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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-06

The table shows falling of of twelve
points. This decrease is mainly due 10 rust,
which has appeared in every section Of the
state. In Southwest Georgia it is reported in
every county in a destructive degree
Previous reports show that section has not
suffered a Gay for rain. On the contrary,
they have been too copious and abundant
for cotton. In other sections somewhat
protracted droughts prevailed in June and
July. from four to eight weeks in duration,
followed by heavy rains about July %,
which continued nearly a week.
In consequence. from every section, comes
reports Of disaster to cotton, either rust
ball worm, or heavy shedding of fruit. AL
together, the prospect for the cotton crop is
less promising than for several years. This
in connection with The total loss Of the oat
wheat and fruit crop, should cause our
farmers to reflect.
The commissioner has, from time to time,
advised the cultivation Of grasses. He has
published articles from the pens of the
most advanced thinkers on this subie
He has urged the adoption of a system Of
diversified agriculture.
In all agricultural, mechanical and min
eral developments, Georgia is justly recog-
nized as the leading southern state
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a GOOD DAY AT sHEHPsHEAD.
The Recent Erroneous Decision Cos
the Club $4,000.

The Recent Erroneous Decision Cost
the Club $1,000.
NEW YORK. Sept. Sat Sheepshead Bay
to-day the weather aud track we're perfect.
The wrong decision in the Vivid-Sam
Wood race, a few days ago, has cost the
club 5000 in reimbursing the bookmakers.
Following is summary Of to-day's events:
FIRST RAcE-Three- year-old sweepstakes;
81 900 added: one mile Kingston won, with
klerle b. second and Eleve third. Time a.
SECOND RAcE-Partridge stakes, 2year-old
sweepsteaks; 1880 added; six furlongs on the
turf. Strathmf an won, with Lord Harry sec
ond and Lizzie third. Time ! rs 3-5.
THIRD RAcE-3-year-old sweepstakes. 81 900
added, Futurity course. Baby Beach won, with
Clarendon second and Costa RIca third. Time
1:10 %
FoURH RAcE-Selhng, purse $1,000, mile and
a furlong- Tattler won with St. Paris second
and Little Jim third. Time 81 2-5.
FIFTH RACE-Handicap sweepstakes, $3.50
added; mile and furlong Los Angeles won,
with Eric second and Chemise third. Time
1855
SIXTH RAcE-3-year-old sweepstakes, $1,000
added; mile on the turf. BlGckthorn won, with
Young Duke second and Carnot third. Time
l:43. Only two mutual tickets were sold on
Blackthorn, and they paid s. AZ each.
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NOTICE.

STATE OF GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY,
Notice is hereby given of the formation Of q
limited partnership between c. LUCIAN JONES
OF Savannah, in the state and county aforesaid,
as general partner and FRANK S. LEWIS OF
the city and county OF Philadelphia and state of
Pennsylvania, as special partner, for the pur-
pose of carrying on the business of gener al
commission AID factorage in the said city of
Savannah, Georg a, under the firm name and
style of c. LUClAN JONES.
That the said FRANK S LEWIS, as special
partner, has contributed and actually paid in
cash unto the capital of said partner
ship the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS, and that the said copartnership Is
to commence on the Sth day of August, 1se0
and is TO terminate on the 7th day of August
1892. c. LUCIAN JONaS
AUGUST z, 1890 FRANK s LEWIS
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MADISON MENTION,
Political Affairs-Business Picking up
Personals.

Personals.
MADISON, FLA, Sept. 5.-Politics is
lively, and candidates are turning out on
all sides. The alliance people have placed
a very good ticket in the field, men who ar
popular. upright and honorable, but there
is one objection which will prevent a good
many from voting tor them, that is, they
are Call men. There names are B. n
Wadsworth and J. p. Martin for the Sem
ate, and Livingston Vann for the Assem-
bly,. Perhaps other names will be out by
the Sept. i6 the date of the primary election.
The Madison;ans who have been spending
the summer north are returning home.
BUSINESS BRISK.
Business is getting brisk and cotton COM
ing in pretty lively. Although the cotton
crop in this county will be short by about
or nearly half crop, yet our merchants
anticipate doing good business this season.
The two brick stores being erected by
w. 3. Jordan will soon be completed, and
will be occupied by T. J. Beggs & Co.
Our ar esian well is going down deeper
every day. At so feet they struck bed of
limestone which was over 80 feet thick.
PERSONAL POINTS.
Miss Emmie Roberts of Jacksonville is
visiting friends in Madison, and is the guest
of Mrs. W. NJ. Burton.
Miss Katie Douglass is spending the sum
mer here, the guest of her cousin, Miss
Julia Moseley.
L. T. Pound of GAINESVILLE, Ga, author
of "Songs for All" has been In attendance
at the Madison county singing convention.
He is the father of j. &. Pound, the editor
and publisher of the Madison Recorder.
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JOHN TEMPLE GRAVES RESIGNS.
Political Differences With the Stock
holders the Cause.

Political Differences With the Stock
holders the Cause
RoNE, GA, Sept. Editor John Temple
Graves Of tne Tribune of Rome severed
his connection with that paper by resigna-
ton tonight. The cause assigned is that he
is not in sympathy with the stockholders
and directors Of the company on the polit-
ical issues in the congressional campaign In
this district. 1t is understood that be has
made no arrangements for the future yet
Ibis successor will probably be J. l. Martin
AN UNIQUE DISTINCTION.
Mr.. Graves, who enjoys the unique dis
tinction OF having been democratic elector
az large SUCCESSFULLY from Florida and
Georgia in the last two presidential cam
paigns, felt that his allegiance was due to
the regular democratic organization, which
Is about 10 nominate Col Everett for con-
gress A majority of the Tribune's di-
Tectors and stockholders, and of the citizens
of Rome favor Dr. FELTON,, who has just
been nominated by a mass meeting. There
was no friction in the management, and
Mr.. Graves frankly and voluntarily re-
signed in order that the views of the ma
iority might not be embarrassed by has
connection.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

On the occasion of the picnic of the German
Volunteers at Wilmington Island. August "a, a
number of people returned on the first trip OF
the Crescent City with the understanding that
they would make connection with train OF the
Coast Line R. R. Co., at Thunderbolt which
would convey them to the city. There was no
train. The Volunteers take this method of in
forming the public and those interested that
the committee of arrangements were In no
wise TO blame, and that the fault was either
with the manager of the steamer, the officials
Of the railroad company. or both.
Those parties who were forced TO hire con-
veyances to get to the city hereby notified
to present their bills, with proper vouchers, to
Lieut. Henry Kolshorn, 1872 Bay street, who is
authorized by resolution of the corps, adopted
September 2, 20 pay the same.
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WASHINGTON WAITS.
Two Firms Dissolved Hon. r. H. 90
ley at home.

Two Firms Dissolved Hon. r. Il. Col
ley at home.
WASHINGTON, GA, Sept. 5.-The firm Of
Parantha q Hill dissolved on Sept. l by
mutual consent, Mr.. Parani ha selling out his
interest in the old business to Mr.. Hill.
The firm Of Irwin, Callan & Co. have dis
solved, Mr.. Callan retiring on account Of i'll
health.
DIR. and Mrs. g. E. Lyndon complimented
Misses Huff and Lyndon with a pleasant
entertainment on Tuesday evening.
Mrs II. C. Cunningham and children,
who have been spending the summer at
Capt. Alexander's, have returned to their
home in Savannah.
Hon. f. Fl. Colley has returned home,
and is now taking a rest after his long con-
gressienal race.
Miss Susie Steed, after spending several
days with Miss Julia Smith, returned to her
home in Macon on Monday.
Messrs. Hines, Sims and Dickens are each
having an elegant residence erected.
Several handsome stores are being built,
which will add much to the business part of
the town
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-06
A BODY TURNS TO STONE.
The Result Caused by the Embalmin
Fluid and Mercury.

The Result Caused by the Embalming
Fluid and Mercury.
ATLANTA, GA, Sept. 5.-There is a human
body in Atlanta that has turned to stone
Forty-five days ago Edward Soundstrong.
an old Swedish chemist, died here from
mercurial poison. His wife was in Sweden
az the time, and in order that she might see
the face of her husband once more the body
was embalmed by f. X. Bhley, an under
taker Several days ago Mr.. Biley noticed
that the flesh had begun to crystalize and
that the face was taking on the hue of mar
bile. Yesterday an examination was made
and the whole body was found to be as white
and as solid as u marble statue. The aged
wife's grief was pitiful to see when she
looked upon the marble face of her husband
The body will be sent to Sweden for burial
next week. The poisonous embalmiug fluid
and the mercurial poison coming together
caused the body to petrfy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-06
STRIKERS IN POLITICS.

The New York Central Men to Fight
1t Out at the Polls.
NEW YORK. Sept. Sit is now appa-
xently settled fact that the late New York
Central strikers are to enter into politics
this fall. In accordance with resolution
adopted at a mass meeting Aug. 26. a meet
ing in favor of the strikers, q committee of
twenty-five has been appointed to take the
initiatory steps in the movement This
committee met this afternoon and will
issue an address next Tuesday. Among the
members of the committee are DR.. Nc
Glynn, James Redpath. Lucien Daniel,
Walter Vrooman and James Hurley.
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a FALL FROM A ROOF.

A Mechanic Of Covington the Victim
of a Bad accident,
CONVICTION, GA, Sept. 5.-Wm. Farrell.
worthy mechanic Of this place, while
covering house with sheet iron. was
struck by roll of the iron and knocked
from the roof. He fell distance of twenty
feet to the ground. striking on plank fence
twelve feet below. breaking his arm in two
places and injuring him otherwise. 1t is
the ught that his arm will have to be ampu-
fated
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-06
Eatonton's Election.

EAToNroN, GA, Sept. 5.-The following
officers were elected here yesterday in the
city election, viz: Mayor, L II. Adams,
Jr.; aldermen, w. b. Wing6eld, G. w.
Adams, G. w. Nelson, f. b. Esell, d. B.
Nisbet, W. II. Hearn; marshal, Thee San
ford. Mayor G. d. Leonard refused re-
election, having held the position for the
last three or four years. He has made
Eatonton a good officer.
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STREET CAR STRIKERS.
NO Change in the Situation at Wheel
ing, w. Va.


PIrrsBURG, Sept. 5.-A special from
Wheeling, w. Va, says; MATTERS are in
statue quo, as far as the street railway
strike is concerned. This morning the COM
pany put force of men to work, cleaning
Instructions from the track, and most Of
the stuff was removed, but as fast as the
men proceeded stones, ties and other OBJ
structions were piled back on the rails by
sympathizers with the strikers.
POLICE PROTECTION ASKED.
The company applied for police protection
and a squad of officers went over the line
Ia the Eighth ward with Mayor Seabright
but no good was accomplished in that way
and the company asked for officers TO ride
on the cars to be started out. Some of the
men said they would take their uniforms of
first, and the mayor advised President
Sweeny to forego the attempt to run cars.
This afternoon the tracks were DISTRACTED
at number of points, but otherwise there
was no evidence of trouble"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-06
JEsUP's CAVALRY COMPANY.

An Order for Uniforms-A Practice
Tilt in the Afternoon.
JEsUP, GA, Sept 5.-The Wayne Light
Troop met to-day for the purpose of con-
sidering the matter of uniforms A. M
Haywood, representing q Cincinnati firm,
was awarded the contract. The fitting in
the afternoon was the attraction Of the day.
Private J. w. Robinson made the highest
score, 4519. The company is fourishing,
and with practice will soon be second TO
none.
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FIRED TO KILL,

A Bartender and a Pool Room Clerk
Fall out at Atlanta
ATLANTA, Sept 5.-Jackson Maher, a
bartender. attempted to shoot J. T. Mercer,
a pool room clerk tonight. Maher dis
charged Mercer few days ago, he being
charged with crooked transactions. To-
night they had dispute over the matter
aud Maher drew q pistol. which was
Knocked from his hand by a man named
Smith. The bullet passed over MERGERS
head
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SPECIAL PRICES,
AT HEIDT'S,

AT HEIDT'S,
Corner Congress- and Whitaker Streets,
1Oc. PER POUND
GUM D R PS.
IS C. Pure Sugar Candy.
CSC. Assorted Candies.
&c Heidt's Special Mixture.
40c. Whitman's Assorted Chocolates.
Soc. Finest Assorted Beautiful Package.
To-day 3Oc. per pound Whitman's Buttercups.
Zoe Tooth Brushes, Artesian Water Toilet
Soap. Pint bottle Ammonia, Sponges and
Cnamoise.
l7c Bar Blue Mottle Soap.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-06
HANGED AFTER TWO TRIALS.

Electrocution Equalleo by Hempen
Blunder.
AUGUSTA. GA, Sept. 5.-A special to the
Chronicle, fro m Laurens, s. c., says bob
Shelton tcolored) was hanged to-day for
the murder of William Ray Ford. The
rope slipped on the first drop and second
effort had to to be made
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-06
BERKELFYs BREAK.
Conventions Held BY the Tillmanitee
and Anti Tillmsnites.


and Anti Tillmsnites.
CHARLESTON. S. C., Sept 5.-As fore
Swallowed in these dispatches last night the
effort 10 heal the breach In Berkeley county
failed, and two democratic conventions
were held there to-day The Tillmanite
convention presided over by 7. ". Stan
land, claimed to have ninety Three delegates
present, and elected the following delegates
70 the state convention: 7. W Stanland, Q.
Is. Hlgging, Geo. F. Kinloch, q. W.
Avenger, l. Il. Morrison, William Breelaod,
A w: Leland, Z 3. Bald win, l. A. Har-
vey 4. D. Harvey. Z. II. Sweeney and W.
A Whaley. All were Instructed 20 vote for
Iillman- During the discussion 1t was
openly charged aud admitted that both
sides had added the names Of negroes to
t-er club roles 90 as TO get control OF the
convention.
THE STRAIGHT-OUTs.
The straight-out democratic convention
met IN the town hall proposition from
the 1illmanites for both county chairmen
10 resign and elect another by primary YES
refused, and the convention went on TO
adopt new constitution providing for Gu
mulatlVe voting and thus protecting the
rights OF minorities. The Tillmanites re-
fused to adopt this, aud the regulars
then elected the following delegates to the
state convention: S. P. Smith, P.
/ Couturleve. E. l. Hendricks, c.
+ Bailey, Fl. K Jenkins, E. l. Blood, Fl. A.
NJ Smith, +. Schaffer, !. L. Jandon, l. Dec.
Porcher, @. L. earn and r. s. Pringle.
Before adjourning the convention agreed to
deal with the Republican party, the deal
Doing that the republicans will support the
strAlghtout county ticket. they being al
lowed to name one county commissioner,
the coroner and three members Of the legis-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-06
NEW ROLLING STOCK.

Fifteen New Engines and 1000 Cars
for the State Road.
ATLANTA, GA, Sept. 5.-The new lesses
of the state road in order to increase the
business sent an agent to the north to buy
rolling stock. He has just returned, having
purchased fifteen 90-ton engines and thou
sand freight cars
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-06
NOTICE.

Neither the master nor consignees of the
British steamship READING, j. S. Guy, mas
ter, will be responsible for any debts contracted
by his crew. A. MINIS SONS,
Consignees
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A Boarding House Burned.

AUGUSTA, GA, Aug. 5.-The Ashley
boarding house, at Aiken, s. c., was burned
early this morning. The loss is $40, OOO
and the insurance 81, 400
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-06
CROPS FALLING OFF.

son for the Month of september.
ATLANTA, Sept 5.-Tbe following crop
report for the month OF September has Just
been issued by Commissioner Henderson:
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
STABLE TO RENT.

STABLE TO RENT.
New; all conveniences; accommodates fftv
head stock; close to business; 45 West Broad.
Apply to
GUILMARTIN & MEHRTENS.
Sale, Boarding and Livery Stables,
West Broad, foot of South Broad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.

On and after FEB. 1, 1890, the basis OF mems
srenlenf Of al advertising IN the MORNING
News teIH be agate, or at the rate Of 81 10 an
inch for the first insertion.
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Booked for conerass-

MOBILE, ALA, Sept 5.-The democrats
OF the First congressional district Of Ala
bama to-day renominated r. III. Clarke
without opposition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-06

TIE Puget Sound Methodist University at
Tacoma will open this month with nearly 900
students. There is no wild west" flavor in this
event
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NOTICE.

CLERKS OFFICE SUPERIOR Court,
SAVANNAH, GA, Sept 5, 1890.
Members Of the bar, and others having bust
ness with this Office. are hereby notified that
due notice will be given of the removal OF the
books and other records from the Telfair Place
Vaults TO the new Court House.
JAMES K. P. CARR, Clerk s. c., o. G.
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PARDON FOR A BOY CONVICT

Youth and Ill-Health Influence the
Governors ction.
ATLANTA, GA, Sept. 5.-Clarence MUIR
ray, delicate boy lG years old, was par
doned by the governor this morning. He
was sent up from Fulton county in 1883 for
burglary, and was pardoned at the instance
of numerous citizens, and the judge and
the jury that tried him, on account of his
bad health and youth.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-06
SALT.

Just received by bark Altamaha, and dis
charging at our warehouse 1900 sacks OF Liver
pool and 1900 sacks Virginia alt. For sale by
SAVANNAH GROCERY co.
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so DOZEN

Assorted Felt Hats, both stiff and soft, lust in
and for sale very low at
JAUDON'S, f4S St. Julian street.
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PRINCESS BEATRICE is writing book on lace,
TO be illustrated by herself
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THE SUNDAY MORNING NEWS

Will be found regularly on sale at the following
places,
ESTILL's NEWS DEPOT, 2116 Bull street.
CONNOR's NEWS STAND.
E. J. KIEFFER'S DRUG STORE,
Corner West Broad and Stewart streets
T. A. MULLRYNE & CO.'S DRUG STORE,
West Broad and Waldburg streets.
ST. J. R. YONGE'S DRUG STORE,
Corner Whitaker and Duffy streets,
w. A. BISHOPS DRUG STORE,
Corner Hall and Price streets.
MCCAULEY s. co.'s DRUG STORE,
Corner New Houston and Drayton streets.
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A CATHOLIC RECTOR DEAD
st. Mary's Church at Charleston
Mourns its Head.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Sept. 5.-Rev. J. J.
Woolahau, for several years rector of st.
Mary's Catholic church in this city, died this
afternoon at st. Xavier's Infirmary, where
he had been Ill for over a year The de-
ceased was as years old. He was born in
Dublin aud was ordained in 1860 by Cardi-
nal Manning.
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NOTICE.

All bills against the British steamship
EALING, Edwin Bache, master, must be pre-
sented at our Office on or before 10 NJ, THIS
DAY, September 9th, or payment thereof will
be debarred. A. MIN s. SONS
Consignees.
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PROPOSALS WANTED.


Sealed proposals for furnishing the public
schools with supplies during the school year
1890-91 viii be received by the Committee on
Supplies until SEPT. TO- 1890
Supplies OF the following kind are required:
Stationers' Supplies.
House Furnisher's Supplies
Coal.
Wood.
Printing.
Information in regard to quantity and quality
Of supplies called for can be had Oh application
at the Office Of the Board Of Education Chat
ham Academy. Bull street, between the hours
of and 10 o'clock A. N. and of 5 and o'clock
NJ.
Supplies to be furnished from time to time
on requistion as occasion may require.
Proposals to be addressed to the CHAIRMAN
OF COMMITTEE ON SUPPLIES, No. so Gas
ton street.
The committee reserves the right to reject all
bids. JOHN R. F. TATTNALL,
Chairman
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RECEIVERS SALE,
RECEIVERS SALE.
large fresh and well assorted stock of
GROCERIES, LIQUORS. TOBACCos, CT
CARS, ETC.

Commencing on TUESDAY, Sept. 9th inst,
at O'Clock A. NJ. at the store of MEssRs.
EPSTEIN & WANNBACHER, No. 141 Bay
street, will offer for sale their large fresh and
well-assorted stock of Groceries, Provisions,
Liquors. Tobacco, Cigars, Etc, in unbroken
packages.
The sale will continue daily until the whole
stock is disposed of.
The store will be open on SATURDAY and
MONDAY for inspection of the stock
Prices reasonable. Terms SPOT CASH.
JOHN r. DILLON,
Receiver for Epstein & Wanbacher.
SAVANNAH, Sept. 3, 1890