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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
A JURY OUT TEN DAYS.
The Gregg Election Case at Jackso
VILE Ends in a Mistrial.

The Gregg Election Case at Jackson
vile Ends in a MistriaL
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Feb. 23.-The cele-
brated Gregg election case, which has been
oD..trial in the United:States cour there since
Feb. 8, came to temporary end this morn
lug, by the jury being discharged by Judge
Swayne after being out ten DAYS. E. NJ.
Gregg Of Ocala was indicted in the United
States court for violation of the election
laws while acting as q supervisor of the reg
istration in Marion county in
1888. The court was occupied
on the case until Feb. II, when it was
given to a jury consisting of G. w. Smock
of DeLand, E. P. Hurd of St. Augustine,
G. B. Jones and F. B. Douglass of Columbia
| county, j. w. O'Farrell and G. B. Rogers
of Jacksonville, Dr. Pillsbury of Sanford,
G. w. G. Peters of Lawsey. Ed Renault of
Waldo,J. W.Aderhold of Kissimmes. Joseph
| Wright of Jacksonville and Dick Kane of
Fernandina The two latter are colored.
OUT TEN DAYS.
This jury retired on Saturday afternoon
| Feb. IA, aud came in once or twice and re-
| ported no agreement and were sent back by
| Judge Swayne to make further efforts to-
| ward an agreement. They were sent for by
the judge on opening conrt this morning
| and reported still no agreement and that it
| The court then addressed them as to its
regret at their disagreement, and the
| necessity of their long confiue-
ment and discharged them from
| further attendance. 1t is said
the division on a verdict the first day was
pretty generally adhered to throughout the
entire ten days. 1t was four for acquital
and eight for conviction. Sometimes 1t
was five for acquittal aud seven for convic-
tion. Mr.. Aberhold, it is said, remained
firm for acquittal, and he was supported in
this by Douglass, Renault and by Jones.
ONE JUROR INFLExIBLE.
IL Is also stated that verdict of convic-
tion might have been secured had Mr..
Aderhold given in, but he would not, and
he led the minority, while Mr.. Rogers led
the majority. AT one time the Jury stood
ten for conviction and two for acQuittal.
| Their adherence to their convictions was
the most remarkable and unprecedented III
the Florida courts. The twelve men
seemed thoroughly used up this morn
ing when they were discharged and some
showed anger while leaving the court room.
AT times some of the jurymen lost their
temper and were rather harsh in reference to
each others stuboornness This case, from
the beginning to the close, Clerk Walker
estimates, has cost $1,000, and Is not vet
| finished. Information was furnished the
court that an attempt to brIbe the jury had
been made, but who attempted it could not
be ascertained.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
GEoRaIA's SUPREME COURT.
A Big Batch of Decisions Just Handed
Down.

|
A Big Batch of Decisions Just Handed
Down.
ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 23.-The following
supreme court decisions were handed down
to-day:
HuguIey VS.. Lanier, executor; from
Troup. Reversed.
Georgia railroad VS.. Eslkew; from Rock
dale Reversed.
Sutton VS.. Green; from the city court of
Macon. Affirmed.
FRANKIE VS.. May; from Bib. Affirmed.
Opry VS.. Kennedy; from Bib. Affirmed.
Rowland VS.. Bartlett; from Bibb. AT
firmed.
Hopkins VS.. the Central railroad, and vice
versa; from Houston. Dismissed.
Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus rail-
road VS.. jackson; from Walker. Affirmed.
Central railroad VS.. Skelli; from the city
court of Macon. Reversed.
Glass VS.. Steadman: from Houston. AT
firmed-
Grace VS.. Kessar; from Houston. AT
firmed.
Phillips vs.. Trowbridge & Co.; from
Bibb Reversed.
Sanders VS.. the State; from Bib. Re-
versed.
johnson VS.. Patterson; from Bibb. Re-
versed.
Wolf VS.. Amazon; from Bib. Re-
versed.
Baird VS.. Broken; from Bib. Az
firmed.
Stewart VS.. DeLoach & Bro; from Bibb.
Affirmed.
DeLoach & Bro. vs. Stewart; from Bibb.
Dismissed.
The court ordered briefs filed in all IN
heard October term cases by Saturday
next.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
JESUP CELEBRATES.
The Wayne Light Troop Holds q Tilt
Eloquent Addresses.

AhO " AJA GlkhS AIOOP u
Eloquent Addresses.
JEsUP. GA, Feb. 23.-To-day Jesup has
experienced the most successful celebration
which has taken place in Wayne county in
many years. The exercises were in charge
of the Wayne Light Troop, this
being one Of their regular parade
days. The exercises were opened at
IL o'clock by memorial speech
by Hon. w. G.. Brantley His speech
abounded with those gems of prose which
are spoken only by the most gifted. He
was followed by Capt. ]. F. Stone of the
MORNING NEWS in a military address. His
speech elicited rounds of hearty applause.
Gel. j. w. St. Clair also de-
livered few well chosen remarks.
The speeches were delivered TO a crowded
house. Besides numerous visitors, both
schools, numbering about $50 pupils, att
tended in a body. After dinner the troop
assembled at the court house and marched
to the fitting ground on Orange street,
where, in the presence of large crowd of
spectators-principally ladies-a beautiful
cake was contested for. Capt. w. N.
Clark was the successful man. he scored
forty-two points.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
MACON MENTION.

The New Assessment-Work's Com
panies Said to Have Been sold.
MACON, GA, Feb. 23.-The city board Of
assessors have completed their task. The
total assessment is Appropriated al
SIS, 900 ,0CO, which is an increase of nearly
IS. 00O, 600 over the last assessment.
C. A Stuart, a white man who has been
vending popcorn on the streets here, was
arrested to-day and taken TO Mobile, Ala.
where he is wanted on a charge Of gam
bling. Stuart jumped a $500 bond in
Mobile.
WORK SELLS OUT.
Il is understood here that George F.
Work of Philadelphia has sold out mis-
properties here, including the gas and
electric light and water plants and electric
street railways, but the names OF the pur-
chasers are not yet published. A controlling
interest in the street railway is Jointly
owned by the Thomson-Houston Electric
Company and a Boston syndicate with
whom a local syndicate has been negotiat-
ing. The prospect of a change in the owner
ship ran gas light and water stock up from
50 to 20 per cent. to-day. The change will
be generally welcomed here, as Works
ownership has paralyzed the properties Of
late. lie has been drawing all the money
possible out Of them and spending nothing
for repairs.
THE DEAL ENDORSED.
The Macon Board of Trade at meeting
this afternoon passed resolutions enthusiast
ically approving the lease of the Georgia
Southern road to the Robinson syndicate,
indorsing the movement to build the Macon
and Northeastern from here to Elberton,
and promising the patronage of the mer-
chants of Macon to President Robinson Of
the Seaboard Air Line as soon as he builds
lhe road. just now Messrs Robinson and
Sparks are the two biggest men in the rail-
road world in the eyes of the Maconites.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
STATE ROAD CLAIMS.
The Opening of the Investigation Post

The Opening of the Investigation Post
poned Till Next Month.
ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 23.-The Western
and Atlantic railroad claims commission
met to-day, but the state announced not
ready, aud the counsel for the receivers
preferred awaiting the filing of the states
counterclaims before proceeding with the
investigation, which was thereupon post
poned till March 9. The counsel for the
state fled a motion to dismiss the petition
of the receivers, no such persons being
recognized by the act providing for the
commission, which authorized the Losses,
and they only, to file claim. This motion
will be ruled on as soon as the commission
reconvenes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
ONE ENJOY

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 effectually, 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 ac-
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.
7 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 f7G syrup co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
SITE OF The ENCAMPMBNr

The Military Advisory Board to In
spect Those offered.
ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 2S.-The military
advisory board to-day opened the bids for
locating the permanent encampment. They
were from Macon. Griffin, Brunswick, Salt
Springs, Tallulah Falls, LaGrange. Rome
and Chickamauga park. 1t was then re-
solved that the full board should make a
circuit of these points to examine the pro-
posed sites. The board left for Rome this
afternoon. 1t will probably take week
TO inspect all. AS soon as tbis is done they
will reconyene and select a site
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
MASON AND THE DUCHE 50.
He Has Decided to Withdraw His Suit
Owing to the Notoriatv

He Has Decided to Withdraw His Suit
Owing to the Notoriety.
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA, Feb. 2S.-J. Kent
Mason has not entirely relinquished his suit
against the Duchess of Marlborough He
leaves unobstructed her life interest in the
Hammersley estate only. He claims that
the immense fortune was accumulated from
the Mason family, into which the elder
Hammersley married, and that he has no
right to withdraw the suit further than to
allow the sale of improved property where
it improves unimproved property.
Mr.. Mason AMI his wife, who was formerly
Miss Kate Evelyn Pier Of New York city
and their children are winter guests at the
Alcazar. They are devoted couple, and
the notoriety brought by the suit, decided
him to withdraw from the case in which he
was the only contestant during the life of
toe duchess.
The city is filled with people.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
DAATR CLAIMED THE KNIGHT.

The Sacrifice of Skin by His Compan-
ions Failed to Save Him.
CHICAGO, Feb. 23.-Sir knight Dcker-
son, upon whose body foot square of skin
taken from the arms of his brother Knights
of st. Bernard Commandery, Knights
Templar, was grated three weeks ago, died
at the Emergency hospital this afternoon.
Much of the grated skin became properly
attached; but the patients vitality was ex-
hausted, his stomach failed, and be gradu-
ally lost strength until the end came as
noted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
SANFORD SITTING ).

The Tourist Business Brisk-A New
Clergyman.
SANFORD, FLA, Feb. 2S.-There is some
talk of organizing band in the city. It is
supposed that Sanford has an abundance for
this.
The railroad and steamboat business here
continues brisk and lively. The number of
tourists in the state can hardly be esti.
mated.
Rev. T. w. Tompkins, the new pastor Of
the Methodist church here, is now fully set.
tied down to his work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
Orlando Bank officers,

ORLANDO, FLA. Feb. 21.-The following
officers were elected by the First National
Bank to-day: President, (. P. Hyer: vice
president, G. A. Granniss; cashier, Nat
Poyntz; assistant cashier. o. T. Poyntz:
directors, Nat Poyntz, ]. B. Panamore, E.
P. Hyer. @. A. Granniss, J. G. Sinclair, w.
r. o'Neal, J. N. Bradshaw, j. h. Lee and
w. S. Dolive. The First National, as sue
cessor to the Orlando Bank, is the Oldest in
stitution of its kind in South Florida out
side Of Key West.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
ALABAMA's NEW JUDGE.

Gov. Jones Appoints Richard W,
Walker of huntsville.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, Feb. 23.-Gov.
Jones to-day appointed Richard W. Walker
of Huntsville the additional supreme court
judge provided for by the late legislature.
The new judge is son of the late R. w.
Walker, once on the same bench,
and who made reputation as jurist that
was as wide as the union. The son is said to
inherit in a marked degree the judicial
qualities of his father. He is just "a years
ola and was o graduate of the class of 1877
at Princeton College.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
Orange County Sunday Schools.

ORLANDO, FLA, Feb. 80 The county
Sunday school convention met at Apopka
Thursday, with forty-four delegates in at,
tendance. A great deal of interest was
manifested, and the meeting was the best
ever held in the county.
George r. Newell Of Orlando was elected
president; Mrs. M. J. Griffin of Longwood
secretary; F. A. Curtis. Orlando, treasurer,
and H. H. Dean, Milus Mcleod aud Charles
Phillips, yicepresidents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
MUssEL SHOALS CANAL.
The First Steamer With a Cargo
Makes the Passage.

Makes the Passage.
SHEFFIELD, ALA, Feb. 23.-The first
steamer to pass with a cargo through the
Mussel Shoals canal came down the Ten
nessee river yesterday from Chattanooga
through to Sheffield, loaded with 200 bales
of cotton for Howell & Co., of this city.
The boat is the steamer r. J. Cole, a stern
wheel craft of moderate tonnage, commanded
by Capt. G. d. Samuel an old Tennessee river
man. The boat left in the afternoon for
Elk river. there to take a cargo of 500
bales or more for Sheffield. Capt. Samuel
stated that the trip through the nine locks
of the canal. was made without the least
obstruction or delay. The occurrence is
significant as it demonstrates conclusively
the thorough practicability Of the Mussel
Shcals canal, the gift of the government to
Sheffield and Chattanooga.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

CONTRACTORS, REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
And everybody that contemplates building or
repairing, call on us or write for prices on
LUMBER CROUCH AND DRESSEDl SASH,
DOORS OR BLINDS
BUILDERS HARDWARE. We keep a very
large stock of everything in the building line
and If we do not happen to have some particu-
lar article in stock, or if you want odd sized
goods. we manufacture it in the city and save
time and expensive freight.
A. S. BACON & SONS,
Office and Warehouse, West Broad and Brough-
ton streets factory and mill, near Ocean
Steamship Company wharves
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
Palatka Wins at Football.

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA, Feb. 2S.-Jackson-
vile and Palatka played the decisive game
OF football this evening in the Ponce de
Leon ball park. The former was defeated
by eight points. 1t was the best game vet
played. Palatka's wind and muscle dis
counts Jacksonville's skill and brains.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
Puddlers Resume Work,

READING, PA, Feb. 23.-The Brooke Iron
CompauJ's rolling mill and nail factory at
Birdsnoro resumed operations to-day in all
departments, as result of the acceptance
by the puddlers of the reduction from So rs
to IS so per ton. Over 425 men went to
work. They were idle three weeks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
ATHENS BAD BR EAK.
The Burning of Gov. Jones In Rt1gy
Generally Condemned.

Generally Condemned.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, Feb. 23.-The
recent burning Of Gov. Jones at Athens in
efflgy for veto of the bill which divided up
the Hatch fund appropriated by congress,
and accepted for the Agricultural and
Mechanical college by the state
created intense indignation and feeling
here. There was talk of q
counter demonstration of burning Athens
in ettigy. Cooler heads, the governor
himself conspicuous in the list,
interposed and prevented what would have
been an indignity lin retaliation for an in
dignity without any practical good. The
public sentiment of the state, outside of q
few localities, indorses the veto and the
effigy business will not worry Gov. Jones.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
A Pov In q Cell.

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 23-Mace Peacock,
eleven years old, was brought here to-day
and thrown into Jail in default of $500 bond
for filchiug letters from the Gainesville
post office. According to one witness the
boy confessed the crime.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
A PHI KAPPA ADORE 50.
The Anniversary Grafton Delivered
by Alfred Boylston.

ATLANTA, GA, Fed. 23.-The anniversary
address before the Phi Kappa Literary So
ciety was delivered to-day TO large audi
ence by Alfred Boylston Of Atlanta. His
subject was "The Literary Societies." The
effort was appropriate and we'll received
After the exercises the party repaired tc
the hall, where number OF short speeches
we're made by prominent honorary men,
bers. In token of appreciation OF Mr.
Boylston's address the Chi Phfs fraternity,
Of which he is member, rendered him q
banquet at their hall tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
CAUGHT ON A TRRsTLE.

Two Killed and Two Save Their Lives
by Jumping.
CHESTER, Pa, Feb. 23.-Last night a
Reading engine caught party of young
men on the trestlework near the Ridley
creek bridge. Two of them escaped by
leaping twenty-five feet, alighting I'M
harmed in the soft, black mud. John
McCloskey, aged 10, was struck and in-
stantly killed. William P Powell. aged 15,
ing,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24

SULLIYAE.-Tbe friends and acquaintance
Of Mrs. N. A Mehrtens are respectfully invited
70 end the funeral Of her mother. Mrs. u
A SULLIVAN, from her residence, IS Waldburg
street. at 3 O'Clock THIS AFTERNOON. Funer-
al service from Sacred Heart church.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
Glunn,s Solicitor

ATLANTA. GA, Feb. Or. D. Meadow,
the incumbent, was appointed by the gov
ernor to-day county solicitor of Glynn to
serve ad interim
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
TROUP CASTLE NO. 10, X. G. E.

The institution of Troup Castle will take place
at Metropolitan Hall corner President and
Whitaker streets, THIS CTuesday) EVENING at
1880 O'Clock sharp. Every member is requested
and expected to attend
B. +. SHEETALL. d. G. @.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
SAVANNAH CASTLE NO. s, X. 9. e.

A regular meeting of this Castle will be held
at Metropolitan Hall, cor. Whitaker and Presi-
dent streets, THIS Tuesday, EVENING at
1880 o'clock Members of sister Castles and
visiting brothers are cordially invited to attend
o. T. SHAFFER, N. G.
Attest V. T. ST. CLOUD. NJ. of R
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
sPB CIAL NOTICE.

Neither the master nor consignees of the Nor
wegian bark MELANEsIA will be respon-
sible for any debts contracted by the crew.
STRACHAN & CO.,
Consignees.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
ATTENTION d. p. O. e.

A regular nesting of this lodge will be held
THIS CTuesday) EVENING at So'clock Devout
Elks in good standing are invited.
]. G. SHAW, z. R.
w r. THIeFEN, Secretary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
SPECIAL NOTICE

Neither the master nor consignees Of the
German ship CAROLINE will be responsible
for any debts contracted by the crew.
STRACHAN & CO.,
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RESIDENCES.

superb CASTOR street Residence, complete
in every particular.
Elegant Gwinnett street Residence.
Desirable Bolton street Residence.
Roomy Taylor street Residence
Nice Dwellings on Anderson street.
Good property in alIportions of the city.
W. K. WILKINSON.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
CALL ON JUNGLE ADAM,

At 20 Jefferson street. corner Congress street
lane, If you want to borrow any money on your
diamonds, jewelry or other personal" property
open A. N. to9P.M. Saturdays to II p n.
n. Y. LOAN OFFICE,
ADAM STRAUSS. Manager
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

On and drter FEB 1, 1890, the basis Of nseas-
WremeRt of al advsrtising ~ tbs hoRHIse
NEWS sstU be agate, or at the rate Of 81 40 On
inch for Ae first assertion.
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NOTICE.

All persons are cautioned against har-
boring or trusting any of the crew of the British
steamship CLINTONIA as neither the captain
nor consignees will be responsible for any debts
contracted by them.
RICHARDSON & BARNARD Consignass
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MEETINGS.
Attest: ]. C PosrELL Recorder.

YE0IAssEE TRIBE NO. %, 1. o. r. NJ.
A regular meeting viii be held THIS Tues-
day EVENING at O'Clock at Knights of
Pytnias Hall, corner Barnard and York streets
A full attendance is requested. Members of
other tribes and visiting brothers are cordially
invited to attend
H @. BOLTON, Sachem-
j. G. BEREHARDT, Chief of Records
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-24
Germany's New Loan

Germany's New Loan.
BERLIN, Feb. 23.-Subscriptions to the
new German loan reached forty-five times
the amount of the loan.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE-REMOVED.

NOTICE-REMOVED.
The COMMERCIAL INSTITUTE has removed
to its new and elegant quarters, corner Whit
aker and President streets. opposite Andrew
Hanley's, where we will be pleased to explain
to ell who are DESTROYS of acquiring a business
education our practical method of teaching.
G. S. RICHMOND,
Principal
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-10
THE FRICK CoMPANY's IDEA

Dasy Safety Miners Lamp to Be Sup
planted by Electricity.
Electricity is beginning to play an i'm
portant part in coal mining, and the chief
engineer of the b. c. Frick Coke Company
has about decided upon another innovation,
which will play an important part in the
handling of coal and the manufacture Of
coke. The Connellsville, New Haven
and Leisenring Electric Street Rail-
road runs past two Of their plants.
1t is his proposition to secure
from them the motor power to run the
lahry cars over the ovens by electricity.
This will enable them to do away with the
mules, and, at the same time, not place
steam enginess which are costly and unsat-
isfactory, upon the ovens. The power will
not be nearly 90 expensive as the mules,
and can be operated by anyone after q few
days instruction. This will be the first
time that any mine has been operated by
electrical power, and the result will be
watched with interest by miners.
The Frick mines have for some time been
contemplating placing the electric light
in their pits and shafts. At the Leisen-
ring No. 2 this has been in operation for
some time, and the end of the shaft, $50
feet below ground, is as brilliant as q ball
room, the Edison incandescent system be-
ing used. The Davidson and Mt. Pleasant.
Standard and Leisenring No. 3 are also
being equipped with this light