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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-21
M1ssIss1PPrs BLACK BELT.
Decided Defeat of a Plan That Might
Have Cut It Adrift.

JACKSON, MISS, Oct 20.-The constitu-
tional convention disposed of mass OF
miscellaneous business to-day. The legis-
Iative committees report on the subject of
state boundaries was taken up and the first
section, which defines the boundaries of the
state, was disposed of in short order. The
section, however, raised breeze.
It provided that the legislature
shall have power to consent
70 the acquisition of additional territory to
the state, and TO make the same part
thereof, and the legislature may consent to
the creation Of another state or territory to
be formed in whole or in part out of a por-
ton of this state whenever the consent of
tho congress of the Uuited States shall be
given thereto; and the legislature may
settle disputed boundaries between this
state and its coterminus states whenever
such disputes arise.
SPEECHES IN OPPOSITION.
Mr.. Kennedy opposed the section reported
by the committee. He was unwilling to
give any such power to the legislature to
cede one inch of the territory Of the state,
and suggested that this was an entering
wedge to cut off the delta from the balance
Of the state.
Mr.. Abby spoke to the same effect.
Gov. Alcorn remarked that the idea Of
making new state out of the delta was not
new one. Gen. Sherman had recon-
mended 1t, but it was not approved by con-
greSs, and it was agreed that the states of
Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas should
not be disturbed in their territorial bound
aries.
After some further discussion the objec-
tionable words, land the legislature may
consent to the creation of another state or
territory to be formed, IN whole or in part,
out of a portion Of this state whenever the
consent Of the United States shall be given
thereto" were stricken out and the section
thus amended was adopted.
Distribution OF POWERS.
The report of the legislative committee
relating to the distribution of powers was
adopted without discussion. The following
provisions are Of interest.
Section 3. No appropriation shall be
passed by the legislature which does not fix
definitely the maximum sum to be au-
thorized to be drawn from the treasury
The legislature is TO mset every four years,
and If a special session is called it
shall not continue longer than thirty days
unless the governor, deeming the public
interest TO require it, shall extend the sitting
by proclamation. At such special sessions
the members shall receive not more COM
pensation or salary than 10 cents mileage
and per diem of not exceeding s., and
none but appropriation and revenue bills
shall be considered, except such matters as
may be acted upon at an extraordinary
session called by the governor.
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ATLANrA's EXPOSITION.
Great Interest In the Drills TO be Be-
gun To ey.

ATLANTA, GA, Oct 2O-1he exposition
drew a fair crowd to-day. The poultry
show was opened and most Of the morning
was consumed in exhibiting horses and cat
tie. In the afternoon there were four run
ming races. They were as good as has been
the rule. The day was without other
features Of especial interest.
Seven visiting military companies have
thus far reached the city, including the
Fort Worth Fencibles, Mccarthy Light
Guard of Little r OK. Ark, Suwannee
Cadets, Brunswick Rifemen. FLOYD Rifles
of Macon, Perry Rifles and Columbus
Guards. A gread deal of interest centers In
the state drill Of tomorrow, and
the interstate contest Of the sue
ceeding day. For the former the
prizes are: First, $1,000; second. $500;
third. $3.50; fourth, 500. The prizes for
the interstate drill are: First, $500;
second, $3.50. The Atlanta Rifles, Gate
City Guards, Fort Worth Fencibles, Nc
Carthy Light Guards and the Suwannee
Cadets will compete for the last named
prizes Pool selling favors the local COM
pany, which is industriously drilling to-
night.
The events at the races to-day we're as
follows:
FIRST RAcE-One-h half mile. in heats. Colonel
Cox won. with Billy Bush second. Time each
heat 0:52
SECOND RAcE-one-half mile. in heats. Maud
won the first and third heats. Schoolgirl took
the second. Time 0:5234, 0:59, 0:54.
THIRD RAoB-One and one-eighth miles.
Eatonton won, with Ban Adonii second and
Panonia third. Time 2:01.
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FOOLISH MISSIONARIES.
Ignoring the Means Providence Places
at Their Disposal.

Ignoring the Means Providence Places
at Their DISPOSAL.
WASHINGTON, Oct 19-The British min
lister has Transmitted to the state department
letter from the governor of Sierra Leone,
inclosing report from the colonial surgeon
at Freetown, DR.. D. Palmer Ross, relative
ries at that place.
Dr. Ross reports that the superintendent
of the party, Mr.. Kingman. arrived there
on Feb. 81, 1890, aud was followed on June
Is by Mrs. Kingman, Miss Dick and Messrs.
Helmick, Juderquist, Codding, Trice Ia
negro, Gates and Harries. 1t is stated
that upon their arrival they began to live
in native fashion, eating native food. cook
ing and washing for themselves, and even
collecting their own fuel in the rainy season,
hoping thus to gain the confidence of the
natives.
On July Mr.. Kingman informed DR..
Ross that two of his party had died that
day. Upon inquiry, DR.. Ross learned that
no doctor had been called in to attend the
deceased (Alessrs. Gates and Hairless and
that the whole party being staunch baliev-
ers in faith healings,n had taken no medi-
cine, and had died of fever.
DIR. Ross, knowing that tropical fever, if
| neglected. is apt to assume q virulent form
among newly arrived white people, ordered
the bodies to be buried as soon as possible,
and sent the sanitary policeman to see the
order carried out, to disinfec5 the house and
destroy all bedding. clothing, etc., used by
the deceased. The officer reported that others
were sick in the house, a fact that the
missionaries had not stated, and on the
next day Mr.. kingman sent for the
doctor to see his WIFE She was found to be
in the last stage of exhaustion from the
neglected fever, having teen i'll for some
days, and, in spite of all that could be done,
she died on the evening of the 11th. Ga the
previous day Mr.. kingman was found to
be i'll. but refused to accept medical assist
ance. That evening Mr.. Trice, who was al:o
ill, sent for the doctor and consented to be
sent TO the hospital for treatment, under
which he recovered On the 18th Mr.. King
man, though worse having again refused
to receive the doctor, that gentleman
informed him that as the missionaries had
by their action originate a malignant type
of fever in Freetown, endangering the
whole community, he would report the
mater to the governor, isolate the house
and advise that the rest OF the party be
sent back Co America. Mr.. Kingmau then
consented TO be treated "solely on the
ground thai he did not wish 20 endanger
the community" and was, on July %, 1890,
convalescent
DR.. Ross adds that he understn Ids that
those IN ssonaries intend going due east.
ipto the interior, guided only by COM
pass.
In view Of these facts aud Of the state-
ment In the Missionary Reuielc that an
other party of missionaries are expected, the
governor of Sierra Leone calls attention to
the matter, "as this climate is not suitable
to those who trust alone TO faith healing
and ignore the means placed by Providence
&C their dispos i for the relief OF suffering
humanity, and, as such. is u 'darger to the
community at large'n
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CHAMBERS IN MARION.

Several Mules and Horses Must be
Killed to save Other stock.
and horses on C. Il. McCalPs plantation in
Marion county developed few days ago
symptoms of CHAMBERS. Veterinary Sur
geon Hudson of Columbus was sent for last
Saturday. He made a thorough examina-
tion and pronounced the disease
CHAMBERS, and recommended that
the stock DO killed and burned,
and also that the barns, stalls
and their surroundings be burned. Four of
the mules belong to J. w. Russell, a tenant
on the place, who can i'll afford to loss
them. The disease first developed in horse
recently brought from Texas and bought by
Mr.. Mccall. 1t is feared that other horses
brought from Texas in the same drove will
scatter the disease drought this section.
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A FAKE TRIP To AFRICA.
ATLANTA NEGROES DUPED BY A
BLACK SWINDLER.

a Dollar and Quarter Given Up by
Gullible Blacks With the Idea That
1t Would Carry Them to the Dark
Continent and Buy Them a Farm.
ATLANTA, GA, Oct. CA negro swind-
Ter who called himself Key, after fleeing
several hundred OF the more ignorant of his
race In this city. has just disappeared with
nearly $1,000 Of their money. He came
here some weeks ago as an alleged emigrant
agent, telling wonderful tales Of the fertil-
ity of the soil in Africa and for 81 25 head
offered to his dupes transportation thither
and farms upon their arrival. At first be
worked small parties Of negroes at time
In a confidential manner, but later ,em bold
ened by success, he gathered together and
addressed large bodies Of blacks, pretending
to hold authority from the President of the
United States. This assertion was a win
ming card and the collections taken up at
each meeting we're large.
HIS BOAT AT SAVANNAH.
The cheat represented to his credulous
hearers that a ship called the Goodhope lay
at Savannah secretly chartered for their
accommodation by persons of wealth hav-
ing the cause of African emigration at
heart and only a badge kept on sale by the
speaker at 25 cents was necessary to secure
passage TO the dark continent The opera
tions of the swindler were so bare-faced
that some of the more intelligent negroes
got wind of what was going on and
one of them appeared in Keys audience
some nights ago and asked him
such embarrassing questions that the willy
rascal found himself on the point of being
exposed.
HAp THE poUBTER THROWN OUT.
With great adroitness, however, he man.
aged to delay the crisis until he could beat
q graceful retreat. Appealing to the mass
of his hearers he had the doubter thrust out
into the street. Then finishing what he had
70 say at leisure he took up another collec-
tion and sauntered away into the darkness.
Nothing has since been seen of him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-21
BASE BALLS DECADENCE.

Only 1883 People Turn Cut at the
Third Championship Game.
LOUISVILLE. KY, Oct. 20.-The third
game of the worlds series resulted In tie.
Louisville played great up hill game after
the game seemed irritrievably lost. Louis
vile should have won the game, but bad
base running prevented them from doing SO.
Terry, who proved a stumbling block to
Louisville Friday was pounded all over the
field. The game was called at the end of
the eighth inning on account of darkness.
The attendance was l 1858. The score was as
follows:
RIB. E.
Brooklyn. .........................7 10
Batteries: Stratton and Ryan. Meakin and
Bligh, Terry and II. DAILY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-21
DE sOro ToNs0RfAL PARLoRs.


In every profession and inrevery trade there
is leader-a genius who places the stamp of
art on his trade, and thus becomes the foremost.
AS tonsorial artist Miller F. Gibson has as
sumed and upho DIS this enviable position. He
not only treats his patrons and visitors with
courtesy, but has surrounded himself with ex-
pert assistance, and his taste displayed in the
fitting up of his establishment is well worth in
spection. At the De Soto his Parlors are GER
tainly the most luxurious in the metropolis;
lighted by gas and electric light, its marble
baths with porcelain facing and the numerous
mirrors remind one forcibly of oriental SPLEEN
dor. Miller F. Gibson caters to the very best
class Not only does he display his goods with
taste and Judgment in these particulars, but he
also affords the jetGslesse dorce an opportunity
on every night OF a prominent affair his Pariors
remain open until II O'Clock at night; ordinarily
he closes at 9, except on Sundays, when be
closes at II A. NJ, TO suit the convenience of his
patrons. TO sum it up, De Soto shave is in
deed q luxury
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-21
LESTER IN WAYNE.
He Makes a Speech That Adds to Hi
Popularity.

JEsUP, GA, Oct. 20.-The Hon. Rufus E.
Lester addressed the citizens of Wayne to-
day at noon in speech of one hour and
twenty minutes. He discussed the Repub-
hcan party. showing the great frauds
which they are perpetrating upon the people.
He discussed the tariff, eloquently explain
ing its il jury and the heavy burden it in
flicted upon the people. He charged the
Republican party with this responsibility.
COL TESTERS EFFICIENCY.
In every capacity he has served, Col
Lester has plainly demonstrated that he is
efficient, honest and faithful. No district
in Georgia will be more honestly repre-
sented than the First. Mr.. Lester knows
the peoples wants, and will use every effort
TO maintain their rights.
Wayne will convince him of his popular
ity mere by giving him an overwhelming
democratic majority.
Col Lester and MORNING NEWS repre-
sentative leaves at 10 O'Clock tonight for
Statewide, where the colonel will address
the citizens of Echols tomorrow.
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WAYNE SUPERIOR COURT.
An Effort to be Made TO Clear tn
Criminal Docket This Week.

An Effort to be Made TO Clear the
Criminal Docket This Week.
JEsUP, GA. Oct. 2o-Superior court con-
vened here this morning. Judge S. R. At
kinson presiding, Judge Atkinsons charge
to the grand jury was eloquent, lengthy
and emphatic. He ranks as one of the ablest
and most popular judges in the state
Solicitor W. g. Brantley has no superior as
faithful and vigilant prosecuting officer.
Judge Atkinson took up the criminal
docket this afternoon and announced his
intention to clear 1t if possible. The visit
ing attorneys in attendance are Coils. s. w.
Hitch and L. A. Wilson, of Waycross, j. c.
Nichols and A. B. Estes, Of Blackshear; J. l.
Carter, T. A. Parker, E. P. Paygett and N.
Stacey and San Atkinson, Of Brunswick
Hon. F. g. du Bignon. t. G. Kingsbury of
Savannah
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Rev. w. NJ Hayes Work as Commits
sioner of Education.

Rev. W. NJ. Hayes Work as Commits
sioner of Education.
Rev. w. M. Hayes, commissioner of ed
ucation from the Methodist church (south. J
for the colored Methodist church, is making
a vigorous and effective effort in behalf of
the educational fund for that branch of
Methodsn. The colored Methodist
church has membership of
10000. 1t has two schools. one at Jack
the Payne Institute at Augusta. The
former is owned oy the coIored Methodist
church and is supported by it. The Payne
Institute is in need of buildings.
1t has valuable property
and an endowment fund of S25,OOO The
Methodist church south has undertaken to
raise $50 600 within the next three years
for the erection Of school buildings and to
put the institute on a sound footing, fully
equipping It for the education of colored
preachers and teachers. There were at
both the Augusta and Jackson schools last
year eleven teachers and 1856 pupils.
Rev. Mr. Hayes, as commissioner of
education for the Methodist church (south).
is correctional officer of the church
Although still member of the South
Georgia conference, his field of labor is the
entire jurisdiction of the general conference.
Last week he was in Missouri and from
Savannah he goes to Texas, visiting the
annual conferences and holding meetings in
the interest OF the work he represents.
The education of colored teachers and
preachers is believed to be best accomplished
through the medium of schools of their own
race. This has been so thoroughly demon
strated that The Methodist church south has
undertaken through its educational depart
meut represented by correctional offic,
support and maintain, or TO aid in so doing.
schools for that purpose, and it is meeting
with great success in raising funds or fthas
purpose.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-21

A WIFE KILLED BY A HARLOT.
The Dead Woman Slain for Trying I
Win Back Her Hush md.

The Dead Woman Slain for Trying to
Win Back Her Hush Ind.
RANSOM, MICH, Oct. 2J.-Mrs. John
Barber. who came here to prevail on her
husband to return to his home, was stabbed
to the heart by big Sadie" woman with
whom he was living. The BARRIERS
lived at Lima, O., and few
days ago Barber desert ID his wife
and six children and came to this
place with big Sadie" a disreputable
woman of Lima. He was followed by his
wife, who reached here yesterday. She
went to the house where her husband and
the woman were staying and besought him
to return with her to their home. He
seemed willing to do so, when the woman
interfered, and in a fit of jealous rage
plunged knife into Mrs. Barber's breast
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A Captain. His Child and Ten Sailors
Go to the Bottom.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 20.-A private cable
gram from China received to-day In this
city stated that Capt. Townes. his child and
ten of his crew were drowned when his
ship. the Lizzie c. Troop, went ashore on
the Loo Choo islands while bound from
Philadelphia via Shanghai to Puget Sound.
The captains wife. mate and balance of the
crew were saved and are safe at the Loo
Choo islands
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-21
soRrvEN AND THE sBNAToRsHIp.

The Executive Committee Complies
With the Request of the Alliance.
SYLvANIA, GA. Oct. 20.-At the request
of the alliance Of this county the demo
cratic executive committee held a meeting
asst week aud passed resolution that the
democratic voters of Scriven county be re-
quested, at the nomination for county
officers on the first Tuesday in November,
to indorse on their ticket the name of the
man they prefer for United States senator.
and that our representative in the general
assembly be instructed to vote for the one
receiving the highest number of votes in
such primary
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Count of Paris Under Fire.

81 remember well, " said Gen. Webb, when
the Count of Paris got ths order t. report
to Fitz John Porter at Gaines Mills re-
peats the New York World ST met the
count and his uncle, the Prince de join
vile, at Gen. McCl9llan's headquarte S. The
infantry on the left OF Gen. Porter's CON-
maud were very sorely pressed about half
an hour before the charge on the confeder-
ate lines was made. The Count of Paris
was assigned to issue an order TO the officer
in command of the infantry engaged in the
fight. AT that moment the white smoke
was so dense at the foot of the hill and
through the woods in which the firing was
taking place, that the Count Of Paris, who
rode off like a flash on his dangerous err
rand, disappearing at once upon hearing
the line of battle. During his absence the
Prince de Joinville, who was on horseback
like myself, and standing next to me, ex-
hibited the most intense anxiety. The fire
WIS very hot, and at one time I too, felt
that he, being mounted and forced to ride
along the line, would surely fall. We both
watched the smoke in silence, and it was
with deep-drawn sigh of relief that we
saw the Count emerge from the thick
cloud of smoke, safe and without wound.
Tho Prince de Joinville seized my arm in
silent, convulsive joy as we sat on our
horses, and then realized how intense his
anxiety had BEEN"
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Racing in Kentucky.

LEXINGTON, KY, Oct. 2O-The events
of the Kentucky assoc atoms running
races to-day, were as follows:
FIRST RAcK-One half mile Tom Jones won
with Silver Light second AM Spider third Time
06:1A.
SECOND RACE-One half mile. Mon Droit won
with B. G. T. second and Marvel third Time
0:50.
THIRD RAoE-One mile Chimes won, with
Melanie second and Longleaf third Time l:4l3t
FOURTH RACE-Six furlongs. Bermuda won
with Dundee second and Rudolph third. Time
1:i1.
FIFTH RAcE-One mile and fifty wards Rose.
mont won, with Maj Tom second and Good BY
third. Time 1868
SIXTH Race-One mile and seventy yards
Jubilee won. 1t was "a dead heat between
Meckie II. and Royal Garter for second place
Time 1:5116
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ONE ENJOYS

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.
CALIFORNIA re SYRUP co.
.o SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KE VIEW YORK. N.Y.
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DIxIE'S IRON AND STEEL.
The Visiting Manufacturers Amazed
in 1ennessee.

in tennessee.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Oct. 20.-Tht
members Of the British and German Iror
and Steel Institute have been here two
days. They have seen the historic battle
fields, have been shown the most prominent
industries and were given a final reception
tonight at the chamber of commerce, after
which they left for Middlesborough, XIV.
where they will stop tomorrow. They ex-
press themselves as simply amazed at the
vastness of the mineral resources of the
south and the favorable outlook for their
development.
CAN COMPETE WITH THE WORLD.
Sir James Kilson, president of English
society said: ut is possible TO make iron
In this section as cheaply as any part of the
world"
Percy Gilchrist, one of the founders of
the basic steel process says: "The ores here
are peculiarly adapted for steel making"
William Whitewell says: "Basic steel
made from Tennessee iron, compares favor
ably with that made in England"
William Percy, proprietor of the Great
Open Hearth Steel works in Lancashire
says; I'm the south, where phospheric ores
are so plentiful and cheap, with the basic
process this section will compete with any
part OF America In making steel"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-21
FLORIDA'S ALLIANCEMnN.

The Annual Meeting to Begin at
Monte clio To-day.
MONTICELLO, FLA, Oct. 2O.-To-morrow
the annual meeting of the state farmers
alliance will be held here, lasting from
three to five days. The session will be a
very important one, as the new constitution
will be either ratified or rejected, officers
for the ensuing year elected, the question
Of establishing an alliance newspaper owne
and edited by alliancemen be discussed
President r. r. Rogers WILL it is thought,
be re-elected, though there is some opposi-
ton. His frietds are very confident. The
sub-treasury bill may be discussed.
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HIS HANDS BLOODLEsS.

William P. Roberts Acquitted In a
Murder Case in Florida.
MAccLENNY, FLA, Oct 2o.-In the case
of William P. Roberts, charged with being
accessory before the fact to the murder of
Grant Brooks, who was killed near Sander
son last year, the jury on Thursday night
last returned a verdict of not guilty. The
defendant waslrepresented by S. Y. Finley
Of Gainesville and o. ]. H. Summers Of
jacksonville. MIR. Roberts Is a bright, In
telligent boy of good family, and the verdict
gives general satisfaction.
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FRACTURED HIS SKULL.

The Son OF a Prominent Man of Sum-
ter County Fatally Injured.
AMERIoUs. GA, Oct. 20.-Bartow Coun-
Gil, IA years old, son of George W. Council,
one of the wealthiest and most prominent
citizens of the county. was thrown from a
horse yesterday and seriously injured. His
skull is fractured and his injuries are con-
sidered fatal.