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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
ALI ABOUT AUGUSTA.
Invitations to the Exposition-k
Swimming Feat.

Invitations to the Exposition-A
Swimming Feat.
AUGUSTA, GA, June S.-President Pat
rick Walsh and Directors Thomas P. Branch
and q. W. Carwile of the Augusta exposi-
ton leave tomorrow morning for WASH
ington to invite President Harrison to visit
the Augusta exposition next November.
They will go from Washington to New York
and Albany to invite Mr.. Cleveland and
Gov. Hill.
A heavy rainstorm, amounting almost to
cloudburst, washed away about 100 feet
of the Port Royal and Western Carolina
railroad this afternoon ten miles from Au-
gusta, causing the wreck of a service train
and injury of four train hands. James
Philpot was the only one seriously hurt
His leg was crushed in two places
above the knee, and his injuries will prob
ably prove fatal
Tomorrow afternoon Henry Hammond,
we'll known lawyer, will, on a
wager. attempt to swim across the
Savannah river opposite the city five
times between Hawks Gully and the North
Augusta bridge. The river is about half a
mile wide and the current strong, and he is
to cross five times without drifting down
stream below a distance of,two squares from
the starting point. Great interest centers
in the attempt among the young men OF the
CITY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
MATTED GRASS IN THE NILE.
Very Difficult TO Pass Through. but it
Has its Good Uses.

Very Difficult to Pass Through. but it
Has its Good Uses.
From, Goldth1od ties Geographical Magazine.
The grass barriers through which DIR.
Junker passed measured from 100 feet to a
mile and quarter in width, and frequently
delayed him for hours on stretches, that he
might have otherwise put behind him in
few minutes, writes a oorrespon dent. DR..
Junker directs attention to the fact, how
ever, that even grass barriers ars not an
unmixed evil, since at high water their
thickly matted substance serves the pur-
pose of filter in clarifying the stream. So
it happens that the White Nile is 1.-THE
clear" while the Blue Nile, in which the
conditions are unfavorable to the forma-
ton of grass barriers, is "the dirty"
The grass is swept into the stream at high
water from the swamps and stagnant ponds
along the banks. This grass grows together
in great masses, which, once foated in the
stream, becomes welded by nets of innumer-
able roots and smaller water-plants till a
barrier forms across the channel The force
of the current increases the compactness Of
the barrier thus formed and brings it new
material from above. The barriers differ
greatly as to compaotness; through some
the Ismalia cut her way slowly, merely with
her prov. Others were tramped down, cut
and loosened before her by natives. Others,
like felt" as DR.. Junker says, were firm
against such simple devices.
Wire cables are made fast to each of these
massive barriers near the edge, and at the
same time to the Prov of the lsmalia. The
steamship then backed water with all her
power, and that tore loose and set adrift
down stream great chunks of the barrier.
To thus clear a river of large barrier is a
huge undertaking. Ernst Marno, for
instance. with four steamships aud several
hundred men, was busy from September.
1879, to April. 1880, clearing his way in the
Bahrel Gebel. The piercing of barrier by
a steamship bound down stream is frequent
ly exceedingly perilous, as the loosened
masses of matted grass, instead of floating
off behind the boat, are often driven back
against her stern until she becomes as firmly
imbedded in the grass as she would be in an
| ica field
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
A WINTER MARKED IN SIBERIA.
Meats, Fish and MIX Are Sold Frozen
in Blocks at Low Prices.

Meats, Fish and MIX Are Sold Frozen
in Blocks at Low Prices.
From the Illustrated London NetUs.
arsk, describes the scene in that town on
market day, of which he made sketch:
81 have rarely seen anything more inter-
esting than the market here, as the huge
open space opposite the cathedral, which is
deserted on other week days, becomes on
Saturday one of the most animated scenes
conceivable. The peasants for miles around
arrive by hundreds and hundreds, driving
in their sledges laden with various wares.
These are formed up in sections by the
police. Everything seems to have its reRu-
lar place, for on each market day the ar
rangement is the same. Now, a stroll
through the noisy crowd reveals curiosities
quite unknown to the untraveled Euro
pean.
ITO an artist the scene is one teeming
with interest. In my sketch, which was
made in the principal walk. provisions are
chiefly sold. They are spread out either
on the ground or on the sledges. You will
notice the grotesque effect of the frozen
mutton, also the frozen pigs. Between
them, on the ground, are seen round white
blocks, which, to my great astonishment,
found were half gallons Of milk As
matter Of fact, here aud now, everything
in the 'eatable line is frozen, so it can be
kept without damage the whole winter.
Live stock, game and fish, sufficient to
last several months, are killed as soon as the
frost sets ia and in very short time be-
come as hard as stone, SO that it requires
some considerable heat to soften them. The
prices of the various edibles are, as a
rule, astoundingly low. 1 give you a short
list. which think may be Of interest: Beef.
mutton or pork (any part average from ~
pence to pence per pound. In the fish mar
ket sterlet or sturgeon, which fetch in St.
Petersburg 5 shillings to II shillings pence
per three pounds, are here sold for about 1
shilling pence Butter averages Q pence
to shilling per pound. milk 1 n pence and
pence per gallon. black bread penny and
white bread 8 pence per pound. During
the summer months every thing is slightly
daarer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
ArLANrA's SUNDAY Law.
A Lively Nesting of the Board of
Police Commissioners.

A Lively Nesting OF the Board OF
Police commissioners.
ATLANTA, GA, June S.-There was a
lively meeting of the board of police COM
missioners Tonight. The Sunday law was
the matter under discussion. 1t will be re-
membered that Sunday week
ago no cigars or other merchan
disc, with the exception of drugs and
soda water, was allowed to be sold. DUR
ing the week that followed the general
council adopted a resolution by winch 1t
was agreed that the local authorities should
not further interfere with the dealers, who
from time immemorial had been allowed to
sell on the Sabbath pending the prepara-
ton of a new ordinance covering these
points. Yesterday, Consequently, the cigar
stands, ETC., were not molested, but we're
permitted to sell as before.
THE COMMISSIONERS SPLIT.
Tonight when the commissioners met
Messrs Laird and Brotherton seemed bent
on Furnishing the party upon whom might
deVolve the responsibility of having per-
mitted this Su day traffic. The board
split. A hot discussion followed, which
ended in proposition offered by Chairman
English that if the commissioners were I'M
able to agree with the council and wait I'M
til that body had time to consider and act
upon the question at issue, then the COM
missioners should resign TO a man, not
being in harmony with the city administra-
ton. This argument seemed to stagger the
minority men, and they at last agreed to
wait.
GOING FOR THE CHIEF OF POLICE.
In the meantime, however, they gave
notice that they would appeal to the state
courts, and prosecute the chief of police for
having failed to enforce the law. 1t is IN
derstood that the disappearing commission
ers have already entered charges against
him for perjury, and the grand jury now
has the case under consideration. The
ground upon which the prosecution pre-
sumably stands is that the chief, being a
sworn officer violated his oath in not en-
forcing the state law yesterday against the
sale Of articles not absolutely necessary on
the Sabbath
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
FAvoRITEs IN THE LURCH.
Judge Morrow the Only One in Lucl
at Morris Park.

Judge Morrow the Only One in Luck
at Morris Park.
MORRIS PARK, N. J.. June s.-The only
favorite to win during the day was Judge
Morrow, the balance of the races going in
most instances to outsiders in the
betting. The club to-day offered
purse of $4,000 with $1,000
additional if the record is broken, the race to
be run either next Thursday or Saturday.
1t is expected that Tenny, Tournament,
Tristan, Ambulance and one or two others
will go to the post. Following is a sum-
mary.
FIRST RAcE-S1 900, six furlongs Foxford
won, with Longstreet second and Chesapeake
| third. Time, 1:i5.
SECOND RAcE-S1 900 added, one mile and
one furlong. Judge Morrow won, with Cassius
| second and Hypatica third. Time, 1885,
| THlR DRACE-Van Nest stakes for 3-year- Odds,
| of $50 each, with $4,000 added, five furlongs.
| Air Plant won, with Guilty second and Disap.
| pointment third. Time, 1:01.
| FOURTH RACE fleetwood stakes for 3year-
! olds; sweepstakes of 500 each, with g., 600
| added; one mile. Pessata won, with Russell
second aud Reckon third Time 1:4316.
| FIFTH RACE-One thousand dollars added
| five and one-half furlongs. Prohibition won.
with Takeback second aud Shellbark third
| Time 1:0916.
SIXTH RACE-One thousand dollars added
| one mile. Lepanto won, with Vardee second
| and Ballyhoo third. Time 1:4316
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
JESUF'S BIG TRIAL.
A Jury Secured in the Littlefleld Case.
Wade Raiford Caught.

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JEsUP, GA, June S.-Superior court
convened here this morning, Judge Spencer
R. Atkinson presiding. The first case called
was that of the state VS.. T. 2. Littlefeld,
charged with the murder of his wife and j.
G. Mccall. The day was consumed in
selecting jury. A panel of sixty-six jurors
was exhausted Def IRE securing the jury.
Twenty-six went off for cause. The defend
ant objected to twenty and the state eight.
The following is the jury selected: William
Rosser, J. ii. Strickland, J. s. Rowell, M.
L. Aspinwall. W. T. Southwell, W. M.
Edenfield, Charles Rogers, j. ]. Bennett, M.
A. Coleman, j. w. Branch, g. w. Tyre
and J. w. Umphreys. The state is repre-
sented by Solicitor General w. G. Brantley
and E. P. Padgett Of Baxley, and the de-
Courtlandt Symmes and Judge NJ. j. Mer-
shon of Brunswick, and S. r. Harris, D.
NJ. Clark, J. W. Bennett and W. H. Quar-
terman of the local bar After securing
the jury the court ad journed until o'clock
tomorrow morning. when the examination
of witnesses will commence. TwenY-one
witnesses have been supoened. The de-
fendant seems cheerful and anxious for the
trial
Solicitor General Brantley received
telegram this evening from 8. P. Hands
that Wade Raiford had been captured to-
day in Pasco county, Florida. The prob
ability is that the prisoner will be here 10
time TO be tried at this term OF the court.
A requistion was forwarded this morning
from Atlanta. Mr.. Hand has been ap-
pointed as agent for the state Of Georgia to
bring the prisoner here
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
A MURDERER LET OFF LIGHT.
The killing of the Klmball House Cook
Declared Only Manslaughter.

The Killing of the KImball House Cook
Declared Only Manslaughter.
ATLANTA, GA, June 8.-Much to the
surprise Of every one who heard the testi-
mony. Dock Lowe the slayer of Lewis
Matthews, was to-day found guilty of man.
slaughter instead of murder. Bsth were
negro cooks in the Kimball house kitchen
where they quarrelled some months ago,
and Matthews. who had been greatly pro
voked by Lowe, finally threw plate at him.
The missile few wide and was shivered
against post. Lowe at once caught up a
big butcher knife and slashod Matthews
from the chin to the nip bone The wounded
negro walked across the street TO drug
store, but before help could reach him he
reeled and fell and died upon the door step.
Lowe has not yet been sentenced, but is
likely to be given a long term in the peni-
Tertiary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
ATHENS ELECTRIC ROAD.

The First Car Makes Its Trip-A Negro
Caught by the Current.
ATHENS, GA. June 6.-The first car on
the Athens electric railroad made it's regu-
lar schedule to-day, much to the delight of
many citizens who have been forced to walk
since the horss cars were removed six
months ago. The electric car created quite
a sensation. The first accident on the line
occurred this morning near the residence of
Hon. Pope Barrow on Prince avenue.
A colored lineman was work
ing on the trolly wire at
the top of a post, when in some way he con-
nected the circuit with the other wires, and
before he realized his position he was sus-
pended in midair. twisting in every con-
ceivable shape. The foreman of the work
ran 10 his rescue aud broke the circuit The
negro fell from the post 20 the ground. but
sustained no serious injury from either the
fall or the shock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
A GIGLoT SEEKS DEATH.
Fired by Mean Whisky She Gulps
Down Dose of Laudanum.

Fired by Mean Whisky She Gulps
Down Dose of Laudenum.
MACON, GA. June S.-Another fallen
woman sought death in this city yesterday.
To the community in which she moved she
was known as Eta Monte, but it is known
that that is not her real name. She lived
with Nina Davis on Fifth street up to
yesterday. The Davis woman drove her
from the house yesterday afternoon when it
was raining heavily, and being without q
home she sought shelter with a woman
named Madeline Warren. During
the afternoon she tried to drown
her trouble in drink, and fred by the
whisky and becoming desperate, she sent
for bottle of laudanum, which she drank
in the presence of two other women. who
were with her, but did not know what she
was doing. Suddenly she fell forward I'M
conscious A doctor was summoned and
did all in his power for her. She recovered
to-day sufficiently to go back to the Davis
bagnio, where she was promised better
treatment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
A STORM AT MACON.

Lightning Strikes the Flagstaff on the
Hotel Lanier.
MACON, Ga, June S.-Macon was visited
by severe rain and hail-storm this after
noon about o'clock. During the storm
lightning struck the flagstaff on the Hotel
Lanier, setting fire to its base An alarm
was promptly turned in from box IA. The
fire was put out with few
buckets of water by the hotel
porter and a fireman. No one was
shocked by the lightning which spread over
the roof and passed through the gutter
to the ground. not injuring the hotel at ALL
Hail stones half an inch in diameter fell,
doing considerable damage to crops.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
A BULLET IN HIS BRAIN.

The Corpse OF a Murdered Negro
Found at Indian Springs.
MACON, Ga, June s.-The dead body Of
a negro named Lewis Ivey was found with
a bullet hole through his head in the mill
pond at Indian Springs last Saturday The
hair on the back of his head
was singed, showing that the bul-
let was fred at close range He is
supposed to have been murdered by Charlie
Glass, another negro vino was with him.
They both applied for work as walters at
the new hotel. the Wigwam, aud were told
to wait until Thursday and they could get
work. Last Wednesday Glass disappeared,
saying he was going to Salt Springs The
last seen of Ivey' alive was onW ednesday A
bench warrant has been issued for Glass,
but he has not been captured yet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
Driven Out BY a License.

CHARLESTON, S. c.. June S.-Something
of a sensation is created in mercantile cir-
cles here by the law passed at the last ses-
sion of the legislature requiring all dealers
and cartridges Most of the leading hard
ware houses will take out the license, but
quite number of small dealers will be
frozen out of the business. The county
treasurer gave notice to-day that the law
goes into effect June %. As consequence
pistols are offering here at bottom prices
most of the holders being anxious to I'M
load
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
COLUMBUS CHAPTERS.
A Negro Shot-Opening of the United
States District Court.


COLUMBUS, GA, June San article in
to-day's Macon Telegraph in reference Of
an attempt of Lula Fuller to commit suicide
by taking opium was read with interest here,
an6 excited considerable speculation as to
the identity of the unfortunate girl. In
vestigation developed the fact that short
time ago girl named Lula Fuller worked
at the Eagle and Pheuix mills here. Her
home was in Girard. Ala This is
the only Lua Teller about whom anything
can be learned here.
The police raided a gambling den of
negroes Sunday and captured seven negro
gamblers, together with their money, dice,
cards, etc. This morning the negroes we're
bound over by the mayor for gambling in
the sum Of $50 each.
The United States district court met here
for the first time this afternoon, Judge
Newman presiding. Marshal Burke. Dis
trict Attorney Darnell and the other officers
of the court were present. The court was
simply organized, no cases being called for
trial,
NEGRO SHOT.
Early this morning John L. Willis shot
negro named Joe Rogers. The shooting
occurred in the yard of Mr.. VIII
lis residence on the Cusseta road,
three miles from town. Yesterday Mr..
Willis and the negro had some words
about matters concerning their crops, and
the negro used insulting language to Mr.
Willis. This morning the negro returned
to Mr.. Willis residence, and after repeat
ing his insolence of yesterday morning,
picked up an iron axle and advanced on
Mr.. Willis, who drew his pistol and fired,
| the ball striking the negro between the
shoulders and chest, causing a serious, but
not necessarily fatal wound.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
EXCITEMENT AT ROME.
The Arrest of q Negro Followed by
an Incsrdiary Fire.


an Incsrdiary Fire.
ROME, GA, June S.-Y yesterday the sheriff
of Cherokee county arrested in the streets
of Rome a negro named Will McGhee.
While under arrest the negro struck the
sheriff and knocked him down. The sheriff
then fired five shots at the prisoner. The
negro was then arrested and put in Jail.
Out of this grew serious trouble, and every
body is excited about it. Ali yesterday
negroes were seen in groups on the street.
By many this fight is connected with the
burning of the ice factory at II o'clock last
night. The ice factory is directly in front
of the Jail. 1t was completely consumed at
loss of $1,000 or IS, 200, with no insurance
When the fire broke out the fire alarm
would not ring and several times during
the fire the hose was cut by unknown
parties. Sheriff Moore had all his prisoners
ready to conduct them from Jail in case the
Jail caught. Many think the fire was part
of plot by some negroes to release the pris-
omar
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
Barnum's Estare.

BRIDGEPORT, CONN.,, June S.-The ap-
praisers appointed to inventory the estate of
the late p. T. Barnum have filed the result
with the probate count. Following is the
total: Personal property Sl.2S5. $50, real
estate g, 1913. 933; grand total 81. 279, 532
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
a Small Girl Drowned.

ORLANDO, FLA, June S.-Clara Dean, IL
years old, daughter of B. L. Dean, was
drowned while bathing with a party of chill
dren In Lake Lucerne this afternoon. She
got beyond her depth, and, as she was the
Oldest of the party, no one was able to aid
her. She was under water twenty three
minutes and could not be resuscitated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
Prohibition at Athens.

ATHENS, GA. June S.-The prohibition
and anti-prohibition fight is waxing warm
in this county. A party known as the law
and order party of Clarke county was or
ganized Saturday night. and will figure
prominently in the fight in the cause of the
''antis." The prohibitionists are also holding
enthusiastic meetings, and have a hard
crowd to down.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
A Jury sriber Convicted,

NEW ORLEANS, La, June S.-Bernard
GIandi, accused of offering $500 to Henry
b. Atwood,a tales juror in the Hennessy
case was found guilty tonight. The pen-
atty for attempting TO bride juror is fine
of not exceeding 81. 900 and imprisonment
in the penitentisry for period Of not ex-
ceeding one year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
A Bank Bookkeeper Defaults.

NASHVILLE, TENN, June s.-W. E. Mi
chin, bookkeeper of the American National
Bank, is a defaulter in about SIS, 600
Michin disappeared May Is. The bank will
lose nothing. as he was bonded by guaran-
tee company. Michin is 81 years old.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
An Eniscopal Bishop Dead.

MILWAUKEE. Wis, June S-Bishop
Knight Of the Episcopal diocese of Mil
waukee died this afternoon at his residence
adjoining the cathedral He was attacked
with the grip several weeks ago, and on
Friday suffered stroke OF paralysis, which
fastened his end. The deceased was go
wears of age.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
Murderer Ozb,,rn DIVING

ATLANTA. GA, June s.-Couuty Physi-
clan Griffin has reported that Charles o.
burn, who is under sentence to be hanged
eight days hence for murder, is in a diving
condition. He says Ozborn's complaint is
jail fever. At times his mind wanders.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
Bishop Hayeood's sermon.

CONVICTION. Ga. June S.-Bishop Hay
goods sermon yesterday was one of his
happiest efforts. His text was from: Acts,
Xxx, 22-24
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
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 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.
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.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
PEABODY INSTITUTES.
OFFICE OF
STATE SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.

OEF1CE OF
STATE SCHOOL COMMISSIONER, ;
ATLANTA, GA. June 6, 1891.
The Peabody Institutes for Teacher Training
Will be held this Summer at Lithia Springs,
Mllledgeville and Waycross, continuing ten or
twelve days at each place, beginning as fol-
lows:
Lithia Springs, TUESDAY, July 81.
Milledgeville, TUESDAY, Aug. f.
Waycross, TUESDAY, Aug. IS.
There will be Institutes for Colored Teachers
held at Miiledgevile and Waycross, commenc-
ing Aug. and Aug. IS, respectively, and con-
tinuing the same time as the Institutes for
White Teachers.
Reduced rates of transportation and board
will be secured
Every teacher in Georgia. as well as County
School Commissioners and Members of Boards
of Education, are earnestly aud cordially in
vited to attend one or all of these Institutes.
These Institutes will be under the personal
supervision of the State School Commissioner.
who has secured the services of the best ia lent
in the corps of instructors.
Will not the teachers and school men of Geor-
gia show their appreciation of the generosity
of the Peabody Trustees and the necessity for
Teacher Training by attending the Institutes!
Circulars of information will be issued at an
early date. S. d. BRADWELL,
State School Commissioner
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-09
"DO w MEAD kAsH,"

Yure "Unkel Adam kin borrow VI the
Geld" on yure Dimonds; yaller or wife Time
keepers, KIDDING. Tules, &c. Open from 2
A. N. to p. NJ, Saturdays to II P. n
NEW YORK LOAN OFFICE,
ADAM STRAUSS. Manager.
20 Jefferson street. cor. Congress street lane.