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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
A FLORIDALAND SALE.
The State Disposes of $4,000 Acres
for $4,000.

The State Disposes of $4,000 Acres
for $4,000.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Dec. ga con-
tract was signed to-day, by which the
trustees of the internal improvement fund
sell to Cecil L Butt, Willis L. Palmer and
Matthew T. Marks of Orange county 49,
600 acres of overfowed land in Brevard
county at so cents per acre. The
lands consist of five solid townships, with
the exception of the sixteenth section of
each, which belong to the school fund. All
of the lands are now under water. Terms
of paymentare 5000 cash, $1,000 on July
l, 1891; $4,000 on Jan. |, 1892; $15, 900
on Jan. /, 1898 and the balance on June l.
1894. In add ion, the purchasers give
bond to expend $4,000 W thin six years on
the reclamation and drainage of the lands.
In case of default in making payments in
the stated times the purchasers agree that
the trustees may declare the contract aud
all the rights and privileges accompanying
it. forfeited. In case of such forfeiture, the
purchasers would then only be entitled to
select state lands at the regular price, 81
per acre, to cover the money already paid
IN by them. Deeds are not to be made until
the lands are paid fer. The purchasing
company is to establish immense sugar and
rice plantations on the land
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
GRIFFIN'S LICENSES.
The Rates Fixed By the New City
Council

Inc Rates Fixed By the New City
Council
GRIFFIN, GA, Dec. 29.-The new city
council held its first meeting tonight. AS
is the custom the ordinances for the coming
year, with the various licenses, were adopted.
Tbirty-three sections of ordinances and
licenses were adopted, the following being
the principal ones: Mayors salary 500,
payable monthly: clerk and treasurer, $500
and fees; chief of police, SIS per month
policemen, $40 per month; city hall jani-
tor, $50 per month.
Col Thomas R Mills was confirmed a
member of the board of trustees of public
schools. This election was to fill the va
cancy occasioned by the resignation of Rev.
NJ. W. Mckay. The annual licenses for
wholesale and retail liquor dealers were fixed
at $3.50, semi-annually. Lager beer agents
are taxed 500 per annum. Express COM
panies licenses cost $40 per annum, tele-
graph companies $25, real estate
agents $50, insurance agents, local, So
Insurance companies, sic: transient insur-
ance agents, $40 per day; banks, public or
private, $75. payable il advance; itinerant
merchants, S25 per day.
An ordinance to issue &. fas against cor
porations and collect the S me, as if issued
from other courts, was introduced by City
Attorney e. w. Hammond to collec5 fines
imposed by the city court, where corpora
tions or parties were found guilty aud fined
by the court
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
MORTON AND oLoruRE.
The Course to be Followed by the
Vics President in Doubt

VicS President in Doubt
WAsHINGToS, Dec. 29-The Post says:
Gan intimate senatorial friend of Vice
President Morton said to-day that the lat
ter had not yet made up his mind as to the
course of action he would pursue when the
fight over the cloture rule really began.
he is, however, just now an earn
est student Of precede3ts. The
Vice President, said this senator, is in
hopes the republicans will hold another
caucus and decide definitely upon the course
OF action they desire TO pursue and the part
which they expect the presiding officer to
play in their programme.
HIS COURSE IN DOUBT.
Whether Vice President Morton will con-
sent to follow caucus dictation is quite an
other matter, and he has thus far given no
evidence of his intention TO do so. While
he is a republican he realizes that he
is Vice President of the whole
country, and is not bound to
submit to, or even agree with the result of
the Republican caucus. Neither does he
feel called upon to lower his dignity by
stepping down from the chair, and he will
certainly not find it convenient TO take
trip to Florida, as it has been suggested he
might do.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
BULLETS OVER a POKER GAME.
A Member of the Augusta Fire Depart
ment Shot by q Stranger.

ment shot oy Stranger.
AUGUSTA, GA, Dec 29.-Foster Sher-
lock, q well-known member of the hook
and ladder company Of the fire department,
was shot tonight In the Central hotel by a
man registered as H. Lester of New York.
but who after the shooting gave his name
as Clinton E. Williams of Baltimore, son Of
F. c. Williams, member of the city coun-
Gil Of that city.
Sherlock is not in condition to make a
statement. The prisoner says he was play
ing game of poker in a room in the Gem
trail hotel when Sherlock entered and asked
to join the game. Nobody objected and he
sat down. Sherlock lost and seemed TO be
in bad temper. When he had lost all his
chips, Sherlock arose from the table and
drawing knife seized him (Williams) by
the collar, cursing him and swearing he
would kill him. The loud voices attracted
several attaches of the place, who rushed in.
One of them. Fred Bymes, was cut &C oss the
nose and face in trying 70 disarm Sherlock.
Williams and all the party were tod to run
Williams went downstairs and was APP
preached by some one who had been in the
game and advised to leave the hotel, as
Sherlock said he would kill him.
WILLIAMS GIVEN PISTOL.
Williams walked out and met a friend
and told him the circumstances Of the case
and said he did not want to be killed,
neither did be want to run. He had his
room in The hotel. his clothes were there
and he did not propose to be run out. This
friend gave him pistol to protect himself
with in case ne was attacked. Returning
70 the hotel Sherlock was encountered
in the office. and as he saw Williams he drew
his krife and said, you here again. you
- - of - Ill kill you" He
started toward Williams with a dirk, aud
the latter drew a pistol and fred three
times. Ore ball entered Sherlock's left
arm, another his body just below
the right arm pit, and the third glanced
from his shoulder up through his hat. The
body wound entered the lung and may be
serious, though the wounded man is resting
comfortably under the influence of mar
cotics. Williams is in jail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
HOAR EATS HIS WORDS.
The Republican Speeches on the Force
Bill Amusing.

The republican Speeches on the Force
Bill Amusing.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 29.-It was with some
thing like contemptuous scorn that Senator
Hoar announced when he called up the force
bill this session that he had made his speech
last session and did not feel it necessary to
add to it this session. He was going to let
the democrats do all the talking. The demo-
Gratis took up the game and talked so we'll
that Senator Hoar's followers refused to
keep silence any longer, and blaming Sena-
tor Hoar for having taken up this
policy, proceeded to reply to the
democrats ia speech after speech.
To-day Senator Hoar himself showed
the effect Of the criticism upon him
by eating his own contemptuous words
aud BEGINNING a speech. 1t was interesting
to the democrats to sit in silence all the
after Don while the republicans consumed
time for them. The force bill republicans
seem as far as ever from devising any prac-
teal method for adopting a cloture rule,
without which they have no hope for their
bill
The free coinage men threaten to spring
their coup d'etat next week If the force bill
senator's do not give them show.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
A Reoeption at MonticeIlo.

MONTICELLO. FLA, Dec. ga recep-
ton was given last evening at the residence
OF s. j. Turnbull in honor # his son, Mr..
Alex. n. Turnbull Of Jacksonville, FLA.
The following ladies aud gentlemen were
present: Mis- Mamie Mcintosh Of Oxford.
Ca, and V. b. Turnbull. Miss Nav Oakley
and A. vs.. McRo7y. Miss Margaret Turn
bull and Richard Mays. Miss Lena Simkins
ana Glover Harwood. Miss Carroll aud
Richard Turnbull, Miss Emma SiTnkins
and Walter Taylor, Miss Matte Palmer and
Randolph TurnbBll. Miss Lizzie Pasoo and
a. ". Turnbnll. Miss Julia simkins aud r.
y. Bellinger, Aiss Mamie Perkins and d.
a. Flnlays0r; Miss Enmls Turnbull, W. Is.
Griffin and Mr.. John Mays Of Baltimore.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
A BLAZE AT BURLINGTON.
The Flames in the Midst Of the Ciry's
Finest Blocks.

MINNEAPoLIs, MINI, Dec. ga special
from Burlington, Ia, says: Zone of the
fiercest and most destructive fires that has
occurred 10 this city for many years is now
raging in the midst of Burlington's
finest business blocks. It started late this
evening in the rear of the fifth floor of
Wyman & Rand's immense furniture and
carpet house and soon Quilted the building,
which contained a large stock of fine furni-
ture, Brussels carpet, rugs, etc., and soon
spread to an adjoining building. The West
End clothing store is now in flames, and
Elliott's business college, just across the
alley, is in danger. The loss to W.
man 81 Rands stock alone will amount to
100000 and on the building it will be about
$4,000. The loss to the other buildings
will amount to another $10O, coo at least. The
fire is still IN a full blaze and there is no
knowing where it will end. Fortunately no
wind is blowing, which is the only thing
that saves the business portion of Burling-
ton. The insurance on Wyman & Rand's
building will cover half the loss."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
INGALLS, IN FOR a FIGHT.

He Arrives at Topeka, Kan, to Con-
duct His own Campaign.
TOPEKA, KAN, Dec. Ex-senator ingalls,
arrived here to-day from Atchison, and
went directly to the Copeland hotel, where
he engaged rooms for a month. He will
manage his own campaign for reelection.
The farmers alliance managers are go d
deal disturbed over the activity of Ssna; OF
ingalls, campaign. A caucus Of The alliance
members of the legislature has been called
to meet Jan. l, the evening before the as
semblage of the legislature.
Judge Frank Doster of Marion appears
to-day as an alliance candidate for senator.
He is judge of the district court at Marion.
He is the ninth candidate who hopes TO sue
coed Senator Ingalls,.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
THREAD MILL GIRLS RESUME.

The Strikers and Locked Out Hands
Find no Fault.
NEWARK, n. j., Dec. 26.-One thousand
girls returned to work at the Clark thread
mill this morning, including twisters,
spoilers and fnishers. There is about three
weeks work on hand and if the trouble with
the spinners is settled by that time
the girls will be kept on. The compa "
expects a big supply of cotton from Scot
land shortly, and will then offer work to
1000 more girls. The striking spinners
and locked-out men find no fault with the
girls for returning to work, as they were
not organized.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
'duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
COURrEsANs CATCH A TARTAR.
A Man They Went to Whip Knocks
Them Out.

ALBANY, Ga, Dec 29.-About 10 o'clock
this morning a sensation was created on
Broad street by two women Of the demi-
monde stepping into large general mer-
chandise store and horsew hipping one of
the clerks. 1t is said that this particular
clerk did not treat his mistress exactly right
on Christmas, In giving presents, at which
slight she became highly indignant. She
secured the company Of one of her COM
panions and proceeded to the young mans
place Of business to vent her wrath. She
walked up to him, told her business, and be-
gan using her cowhide. AT the first blow
of the whip the young sport let fly sledge-
hammer blow, knocking the woman down.
her female partner took up the fight and
in turn was knocked out by the enraged
beau. There was a lively time for few
seconds. when the police arrested the pugi>
lists, male and female.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
ACRICKEN THIEF SLAIN.
He Twice Tried to Brain the Policeman
With Paling.

ATLANTA, GA. Dec. 29.-Emanuel
Blalock, colored citizen, while endeavor-
ing to crafty a seasonable appetite for
Christmas turkey at the expense of Chief
of Police Connolly's hen roost, was sur
prised and killed by officer T. j. Tison at
daybreak this morning. The negro would
not submit to arrest. but twice
attempted 10 brain the officer with a
fence paling. Both times the officer
fired on him. The first shot few wide, but
the second struck Blalock in the side. He
ran a short distance and fell dead In the
street.. The coroner's jury exonorated
Officer Tison. The police find Atlanta
chicken thieves among the most desperate
malefactors with whom they have to deal.
When detected they untrequently attempt
70 murder those who apprehend them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
SUED BY THE GOVERNMENT.

An Effort to Compel the Operation OF
Telegraph Lines.
SAN FRANCISCO CAL, Dec. 29.-Suit
has been beguA in the United States circuit
court Of this CRY by the United States
government against the Southern Pacific
Railway Company. the Southern Pacific
Company, the Atlantic and Pacific Rail way
Company, and the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, to compel the several
corporations to operate telegraph lines un-
der their franchises. and to set aside leases
alleged 10 have been made in violation of
the terms agreed upon with the govern
mant \
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
slashed With a Knife.

AMERICUs, GA, Dec. %. Kate Smith, a
notorious colored woman, was assaulted
this afternoon by negro man and seriously
cut in many places. Her wounds are likely
to prove fatal. The man made his escape
into the creek swamp, after being hotly
chased by the police for two miles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
RAILROADS IN A FIGHT.
The Right to Use a Bridge at Omaha
the Issue.

OMAHA, NKB., Dec 29.-Attempts were
made this morning by the Milwaukee and
Rock Island railroads to run trains across
the Union Pacific bridge, but the switches
remained locked, aud the trains were
obliged to return to the Council Bluff trans
fers. The Union Pacific has placed an
engine across the entrance leading to the
Missouri river bridge and has guard of
men around it to prevent Milwaukee and
Rock Island trains from crossing. 1t is the
intention of the Milwaukee people to daily
attempt to cross until the matter shall be
finally decided
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
A HUNS MURDaRoUs WORK.
He Kills Two Men and a Woman
Without Apparent Cause.


WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec. 29.-At Brod-
erick's Patch, a little mining settlement six
miles from Wilkesbarre. to-day John
Tirello, Hungarian who had been in the
hamlet for few days, entered the saloon of
Michael Curley and In the presence of the
latter's five-year-old daughter, Mamie, who
was holding an infant, shot Mrs. Curley.
who was working at wash tub in the front
part of the barroom, and then shot Curley,
who had just come downstairs.
A HUNGARIAN NEXT SLAIN.
Tirello then turned and shot man named
Michael Hodok, a Hungarian, who died
instantly, and then. laying the revolver
upon the PROSTATE form of Curley, de-
camped for parts unknown. No reason is
known for the tragedy. The SHOT entered
Mrs. Curley's head from the back, and she
died instantly. Curley was shot through
the forehead. and lived two hours.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
Polk's New Private Secretary.

RALEIGH, n. C., Dec. 29.-Hal w. Aver
Of kAleign has been appointed secretary to
Col. l.. 4. Polk, president Of the farmers
alliance. Washington Guy, vice Is. II. Ilit.
tanhouso
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
A Loan Association Fleeced.

WTLsINGToY, DEL. Dec. 29.-Edridge
Pierce, secretary of the City Blu lding and
Loan Association, is said u be defaulter
TO the extent Of s35, 600. Nothing is known
of his Whereabouts, and the exact amount
Of his shortage will not be known for sew
eral wRakg
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
A RAILROAD HARD UP.
The stringency 10 the Money Market
the Cause.

KNOXVILLE, TENN, Dec. 29.-Reports
have been circulated that an application
for receiver for the Knoxville Southern
railroad had been made in the chancery
court here. The reports are unfounded.
A number OF bills 10 collect debts have
been filed, but no application for receiver
has been made. President George
r. Eager had conference with
the creditors here to-day, The
meeting was eminently satisfactory. The
road owes less than $40. QUO, and has S250, O0J
IN Knoxville per cent. twenty-year
bonds and other collateral TO meet these
debts. The stringency in the money market
has delayed the floating Of these bonds.
The money will be Forthcoming soon, aud
the creditors have unanimously agreed that
the company shall have line 10 meet It's
obligati Jus
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
A Piston Rod Breaks.

SANDERsvILLE, Ca, Dec. go. To-day
the piston rod of the engine at the Eureka
mills became uucoupled from the follow
head of the cylinder and damaged several
parts OF the ponderous machinery. The
mills will be able to resume work In a few
days Fortunately no damage TO person
occurred. The loss to property is $500.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
An atlanta nooknsllsr Faila.

ATLANTA. Ga. Dec. 29.-The store OF
John r. Thornton, stationer and picture
dealer, sas closed by Tho sheriff this mora
lng, under tba foreclosure d mortgage ia
favor ~ tbs Neal Loan and Banking Com
pany. His total liabilities ere fis 900. His
Assets nib foot 10 about tie same.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
DEATH OF a CHINAMAN.
He Was Buried From st. Luke's Ca
thedral at Atlanta.

tH0ural at Atlanta.
ATLANTA, GA, Dec. oh. Leon, At
lanta's most remarkable Chinaman, was
buried here to-day with christian ceremony,
the funeral taking place from St. Luke's
cathedral. Leon was tolerably well edu.
Gated and had an Irish wife and five hall
breed children. The eldest Is in grammar
school here. The second is at school in
China. Leon, by runningaa laundry and
acting as interpreter whsn nee1ei, man
aged 10 accumulate some property. His
wife drank freely. and he was insanely
jealous. Consequently the pair figured ex-
tensivsly Ia the police court Mrs. Leon,
however, rarely went so far as 70 beat hinl
very severely and threatened his life but
once
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
Under the New Lessees.

ATLANTA, Ga. Dec. 29.-The first
through night train from Nashville over
the Western and Atlantic reached here this
morning. Hereafter all regular schedules
will be from Atlanta TO Nashville. Until
the employees become acquainted with the
whole line the crews will be relieved at
Chattanooga. No other changes have been
inaugurated by the new lessees except that
the auditing department will be removed
to Nashville.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
A Hotel Man Dead.

TOWNSVILLE, Ca. Dec. 29.-M. L.
Dickerson, proprietor of the Illinois House,
which was recently burned, died yesterday
after lingering Illness
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
To Hang ina Month.

TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Dec. 20 james
fafa, Jr., vhc murdered 81. a. Mitchell
~ pseepla county On hept. a0, 1888, viii b.
iapFe1 oo lhgfs9sY, Jan ~ GOV Yen.
iaR slgn93 be desta warrant ts-dsy and
lEc1 fls aDeFe as tts date ~ ~ eKegutlsz
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30

BALTIMORE. Dec. 29-Luke Herman, a
fetlred mcrchaut, fell from the NTH 10 the
first d9qr 90 tho CAFrollton hotel this after
nosn and vas almost ipstanily klileI. He
room sas the nfth -four. near the exc
'ighi, AMI De had q haiti Of loohing over
y l9w railing Which surrounded tha olao-
iug
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
J. F. BRoor
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF AMERICA

regular meeting of Branch SO, C. K Of A.,
will be held THIS Tuesday EVENING at 8
O'Clock. The election of officers for the en-
suing year viii be held at this meeting, By
order of the Branch. {
MD. EGAN, Recording Secretary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30

MARIETTA, Ga, Dec. 29.-Attorney Gen.
eral Testers condition remains unchanged.
There is no abatement in his complication of
troubles
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
TYBEE HOTEL COMPANY.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
The Tybee Hotel Company will he held at the
National Bank Of Savannah on WEDNESDAY.
Jan. a. 1891, at P. N. An election for Board
OF directors to serve TIE ensuing year will be
held at this meeting.
]. ]. DALE, President.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
"wHO WANTS MONEY!
ELECTION FOR DIRECTORS.

CENTRAL RAILROAD AND BANKING Co. OF GA
SAVANNAH. GA, Dec 8, 1890
An election for thirteen directors to manage
the affairs of this company for the ensuing
year will be held at the Banking House in Sa.
vannah, MONDAY. the 5th of January, 1891.
between the hours Of 10 o'clock A. NJ, and 2
O'Clock P. NJ. Stockholders and their families
will be passed free over the company's road to
attend the election, from the 3rd to the 9Th of
January, inclusive, and be passed free return.
ing. from the 5th to the 9TH of January, inclu.
sive, on presentation of their stock certificates
to the conductors.
T. NJ. CUNNINGHAM, Cashier.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
Senator Gill Very Ill.

AMERIcUs, GA, Dec. 29-News from
Lee county to-day gives the sad intelligence
that Senator Gill is ILL., and his condition is
reported hopeless.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
GEORGE SANGER DROPS DEAD.

He Was Nephew of Gen. Lawton and
Lived at Macon.
MACON, GA, Dec. 20.-George D. Sanger,
well-known citizen of Macon, and brother
in-law of the late Bishop Beckwith and a
nephew of Gen. A. r. Lawton Of Savannah.
dropped dead in drug store here this
evening. He bias been an inveterate
smoker Of cigarettes. which is supposed to
have brought on heart failure, which
caused his death.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30

ATLANTA. ga, Dee ~ -fjog k0Fthen
4 ela1pei q faf pisissi0g to'asy. iis keeps
~ tse eFt ieft tlm III tba itgldsfuro lq
s4tq ~ Ala asaitpeeiiion. The ia6i hig lateh
"a Dills pas Nnf lgs g. nllu iiiit afteruooG.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-30
MAKING ROOM Foa The FAIR.
All Buildings on the Lake From
Ordered Removed.

CHICAGO, Dec. 29-An order for the re-
moval of all buildings from the lake front
was adopted tonight by the city council.
This action is in preparation of the ground
as part Of the site for the worlds fair The
interstate exposition building and Balti-
more and Ohio passenger depot. as a result
Of this order, will have to be torn down.
The railroad company will probably find
far better quarters in the new Grand Union
station of the Wisconsin Central road.
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stockholders Of the
Savannah Brewing Company will be held at
NOON on JAN. S. 1891, at the Brewery office,
foot OF Indian street.
w SCHROEDER. President