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The morning news., 1891-02-26
QUIrMAN's NEWS BUDGET.
Death of Physician-The New Bank
The New Railroad.


QUITMAN. Ga, Feb. 25.-Dr. Harry
Mabbett, wellknown physician, died here
this morning at the residence of his
mother, Mrs. E. NJ Mabbett. He was a
native of Quitman. but for several years
past has been practicing at Admission Ala
He was in the prime Of life, and his un-
timely death is universally deplored
The Merchants and Farmers Bank was
organized here to-day. The following
board of directors were elected: J. II. Nc
Call, j. C. Mcdonald, j. w. Haddock, J.
G. Mccall, j. A. Bently, j. N. Mclean Of
Dixie. and M. Y. MacIntyre of
Savannah. The directors elect
ed the following officers: j..
H. Mccall, president; J. II. Williams,l vice
president, and j. Q. Mcdonald, cashier.
The bank has paid in capital of $4,000,
and will commence business as soon as an
Office can be secured and few preliminary
arrangements are made.
A second railroad meeting in the interest
of securing the Quitman and Tampa road
was held here this afternoon. The people
are enthusiastic, and il liberal donation
will secure the road it will come to Quit
man.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
TURNS STATES EVIDENCE.
President Pfeiffer Goes Back on Dun
gan and Work

President Pfeifer Goes Back on Dun
gan and Work.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. ga sensa-
tion was caused in the court of common
pleas this afternoon by Louis E. Pfeiffer,
president OF the defunct Bank Of America,
Withdrawing his flea of not guilty. and
entering q plea of guilty as indicted
Pfeifer was indicted jointly with James 5.
DUNCAN, cashier Of the bank. and George
+. Work, on a charge Of re-hypothecating
and converting to their own use securities
deposited as collateral with the Bank Of
America. The trial began yesterday, and
was continued this morning
PFEIFFER's CHANGE OF MIND.
Shortly after the usual recess of the court
this afternoon the counsel for Pfeiffer
arose, and, addressing Judge Arnold, said
that upon consultation With his fellow
counsel his client had decided to withdraw
their plea Of not guilty and plead guilty. 1t
had been rumored for several days that
Pfeiffer would plead guilty, but when he
the trial yesterday it was generally SUD
posed that he would fight the case through.
MOUNTS THE WITNESS STAND.
When the plea Of guilty had been entered,
District Attorney Graham called Pfeiffer
TO the witness stand on behalf of the COM
monwealth. Counsel for DUNCAN objected
on the ground that as Pfeiffer had been
indicted with the rest of the defendants, his
testimony was not competent After some
consideration, Judge Arnold held that
Pfeifers testimony could be received. An
exception was taken by the defense.
Pfeiffer then took the stand.
Pfeifter's testimony in substance was that
Work, although not an officer of the bank.
was really the head aud front of the institu-
tion; that Work did most Of the financering,
and that it was by Works directions that
be. as an officer Of the bank, when money
was needed, would negotiate q re-hypotheca-
tion OF the securities. When the court ad-
journed for the day Pfeiffer was still on the
stand.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
ROBBED BY A WHYO.
Three TouRhs Play Highwaymen in G
Crowd on Rroadwav

Three TouRhs Play Highwaymen in a
Crowd on Broadway.
NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-At o'clock this
afternoon three young toughs attempted
highway robbery in the most approved style
on Broadway, opposite the postoffice, one of
the busiest thoroughfares of the city, at its
most crowded hour. One seized a strangers
watch and chain. When he attempted
to catch the thief the other two pinioned
his arms. The thief with the plunder ran,
but was knocked down by a wagon pole
while lodging among the teams and horse
cars. and a horse stepped ON his head, dis
abling him. The other two thieves escaped.
All belong to a gang that has gained noto-
riety as the "Whyo gang.n
The morning news., 1891-02-26
PENNsYLvANIA's RAILRoADERs.
The Engineers to Stand by the Other
Men in Their Demands.

The Engineers TO Stand by the Other
Men in Their Demands.
PrTTsBURG, Pa, Feb 25-Forty en-
gineers, representing the Brotherhood of
Engineers of all the Pennsylvania railroad
organizations. have decided to act with the
other organizations in their efforts to secure
higher wages. This action was declared at
the engineers conference to-day. The
conference has been In session since
Monday and concluded its work this after
noon. This decision was received with the
utmost satisfaction by the members of the
other organizations. 1t means now that the
engineers. firemen, conductors, trainmen
and switchmen of the entire
system concerned will act as
a unit. The engineers authorize
the statement that the work OF equalization
on the part of the company is equivalent to
cutting down at one point and filing up at
another, and will not be satisfactory, AMI
that unless a clear advance is granted msr-
chants, shippers and the company will be
given four days notice, which they consider
an ample time for preparation.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
a DROWNED NEGRo's CORPSE.

The Body Finally Brought to the Sur
face by Means OF Graphing Hooks.
ATHENS, GA, Feb. 25.-Ths body of
William Ruff, negro who was drowned in
the oconee river on Sunday last while try
ing to escape the police, was found to-day.
The parties making the search used large
hooks. The body was brought to the sur
face near Moore's branch. This is consid-
cred the most dangerous part of the river,
as for many years whirlpool has caused
the death of persons who happened to fall
place.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
A REoE1vER FOR THE THREE o's.
Chamberlain Appointed by the Courts
After Lively Fight.

Chamberlain Appointed by the Courts
after Lively Fight.
CHARLESTON, s. c., Feb. 25.-D. H.
Chamberlain was tonight appointed re-
ceiver of the Charleston, Cincinnati and
Chicago Railroad Company, South Caro-
lima division.
In the United States court to-day judg-
ment was rendered in favor of p. P. Dick
erson of New York for Sc, ,762 against York
township and 81, ,SS7 against Catawba town
ship, both in York county. The suit was
brought to force the payment of coupons on
bonds issued in aid of the Three C's railroad.
The real contest over the receivership was
between Chamberlain, who is backed by
So, ,o00, 900 of bonds. and Mr.. Lord, who has
So, 100 600 behind him, a majority of the
outstanding first mortgage bonds. The
Chamberlain people claimed that the South
Carolina railway could run the Three Cs
much cheaper than any one else.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
NEGROES AND THE BALLOT.
An Organizer Getting Up q Disfran-
chisement Scare in Texas.

An Organizer Getting Up q Dlsfran-
chisement Scare in Texas.
ST.. LOUIS, Feb 25-A special from
Waco, Tex, says: ''Sul Downs colored),
signing himself Organizer of the American
Citizens Equal Rights Association of Texas,
has promulgated circular calling a mest-
ing of negroes at Waco, April z, for the
purpose of perfecting movement that shall
appeal from the politics, creeds, preju-
dices and passions of men to the
statutory and organic law of the
land; a movement that shall appeal
to the justice of the American people and
the cousiderate judgment of mankind for
the distribution of equal and impartial Jus
tice to every American citizen, irrespective
of race color or previous condition of servi-
tude.' The negroes here are crazy about
their political rights. and believe the legisla-
ture is attempting TO disfrauchise them by
making poll tax receipt a qualification of
Votersn
The morning news., 1891-02-26
PILOT SMITH PARDoNsp.
Doubt as to Whether the Killing wes
Not in Self-Deferse.

Doubt as to Whether the Killing wes
Not in Self-Deferse.
ATLANTA. GA. Feb. 25.-Gov. Northen
has pardoned Alfred Smith Ccolored), pilot
of the steamer Crescent City, who on Au-
gust. 1887, killed Joe Lane, a member of the
crew Of the same boat, at Doboy. Smith
was convicted Of mAnslaughter. On the
day of the killing Lane fell overheard while
drunk and was rescued by Smith Later
the two went ashore, where Lane was told
by a drunken companion that Smith had
pushed him into the water. Lane charged
Smith with having served him so. He
cursed him outrageously, drew q razor and
advanced toward the pilot, who thereupon
shot him down. The evidence is somewhat
conflicting. but Judge Adams expressed to
the governor a doubt as TO Smiths guilt.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
A PHOSPHATE EXCHANGE.
Florida Capitalists Starting q Big
Schems at Ocala.

OcALA, FLA, Feb. 25.-Within the next
twenty-four hours papers will be signed
forming an immense stock company for
the purpose Of organizing phosphate
brokerage business in this city. The COM
pany will comprise ten or twelve prominent
mon of Florida, among whom are G. c..
Stevens, W. G. Jones, Capt. McKibbon,
W. l.. Graham, James Harris and others.
The company will open an exchange and
buy a controlling interest in one of
the banks here, or establish bank Of
their own. They will handle all phosphate,
giving warehouse receipts and paying x
per cent on ali purchases. They will also
handle phosphate lands and mining shafts
The company will erect an exchange build
ing and quote phosphate as the market de-
termiues. The scheme is supposed to be a
profound secret by all the stockholders and
leaked out accidentally.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
A FEMALE vULrURE
Columbus Police jail Her for. Trying
to Entice Away Young Girls.

Columbus Police jail Her for. Trying
to Entice Away Young Girls.
COLUMBUS, GA, Feb. ga woman.
giving her name as 2. A. Miloan, and
claiming to hail from Savannah, is in
serious trouble here She came to the city
q few days ago and endeavored to entice
two young girls to 60 with her to Savan-
nah 20 become inmates of a house of Ill
fame, promising them a life of ease and
luxury. One Of the girls is IA and the other
10 years Of age. The police caught on to
the womsn's game and had her up before
Mayor DoZier this morning. She was
bound over to the superior court in $3.50 for
kidnapping, and. in default Of bond, was
sent to Jail. Much indignation is expressed
here, and the woman viii be prosecuted to
the full extent Of the law.
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A Bankruptcy Bill Indorsed.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Feb. 25.-At q
meeting OF the Commercial aud Industrial
Association Tonight the folio wing resolu-
tion was Unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the Commercial and Indus-
trial Association of Montgomery, Ala, ap.
prove AND recommend tAe passage Of the bank
ruptcy bal. known as the Torrsy bill now pend
ing before the congress Of the United States
Resolved further, That our senator's and rep.
resentatyes are hereby respectfully urged to
support the same and that copies of these reso-
lutions be forwarded to them.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
CHANDLER R REPLIES.

he Says He Will Try to Prove the
Truth of His Charges.
CONCORD, N. H., Feb. Ex-senator Chan
dler. in double-leaded editorial over his
own signature in the Monitor tonight, re-
iterates his charge that Senator-elect J. H.
Gallinger, H. w. Greene and other republi-
cans entered into a series of bargains
with Frank Jones, c. A. Sinclair and other
prominent democrats, and further states
that Of the truth of these charges it will be
his duty soon to endeavor 20 satisfy the
public.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
a WILL CONTEST FAILS.
The Admission of a Witness Settles tn
Whole Fight.

Inc AumLSSiOn OF q WlJneeS settles the
Whole Fight.
NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-There was a SEN
sation in store for the afternoon session Of
the hearing in the contest of the will of
Leather Merchant Fayerweather, who left
big fortune to various colleges. Henry
d. Vaughan, while on the witness staud,
said that he, Thomas g. Ritch and Justin
L. Bulkley had joined in an instrument re-
linquishing any claim to the
residuary estate. This knocks the
bottom out of the main purpose of
the contest. Prior TO this, by consent of
council, the will itself was admitted to pro-
bate. In view of these concessions, and by
the will standing divested of codicils.
Rich and bulkley will receive the residue
In trust to divide among the colleges and
hospitals mentioned in the will. The case
will, however, proceed.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
Ohio's New Excursion.

DAYTON. O., Feb. 25.-The Sandusky
party, eighty-fve strong will leave to-mor-
row night in three special sleepers, arriving
in Atlanta Saturday morning. They are
farmers. fruit growers and business men
who will make a tour of Georgia for the
purpose of thoroughly investigating it's re-
sources and advantages. There are no
Indies in the party.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
After a stolen Child.

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 25.-It is claimed
that Katie Vaunucchi, the 12-year-old
italian girl abducted from New York
few weeks ago, was brought here by the
Vaughn woman and her son last week and,
after remaining some days, was taken to
Birmingham day before yesterday. A New
York detective traced them to this point
and has followed to Birmingham.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
AN EXODUS FROM ILLINOIS.
Nearly 400 Farmers Move to Nebraska
and Iowa.

and Iowa.
BLOOMINGTON. ILL.,, Feb. 25. - The
largest exodus from Central Illinois in its
history, perhaps, occurred yesterday. At
o'clock last night $50 people, comprising
twenty-five families, left Mclean county
on three trains Of thirty three cars, Of
which seven were passenger coachey, taking
with them their household goods, farm i'm
plements and live stock. Two trains 60 to
Webster City, Ia, aud the other is bound
for Nebraska. The emigrants comprise
some of the best citizens OF this section
They are induced to leave be-
cause Of the cheap lands of other
states. A large proportion Of
them were renters, although many sold
their farms. At this city the following ad-
ditional cars were made to the Iowa train !:
Farmer City l. De Witt l, Melvin |, Sey-
mour 2, Gibson 4, Arrowsmith 1. These
cars were accompanied by forty people,
After leaving Bloomington one car was
added at El Paso, one at Minopk and one at
la Sale, with twenty people. The trains
take from the state in all about 200 persons.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
Found Dead in His Room.

ATLANTA, GA, Feb 25.-The odore Spin
ming was found dead in his room at noon
to-day. He was a ruler in the Franklin
printing house, where he appeared as usual
this morning and worked till 9 O'Clock,
when he was lost sight of. He came here
from New York; lived alone, and was con-
Suuopfive
The morning news., 1891-02-26
Rlection Contests pecIded

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 25.-The contested
election cases from Miller and Jefferson
county were decided by the governor to-
day. He sustained the election returns and
declared the contestee in each case duly
elected as follows: J. f. Farmer sheriff Of
Jefferson county, w. II. Rawles and j. F.
Roberts, respectively, tax receiver and tax
collector of Miller county.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
Three Rallots at springfield.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. Feb. 25.-The re-
publicans refrained from voting for senator
IN joint assembly this morning, owing to
the absence of three of their number.
Three ballots were taken, the democrats
polling their full strength Of l0l votes for
Gen. Palmer. The assembly then adjourned
until tomorrow.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
To Sue for Liloal.

OcALA. FLA, Feb. ga libel suit will
be entered against A. NJ. Williamson of
Floral City by the Ocala Furniture Com
pany, oa account of an article published by
Williamson, in which be refers TO the com,
pany as a swindling concern, and the man
ager as perjured liar.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
A Boy Drowned.

FERNANDINA, FLA, Feb. 25.-Charlie
Dozier and Barry Patterson, aged about Is,
upset small boat opposite Old Town g. 6
o'clock last night while in frolic. Dozier's
body has not yet recovered. Patterson
saved himself by clinging to the boat.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
FOUND BESIDE THE TRACK.

a b5WInR MSCnIn6 hepAlrbr Muruered
in Florida,
LIVE OAK, FLA. Feb. 25.-A white man
supposed to be ]. NJ. Mack, a sewing ma
chine repairer, was found dead this morn
ing near the Savannah, Florida and Vests
ern railway, about mile north of O'Brien.
His head was badly mutilated. The suppo-
sition is that he was murdered and placed
by the track. The coroner left here this
morning to hold an inquest. His pocket
book was found near him, empty.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
Ocala's Exposition.

OcALA, FLA, Feb. 25.-The managers of
the farmers alliance exposition have noti-
fed the citizens Of Ocala that unless they
pay their contributions. amounting to
$4,000, they will close the exposition Satur-
day night.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
AN ASSIGNMENT ATTACKED.
Swift Charged With Putting Three
Lots in His Wife's Name.

ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 25.-Hull, Grum-
mond e. Co. to-day filed a prayer for a
receiver for Thomas L. Swift. the tobac-
conist, who assigned to A. Fleming on Feb.
20. The petitioners charge that on the
same date Swift conveyed three city lots to
his wife by deed of gift. They ask that
she be enjoined from disposing Of or en-
cumbering the property, and also that the
assignment be declared invalid. The claim
Of the petitioners is only $3.50, but they may
be Joined by other creditors 10 the attack
on the assignment. The judge granted a
temporary injunction.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
Gov.-Flect Bovd's Elieibilitv.

LINCOLN, NEB., Feb. 25.-The case Of the
state and John NJ. Thayer VS.. James E.
Boyd, in the supreme court. to test Boyd's
citizenship and his eligibility to hold the
office of governor, has been set for hearing
March g
The morning news., 1891-02-26
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 habituaI
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 it's
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 500
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.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
Grip Conouers soldiers.

DENVER. Col, Feb. 25-La grippe has
taken possession of Fort Logan and is play
ing havoc with the soldiers. Eighty are in
the hospital and four deaths have occ cirred
this week from the disease.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
Democrats on Ton.

LANSING, Mich, Feb. 25.-The seating
of the two democratic senators to-day gives
the democrats a working majority in the
Senate, and they already have the House
by a substantial majority.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
Death at Brunswick.

AUGUSTA. GA, Feb. 25.-News was re-
ceived in Augusta tonight Of the death of
Mrs. r. Y. Bowles, formerly Miss Mai Cooke
of this city, in Brunswick to-day. She was
a charming young favorite in society circles
here before her marriage two years ago.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
Fire at Eastman.

EASTMAN, GA. Feb. 25.-Fire broke out
this morning at O'Clock on County Road
street and completely destroyed ten old
wooden stores. used mostly by negroes as
residences The loss is nominal, with no in
The morning news., 1891-02-26
CALL ON "UNCLE ADAM"

At 20 Jefferson street, corner Congress street
lane, If you want to borrow any money on your
diamonds, iewelry or other personal property
open A. NJ TO 9P.M. Saturdays to II P. NJ.
NY. LOAN OFFICE.
ADAM STRAUSS, Manager.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
Young Mrs. Blaine in Town.

WASHINGTON, Feb 25.-Mrs. James G..
Blaine, Jr., was seen on Connecticut avenue
this afternoon. The society gossips are all
agog as to the object of her visit.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
SHOT DOWN BY A MOE.
A Negro Ravlsher Forfeits His Life for
His Crime.

MACON, GA, Feb. 25.-At Abbeville,
Wilcox county. last night, Allen West
(colored) tried to rape 12-year-old daughter
OF respectable citizen. He fed, but was
captured by a mob who determined to give
him severe beating and let him go. The
negro was stripped, but when the whipping
began he broke away and ran. The mob
was armed. A volley was fired on the
fleeing negro, who fell riddled with bullets.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
KICKAPOO INDIAN REMEDIES.

The sale of Indian Sagwa, Kickapoo Indian
Oil, Salvs. Cough Syrup and Worm Killer, Will
be continued by
ROW SKI, PHARMACIST,
Broughton and Drayton Sts.
Telephone 465.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
MEETINGS.

zERUBBABEL LODGE NO. rs. p. 4 A. M,
A regular communication Of this a
lodge viii be held THIS Thursday wv
EVENING at so'clock. 4"
The T. Q. Degree will be conferred.
Members OF sister lodges and transient breth-
rem are fraternally invited 70 meet with u.s.
By order of j. h CAVASAUGH, W.M
JOHN RILEY. Secretary.
The morning news., 1891-02-26

OF the bean, which makes rich and heathful
drink. Our pulverized Tea and Coffee will draw
as clear as wine and as stong as you wish
Call aud sample cup of each and see the
methods of making.
A. NJ. & c. W. WEST,
The morning news., 1891-02-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO INVESTORS

Ihave for sale GEORGIA SOUTHERN AND
FLORIDA FIRST MORTGAGE PER CENT.
BONDS and other frst-class securities
F. G. WILLY,
Security Broker.
The morning news., 1891-02-26
HOT COFFEE.
MADE IN ONE MINUTE.

We invite our friends and the public to call
and try cup of the finest Coffee and Tea they
ever drank. Mr.. Frank Kicker, proprietor of the
New York Coffee and Tea School will exhibit his
patent
The morning news., 1891-02-26

bCCA W oohC AuAAy OAlC'
method.
This is the most won
derful invention ever
exhibited before the
public for making Cof-
fee and tea. A child
can make it as well as
the most experienced
cook, and it takes less
than one minute to,
make the most deli
cious Tea or Coffee.
We pulverize our
Coffees, thus liber-
ating the rich oils
The record-union., 1891-12-01

The Capay Valley Land Company is offering the
most fertile lands in this beautiful valley upon which
enable the purchaser pay for the land Of its own
product VIZ Interest only for five years per cent
The only condition imposed is, that reasonable pro-
portion Of the land purchased shall be planted to fruit
trees or vines. Land may be bought without this
condition on payment of 20 per cent. cash and re-
naming 50 per cent at the end Of five years. with
tereSt annually IN advance at per cent. The various
tracts owned by the Capay Valley Land Company have
been subdvided into and lots which for
sale at prices varying from $50 to $3.50 per acre Sin
lar unmproved land in Vaca Valley has recently been
sold at $500 and $500 per acre.
These Capay Valley lands under the most favor
able climatic conditions for the prosecution Of profitable
fruit growing, and the locality has proved itself to be
from the companys vineyard at Cashmere was picked
dried and shipped Chicago and Philadelphia before
the Fresno County grapes were ripe.
The railroad passes through all Of the tracts owned by
the Capay Valley Land Company, thus insuring excel
lent shipping facilities and land may be purchased
in the immediate proximity Of either of the following
stations Capay, Cadenasso Surrey, Guinda Sauterne
Cashmere or Rurnsey.
At many Of these places fine orchards OF the choicest
and earliest varieties of peaches and aprcos may already
be seen and during the coming season considerable ad-
ditiona acreage will be planted One of the recent
sales made by the company that Of the Tancred
Tract containing 600 acres, to colony association.
This has been subdvded into forty holdings all of
which will be planted to fruit trees this season.
The fine orchards the Guinda Tract, where 400
acres have been Sold especially worthy of mention
and it significant fact that several of the blocks are
owned by successful Vaca Valley frutgrowers, who ex-
pect to make their earliest shipments from here.