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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-10
BULLETS FLY In COURT.
TWO MEN SHOT DURING A TRIAL
AT BONNEVILLE, o.

a VIII In Which Some of the Testators'
Children Were Not Remembered the
Cause OF the Trouble-Loads in the
Pistol for Two More Men.
HoMERvLLE, o., Sept. "a terrible
tragedy occurred here yesterday during the
trial Of the case Of George Barngrover vs..
Joseph Hiler, before Esquire Vandamont.
Mr.. Hiler. senior, died some months ago,
leaving will in which he devised most of
his property TO two of his sons and two
daughters, to the exclusion of his other
children There has been talk Of contesting
the will, and much bitterness has been
manifested. This was case for damages
under an alleged breach of contract between
Joseph Hiler and Mr.. Barngrove, who was
one Of the sons-in-law of Hiler.
A CONSTABLE SHOT.
During the trial Constable J. n. Allen,
another son-in-law. stepped to the door,
when pistol shot was heard. Allen came
staggering iato the room and fell across a
chair, exciaiming John Hiler did it. "
Before the terrorized spectators could realize
what had happened the murderer was.Seen
standing in the middle of the crowded court
room, and fired a second shot, which took
effect 10 the right breast OF George Barn
grover, passing entirely through his body.
WILD EXCITEMENT.
The excitement was indescribable, the
court room being crowded with men and
women. AS Hiler rushed from the court
room into the darkness he was heard to re-
mark: ~ have loads for two more men,"
1t is understood that he meant by that re-
mark John Hiler. Jr., cousin Of the muir
derer, and an important witness in the case,
and Attorney W. F. McBesb, who has
charge of the case for the plaintiff. The
town is aroused and IS searching for the
murderer, who is still at large.
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A COLLISION IN FLORIDA.
CONDUCTOR JOHN a. DACosTA OF
JACKSONVILLE KILLED.

One of the Engineers so Stupefled by
Lack of sleep That He Paid No Heed
to the Warning of his Fireman-He
Is Under Arrest
TALLAHASSEE, FLA. Sept. at 4:3O
O'Clock this morning the Florida Central
and Peninsular roads trains Nos. and 10
collided just east OF Chaires station, and
Conductor John A. DaCosta Of Jackson
vile was killed. A statement made by
Brakeman Havel shows culpable negli-
gence on the part of Engineer ]. J. Nc
Donough, a new man on the road, and he
has been arrested and lodged in Jail. His
commitment trial will probably be held to-
morrow. Charles is the meeting point. and
instead of running in on the siding Engineer
McDonough ran through on the main line
at speed of about fifteen miles per hour.
Conductor DaCosta signaled him TO stop,
but be paid no attention.
THE ENGINEER SEEMED DAzED.
The fireman said he told Engineer Nc
DonOugh three times that they were run
ming into Chaires and must side-track there
for No. to pass. but he seemed dazed and
did not answer, but pulled the throttle open
and dragged the train through with brakes
ILL., kOcSlllk budJ Inc COull Nv 70
stopped on time the employees on both
jumped off and none were burt save Con-
ductor DaCosta. AS he leaped from the
train he stumbled and fell beneath the
wheels, his lower left leg being crushed and
his body dragged some distance. be lived
a few hours after the accident and was still
alive when doctors Breton and Gamoell
reached the scene from Tallahassee, but
died soon after from loss Of blood.
rn ruV pOTJTNn sTOCR
The engines locked horns, and the wood
work on one was badly shattered. Two box
cars are shivered into fragments. The
track was cleared in time for the westbound
passenger train to pass this afternoon.
Engineer McDonough, being a new man
on the road, has not studied his timetable
closely enough, and says he thought the
meeting point was at Lloyd. He had just
come in from Jacksonville on an all-night
run and was sent back on this train without
having any sleep, and some find excuse for
his seeming carelessness by saying that he
was stupid from want of sleep.
WALKED TO TALLAHASSEE.
Immediately after the collision he went
to the engine, got out his clothes and
to shut off steam. When arrested by Sher-
iff Peace he seemed stupefied and could give
no connected story of the accident.
The wife of the dead conductor came
from Jacksonville, and she and Charles
DaCosta, his cousin, who was here, accom-
panied the remains to Jacksonville.
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STILL ON THE GO AT sHEEPsHRAD.
Prince Fonzo Wins the Bridge Hapdi
Hara for q YaarOIlo

Prince Fonzo Wins the Bridge Hapdi-
cap for 3Year-Olds.
NEW YORK, Sept. 9.-At Sheepshead BAY
to-day the weather and track were excel
lent The events were as follows:
FIRST RAcE-Purse $1,000, for 3.yesr-olds:
Futurity course Ballyhoo won, with Ben Har,
rison second aud Iago third. Time ITO
SECOND RAcE-Autumn stakes, 2-year-olds
sweepstakes. $500 added Futurity course
sally McClelland won, with Castalia second and
Sir George third. Time 1:10
THIRD RAcE-Bridge handicap, 3-year-olds.
sweepstakes $4,000 added; one mile and half
Prince Fonzo won, with Masterlode second and
Sinaloa third. Time 237 4-5
FOURTH RAcE-Racing stakes. light weight
handicap sweepstakes for all ages ST. $50 added !:
one mile. Kingston won. with Fltz James second
and Ballston third. Time 1:40 Is.
FIFTH RACE-Handicap sweepstakes. 81. $50
added; one mile and quarter Los Angeles
won, with Kenwood second and Tristan third.
Time 2:0S As.
SIXTH RAcE-High weight handicap sweep
stakes, 81, coo added; one mile and quarter on
the turf. Macbeth won, with Bellwood second
and st. Luke third. Time ell
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GAMBLER CHIPS.
The Rainy Seasonal Matrimonial
Wave.

The Rainy Seasonal Matrim onial
Wave.
GAMBLER, FLA, Sept. 9.-The usual Sep
tember rains have set in, to the great relief
of gardeners and others, as the August
drought was severe, owing to the extreme
heat.
The registration books for the county
have been sent out by Supervisor Gregg,
and the lists are being made out, James N.
Marshall has been appointed district regis
tering officer for this the Twenty-fifth) dis
trict.
A matrimonial wave has fairly swept
over the community within the past few
weeks. The latest marriage is that Of F.
M. Hanshaw and Mrs. Lou Ellison, both of
this place.
Mrs. E. NJ, DuBose of Darien, Ga, who
spent the summer with relatives here, has
returned home.
Farmers will begin gathering corn now
and saving crabgrass hay. A few years
ago the immense crops of crabgrass were
allowed to rot in the fields. but now nearly
enough hay is saved to to do from one sea-
son to another. The prospect is fine for an
immense crop Of sweet potatoes in this sec
ton.
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MR.. INMAN ExoNERATED.
a suit to Recover 100000 VIII be
Discontinued

Discontinued.
From the NeO York World, Sept. 8.
The last chapter in the story of the suit Of
ex-senator Thomas C. Platt, as president of
the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company,
against John II. Inman aud several others
for the recovery of $4,000, 900, was written
yesterday. 1t was in the shape of state
ment signed by Mr.. Platt aud four OF her
officials of the Tennessee Coal and Iron
Company, who we're special committee
appointed to investigate the charges against
Mr.. Inman on which the suit was claimed
to be based. In this statement these gentle
men say;
"In our opinion Messrs. Inman. Shook
and Baxter acted honorably and fairly in
the transaction, which greatly benefited the
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Com
pany, and we therefore unanimously recon-
mend that the committee be discharged and
that the board Of directors should resolve
that Messrs. Inman, Shook and Baxter are
completely exonerated from all blame in
the premises"
The directors received aud adopted this
statement, which was in the nature of a
report, and discharged the committee. The
charges were. briefly, that Mr. Inman aud
his friends when in control of the Tennessee
Coal aud Iron Company had profited them
selves at the expense of the company.
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PINE LANDS IN DEMAND.
Those Around Thomasville Ha,
I,,r,nnnG a pnr ara

Those Around Thomasville Have
Jumped to So Per Acre.
TOWNSVILLE, GA. Sept 9.-Pine timber
lands in this section are rapidly increasing
in value. There is a large tract of fine tim
Der north of this city. comprising good
part of Thomas and all of Colquitt county
Until within year or SO these lands were
considered almost valueless. Tens of thou
sands of acres of virginstimber and good dry
farming lands could have been bought at
so cents, and oftentimes much less, per
acre. All this is now changed.
They have risen steadily, until now
they cannot be bought sfor less than
three dollars per acre in any consider
able quantity. The increasing scarcity of
virgin timber has had something to do with
this, but the projected railroads through
this section have stimulated prices most
The turpentine men have already pene-
trated those wilds, and are preparing to
blaze the way for others to come after
them.
A HIGH WIND.
There was a severe windstorm here about
o'clock Sunday morning. The storm blew
large number of strange water birds all
about the city. Their frightened cry could
easily be heard above the noise of the wind
and was piteous to hear.
A NEW LOAN ASSOCIATION.
Townsville is TO have another building
and loan association. 1t is proposed to make
it large and extensive institution, and to
do all the kinds OF business now done by
such companies. Articles of incorporation
have been filed by Snodgrass & Hawkins
petitioners attorneys. The association will
begin business with 500 shares of par value
of 500 each, with privilege to increase to
10000 shares. The head office will be in
Townsville, and branch offices may be
established elsewhere
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WELAKA WAITS.
Something About the Coming Crop Of
Oranges.

WELAKA, FLA, Sept. 9.-Many state
ments are seen in the papers OF late regard
ing the present crop OF oranges. some OF
which are misleading. a reliable way to
get fair statement would be through the
medium of your popular paper. From the
most reliable sources of information Florida
will not produce more than l,O0O,OJO
to 100000 boxes Of fruit this season,
or about one half of last seasons crop.
This statement is secured by the most cor
rect methods now attainable. 1t is gathered
from reports from every orange growing
county in the state. Putnam county VIII
furnish about half as much as 1t did last
year aud it Is one Of the best IN the state.
The fact that 81 80 per box is now offered
for oranges on the trees Is good 1dlcatlon
as one needs that the crop IS short. The
exaggerated rep 1rts are mainly given life
by the northern dealers.
BEARING THE MARKET.
They make these wild, high figures in
order TO buy at low prices. The fact is, the
orange growers are posted relative TO the
short fruit crop all over the country, and
they intend TO get every cent the oranges
are worth. They are well provided with
the means for disposing of their oranges,
and owe their good fortune in that respect
10 the fruit exchange, and Orange Growers
Union. Many say they will not contract
now at any price. but fully intend holding
the crop until late in February or March,
and run all risk of disasters. claiming that
should they lose one-half by a freeze, the
other part would more than make up the
loss, which is true. The crop is mos ly on
old bearing trees, and they were nearly all
cut back by the March freeze, while the
young trees, just commencing to bear, were
putting on such a rank growth that the
fruit was about all destroyed. 1t will be
shown to be fact that there is only about
half crop, but growers will realize as
much as the full crop Of last year. The
season is fine for all crops raised here, and
Florida never looked better
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-10
TALLAHASSEE TOPICS.
Cotton Coming Into Market at Lively
Rate-A Batch Of Appointm ents

Cotton Coming Into Market at Lively
Rate-A Batch of Appointm ents.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Sept. 9.-Notwith-
standing the shortness of the cotton crop in
this county that staple is coming into
market at a rapid rate. The farmers
alliance is strong here, but so far not bale
has come in wrapped in any other covering
than jute. 1t was said early in the season
that the alliance would secure a sufficient
supply of cotton bagging to wrap their
crop, but have not as yet done so. Perhaps
the low price of jute bagging has had some
thing to do with it. However, they may
get in stock of the cotton bagging later in
the season.
LARGE CROPS OF CANE.
The farmers generally report extra large
crops of sugar cane and sweet potatoes,
which will go a long way in making up for
the shortage in the cotton crop.
Capt. Patrick Houstoun, who will have
charge of the live stock department
of the Alliance Exposition at Ocala
in December, will send out young man in
a few days to make a thorough canvass of
the county for the purpose of getting the
farmers interested. He hopes to carry a
fine display of horses and cattle from this
county.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR.
Gov. Fleming has made the following ap-
pointments: John Z. Maxwell of Pensacola,
to be notary public for the state at large
II. H. Thornton of Pensacola, to be in
spector Of timber and lumber for Escambia
county, Geo. w. Fletcher of New Troy to
be treasurer of Lafayette county. vice A.
J. Winburn resigned, G. NJ. Wheeler of
White Springs to be justice for District
four Of Hamilton county.
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A FIREMAN SHOT,

Two Members of the Macon Depart
ment Quarrel and One is Dying.
MACON, GA, Sept. Capt. J. w.
Vaughn, of Engine Company No. l, and
Ben Bowers, assistant engineer of Company
No. 2 had a fight yesterday over some
petty dispute concerning the relative merits
of their two companies They were sep
arated and nothing more thought of it,
Tonight Mr.. Vaughn went to the engine
house where Bowers was stationed and re-
newed the quarrel, which ended in his firing
four shots at Bowers Two of the shots
took effect and the wounded man is sure to
die. The affair created a sensation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-10
ORANGE PARK POINTERS.
Condition Of the Crops-A Board G
Health.

Condition Of the Crops-A Board of
Health.
ORANGE PARK, FLA, Sept. 9.-The hay
crop is unusually good. The corn and
sweet potato crops are also reported to be
fully an average.
The college buildings are going up
rapidly. The dormitory, now near com
pletion, is beautiful edif1ce.
The artesian we'll has met with SO many
mishaps that no one can say when it is to be
completed.
The board of health OF Clay county met
and reorganized on Sept. l, DR.. Clopton
being president and Dr. Merrell secretary
and treasurer. Rules and regulation were
adopted and sent to the president of the
state board, DR.. Daniel, for approval
Under the old law no compensation was
allowed to the members of the hoard, now
they get 81 day and travelling expenses.
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HIS BRIDE GIVEN $1,000.
John T. Evans and Miss Maggie Croak
Married at Augusta.

John T. Evans and Miss Maggie Croak
Married at Augusta.
AUGUSTA, Ga, Sept. John T. Evans,
bookkeeper for the cooperative grocery
firm of Savannah, married Miss Maggie
Croak of this city at st. Patricks church
to-day. Her father, James Croak, was for
years well-known man in municipal mat
tiers In Augusta, and her uncle, Edmund
Croak, has been the leading merchant and
postmaster of Sharon, Ga, for generation
past He to-day presented the bride with
a check for $1,000 as a wedding gift, and
a number of other handsome presents were
received. The attendants were Charles
Boiler and Miss Ella Faughnan. and after
the ceremony reception was given at the
Savannah at o'clock to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-10

At the evening session the ticket was CON-
pleted as follows:
For Secretary Of State-F. 7. Lindholm
of saltwater.
For Auditor-Adolph Bierham Of Ohm
stead county.
For Treasurer-Charles NJ. Foote Of Min
neapOlis.
For Clerk of the Supreme COURT.
OHair of Traverse county.
John Ives, the farmers alliance candidate
Tor attorney general was Endorsed for that
ofilce and his name inserted in the ticket.
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WEDDINGS

Wedding invitations and cards printed or
engraved at tho shortest notice and in the
Attest styles. We carry an extensive and
well selected stock Of fine papers, envelopes
and cards especially for such orders. Sam.
piles sent on application MORNING NEWS
Printing House. Savannah. Ga.
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A SENATORIAL DEADLOCK.
The Convention of the Tenth Dis.ric
Meets at ALBANY

ALBANY, GA, Sept. 9.-1he Tenth dis
tricu senatorial convention met here to- day
to nominate democratic candidate. Ac-
cording to the rotation rule it is Lee
county's time to name the candidate. The
convention was called to order at ~ O'Clock.
and two names were presented for nominal
ton, W. c. Gill and j. l.. Ferguson, both
of Lee county. In short time the whole
business was locked hard and fast, and the
body adjourned late this afternoon until 6
O'Clock Tomorrow morning. Col G. w.
Warwick and j. 7. johnson of SmithviIle
are both spoken of on the streets tonight as
dark horses but simon-pure democrats.
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CROPS AROUND CAMERON.
Cotton Damaged 80 Per Cent. by
Drought and Rust.

CAMERON, GA, Sept 9.-Your CORE
spondent has just returned from an ex-
tended trip throughout the southern part of
this county, and finds the cotton crop dam
aged fully 80 per cent, owing to drought
and rust. Cotton pickers are IN urgent
demand, commanding from 90 cents to 81
per hundred pounds
Many farmers positively assert that they
VIII nave all OF their cotton harvested and
sold in two weeks if the hands can be- pro-
cured to promote gathering. The cane crop
is unusually fine. Only very fair Weld Of
potatoes is Anticipated
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Augustus New Chief of Police

AUGUSTA, GA, Sept. 9.-First Lieut..
George Hood, of the police force was today
made chief for the unexpIred term of Chief
Twiggs. deceased. by the board of police
commissioners. The election of vacancies
caused by his promotion was not entered
into today
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A CoLoRED PRE- \ CHER KILLED.
A Whisky Bottle and Pistol Foun
Beside His Remains.

Beside HIS Remains.
WAYCRoss. GA, Sept. 9.-Rev. J. S.
Griffin. a heretofore leading colored
preacher in the African Methodist
Episcopal church, was killed on the
railroad track near here last night.
Griffin had just returned on an excur-
sion from Brunswick, and was walking
on the track when struck by an incoming
train. The night policeman, who was sum
moned to him. states that pistol was
found in his pocket. and broken flask of
whisky was found where he first fell His
arm was cut off and his head crushed, and
death was instantaneous
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THE BOOK FOR BooKKEEpERs
1t Will open Out Perfectly Flat From
First to Last Page.

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First to Last Page.
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We are making books for a number of
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FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

LORCH-The relatives and friends Of M. and
Mrs. JOIN LoRcH, Mr.. and HRS D. Enrelman
Mr. and Mrs Helmken, and Mrs. A. Kuck are
respectfully invited 20 attend the funeral OF the
former from his late residence jefferson and
Huntington streets. THIS AFTERNOON at
$50 clock
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Kentucky's Constitution

LOUISVILLE. KY, Sept. AT the sec
ond session of the constitutional convention
CasSius III. Clay. Jr., was chosen president
on the second ballot. His selection is
regarded as a triumph for the farmer ele-
ment. aud was something of a surprise
here.E
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A Street Car s trike Settled.

WHEELING, w. Va, Sept. 9.-The street
car strike was settled this morning on the
basis of nine and half hours work for
81 10, the men to do no extra work except
when paid for it at the rate of 1891 cents
per hour. Cars resumed running TODAY.
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MEETINGS.

G0LDEN RULE LODGE NO. n. 1. o, o. p
regular meeting of this Lodge viii be held
THIS EVENING at s O'Clock, at Odd Fellows
new hall.
Members of sister lodges and visiting brothers
are invited to attend.
The third degree will be conferred
By order of HENRY McALPIN, N. G.
H G. CANAL, Secretary.
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Hall for the Legislature.

EASTMAN, GA, Sept. al. A. Hall a
land lawyer, announced himself to-day as
candidate for rerepresentiye to the legis-
lature from Dodge county,
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MILITARY ORDERS.
REPUBLICAN BLUES.

HEADQUARTERS REPUBLICAN BLUES,
SAVANNAH. GA, Sept. 10, 1890.
Special Order:
The regular monthly meeting will be held
THIS EVENING at s15 o'clock. full attend
ance is desired. BY order
W. D. DIXON. Capt. Com'd'g.
J. K P CARR Secretary
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NANUUChLL HsfUE7 -sV = ~ I. y. ~ M
regular council fire will be kiDd1ed THIS
SLEEP Wednesday, at the sth sun, at wigwam
at Odd Fellows Hall, corner Of State and Bar
nard streets (Encampment Room) A full at
tendance is requested. Members of other tribes
and visiting brothers are cordially invited 10
attend W. l. OBRIEN,
E. A. GRADoT, Sachem-
Chief of RecordS
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FOR SALE.

One hundred selected empty Whisky Bar
RES.
MOORE & CO.,
107 Bay Streah
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