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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-09-16
The Human Family.

The human family to-day consists of
about 1,45O, ,OO0,0 individuals. In
Asia, where man was first planted,
there are now about 800, 900, 600; on
an average, 100 to the square mile.
In Europe there are 500 900. 600, aver
aging 100 to the square mile. In
Africa there are 100000, 900. In
America, North and South, there are
10000, 900, relatively thinly scattered
and recent. In the islands, large and
small, probably 10000, 900. The ex-
hemes of the white and black are as
five to hree, the remaining 20 ,000, 900
being intermediate brown and tawny.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-09-16

All shoes for evening or promenade
wear are made with lower heels than
last season.
a discharged choristeI in an Ohio
town took revenge ON the congregation
by sitting in pew aud purposely sing
lnQ out of tune.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-09-16

Never speak III of anybody. you can
do Just as much execution with shrug
of shoulders or a significant look.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-09-16

Langston, Oklahoma, has one white
man.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
CEDAR KEY NEWS.
An Oyster Canning Factory-The FISH
and Oyster Business.

| and Oyster Busln ess.
! CEDAR KEY, FLA, Aug. 5.-Mr. Ma
honey, Of Fernandina. and Judge Mcdonnell,
of Archer, are arranging to put in an ex-
tensive oyster canning factory in time for
the coming season. The reputation of the
Cedar Key oyster is the best
This IS the greatest town on the globe for
children. There are at least two for every
day in the year among our small popula-
ton Of scarcely 100. They are every
where, and of all kinds except the lean
kind. They are all fat, red-cheeked and
full of life.
very handsome sloop yacht arrived
here this morning from Pensacola, but a
telegram came in ahead on a dead run,
and SO the sloop has been seized by the Gus
toms officials as per orders Of the owners.
Cause unknown.
The fish and oyster business is going to be
big thing here this season. The three
strong firms of George A. Hudson, Ander-
son a. Scotield and DOpson q Daniel are in
it, and matters in this line will hum.
The noble old Suwannee river still runs
down stream, while the nsver-failing
steamer Belle of Suwannee continues to
make semi-weekly trips between Cedar Key
and Brantord. keeping open our direct line
OF communication with Savannah and New
York, via the Savannah, Florida and
Western railway and the Ocean Steamship
Company. We hope to see this line in
creased by the addition of another steamer
before many days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
FLORIDA'S CAPITAL CITY.

Five Enterprises Representing $44O,-
600 File Articles for Incorporation.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Aug. 5-Some
colored citizens of Ocala have organized
and filed articles of incorporation for the
Ocala Mercantile and Land Investment
Company. The capital stock is S5O, 0OO
The officers are Rev c. n Hampton presi-
dent, Rev. L. J. Little vice president, H.
w. Chandler secretary and attorney, Ed
ward Martin treasurer.
The Port Tampa City Improvement Com
pany, capital stock $4,000, has filed
articles of incorporation with the secretary
of state.
Articles of incorporation of the Dutton
Phosphate Company have be5n filed with
the secretary Of state. The capital stock is
100000.
The Barlow Phosphate Company, capital
stock S250,000, has filed articles o. incor-
poration with the secretary of state The
company will have offices in Charleston,
S. c., and Barlow, Fla
Articles of Incorporation of the Leesburg
Telephone Company have been filed with
TIE secretary of state. The capital stock is
S2D 600
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
A MURDER IN ATLANTA.
Fatal Ending of Quarrel on a Sid
walk.

Fatal Ending of Quarrel on a Side
walk.
ATLANTA, GA, July 5.-About $50
o'clock Tonight a woman named Silvey
Lyons was shot and killed by a man, sup
posed to be Pete Daniel. The two have
been living together as man and wife, and
have had several quarrels lately. Tonight
they were standing on the sidewalk out on
Harris street quarreliug. The man
drew his pistol suddenly, and
as she turned to run, he fired all five shots
of the revolver in quick succession. She
fell and he ran off. Two OF the shots had
gone through her body, entering the back
Just above the waist, killing her instantly.
NEGRO SHOT NEAR THE SAME PLACE.
Ed Wright, negro, was shot tonight on
Harris street very near the place where the
woman Silvey Lyle or Lyons was killed.
He was shot in the bowels and the injuries
will probably prove fatal.
1t appears now that the same negro that
shot the woman also shot Wright at the
same time The police theory is that
Wright and tine woman were together wheI
Pete Daniels met them aud began shooting
Wright ran of in the darkness and went tC
Or. Westmoreand's office 1t was severa
hours after the shooting before the polict
knew that a negro man had been shot at the
same time the woman was shot.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06

cheaper than they can be had under the
provisions of the Culver bill, but thlnK
they are mistaken" ,..
Senator Todd said: 81 have no OBJECTIONS .ils
to the bill. 1t is placing the matter III tu te
hands Of the stete hoard Of education with
the chancellor added and l think there IS
where it ought to be. The gentlemen com
posing this body will know better what to do
than the county boards # the several e. Goun- :.
ties. In the United States there is really no
competition: nearly all the books Inter
ests are controlled 10y one company. ~
makes a huge monopoly that we ought 10
meet" :. A..
These gentlemen are p Iii have Great
Senate and their position VIII nave great
weight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
A NsLoN sNINpLE.
Atlanta Negroes Fleeced by Oae {
Their own Race.

Atlanta Negroes Fleeced by Oae of
Their Own Race.
ATLANTA, GA, Aug "a negro signing
his name ~. Stricklaun has been working
the darkeys here on a new pension swindle.
He represented to them that congress was
on the eve of passing an act to pension all
the negroes. The amount of this varied
according to age. So much was to be paid
every month and so much at death. The
swindler, a dandiied, educated negro.
Gained to be a government agent, whose
duty i: was to gather these claims and put
them in shape. This, he said, called
for an expense of 80 cents, which
he was required to collect in adj
vance. He gave in return for this certifi-
cate, which is a printed form used in the
postofiice, with the word application
scratched out, and petition" written in-
stead, 80 as to read:
ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 8, 1891.
This is to certify that - has paid all the
necessary postage on petition to date.
j. STRICKLAN.
IL is really remarkable how many negroes
have been duped in this way. They have
been coming into the police station tonight
in crowds, men and women, old and young.
Stricklan has been here only a few days
The police have been looking for him all
day, unsuccessfully so far.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06

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 svs.
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 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 il
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 FIG syrup co.
, SAY FRARoiSo0 cHL.
LOUISVILLE. Kr. EEW RoRx III
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
Pase Ball at Atlanta.

ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 5-The most re-
markable base ball club that ever visited
Atlanta was here to-day. The Athens club
played the Atlantas and the score was to
y in Atlanta's favor, but there is nothing
extraordinary about this. The composition
of the Athens club was the strange
part. There were four brothers, John,
Charley, Neal and Will Poterfield. Sam
and Pete Wilson were brothers aud Oscar
Williford, Scott jackson and Robert Gull
han are cousins. Robert Quillian has one
arm amputated just below the elbow, but
plays in any position. Up to the sixth
inning, the game looked scary for the At
lantas, the score standing 5 to ? in Athens
favor, but luck changed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
a pECuLIAR CASE.
The Decision VIII Materially Affect
the Commercial World.

The Decision VIII Materially Affect
the Commercial World
ATLANTA. GA, Aug. 5.-The Martin case
now pending in Fulton superior court is q
necullar one To day John w. Glenn, of
Glenn & Mattox. attorneys for the credit
ors. -ad: There has never been a case in
the Georgia courts like this The
decision in this case will be watched
with much interest, as it very
materially affects the commercial world.
J. NJ Martin was the proprietor Of the New
York and Atlanta Cigar Company. Re
Gently be has bought DDS quite heavily.
On July 81 he sold the business to j. k.
Gregg d Co. for 80, Oy9, but it is not the
amount involved that makes this an impor-
tant case.
IMPORTANCE OF THE CASE.
But in whatever way it is decided it will
greatly affect business in the future. AT
the time of the sale Martin owed between
s., 900 aud $1,000. The goods bought by
Gregg a Co. were bought in good faith,
and consequently the creditors cannot reach
the stock in a legal way. There was
nothing left for them to do but
to try to get hold Of the
cash in Martins hands. The amounts
which Martin owe are not due, hence this
is not an ordinary suit. II they were, and
Martin had not disposed of his property,
there would be nothing extraordinary
about the case, as it would come under the
traders act of 1881. Now the creditors
attorney claims that Martin bought the
goods with fraudulent intentions, and no
title passed to him in consequence OF the
fraudulent purchase, and that a receiver
may be appointed to take charge Of the
funds received for the goods.
THE JUDGES RULING.
Judge Clarke's ruling was in accordance
with the petition Of the creditors The case
goes to the supreme court, but the mean-
while Martin must give bond TO cover the
amount of the casn he is supposed TO have
or he goes to jail to await the meeting Of
the supreme court in October next. The
decision Of the supreme court will be
precedent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
LUMPKIN LOCALS.
Cotton's Condition Unpromisiug-The


Cotton's Condition Unpromisiug-The
New Bank-Religious Meetings.
LUMPKIN, GA, Aug 5.-The continuous
rains in this section have materially injured
the cotton prospects in Stewart county
Col. R. w. Rood. one of our largest aud
most successful farmers, and a most reliable
gentleman, reports the condition of the
crop on the river as rather unpromising
The second crop of caterpillars is now clean
ing the most vigorous and healthy stalks.
aud in the lowest places the rust has already
ruined it. Cotton OH the river aud creek
lands is going to be failure this year.
The corn crop is better than it was ex-
pected it would be-
The bank here is now in successful opera
tion.
The Methodists have just closed a series
Of meetings here. Forty~six have joined
the Methodists and few will join the Bap-
lists
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
TIE PEABODY INSTITUTE.
Successful Opening at Milledg svllle
The Lectures and Subjects.

Successful Opening at Milledg svllle-
The Lectures and Subjects.
MMLEDGEvILLE. GA, Aug. 5.-The or
ganization of the Peabody Institute of Mil
Ieigeville has brought about seventy-fve
teachers to the city, and the session bids
/ fair to be one of signal success. The teach
ers we're welcomed to the city by Mayor
Cline. with a response by State School Com
missioner Bradwell
Immediately afterward the organization
was perfected, Commissioner Bradwell TAX
| ing charge, and Prof. Rambeau and Miss
| Goodall were elected secretaries.
After devotional exercises this morning
| lectures were delivered as follows:
THE LECTURES.
Prof Charles Lane of Atlanta, on geog-
raphy.
Prot J. W. Frederick, on advanced
Prof. J. E. sbecut, on primary arithme-
tic.
Mrs. Kenan of Macon, on penmanship.
Prof. Lawton Evans Of Augusta, on read
ing
Prof. B. M. Settler of Macon, on school
organization.
Col. Lynes, on natural science.
State School Commissioner Bradwell gave
a talk to the county school commissioners
In the afternoon.
Gov. Northen was expected this evening,
though he did not arrive.
Chancellor Boggs lectures tomorrow
night, and the teachers are enjoying educa-
tiona treats from the most eminent teach
ers in the state.
THE COLORED DEPARTMENT.
In the colored department there is de-
cided improvement over last year. and
about fifty teachers are enrolled. Prof. c.
l.. Walker, who has charge, made some re-
marks setting forth the object of the insti-
tute, telling them by whom it was sup
ported, aud urging the teachers to punctuaI
and regular attendance.
A hearty and well written welcome was
read by Miss Rosa Turner one of the teach
ers OF Miledgeville, and was responded to
by Rev f. Snelson, one of the lecturers
This being the first day all the lectures
were not given. Prof. Walker and Miss
Laney entered upon their work in earnest
and the colored people generally have be-
come enlisted with commendable enthu-
siasm
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
In the Senate.

There was better attendance In the
Senate this morning
Several local bills were introduced The
first bill was to amend an act to fix the
venue Of justice courts in cities having over
$4,000 inhabitants. 1t was withdrawn by
Mr.. Todd.
Several House bills were read the first
time and few the second time. Several
Senate bills were read the second time.
Mr.. Williams introduced bill the in
tent OF which is TO give the public printing
in the several counties TO secular papers,
where there is one in the county regardless
of the comparative circulation Of the re-
lgious and secular papers
The physicians and druggists whisky bill
was the special order for the day, but on
motion 1t was deferred TO this hour next
week.
SOLICITORS FEES.
Senator Nunnally introduced the follow
ing bill: From and after the passage of
this act the fees of the solicitors general and
of the solicitors of the county courts in said
state in reduced felony cases shall be five
dollars for each person prosecuted to trial
on plea Of guilty"
The senate adjourned at II 20 O'Clock,
having done nothing Of Importance.
THE SCHOOL BOOK BILL.
Concerning the book commission and
bCuOOl DOOA Ollis OendIOE OhDdnlSS sdlQ THIS
morning: 81 am heartily in favor Of the
bill 1t is a step in the right direction. Our
school books have been costing too much.
think. though, the contract should be for
two years instead OF five." Senator Caba-
Mss support will go far toward securing the
passage of the bill.
Senator Nunnally said: "In a general
way, / am in favor of the bill. The state
can get books at better rates than .he county
boards e4p get them. The tsachers, some
Of them, claim that they can buy books
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
Robert Walker Shoots himself Will

Robert Walker Shoots himself While
Cleaning a Pistol.
MACON, GA, Aug. 5.-Robert l. Walker
of Wayside, Jones county, accidentally shot
and killed himself this evening. Mr..
Walker was in the store cleaning a pistol
which he held between his knees with the
muzzle pointing inward AS he was re-
volving the cylinder the hammer
fell and the bail entered his stomach, rang
ing upward. 20, Lord" were the only
words escaping from his lips, and, with the
shot, gave persons seated on the porch notice
OF the tragedy. He never spoke again
The deceased was only SO years of age.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
A DRuMMER,s SUICIDE.
He Writes Two Letters and Then
Takes Morphine.

AUGUSTA, GA, Aug. Sat o'clock this
afternoon Pope N. Crouch, drummer
travelling for ]. l.. Friedman & Co. of
Paducah, Ky, large vinegar house, was
found dead IN bed at the Planters hotel in
room 81. Mr.. Crouch was blue in the face,
and his limbs were rigid and his body cold
From appearances it is supposed he had
been dead since last night. He committed
suicide. On his bureau was found an empty
phial labeled morphine, together with
two letters-one addressed to his wife, Mrs.
P. N. Crouch, at Johnston, s. c., and the
other to MY dear drummer friends"
AN APPEAL TO DRUMMERs
The note to the drummers was opened and
read. 1t was an appeal to the drummers to
look after his family, saying that severe
troubles caused him to end his life. The
coroner opened the letter to his wife. nit
in Augusta gambling hells, the proprietors
OF which he names, and urges his
wife to employ lawyer and recover the
money. He saw no way out of his troubles
but in death. The letter ends with PRAYER
for his wife and baby and the Injunction
to young men to let his fate be a warning to
them and never to play cards. Unwilling
to face the troubles he had brought on MIN
self and work his way out like a man he
took refuge in death and left his wife and
baby to face them.
SOUTH CARoLINIAN BY BIRTH.
Mr.. Crouch has a brother living in
Augusta, and his brother -in-laW, Mr.. c. H.
Norman, lives at the Planters. He was
born and reared at Johnston, s. c., and
was well known in Augusta He was last
seen alive about l O'clock Tuesday. when
he came into the hotel, probably
just from some gaming where his
last efforts to redeem his fortunes had failed
He saluted the night clerk IN his usual
atfable manner, and procured from him the
writing paper on which to write his fare
well letters, and repaired to his room with
out anything in his words or manner to
excite comment. He wrote his letters.
drank poison and died.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
GLoyER AND THE ENGINEERS.

The Brotherhood Claims the Feceiver
Has Not Kept the Agreement.
ATLANTA, GA, July st is said that
the trouble between the Marietta and
North Georgia and the Brotherhood is not
ended. A. B. Youngran, assistant grand
chief Of the Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Engineers, is in Atlanta. The engineers
claim that Receiver Glover, of the Marietta
and North Georgia, has not complied with
his agreement. Mr.. Youngran signed the
agreement He is here to investigate the
matter
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
Jacksonvi!le's Yacht Race.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, Aug. 5.-In the
yacht race toSday of the st. Johns regatta
the winners in the first class were: Annie
L. of Jacksonville first and Maude of St.
Augustine second. The winner In the Sec
ond class was Undine Of st. Augustine. In
the third class, Lizard of Jacksonville won.
Annie J.. wins 500, Undine $50 and the
Lizard sos
The breeze was very light at first, but
atterward freshened up considerably.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
QUICKB T ON RECORD.

A Murder Case Disposed of in One
Hour at Rome.
ROME, GA, Aug. 5.-The shortest case in
the history of a murder trial in this county
was tried to-day. In the case of the state
VS.. Ed. Moore, charged with murder, the
jury was struck, evidence was introduced
and an acqaittal had in one hours time.
Moore was the young man who shot his
brother~in-law while the latter was choking
him.
In the case of the state vs. Joseph Her
rick, Tor murder. the jury brought in a YER
dict last night of voluntary mans .auChter
aud recommended him T. the mercy II tue
court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
A DerelIct Driftad ASHORE

PENSACOLA, FLA, Aug. 5.-The derelict
schooner II. A. Dewitt from Tlaco Talpan
for New York, with cargo of mahogany
valued at $40, 900, which was abandoned in
the lower gulf last May, has drifted ashore
near st. Andrews bay. She was discovered
on the beach by Pensacola ifs ling smack
Her cargo will be iightered to this port
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
THG STATES PENSIONS.
$4,000 Needed and Only $4,000
Appropriated.

ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 5.-The joint COM
mittee appointed to modify, consolidate
and equalize the pension laws met tonight
in the KimbalL The great trouble is that
the last legislature voted pension of 500
to the widows of confederate soldiers under
certain restrictions, while only S65, 900 ap>
propriated for the pensions. Four thousand
widows are entitled to the pensions under
this act, 80 there is 1896, 900 needed for this
purpose Besides the state must have
100000 to pay the old less
sees of the state road. There are
other needs which will make total of more
than 100000 The committee was ap-
pointed to modify consolidate and euualize
the pension laws, " but when it met general
discussion of the matter was engaged in.
The question is: Snail the state pay the
widows the 800 or repudiate it, The
sense of the COmmitte, was that
the legislature could not afford to
rescind the pension act. The 800 pension
is debt due, and should be paid Some of
the committee were in favor Of reducing
the amount to $50, but this was not popu-
lar. Then how shall the needed $500, 900 be
raised9
HOW SHALL THE AMOUNT BE RAISED.
Mr.. Berner thought greater part of it
| could be raised by the passage of his bill to
place special tax on corporations, mer-
chants, etc. This bill is not popular. Some
one proposed TO raise the state tax on
whisky dealers to $3.50. in order to raise
100000, but this would be imperative until
the present licenses have expired, aud the
money is needed now. 1t was suggested
that the state borrow 5000, 900 of the money
needed. lBut.the question is, " Is this casual
deficitp If not. the state cannot
borrow the money. Then what can be
done3 The committee came TO no conclu-
sion whatever, but seemed to favor an ad
valorem tax of one mill. The taxable
property of the people of the state is about
| 1926 .0OO, OOO ard one mill would about raise
the amount needed but will the legislature
favor the advance In the taxes of one mill?
the committee meets again Friday
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
Ingalls, at Chautauoua.

ATLANTA, GA. Aug 5.-Great prepare
tons are being made by the Georgia Pacific
and East Tennessee roads to carry the
crowds TO Chautauqus to hear ex-senator
J. J. Ingalls, tomorrow evening. Several
thous And will 20 to hear the statesman
ont of a ioh y
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
Fire at ST. Aupuztine.

ST. AUGUSTINE. FLA, Aug. 5.-Fire at
noon to-day damaged two frame dwellings
owned by James Jones in Lincolnville. The
loss is 1000. There was 81 900 insurance
on each building in the Continental of New
York and the st. Paul Fire and Marine
companies respectively.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06

CAMILLA, FLA, Aug. 5.-Mrs. W. H.
Brimberry, wife OF w. H. Brimberry, Jr.,
a merchant of Camilla, died tonight. She
has been i'll for some time with that dread
full disease, typhoid fever. The whole city
mourns her death, she being known and
loved by almost every one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
GECRGIA's CROP REPORT.

An Average of IS for Cotton and %
for Corn for July.
ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 5.-The crop report
figures for last month are given out now
officially, the returns being all in. In North
Georgia cotton is 70 and corn IS; in Middle
Georgia cotton is ST and corn 30; in South
west Georgia cotton 80 and corn 81. In
Southeast Georgia cottO is 81 and corn 1903;
in East Georgia cotton is 50 and corn 95
This makes an average of cotton So and