for a special investlga-
ton which have come to his office Is
somewhat formidable one, petitlonlng the
superintendent of the census TO make
report in relation to the exact condition,
financial ard social, of the colored race IN
this country. The census act Of March l,
1889, provides for the first time for sub
division of the colored population into
negroes, mulattoes. quadroons, and octo-
rooms" Provision for ascertaining this in
formation will be made in the population
schedule.
FINE SHOWING IN GEORGIA
In some of the southern states, notably
in the state OF Georgia, Supt. Porter says,
the report of the assessed value Of property
during the last ten years has been divided
into that held by the col.red aud white
tion Of the property of this state indicate
that the percentage of increase of holdings
OF the colored population has been con-
siderably greater than the percentage Of
increase il the aggregate valuation of the
state and it is. therefore, natural, he adds,
that tn Sc interested in the progress of the
colored citizan of the south should desire
more elaborate inquiry, which would serve
to show the relative progress Of the two
races in the United States.
AN ESTIMATE TO BE MADE.
In view of this the superintendent has
requested several special agents Of his office
TO make an estimate of the additional cost,
or to ascertain the obstacles, if any, in the
way IF making a separate inquiry, which
would enable his Office to separate the facts
relating to the social and financial condi-
ton of the colored and white people. From
the reports made by these special agents,
Supt. Porter says, he is enabled to say that
with the exception of statistics of wealth,
debt and taxation, the cost of the several
Inquiries will be not greatly enhanced by
such a division.
THE PROBABLE COST.
The cost, however, of gathering a special
schedule and compiling the whole informa-
ton desired would be considerable, and
while the superintendent is willing to under
take this work. il directed to do SO by con-
gress, he is of the opinion that it will
require an additional appropriation of about
$3.50, 600. In addition 10 the increased c. st
the superintendent expresses a fear that
special enumeration ON a separate schedule
Ia the hands of the census enumerator,
will endanger, and possibly delay, the com
pletion of the field work beyond the limit
of the one month prescribed by law. A
large number of requests similar to this
have been received from all parts Of the
country.
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BROOKS CoUNrY's BUDGET.
Considerable Property Sold at Auc-
tion-Other News Notes.

Considerable Property Sold at Auc-
tion-Other News Notes.
QUITMAN, GA, Jan. THE largest
public sale that ever occurred in Quitman
took place to-day. 1t was the administra-
tors sale of the Stevens estate, one of the
largest estates in the county. The residence
sold for 1880, brick store for $1,000,
eighty-two shares of Central railroad stock
for 12134. $1,000 of city of Atlanta per
cent bonds for 1851, $1,000 of city
of Augusta Is for 9915, $500
city of Savannah IS for 104$l, IS, 200 OF
Central railroad debentures for $50. The
total sales foot up about 100000.
Rev. Henry D. Howren's temperance
lecture was enthusiastically received last
night, and he lectured to a packed house
tonight MIR. Howren was formerly a
Brooks county boy.
B. c. Baum, a prominent young man Of
this place, was married at 4 O'clock this
afternoon to Miss Nellie Garrison, a charm
ing young lady of this county.
The farmers alliance of this county is at
present seriously considering the question
of establishing a bank in Quitman. There
is ample capital in the organization, and
the only question is whether they can unite
on plan of establishing and conducting
fine institution.
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FLORIDA's METROPOLIS.

Use of the New Railroad Bridge
Across the st. Johns Discontinued.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Jan. 7-Isadore
Garnie of Jacksonville, who shot himself at
j. a. Gamblers residence in Decatur, Sun
day, was buried here to-day.
The annual election for the board of trade
officers occurs tomorrow.
Use of the new bridge across the st.
Johns river will be discontinued for the
present, as the piers are settling, not having
rested on a solid foundation.
The Sub-Tropical exposition is rapidly
being made ready for the opening Thurs
day. A carnival and trades display will
be special feature Thousands of people
are expected, and it is thought that it will
be the greatest celebration ever held in
Florida. The festivities will last from
Thursday to Saturday night.
Charles Foreman, a white man, while en-
gagged in decorating the Sub Tropical arches
this afternoon, fell fifteen feet and sus-
tanned injuries that will prove fatal The
accident was caused by ladder breaking.
Foreman is an Englishman and stranger.
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PENSACOLA POINTERS.
Two Prominent Citizens Charged with
Tim Der Depredations.

Timber Depredatiors-
PENSACOLA. FLA, Jan. 7-Pensacola is
considerably exercised and very indignant
over the latest outrage perpetTated By the
federal court of this district at Jackson
vile, which has been charged BY the Flor
ida delegation in congress with having
abused It's powers IN an ultra partisan
exercise of the same. and which has now
taken action exemuLfying the grave nature
of the malpractice with which II stands
accused. Two OF the most prominent men
of this CITY, p K. No &c and George 7.
Gates have been served with warrants
charging them, as members Of the late Mus
cogee Lumber Company, with having
despoiled government lands Of timber, and
citing them TO appear tomorrow before
Cnitei States Commissioner Walls at Jack
sonvIlle
UNNECESSARY INCONVENIENCE.
It is the fact that thew are taken nearly
400 miles from their homes, where they
might be heard before either of two com
missioners resident, and with scarcely any
notice, that has engendered an increase OF
the indignation felt at several former sim
liar acts, and Judge S wayne Is most heartily
and generally condemned for the un"ar-
IA ted action. w. f. Mccormick, late the
president of the corporation named, and
hpW u ie9lueut "a LJuISNliAc, ny =, - "oiiIOu
in the same relation. Messrs. Yonge and
Gates, accompanied by counsel, left for
jacksonville tonight, leaving the attend
anCe of important business matters claim
ing every moment OF their time unprovlded
for.
CAPTAINS ORGANIZE.
The Norwegian captains in port met to-
day and organized what they term the
Norwegian SniDmas5ers' Protective Associ-
alton. The object of tue organization is 70
protect its members ON the operations of
sailor crimps and sailor boarding masters.
An elephant belonging to Woods circus,
now showing in this city, took fright while
parading to-day and ran away. He went
eastward, swan bayou in the limits, took
to the woods, and is still at large.
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DISPOSITION OF THE REMAINS.
a LONG STRING OF SIS BILLS.
a Traveller Carries Uncut Bank Notes
and Astonishes a Crowd.

a Traveller Carries Uncut Bank Notes
and Astonishes a Crowd.
From the Piiladel phia Inquirer
A tall, black-whiskered man was leaning
over the desksat the Continental hotel last
night conversing with several friends.
Pulling plethoric wallet from his pocket,
he took therefrom long sheet of So bills,
Just as they came from the treasury
department. His friends inquired what
they were. "Only advertisements was
the reply. They're given away now w it'll
tea instead of the usual chromos." BY tn is
time there was quite crowd around the
black-whiskered man eagerly examining the
bills. Some thought they were genuine
bills, while others. who had never seen
bills in this shape before, as there was
nearly yard of them, really thought they
were Advertisements, and would not have
bought the whole lot for cents.
You're all just ike the fellow out in St
Louis. He was clerk in a store, aud when
| had made a purchase | asked him for a
pair of shears and proceeded to cut off a
bill You should have seen the mans ey es
They stood out so that you could have
knocked them Off with a stick. The out
come of the matter was that he refused to
take them. just at that minute the pro-
prietor came from the office, and, seeing the
status of the case, discharged the ma }, but
after had explained the case we all had a
good laugh
'Why do carry them in that way? l
WE'LL suppose to have a little fun a;
that's all. have friend. cashier in a
bank, and he let's me have them. Let's ad-
journ and have b. and S, and see what
the barkeeper has to say.
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JUDGE FALLIGANr AT AUGUSTA.
An Important Case Involving In
solvent Costs.

An Important Case Involving In
solvent Costs.
AUGUSTA, GA, Jan. Judge Robert
Falligant Of the eastern circuit is hearing
an argument in an important case in Au-
gusta to-day. He is occupying the bench
for Judge Roney, who felt himself disquali-
fed. The case Is on writ Of mandamus
to compel the treasurer to pay insolvent
costs to Solicitor General Wright, City
Court Solicitor Cohen, and Clerk
Keener of both courts. In
a case decided before the supreme court
which went up from Atlanta, the law su-
thorizing the payment of insolvent costs
was declared unconstitutional, and on this
Treasurer Adam refused to pay the bills
presented by the county officers. They
claim, however, that the Atlanta decision
insolveut costs. The case is being
argued by Hon. James G. {. Black,
Hon. Joseph B. Cumming, Hon. H. Clay
Foster, and Hon. J. l.. Lamar for the
officers, and Messrs. Harper q Bro. and
Salem butcher for the treasurer. Judge
Falhgant Is allowing the lawyers ample
time for argument, and the case will be ex-
haustively discussed. The decision will be
awaited with interest, though 1t will be
taken up for review by the supreme court,
however decided.
RECORDER DUNBAR RESIGNS.
Recorder Dunbar to-day rendered his
resignation. In the general retrenchment
inaugurated for this year by the city coun-
Gil, the recorders salary was reduced from
81 200 to 5000, and Recorder Dunbar says
he can't spare the time from his other
business for that amount.
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LEAGUE OF THE REPUBLICANS.

The Third National Convention to be
Held at Nashville.
NEW YORK, Jan. JOAN NJ. Thurston,
president of the Republican League of the
United States, has issued a call to the re-
publican state leagues of the United
States and the delegates Of the national
convention, announcing that the third
annual convention of the Republican League
of the u uited States VIII convene in Nasn-
vile, Tenn, March 4, 1890. The business
which will come before the convention will
include reports from the officers of the
league, the election of officers and members
of the executive committee for the ensuing
year, and the designation of place of
meeting for the subsequent national con-
vention. The convention will be composed
of about LOCO delegates. At the close of
the convention in Nashville the delegates
will go to Chattanooga for the purpose OF
holding republican league mass meeting.
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MRS. soUTHwORTH DEAD.

Heart Failure and General Debility
the Cause of Her Demise.
NEW YORK. Jan. Mrs. Hanna B.
Southworth, who shot and killed Stephen
Pettus on Fulton street early on the morn
ing of Nov. %, died in her cell at the
Tombs at 6:15 o'clock this morning. Her
mother, Mrs. E. T. Martin, and her
brothers, George E. and William Martin,
were at her bedside when she expired.
CAUSE OF HER DEATH.
Dr. Chetwood, who granted the death
certificate, places the time of death at 2:30
o'clock, and gives as the cause of dea tn
heart disease and general DEBILITY. The
death OF Mrs. Southworth is described as
having been peaceful. The grief of the dead
woman's mother was painful to witness.
DISPOSITION OF THE REMAINS.
The body of Mrs. Southworth was wasted
almost to the frame. As soon as Coroner
Schultz reached his Office he granted an
order permitting the removal Of tne body
to Brooklyn, where it will remain at the
residence of her brother until Thursday,
when it will be removed to Greenwood
cemetery, and placed in the receiving vault
temporarily. As soon as Mrs. Martin is
prepared to return to her southern home
she will arrange for the removal Of the
body to Louisville, Ky, for final interment
in the family plot there.
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Life Endangered by Breaks on tt
ELECTRIC light Wires.

Life Endangered by Breaks on the
Electric Light Wires.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. IA storm of rain,
snow, and sleet has made the streets of st.
Louis dangerous to humanity, and the brute
creation as well, from icicles and from
breakages of the electric light wires. Two
street car horses were instantly killed by an
electric wire, which dropped across their
backs There were fifteen passengers on the
car. and they scrambled out in every direc-
tion, some trying to get out of windows.
There are delays on all of the street car
lines. the fire alarm and police telegraph
system is also out of order. no less than $50
boxes being useless during last night
Fortunately no fires occurred, or the result
would undoubtedly have been disastrous.
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CAPITAL OF THE STATE.
THE OKEFINOKEE SWAMP TO BIZ
READVERTIsED

A Legal Defect Discovered in the First
Advertisement - stone Pardoned'
and Els Ungrateful Nephew Apt 70
BIS Given a Place Among the Con
victs-Recovery of a shortage.
ATLANTA, GA. Jan. IA legal defect
having baen discovered in the fist adver-
tisement, the governor to-day. by advice Of
the attorney general, sent out a new one for
bids for the sale OF the Okefnokee. Trey
must be submitted by March IA, and opened
on March Is. None had been received up
TO to-day, when the time expired for re-
ceiving them under the original advertise
ment.
STONE PARDONED.
Jacob Stone, the escaped convict, who
was lately returned TO the penltentlary by
his ne hew, J. J. Wedott, whom he had be-
friended, was to-day granted a Tardon.
Stone, since is escape, has won the conn-
dence Ct the people of the neghborhood
where be lived, and Clerk of Court Dawson
presented petition in person, signed by the
best people Of the county. There was
doubt of Stones guilt in the first instance,
and there is reason 10 believe that he L. ought
his time had expired when he left the con
vict amp. He served his time under Grant,
Alexander & Co., and no present lessee IS
interested in his capture, which appears to
have been accomplished by his nephew IN
the hope of obtaining a reward. The
principal keeper OF the penitentIary SAYS
indictments have been found against
Wedott. which VIII probably land him IN
the convict camp in the near future.
RECORDING A SHORTAGE.
The balance of the shortage of Wilson,
Fultons defaulting tax collector, was col
lected by tie sheriff to-day, end will be paid
into the state treasury tomorrow. Mrs. Il.
H. Harwel, enc of the securities, paid
about s., 900, and ike amount was raised
from the sheriff. sale of the property of {.
w. Wells, who was also on Wilson's bond.
The governor has granted the use OF the
hall of representatives to the Confederate
Veterans Association to celebrate the birth
day of Gen. Lee on Jan. 10. Thomas Mel
son Page will make an address.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-08

The peculiar less and more peculiar re-
covery of a watch was an interesting topic
of conversation recently in the West Forty
seventh street police station, SAYS the
New York Herald Detective Riley found
a man very much intoxicated at Broadway
and Forty-sixth street and took him a
prisoner to the station house, where he was
locked up. Early the next morning. before
being taken to the court, he demanded the
return of the watch, which he thought had
been taken from him the night before when
he was searched. At Fifty-Seventh street
police court he was discharged Soon after,
John Kelly, American district telegraph
messenger No ASH, called at the station
house and handed Capt. Killilea a
watch. He had, he said, been called
to the Hoffman liquor store. at Fifth avenue
and Forty-third street, where a gentleman
had told him to deliver the watch to the
station house, and to tell the captain that a
drunken man had given it to him on Mon
day night at Broadway and Forty-sixth
street. He had tried to force it back on the
drunken man, but he refused to take it.
Detective Riley went at once to the saloon
to sec the man. but he had left for parts
unknown, and later William j. Deuer. the
discharged prisoner, called at the station
house, and identified the watch He had
an indistiuct recollection of talking about
watches to a stranger the night before, and
was rejoiced at getting hissproperty bach
again.
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Sanford's Churches.

SANFORD, FLA, Jan. THE pastor in
charge of the Methodist church will spend
next Sunday at conference, having finished
up his work with his church.
Rev. DR.. Kimmons has just resigned the
pastorate of the Presbyterian church, leav-
ing his pulpit vacant for the time
The Episcopalians have a new rector, who
has recently taken charge of his work with
encouraging prospects.
Rev. Paul Willis has entered upon his
new passionate of the Baptist church under
favorable auspices
The Catholic church has made no CHANCES.
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v1RGINIA,s LEGISLATURE.
A New Scheme for the Control of the
Police and Fire Departments.

a New Scheme fer the Control of the
Police and Fire Departments.
RICHMOND, VA, Jan. IA bill was pre-
scented in the legislature to-day looking to
the reorganization Of the police and fire
departments in all the cities of the COM
monwealth, by placing them under the
control of board CT commissioners of non
partisan character, appointments in said
departments also to be made irrespective of
party.
A joint resolution was also introduced
requesting Virginia's senators and repre-
sentatives in congress to support the bill
for free coinage OF silver.
A resolution was adopted requesting the
railroad commission to seport the average
rate of freight and passenger charges on all
roads operated in Virginia, and TO make
comparison Of the same with the rates of
freight and passenger charges on the princi-
pal lines In the state of Georgia.
Gov. Mckinney to-day issued a requisi-
ton on the governor of Kentucky for John
French, who is charged with murder in
this state.
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a WHITE GIRLS NEGRO LOVER.
The Dlsgraceful Affair Winds Up in q
Fatal Fusillade.

Fatal Fusillade.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. IA special to the Re
public from Jacksonville, ILL.,. says: ''For
long time the affairs of Miss Fanny
Keener, young, beautiful, and wealthy
white girl, and Nathan Pasten, her
colored coachman, have been the gos-
sip of the town. Some time ago
Pasten went TO Iowa, and while he was
there Miss Keener sent the negro large
amount of valuable property. Miss Keener
remained here, where she has been living
with her brother. 1t was thought there
would be nothing more between Miss
keener and Pasten, but this morning the
negro returned to Jacksonville, and at once
proceeded to the lone of Miss Keener.
where he was met by Tom Kee er, who
ordered him away. Pasten turned to go,
but as he turned met Miss Keener and a
young man named Bancroft.
BEGAN FIRING.
without warning he drew a pistol and
began shooting first at Bancroft, who was
twice wounded, and then at Miss Keener,
who promptly returned the fire, both being
wounded. Miss Keener was shot through
the lungs and hip, and is in very critical
condition. Pasten was shot in the arm
and head. At this juncture Tom Keener
and colored boy named James Brown
took a hand, clubbing Pasten until
he was disarmed by crowd
of people drawn to the scene.
Pasten is in Jail, but SO terribly injured
that it is thought he cannot recover 1t is
said that Miss Keener can scarcely live
through the night. The Keener family is
one of the most prominent in jacksonville,
the elder Keener having been engaged in
the commission business at Naples and
Herdo, ILL.,, and interested in line of
Illinois river steamers running to ST. Louis. "
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LOUISIANA BONDS.
no . 4DI II N n d OIN UG.
The Board of Liquidation to Pas
ITrnnrn q Cln i'm fnr. O. Onn nNn

The Board of Liquidation to Pass
Upon Claim Tor $4Ooo,oOo.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. Tn the suit of
Hope & Co. of Amsterdam, holders of over
100000 of bonds for which they claim
the state of Louisiana is liable, and
asking for peremptory mandamus
compelling the board of liquidation
of the state debt TO meet and
act upon their offer and demand for the
funding of said bonds into consolidated
bonds of the state. Judge Ellis to-day gave
a judgment in favor of the
REALTORS, ordering the board Of liquidation
to assemble and pass upon the application
within twenty days, dating from the day
the judgment becomes final.
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LEWISTON LURID.
The City Hall and an Adjoining Build
ing in Ruins.

ing in Ruins.
LEWISTON. BE, Jan. THE Lewiston
city building caught fire in the elevator
shaft about $50 o'clock tonight, and was
totally burned. 1t was high brick struct-
ure, 200 by 60 feet, with an L, containing
various city offices, splendid city hall, the
most councillors of any in Maine, the
armories Of several military organizations.
and the rooms OF the Manufacturers and
Mechanics association, while in
the L was located the post
office. The fire was quickly beyond the
control of the fireme9, who were menaced
by the lofty tower, and they could do little
except to protect adjoining buildings.
After the tower fell the tiremen were
enabled to work at shorter range, and then
did good execution. The building was
erected ten years ago at cost Of $3.50, 900,
and is totally ruined. There was no insur-
ance upon it.
THE LIBRARY.
The valuable library of the Manufact-
urers and Mechanics association, consisting
of l 900 volumes, many of which cannot be
replaced. was wholly destroyed. This was
insured for So, 900.
The city records are supposed to be safe
in the heavy vaults. The court records
were taken out aud the city treasurer saved
his velua bles.
The military companies lost all their
equipment.
Postmaster Walker saved all the mails,
and most Of the government property.
The fire extended to Tracy's block, which
was ruined. This was occupied by f. L.
Hoyt with a picture stock, which was being
sold by auction, while the upper floor was
occupied by the Weeks printing office and
Lewiston Daily Advocate. Mr.. Weeks was
well insured
The building was owned by Cyrus Greeley
and J. Y. Scruton.
The Androscoggin poultry show open ed
to-day in the building, and most of the
fowls were burned.
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BRUNSWICK, GA, Jan. THE stock
holders of the Merchants and Traders
Bank met today, and elected new officers
as follows: NJ Madden. president; NJ.
Kaiser, vice president; A H. Lane, cashier /;
J. S. Wright, w. $. Braham, F. u. Aiken,
j. b. Wright, M. Isaac, j. l.. Foster, and
S. c. Littlefeld, ST., directors. The stock
was declared worth 105 This bank has
only been organized six weeks, and its
growth has been phenomenal.