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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-11
SLEDGE'S LIFE At STAKE.
JUSTICE NOW TO PASS UPON The
WAYCROss HOMICIDE.

The Defendant Takes the Stand and
Puts In e Plea OF Sel-De:ense-COn-
flcting Expert Testimony as to the
wound-Ths Dead Mans Alleged
Intimacy With sis slayer's Wife
WAYCRoss. GA, April l0.-The Sledge-
Donaldson murder trial occupied the entire
day IL the examination % witnesses
Solicitor General Brantey conducted a
rigid examination, bringing cut in detail
ALI of the circumstances Of the shooting,
from the entry Of Donaldson into Sledge's
room in the early morning until the hour of
the shooting on the fatal Sunday afternoon.
The blood spattered on the door and on the
floor was brought out as possibly being
through a personal conflict, but it was
admitted that Sledge's finger was bleeding.
The wound on Donaldson's head came Ia
for medical expert testimony, which, how
ever. conficted.
NIGHT HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY A FALL.
It was claimed that this wound might
h,lve been caused by falling against sharp
eige of trunk or wall, and on the contrary,
Il at it could only be inflicted by violen ce.
T ae personal character OF Donaldson and
Sledge came in for close investigation. Mrs.
Brown, the proprietress Of the boarding
house where the tragedy occurred, gave
Siedge a good send Off She had never
known him to be ungentlemanly or unklnd
ca his wife or in any way misbehaved.
Rev. J. NJ. Marshall testified that Don
sldson, so far as his personal acquaintance
extended, had deported himself as a chris
tan young man, and he had never heard
sught against hum.
SLEDGE TELLS HIS STORY.
Sledge made personal statement, in
W ich he reiterated his former statement.
He said that Donaldson had claimed undue
intimacy with his (Sledge's) wife. laying
claim to the possibility that he Don
eldson) was tine father of the child
which caused Mrs. Sledge's death.
Sledge asserts that he was
at this juncture undressed and reclining on
The bed while Donaldson was standing at
the mantel. Sledge claims that he arose
and started out of the room to call some one
to remove Donaldson from his presence. He
found the door locked, and as he got to the
door Donaldson threw an iron frog door,
weight at him and it was then that he OBJ
tanned his pistol and fired.
SON ON THE STAND.
Sledge's little son was put upon the stand
80 prove Donaldson'S presence at the Siedge
residence The little fellow told a plain
story, claiming that he remembered Mr..
Donaldson being there on two occaSi ons.
The solicitor general asked him if any one
had talked to him about it. He said: Eyes,
my father; twice."
Donaldson's ante-mortem statement denies
any acquaintance with Mrs. Sledge, and
denies any causus belli given Sledge for
shooting him.
The case will occupy the entire day to-
morrow. The argument for the defense
will be made by Col. 8. Wilson and Mr.
Mcdonald Solicitor General Brantley
will be assisted by Hon J. L. Sweat. The
prisoners fate will probably be left to the
jury tomorrow night.
Sledge looks well and is in good spirits.
His mother, brother, and little son are
present in the court room during the trial
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CURBs OF The CAPITAL.
knights of Honor-A Convention G
Fruit Growers Called.

knights of Honor-A Convention OF
Fruit Growers Called.
ATLANTA, GA, April 10.-The local
Knights of Honor are tonight entertaining
Bupreme Dictator A. r. Savage OF Auburn.
Ne, sand Supreme Trustee Edmund Bacon
of Spartanburg, S. c. They reached the
city late this afternoon by the state road
train and were met by the knights and a
band of music and escorted TO the
hall of the Gate City Lodge,
where they were rendered a reception.
Hons. Savage and Bacon both made
interesting addresses, 1 to which Stephen
johnson aud J. +. Staron responded on the
part Of the local knights. The dignitaries
arrived here from Canton, where they met
the grand lodge of the state. They win re-
u ain here tonight. and tomorrow morn
ing will leave for Spartanburg, :. c., 70
visit the grand lodge of that state Five
dr 600 South Carolina knights are in At
lantn this evening.
a FRUIT GROWERS CONVENTION.
A convention of fruit growers has been
called to assemble here on April H. The
members of kindred organizations in this
and adjoining states are invited. One of
The subjects for discussion is the practlca.
llilty OF shipping the surplus crops to Eu-
rope. Delegates are requested to come pre-
pared to quote statistics for their respective
localities, such as the acreage in melons.
fruits, vegetables, etc, and the wants of
planters raising the same.
FEDERAL COURT INDICTMENTS.
The grand jury of the federal court to-
day indicted W. a. Pledger. Jr., for embez-
2leing from the mails while employed as a
railroad postal clerk Feb. Is last. the Jury
also found true bill against A. G. Nc
Whorter Of Douglass county, a counter.
feiter who was caught year ago passing
bills the amounts of which had been raised
by FASTING higher figures over the original.
Three former indictments had been found
against McWhorter. Two of these were
to-day mol pressed and his trial on the other
comes up tomorrow.
MONEY FOR THE SCHOOLS.
An executive warrant was issued TODAY
20 cover the school drafts paid in 1879 conn.
ties of the state, amounting to near 500. 900
This is the largest warrant the treasurer
has handled for years. An arrangement
has been made by which the Camden county
teachers can legally be paid the money hung
up for months in the treasury through an
oversight of the tax collector, and the treas
urer to-day forwarded a check for the
amOunt
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AECHER's DEFALCATIoN.
The Investigating Committee Recon-
mends Prosecution.

ACAAo AOSCCQkAOA"
BALTIMORE, Aprii 10.--The Archer in
vestigating committee made a discovery to-
day that in addition to the slS3, 900 of
coupon bonds which State Treasurer Archer
disposed of on his own acc punt, over so, 900
Of registered bonds are missing. The COM
mlttee tnIs afternoon made lis report %
6ov. jackson. 10 recommends that the
attorney general be instructed 10 proceed at
once to bring suit upon the bonds given by
State Treasurer Archer for the faithful per
1ornance of mis- official duties, and they also
IND themselves compelled by their sense
of official duty TO recommend that the facts
developed by them in the course OF their in
yestigation, with the testimony taken by
them, be laid before the attorney general
ana states attorney Of Baltimore city to the
end that such proceedings may be taken as
the gravity OF the case demands.
THE CHARGES.
They charge the treasurer with official
malfeaSance and with repeated misappro-
pr1stion TO his own use OF securities and
bonds belonging to the state. aud the pro-
ceeds OF bonds belonging to the state sold
by him, and they are ready TO lay proofs of
these grave charges before Gov. jackson at
such time az be may name for hearing after
notice to MIR. Archer. The committee have
traced s43, 500 worth of bonds distracted by
him, but have not been able TO ascertain
what he did with the remainder
Attorney General White said that Gov.
jackson had sent copy OF the charges and
list of the witnesses by special messenger
TO Treasurer Archer at Belair, and had
notified the latter to appear before him at
Annapolis on Tuesday mex. % make his
answer 70 the charges.
state Treasurer Archer was arrested to-
night at his home, ''Hazel Dell,n near Be-
lair. He was too sick to he removed and an
officer was placed in his house
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ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results wher
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
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constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
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its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
ito 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.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
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FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

CLARkE.-Ihe friends and acquaintance of
Mr.. and Mrs. William s. Clarke and of George
B. Clarke and family. are respectfully invited
10 attend the funeral of WILLIAM S. CLARKE from
the Cathedral of st. John the Baptist, at 1
O'Clock THIS AFTERNOON
STELTS.-The relatives and friends Of Mr.
and Mrs. Isaac r Stelts and Mrs. L. Logan and
family are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral OF HARRY, infant son of the former
from residence, No. 81 West Broad street. at 10
O'Clock THIS MORNING
CROWTHER.-Th relatives aud friends Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. CrOwther, Mr.. Stephen
Elliott and Mr.. and Mrs Stephen Elliott, Jr.,
are invited to attend the funeral services Of Mrs
JOIN A. CRowTHER. from Christ church, at 4:30
O'Clock THIS AFTERNOON
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JkCKsoNvILLE's DRILL.
a Belief that the Macon Cadets Will
Carry Home the $4,000.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, April 10.-This
morning the interstate drill for $1,000
began. In the morning the Gate City
Guards Of Atlanta and Macon Cadets
drilled. and in the afternoon the Metropoli-
tan Light Infantry of Jacksonville and the
Edgefield. S. c., Rifles.
AT 5o'clock review was held by Gov.
Fleming.
Tomorrow the Atlanta Rifles and Gaines
vile Guards will compete. It is thought
that the Cadets of Macon will receive the
much coveted prize.
The Sub-Tropical management have de-
cided to make tomorrow an especially at
tractive day for the military, and to this
end there viii be squad drill contest open
TO squads of eight picked men from each
company at present here. The prizes for
the drill will be Sl75 for the first aud s75
for the second company. The following
companies have already entered: Southern
Cadets, Gate City Guards of Atlanta, At
lanta Rifles, Metropolitan Light Infantry,
and the Gainesville Guards.
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TELEGRAPaY's TOURNAMENT.
List of the Prizes and Their Winners
at New York.

List of the Prizes and Their Winners
at New York.
New YORK. April II, , A. M-The
national fast telegraphng tournament was
opened yesterday afternoon at Hardman's
hall, and extended to an evening session.
lt IS the first contest Of the kind held in the
city since 1885. There were "a contestants
III the concluding competitions. At 12:45
O'Clock this morning friday the judges
brought in the list of prize winners. IL is
as folio rs:
CLASS A.
First prize, Sl00 Il. K Pollock Jr, go
words. in five minutes
Second prize SO To William Gibson, 935
words, -four characters.
Third prize, $50. To +. J. kim, 23S words
A prize OF So for the most finished and
accurate sending in the quickest time. to w. l..
Waugh.
CLASS d.
First prize. SIS. It went 10 F. L. Catlin, 25i
words. character,
Second prize, S65, to Waugh 229 words.
Third prize, $50, to Frank English, % words.
The S25 prize went TO j. =. Bradt.
A special prize of So for the ciearest trans
mission, regardless of speed. went 10 A. S.
Ayers of the Old Timers class.
Another of $50, for the best pen and ink copy
OF waugh 8 transmission, went to Thomas II.
Taltevail, editor Of the Electric Age.
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TRAILING THE ELLeRs
Each of Two Defaulters Took Woman
With Him.

WORCESTER, MASS, April 10. Touching
the fight of Bank Teller Kimball. there is
additional evidence that there is a woman
in the case. kimball left April and went
to Boston, where he was joined by a woman.
All trace of the pair rs lost beyond this
point.
THIS ONE ALSO HAS A COMPANION.
CHICAGO. April 10-A dispatch TO the
Ne'cS from Fosstown, MINI, says: ''R. G..
Sweeton, cashier of the Fosston National
bank, has been absent since April s. and an
examination Of the banks books shows that
he has taken from S.. 900 to SS.O00 Sweeton
was last seen in Fargo with woman with
whom he had been intimate for over a wear
Sweeton and his companion took Manitoba
train northward, and it is understood that
they have gone to Canada"
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Al DETECTIVES coon Work.
CHICAGo'5 CARPENTERS.
Owners of Buildings Under Contrac
Growing impatient.

CHICAGO, April 10.--The carpenters
strike is still on and the man continue con-
fident OF success. The owners of large
buildings which are nearing completion are
growing FESTIVE at the delay, fearing large
loss in rentals, which generally begin on
May l. They threaten to put the ,ntracts
into other hands unless work is resumed
speedily. On the strength of this there
is movement on foot among
some Of the members of the Master Car
penters' Association to diss I've tnat body
and allow its individual member, to make
whatever terms they see lit in regard 10
recognizing The union. This, they claim, is
the only way out of the dilemma, since, as
body, they decline recognition of the
union. Influential members of the associa-
ton, however, are opposed to taking this
action
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LOUISIANA's CRISIS.

Fate of the Levees
NEW ORLEANS, April 10.-The Tica-
yuneS Vicksburg, Miss, special says; "The
present rise at this point is threatening tue
Louisiana levees from Miliken bend south
along the fronts of Madison, Tensas and
Concordia parishes. President Maxwell
says the danger will be from Omega south.
He iucliues to the belief that the water will
hardly go above forty-eight feet
here. He left yes erday, accompanied
by Assistant Engineer Thompson to inspect
Bedford's levee. The next two weeks will
be the supreme crisis for the levees soush of
Omega. and the levee board is fully pre-
psred for its final struggle with the great
river v
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ALL ABOUT AUGUSTA.
state Convention OF the 2 M. C. 4
The Street Railroad Fight.

AUGUSTA, GA, April 10.-The old com.
pany say they will appeal to the supreme
court from the decision of Judge Roney il
the street railway injunction case.
The state convention of the Young Men:
Christian Association was in session here TO.
day. The following officers were elected:
President-Dr. T. NJ Holmes of Rome,
First Vice Decentralization Hillyer. of
Augusta.
Secord Vice President-C. NJ. Gilbert, of
Savannah.
Third Vice President-T. Z. Massengale.
of Norwood.
Gecretary-F. r. Pomerov, Of Macon.
Assistant Secretary-E. F. ,Lupton, of At.
lama
The delegates were given a reception to-
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CHIPLEY's WAR ON GALL.
He VIII Begin "a Canvass of the State
Within a Month.

Within Month.
PENSACOLA, FLA, April lot is learned
to-day that the resignation OF Col. W. d.
Chipley as mayor of this city has some
political significance in the state. He is
vice president and land commissioner of tho
Pensacola and Atlantic railroad, and is verv
bitter against Senator Wilkinson Call for
the course the latter has pursued in the
Senate with reference TO the land
grant of the Pensacola and Atlantic
road, and Is determined to defeat
the efforts of the senator for reelection.
In very short time Col Chipley will visit
different portions of the state, submitting
his charges against Senator Call to the
people, leaving the latter to decide whether
he is an enemy to the state and public
morals, as has been asserted by Senator
Call. The canvass will begin at Arcadia or
Fort Meyers within thirty days. Col.
Coipley states that this step has been taken
for the purpose of vindicating himself, and
that he is not a candidate for the place.
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GREENvILLE's LEvEEs.
The Federal Government to be APP
paaled to for Aid

New ORLEANS. April l0.-The Times
Democrats Greenville Miss. special says
''The citizens of Greenvills and Washing
ton county held a meeting this morning in
the rooms OF the cotton exchange. The pur-
pose Of the meeting was 20 petition the ma
tional government for aid in Inspecting our
levees The board will close the breaks in
our Ievees as soon as the water will permit
before the spring rise comes upon us.
A memorial was, prepared aud will be for
warded 20 congress-
Both at Helena, Ark, and at Greenville
the river fell one inch to-day.
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Representatives on the Kun.

PROVIDENCE, r.. l., April 10. There was
an exciting time in the House Of Represent
stiveS to-day. The democrats lme within
one vote of adopting so license fee for
the sale of beer and light wines. The re-
publicans thought that this was done to wiz
tho German-American vote. Dilatory
tactics were adopted by the republicans,
some of whom ran out OF the state house to
leave the assembly withou. quorum, with
the sheriff chasing them
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David Dows' wan.

New YORK. April IO-The will Of the
late David Dows, executed Feb. II, 1888.
leaves : hisi vast property t. his wife
and family. There are no beuues 5 for
charity, to servants or to educational or
other institutions. The will was filed in the
surrogate's Office this afternoon aud will lie
admitted to probate April II, all the hei
and executors having joined in petition
Tor probate
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a Clergyman's Good Work.

SANFORD, FLA, April 1O.-Rev. Paul
Willis, pastor of tho Baptist church of this
city, immersed three persons in Lake Mon
roe Sunday morning. Since last January
there have been tiftesn accessions to this
church, which also has fiourishing Sunday
school and Young Peoples Society. On
April 10 Rev. Evangelist Tasker is to open
his gospel tent services at this place.
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Rurglaries at Jacksonvllls.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, April 10.-Bur-
glars broke into NJ. l. Cohen's iewery store
at No. III West Bay street last night, and
stole ninety-siS gold and SILVER watches.
He estimates his loss at $4,000.
u. w. Trumpeller's merchant tailoring
establishment was also robbed Yesterday
OF SIPS in cash. This makes four stores
broken into in the past week,
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Charleston's New Telegraph Line.

CHARLESTON, S. CT. April 10--The Pos
tai Telegraph Company to-day COM
pleted the connection between this city and
Augusta. The company has fitted up an
Office at No. Is Broad street. The staff
OF the new company il in charge
CT NJ. $. Harris. The company will also
establish a district messenger system, which
will be in operation shortly. The French
cable now being laid will connect with the
Postal telegraph here. and will afford direct
cable communication with South America
and the " est Indies islands.
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HoFFEE ON TIE TRAMP.
The Fugitive Bigamist Seen in Meri
wether

Granville. April l0.-Charlss Hof-
fee, the bigamist. who escaped from Jail at
Newman last Sabbath, ana who, it was
thought. making his way toward some
ferry on the Cnattahoochee, was seen near
Luthersvile. Meriwether county. on Mon
day after his escape, going in an opposite
direction 10 that first taken Dy him. lie
still wore his silk nat and light gray over
coat. He claimed, to those who questioned
him on Monday, to he mineraiOgIst and 10
be inspecting the country on foot. The
negro who escaped at the same
time was with him on Mon
day. HOife, is rather handsome
man. He wears a moustache and il as
straight AS an Indian. His good looks
tending to allay suspicion will doubtless as
sist him in getting away. 1t is said that
Col George Fl. Carmichael, sheriff of Cow
eta county, has offered a reward of $50 for
HOffee's apprehension.
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Pensacola,s Strike Ended.

PENSACOLA, FLA, April 10.--The strike
against the Southern States Land and Tim
Der Company, which has been going on for
several weeks past, was to-day declared off
and tomorrow the mills Of that company
Will again commence running. About
1.5OO men were thrown out OF employment
by the strike and the loss to both sides has
been large.
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A NEW ROAD TO THE GULF.
The Linet be Built Out of Chicago
by English Capital.

MOBILE, ALA, April 10.-The directors OF
the Gulf and Chicago Railway Company at
a meeting here to-day awarded contract
TO the Chicago Construction Company, for
the construction and equipment of main
line from Mobile 10 the Tennessee river.
The specifications call for a road ted aud
equipment of standard quality. for the
whole line, with station houses. shops,
round houses, telegraph lines. ETC., the
whole to be completed in three years.
English capitalists are behind the undertak-
ing. C.. G. Merrick of Chicago is president.
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TAYLOR COUNTY FRUIT.
me Trees Exhausted by Last Sea
sons Heavy Crop.

9SI 3SaVy crop.
BUTLER, GA, April lO.-It Is tsa
ophnon OF those skilled in fruit
here that the heavy crop of last season ex.
hausted the trees 20 considerable extent
ana tnat that, together with the ininrv
from the cold and dry weather, has cut fho
crop OF fully 90 per cent. The cold thar an
ehe uanaRe was the sudden and st.vera ,.,id
snap q last December succeeding a nro.
tracted warm spel. IL seems to have nav
siaIiy psralyzsd the trees, so that. now il
= = Lara ehort for them 10 put forth fesble
D.I's,Onis, mat may even under favorable
s-.''s sOSuees produce but very imperfect
positsVclg stated 80 Ds
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II. w. PALMER,
Chairman Executive hoard
TO THE PUBLIC.

All persons are cautioned against purchasing
that tract OF land in Chatham County, Georgia,
immediately south of the extended limits of
the city of Savannah, known as the BRANCH
TRACT, containing One Hundred and Seven
Acres, more or less, bounded on the north bv
Estill Avenue, east by Waters Road, south by
lands OF Barstow, and west by lands of Gen. A.
r Lawton, as have made a contract for the
purchase thereof, and intend TO apply to the
courts for specific performance Of the con-
tract. j. H. ESTIII s.
SAyASxls, Aug % 1855
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FOREST CITY Gun CLUB.

The annual meeting of above club VIII be
held at G. S McAlpin's store THIS EVENING
at s O'Clock. Election for officers will be held.
BY order the president
C IANOTTF- Sec'v
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Congressional Nominations

KNOXVILLE, TENN, April 10.-Cougress-
man l.. c. houk was nominated for con-
gress to-day for his seventh term. There
was no opposition
Congressman Taylor was renomiuated,
but faction bolted and nominated ex-
Congressman Butler.
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MILITARY ORDERS,
--'--i- --71-s- 7-7--7-------,------- $1,000
CHATHAM ARTILLERY,

Assemble at the armory THIS DAY (Friday)
at 3:15 O'Clock p. NJ, in full uniform, with side
arms, to pay the last tribute of respect to the
remaius of our late honorary member, WILLIAM
S. CLARKE. By order CAPT. WHEATON,
ii. s. DREEsE, Orderly Sergeant.
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MEETINGS.
LIVE DAN LODGE no. ;, l. o. o. F.

regular meeting will be held THIS (Friday)
EVENING at O'Clock. The first degree will be
conferred. Members eligible 60 it will please be
present. Brothers OF other lodges cordially
invited. By order H. NJ WARD, \. G,
JOIN HOrSToN. Secondary
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A New Shipping Route.

PENSACOLA, Fla, April 10.-Louisville
people. yesterday closed contract for a
direct shipment of agricultural implements
to Havana and via Havana to Vera Cruz,
shipping through Pensacola and using the
Export Coal Company's steamer.