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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-30
TILLMAN WANTS A SECOND TERM.
The Governor Dissatisfied With the
Work of the Legislature.

The Governor Dissatisfied With the
Work Of the Legislature.
COLUMBIA, 8. c.. Dec. 29.-The state
political campaign OF 1892 has already
opened and Gov. Tillman has declared him
self a candidate for a second term. Gov.
rillmsn in common with all his fellow
citizens was not pleased with what the legis-
lature at its recent session did, or to speak
more correctly what it did not do. In fact
Gov. Tillman was very mad and said the
day after the adjournment that when he
did make any criticism of its work it would
be more ''spicy" than any he had seen in the
papers The legislature knocked the gov
ernor out on every round and at the
finish his pet measures were bunged up as
badly as if John L. Sulivans right had
punched them III the face. The governor.
as he promised, hes started TO make his re-
marks. He is up in LAurens now visiting
the "Colussus,n Senator lrby. Last night
q couple of negro brass bands and about
twenty white men went to the senator's
residences. serenaded the governor and
asked him for speech.
THE GOVERNORS SPEECH.
Gov. Tillman readily responded. He gave
an excuse for not signing the Joint reSolu-
ton to extend the time for the payment of
taxes and then proceeded to excoriate his
legislature. He said that another term in
Office would be necessary to make the re-
forms contemplated; that in the tide which
swept from the mountains to the seabosrd
much dead and rotten drift-wood
floated into the capitol, and that
he would have to have new
legislature. He closed by saying that he
would give them more when he again went
on the stump. Senator Irby made some
remarks also. He spoke of the straight-
outs. He said that the Haskellites were not
like black-snakes. which, if you strike them
once, will die but they were like the mecca
sin-you had to strike and strike again to
kill them, and that one more election would
do them up. The indications at present are
that Gov. Tillman will not have the walk
over in 1892 which he had in 1890.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-30
DIxIEs COTTON ACREAGE.
A Convention of Those Interested to
Be Held Jan. 81


Be Held Jan. 81.
AUGUSTA, Ca, Dec. 29.-A1 important
meeting was hold in the Augusta exchange
to-day to discuss plans for reducing the cot
ton acreage. Remarks was made By a
number of cotton factors and other leading
business men emphasizing the necessity for
curtailing next years cotton crop. The
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS. The Augusta exchange desires in
every practical way TO foster the interests of
the farmers and thereby promote the general
advancement Of the south; and
WHEREAS, 1t has become self-evident that tine
production OF cotton by southern planters ex-
ceeds the demands of the worlds consumption
at remuneratiYe price; be IL. therefore
Resotved, That cow 'ntion of cotton
planters, alliancemen, merchants, cotton fac
tors, the presidents of the several agricultural
societies, the commissioners OF agriculture Ia
the cotton states and the members OF the cotton
exchanges in Georgia, the Carolinas and other
cotton states be called to meet at Augusta on
Jan. q, 1899; the purpose of the convention be-
ing to cooperate with and assist the planters
and slliancemen in formulating some effective
plan to curtail the cotton acreage and relieve
the burden now resting upon the agricultural
interests of the south.
The meeting was earnest aud was largely
attended. Three delegates were selected to
the Memphis meeting to be held Jan. 6,
The date for the. convention was selected
with view to securing rhe benefit OF the
special railroad rates given to Augustus
annual carnival, cent mile for $50 miles
and one fare for the round trip for greater
distances
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-30
sYLvANIA ON PAPER.
Two Pet Pigs Led to the Slaughter.
Christmas Jugs Stolen.

Christmas Jugs Stolen.
SYLvANIA, GA. Dec. 29.-Henry Parker
of Woodcliff, in this county, killed two of
his pet pigs last week that Melted him 500
pounds of meat. Mr.. Parker raises a few
hogs of that variety every season and it
doesn't take more than three or four to do
him through the year. A good many of
our people are adopting this plan. which Is
certainly a wise one, OF keeping only few
hogs and attending to them carefully.
1t pays better than a whole field full of
piney woods rooters.
A thief broke into the express office here
one night last week and stole four Christ
mas jugs. He did not attempt 20 make
way with anything else, although other
articles of greater value were there. He
was simply Christmas jug thief-only
that and nothing more.
Work Is about to be commenced on the
camp-meeting arbor at Jacksonboro Bridge,
five miles above here. The site selected for
the camp ground is a beautiful spot on the
banks Of Beaver Dam creek where extinct
Jacksonboro, the old county seat of
Scriven, once stood. The arbor is to be
60xlOO feet, and plumber of tents will be
erected. A splendid meeting is anticipated
about the latter part Of August In next
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Henderson of Atlanta
have been spending few days with rela-
tives and friends IN Sylvania Mr. Hender-
son is one of the most brilliant young
artists In the country and his friends pre-
dict for him future of fame In that direc-
ton. Some time ago he drew some humor-
GUS local sketches for the Telephone of this
place which set the whole country to laugh
ing.
The little folks enjoyed themselves very
much at Christmas tree Thursday after
noon at the Methodist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. H McLaws Of Savan-
nah are spending the holidays with the
family of Judge Hobby in Sylvania.
DR.. James l.. Hull OF Odum is In
Sylvania on visit to old friends.
Atys P. Hilton, who has been quite sick
for several weeks, is now able to be out
again, much to the delight of his many
friends
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-30
FLoRIDA,s METROPOLIS.
A Tramp Beaten Into Unconscious
ness by Negro Hiahwaymen.

A Tramp Beaten Into Unconscious
ness by Negro Hishwaymen.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Dec. 29.-Thomas
Williams, evidently tramp, was found by
railroad hands in the bushes at LaVilla
junction, three miles from this city, this
evening in a horrible plight His head was
gashed frightfully in four places and his
body badly bruised The man was put on
train and brought to the city and then
conveyed to the county hospit al He said
to the NEWS correspondent that four colored
men demanded his money and one with a
gun knocked him down aud beat him until
he knew nothing.
The depleted condition Of Jacksonville's
finances will prevent the realization of the
dream of a brick pavement Bay stree t
will, in all probability, be paved with sap
less cypress blocks. The present pavement
OF sap blocks has been down five years, and
is in an unsightlY condition. Matthew
Hays, the contractor, will commence next
week and lay one square of Bay street be-
tween Main aud Ocean with the new blocks.
1t is likely that the whole street Will be
paved likewise
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-30
HELD as SPIES.
Two Ladies' Sketching in Fort Marion
Taken Into Custody.

Taken Into CUSTODY.
ST. AUGUSTINE, Dec. 29-Two foreign
ers-Mrs. Tbaddeus Norris. o native Of
Petersburg, Russia. and her pretty daugh-
ter, Miss Genevra Norris, a native Of Genoa,
Italy, the wife and daughter Of Mr.. Norris,
distinguished Virginian. bat now with
bis family resident Of Pennsylvania, had
curious experience toe other day. They
visited the ancient bric-a-brac, Fort Ma
rion, and while Mrs. Norris read the
romance Of the escape Of Osceolas big body
through the little window Of his cell 20
her daughter. who was transferring
the scene Gt the yarn to the scrap-book she
held In her hand, the sergeant in charge of
the fort mustered himself and marched on
the reputed ''spiesn and placed them under
arrest for violating the laws Of the United
States, that is, an obsolete law. The hus-
band was sent for and the necessary ex-
plantations were made. Considering that
the country is flooded with the views Of the
fort, inside and out. il does seem strange
that two ladies should be frightened out of
their wits by antique laws. They expect
such treatment In their own countries-not
in their adopted country.
Great preparations are being made here
and at Nashville, Tenn, for the jackson
Hermitage" ball, which IL to take place in
the Ponce de Leon on Feb. next Henry
NJ. Flagler has given the use Of his msgnif-
cent hotel, the music. supper and all the aid
wished for to the association free OF cost 1t
Is TO be the greatest event ever known in
the ancient city, or Ia the south
for that matter. Many promi-
nent Ssorgiaus have signified their
intention TO be present. A feature of the
ball will be the appearance Of a number OF
ladies and gentlemen from Nashville robed
in the dresses worn in Gen. Jackson's time.
An old gentleman resembling the general
will wear Jackson's uniform, aud the sword
presented him by the people of New Or
leans. A charming dame will likewise APP
pear in the dress of Mrs. jackson, and
wearing the jewels also presented
to the general at New Orleans.
So great is the strain put upon the ladies OF
the Hermitage association that they have
been compelled to abandon the usual annual
celebration of Jackson's day in Nashville,
in order to give all their energies to the arr
rangements for this affair.
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Ohins From Gambler.

and plenty of rain are causing vegetables to
look finely, and the lemon trees in many
groves are putting on bloom. This has been
a very warm winter so far; only one slight
frost
Oranges are being shipped in large guam
titles, but the prices are very low and cause
general depression.
There are good many people coming in
TO this section of the state, tourists, pleas
ure seekers, and q fair proportion to invest
and make homes here.
j. d. Deming OF Selma, Ala, has been
appointed agent of the Florida Southern
railroad here. vice Lee D. Staplston, re-
signed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-30
GOES UNwHIer OF JUSTICE.

The Case Against Mrs. Gilmer for
Poisoning her Husband Dismissed
RICHMOND. Va, Dec. 29.-The Dispatch
says: "The case Of the common wealth VS..
Mrs. Margaret Gilmer, indicted for at
tempting to poison her husband, was called
to-day at Abingdon. The prosecuting at
torney was not ready, and asked a post
ponement The counsel for the defense in
sisted on trial. The court ruled that no
valid reason had been shown for further
p0stponement, and the case was dismissed.
Mrs. Gilmer was the paramour OF DIR.
Bakor, who has been c3nvicted of poisoning
his wife, the agreement between them be-
ing that he should put her husband out of
the way by the same means. The result to-
day wns a surprise"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-30
NEW sMYRNA,s TRAGEDY.
The Coroner's Jury Fails to Taste
the Crime.

The Coroner's Jury Fails to Fasten
the Crime.
New SMYRNA, FLA, Dec. 29.-The only
new phase in the Packwood murder case
was the verdict Of the coroner's jury this
afternoon, that the crime was committed
by some person or persons unknown to
them. The public excitement has abated
but little and dlligent efforts are being
made to secure some evidence. A number
OF persons have been under suspicion and
clews pointing toward them have been fol-
lowed and then abandoned. The leading
physician here was visited by
the authorities to-day and his premises
searched. 1t was alleged that he had been
a suitor for Miss Brucss hand. Nothing
came of the search. 1t is generally agreed
that the object of the crime was not rob-
berry, and there is no conclusive evidence
that rape had been committed. The only
solution is that revenge prompted the deed,
and afterward desire to destroy the evil
dence by killing the witnesses.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-30
DOOLY STILL DRY.
The Anti ProhibitionistsB Badly Beaten
in the Election.

The ti-Prohibitionists Badly Beaten
in the Election.
CoRDELE, GA, Dec. 29.-Dooly county
voted on the whisky question to-day and
the prohibitionists have won by an over
whelming majority. Not single precinct
went wet and every one except Cordele
gave the antis a beating they will not soon
forget. Judging from the precincts heard
from definitely the wet ticket did not re-
ceive $50 votes out of total vote Of over
LOCO. Cordele votes dry by a majority OF
"a. The ladies of CordeIe served
coffee at the coils, and many of them stayed
ct the churches all day praying for the sue
cess OF the dry ticket. The prohibitionists
are demonstrating tonight with brass
band and speeches. The county has been
dry for number Of years under the local
option law. 1t will be long time before
the ants will care to precipitate another
election on the question.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-30
BLOOD FLOWS AT PEMBROKE.
The Town the Scene of Another Sert.
GUS Cutting ARRAY.

The Town the Scene of Another Sert-
GUS Cutting ARRAY.
PEMBROKE, GA, Dec. 29.-Another severe
cutting scrape took place in the lower end of
Bulloch Sunday evening ct the residence of
Mr.. Parish. After some hot words between
Tom S. Denmark and D. T., Beasley's son,
Denmark applied to young Beasley
an insulting epithet. whereupon Beaslev
knocked him down. Tom rose and drew an
ugly looking knife, and at that time D. T.
Beasley, the father Of the boy, came run
ming from the house TO stop the row. Some
words passed and Denmark made at
Beasley, the elder, who defended him.
self as best be could. Denmark
was getting the better OF Beasley when
Mrs. Parish ran up and pulled Beasiey from
Denmark, who just at that time made a
slash at Beasley. but missed him, cutting
Mrs. Parish in the right arm, completely
severjng the muscles TO the bone He then
made another slash and laid Beasley's breast
open for four or i've inches clean to the
BONE DIR. Williams, who is attending the
injured man, says that il the best care is
not taken Of him he will not survive.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-30
eEoReIA's LEGISLATURE.
"A Flaw in the Bill Providing for An
nuel Sessions

a Flaw In the Bill Providing for An,
nusl Sessions
ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 29.-Assistant At
torney General Little arrived in the CITY
this morning. and he and Gov. Northen
held a conference on the constitutional
amendment act, passed by the recent legis-
iature, relating to the holding Of an annual
S0-day session instead OF biennial as hereto
fore. Some days ago it was
discovered that the two bills introduced by
Mr. Wheeler OF Walker county and passed,
proposing TO amend the constitution SO as
to provide annual so day sessions, con-
tanned clerical error. Instead of amend
Eng article OF the constitution, they re-
jferred TO article 8. On this account
1t was thought that there might he a Ques-
'tion as to the legality of such an amend
xnent 30 the constitution, even provided 1t
is ratified by the voters of the state. The
governor submitted the question to Attor-
ney General Little for an opinion.
OPINION OF THE OFFICIALS.
Among the state house officials the opin-
ion Is that the bills are all right, as the IN
tention Of the legislature is clearly
expressed, notwithstanding the error. There
Is precedent 10 sustain the legality of the
bills. As an instance, the Code of Georgia
says the railroad commissioners shall
but they draw from the treas
ury S2,5O0 each, the printed copy Of
the law, as codifled, being at variance with
the original bill. The governor has plenty
of time In which to decide the question.
The law requires that the bills shall be adj
vertised sixty days before the next election
for members Of the general assembly, and
that does not OCCUR until next October. At
that time ell the amendments to the con-
stitution will be submitted to the people for
ratification.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-30
BAxLEY'S BUDGET.
The Man Accused OF Cutting Bob Bry
ant in Custody.

ans MAN ACCuSeO OF CuBClng BOD Bry
ant in Custody.
BARLEY, GA, Dec. 29.-Leose Odum. who
is reported to have cut Bob Bryant at Gordi
Christmas night 50 seriously that death will
be the result, was arrested here this even
ing by Marshal Joe Williams and is now in
jail.
paw of catamount, which measured
fest and inches in length, killed by A.
9. Eason in this county. is on exhibition
here to-day.
Yesterday F. C. Moody came across
very large gray eagle and
an owl engaged in death
struggle. Mr.. Moody armed himself
with lightwood limb and put an end 10
the combat, by killing both birds. The
eagle weighed nine pounds and measured
z feet from tip to tip of wings.
Mrs Elizabeth Sellers, wife of the late
John Nj. Sellers, died at her homo near
Cling in this county to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-30
JOHNSON AFTER JUoH.
He Attaches the Box once Receipts
at Atlanta.

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 29.-The Emma
Juch Grand Opera Company has had a
peck of trouble in Atlanta to-day. I. F.
johnson, manager of the Savannah theater,
attached the box receipts in the hands of
Manager Deceive on claim for $3.50. It
seems that the orchestra kicked" lust be-
fore the performance in Savannah and re-.
fused to play unless this money was adj
vanced. Manager johnson was bluffed into
putting up the money. The receipts were
only about $3.50, SO he wasn't in it.n
and he came on to Atlanta to secure him.
self, but when settlement was asked two
other attachments were also served on Mr..
DeGive. One was by the Richmond and
Danville people for $3.50 and the other by
the East Tennessee for $3.50, both for trans
porting the company. The total receipts
here will amount TO between 800 and
5000 and the company will leave for New
Orleans, where it has $4,000 guarantee.
with its debts all paid
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-30
ELECTION NOTICE.

ELECTION NOTICE.
CITY OF SAVANNAH, |
OFFICE CLERK OF Council. Dec. "a, 1891.
At the first regular meeting TO be held in
January, that Is to say on WEDNESDAY, jan
uary g. 1893, Council will open bids and select
the following contract for the year 1893:
CITY PRINTER
ORDINANCE, Dec. "a, 1890:
SEC. 2 All bids for contract stated above must
be filed with the Clerk of Council at or before Q
O'Clock p. NJ. on the Monday preceding the
day Of election, which bids must be accom-
panied with the names Of sureties or bondsmen
ltwo required). who win be required to qualify
before a notary public or other officer. Such
receive the consideration Of Council unless FLED
In accordance with the provisions recited above.
By order Of Council
FRANK z. REBARER,
ofC
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LONDON, Dec. 29.-Joseph Richard Cox.
member Of the House of Commons for East
Clare, who visited Australia in the interest
of the McCartwright section of the Irish
parliamentary party, has returned from
his tour. he states that he received prom
ises Of subscriptions amounting 20 eos 600
90 fund FOR the benefit of the Irish tenants
who have boon evicted from their holdings.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-30

CRY OF SAVANNAH,
OFFICE CLERK OF CoUNcIL, Dec. "a, 1891.
Pursuant to an ordinance passed by the City
Council December %, 1891, notice Is hereby
given that Council will elect at its next regular
meeting that is to say, on January 6, 1892 an ad-
ditional city physician who shall hold his Office
unlt IS sooner removed, until the next regular
election thereafter for city physicians. Salary
at the rate of 1000 90 per anuum.
Applicants must hand In their applications to
the Office OF the Clerk of Council sS or before 2
p. Mon MONDAY, January 4, 1902.
By order of Council.
FRANK e. REBARER,
Clerk of Council
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-30
oaAPrpRs PRoM ooLuMnus.
A Candy Factory Closed-Two BaC
Negroes Captured.

Negroes Captured.
COLUMBUS, Ga. Dec. 29.-This afternoon
the Columbus Candy Company. c. Heller,
proprietor, was closed by the sheriff under
mortgages held by J. J. Kaufman amount
ing to "a, 900.
William Smith, a negro, who burglarized
the Episcopal church, was captured by the
police Tonight Smith stole the pulpit
cover and the church furniture
Mike Houston, negro who grossly in
suited the wife of Policeman HambT' was
captured to-day and bound over to the su-
perior court The affair caused considera-
bic excitement
Tonight Officer Tice had a desperate
fight with Bud Hill, who was trying TO
paint the town red. Hill bit off the officers
little finger, but was finally overpowered
and locked up.
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STATE ia xEs.

Payments to Date Ahead of Those at
the Same Date Last Year.
ATLANTA, GA, Dec 29.-The general
taxes are coming into the controller gen
erals Office a great deal better than was ex-
pected. The total collected to date Ia 1850
was $s03, 6S1 o.. The total this year I'D to a
corresponding day last year is SSl3, S42 "a.
The official record of the cost Of the last
session of the legislature entered upon the
controller generals books to-day is: For
the House. $50, 423 80; for the Senate $780,
$40 40, Total Sll9. 233 10.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-30
TAXATION OF RAILRoAD3

The Levy by Municipalities to Be Re-
sisted in the Conrte.
ATLANTA. GA, Dec. 29.-The last legis-
iature passed bill making railroad compa-
MES liable for city taxes, just as they are
for county taxes. To-day Controller Cen
eral Wright issued a &. fa. in favor of the
city OF Atlanta against the East Tennessee.
Virginia and Georgia Railroad Company
for this tax. The road refused to pay It.
and. with the other roads, will make a test
case on the ground that the law is unconsti
turlonai. The roads will carry the case to
lhe supreme court
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Trial of Dr.. Graves.

DENVER, COL, Dec. 29.-No verdict was
reached tonight in the Graves trial, At
torney Pence spoke for Ave hours, and at
his conclusion the court took O recess until
7:30 o'clock p. m. At the evening session
Col Ballou opened the argument for the
defense and spoke till late hour, when the
court adjourned until tomorrow morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-30
Fourteen Trains a Dav.

CHARLESTON, s. c., Dec. 29.-Supt.
dadsden OF the Charleston and Savannah
road announces today that on and after
monday next there win be fourteen trains a
uay peSween Savannah and Charleston,
seven each way. Ten years ago this road
ran but ore day.
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Both Desperately Wounded.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Deo 29-Frank
Phillips, conductor on the Ensley City
dummy line. and joe Smith, a negro pas
senger. had a fight late last night at Pratt
mines, caused by the refusal of the negro to
pay bis fare. Smith shot Conductor Phil
lips ia the abdomen, inflicting a fatal
wound, when Conductor Phillips returned
she fire, mortally wounding the negro.
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Business Blocks Burned.

MCKENZIE, TENN, Dec. 29.-Fire de-
stroyed $4,000 worth OF property in the
business part Of the city last night. The
insurance is S15, 600.
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A RLoW Az NoRFnLK-

NORFOLK. Va, Dec. 29.-To-night about
1880 O'Clock severe rain storm, accom-
panied by sharp lightning and thunder, pre-
vailed ia this city, after which the tempera-
ture fell very perceptibly.
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A BLOW IN VIRGINIA.

Richmond and Norfolk in It's Path
But No BARN Done.
RICHMOND, Va, Dec ga severe rain
storm, accompanied by thunder and lightn-
ing, passed over this city Tonight, but did
no serious damage.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
ELECTION NOTICE.

ELECTION NOTICE.
AUGUSTA AND SAVANNAH RAILROAD,
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. %, 1891.
On MONDAY, the 4TH DAY JANUARY, 1899
an election for seven Directors to manage the
affairs of this company the ensuing year will be
held at the Banking House of Hull & Lathrop
between the hours of 10 A. N. and p. NJ.
w. S. LAWTON. President