The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-15

pushed, and the road will be ready for
| operation by the last Of next week.
At Ocala Thursday evening as Robert
Smeadly was working on the tower of the
Jewish synagogue, he missed his footing
and fell to the ground, dislocating his left
shoulder, breaking his right arm near the
wrist. and receiving serious internal injur-
les. he Is seriously hurt and may not re-
cover.
E. d. Lukenbill was appointed pilotage
! commissioner of Fernandiua a few DAYS
since, and up to that time 10 was generally
supposed there was a vacancy 70 be filed
but IL now appears that Mr.. L A. Mode re-
ceived a commission last October. As the
board is entitled to only five members, and
SIX appointments have been made, some
body will have to give way.
Pensacola Ne,1s:; 1t is pretty well estab-
lished that Rog Rowley, who was sent ID
the penitentiarY for life from this city for
the murder of Harry Cole, made his way to
this point after his escape some weeks ago.
Here he boarded q vessel and sailed, but TO
what point is known Only 10 his most init
mate friends. He came over the Pensacola
and Atlantic railroad, walking part Of the
way and stealing an occasional ride. He
parted with the man who escaped with him
near Crestview.
Arcadia Arcddidn: A sod case of drown
Ah6 OCSulIe1 dL o O'CLOCK
Tuesday night. The Caroline Miller was
lying at the long dock loading with
phosphate rock, and B. j. Murphey, one Of
the hands employed in loading her, walked
overheard in the dark, aud before assistance
could be given him drowned IN thirteen
feet Of water. His body was recovered
within few minutes after he went down
and every effort made to resuscitate him,
but without success.
Gainesville Sun: A monster owl took up
his abode at the residence Of DIR. Phillips
yesterday morning. He called very early
In the morning and took position on top
OF the frame OF picture swung on the wall.
He remained during the day and curiosity
prompted quite a number of ladies and gem
tlemen to call and see him. He looked wise
and said nothing, except when poked with
stick or otherwise disturbed. What in
duced his owlship to change his quarters is
difficult to imagine, but he acted in a
manner to indicate that his changed rela-
tions were satisfactory to him, and at last
accounts he was getting along very well
under the circumstances.
Ocala Banner: Tuesday night a son of
Ham took possession of brake wheel on
car composing the freight train at Wild
wood, due at Ocala at 9 o'clock p. m. The
conductor seeing the incumbent ordered
him off; he not only refused to bulge, but
let shot from his Winchester fly at the
conductor. When the brakeman attempted
to eject him he was similarly treated. At
Beleview the conductors of the train tele-
graphed to Ocala to have police on hand to
arrest him. Policeman McDavid appeared
on the scene when the train rolled In, and
regular artillery duel foil owed. Four shots
were fired on both sides, when the negro
jumped from the car and slid out into the
darkness.
Fernandina NeaUs: There came by this
weeks Mallory boat piece Of freight, the
arrival OF which has been looked for with
much interest. 1t is a memorial pulpit for
St. Peters church, and was given Ia COM
memoration Of the earnest life and faithful
labors of Rev. Owen P. Thackeray, a for
mer rector of this parish. The pulpit is
the gift of friends scattered all oyer the
state who knew Mr.. Thackeray and hold
his memory In high esteem. 1t is a
handsome piece of work, combining
simplicity and elegance of design, and IS
beautifully wrought. The support or
pedestal and platform are of oak, and the
upper portion is Of FURNISHED brass Short
spiral columns support the rail and delicate
scroll work lends ornamentation. On a
tablet In the front panel are engraved the
following words: ITO the glory of God
and in memory of the long and faithful
labors in this diocese and parish of the Rev.
Owen ?. Thackeray. The Offering of many
loving friends.n