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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-23
TALLAHAss e TOPICS.
The Government appropriation for
the College for Colored Pupils.

The Government Eppropriation for
the College for Colored Pupils.
TALLAHASSEE. FLA, July 22.-Those
interested in the education of colored youth
in Florida have been greatly encouraged by
the act of the recent legislature giving to
the Florida State Normal and Industrial
College for colored Students located 10 this
city. One-halt OF all moneys that come TO
the state from the general government I'M
der the Morrill, act Marked improvements
have already been made in the college. The
state has purchased large tract of fertile
land in the southern suburbs of the city and
located the colleges on "a high hill over
looking the railway station.
A mechanical hall 30x72 feet is being
built, in which tool craft in all branches
will be taught Dormitories will be ready
for the next term, which begins Oct. l.
There Is an experimental farm annex TO
the college, which has been fitted out with
modern improved labor-saving farm imple
ments, and the students will be taught
scientific farming by W. l. Vason, pro-
lessor Of agriculture.
Thus far the college has received as its
share OF the money coming to the state
under the Morrill, act, $500. the other
half OF the $3l 900 already received going
to the State Agricultural and Mechanical
College at Lake City. The college here has
invested of the fund 81, 900 in apparatus,
$1,000 in machinery, $500 in text books,
$500 in reference books, etc. The state also
appropriates about 5000 per annum to
this college.
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OUR LANGUAGE.

English Comments on Some American
Criticisms of English Speech.
From the London Telegraph.
A writer in an American magazine
claims that his countrYmen speak better
English than the English themselves. Con-
troversies OF this kind can seldom be de-
cided, because it is next to impossible to
secure au impartial judge. The improve
ments that have been made across the At
lantic In the tongue OF Raleigh and Shaks.
peare would not constitute an important
list. Many of the words or phrases that
were once considered "AmericA nisms" have
turned out on examination to be bits Of OBJ
solete or provincial English-some Of them
very vigorous and expressive.
The spelling peculiar TO American news
papers and books hardly seems an advance.
Pillow" instead of plough" is a recurrence
to an old form; and words like "traveler"
and "Jeweler," spelled with one "!n look
queer, but do not suggest any vast SUI
periority, while ''theater" is a decided vul-
garIty The American writer asserts that
freight train" is better than goods train,'
but that is matter Cf opinion.
He is more justified in objecting to our
"keyless witch" as Inferior to the American
name "stem-winder," which is certainly
more precise. Farm handn is better than
agricultural laborer;" but then we also use
the first in literature, leaving the latter to
official returns. To say that preserved
meats canned" not "tinned )" is rational,
for the material used may, not always be
tin; and the transatlantic Use of bug"
for beetle is a reyersion of the old
English use of a word now offensive
through association with one limited genus.
Changes in feeling and opinion, however,
about words are inevitable. as Archbishop
Trench shows in his admirable little
works. One gets exalted, another degraded.
"Menial' was at one time not at all often
sive, it is now. The euphemisms
OF one century ecome de-
graded into unutterable vulgarities in the
next-as anybody may see by the occur
renee in old-fashiOned liteI allure OF phrases
that even an English lola would hesitate to
print. Then, some of the words that in
ShakeSpeare's time shocked maiden ears
have now lost their grossneSs. because time
has deprived them OF the double meauing
they once had. they have been, so to
speak, deodorized by disuse.
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Wa1TNEY,s STRONG POINT.

How Secretary Whitney Helped a
Newspaper Man to a Big "Scoop."
Carson Lake in NetO York Press
l referred to ex Secretary William c.
Whitney recently as the most likely Of
democratic dark horses for the presidential
nomination. One of his strong points is the
manner in which be treats newspaper men.
The one newspaper writer in this country
who first announced the exact composition
of President Cleveland's cabinet, and who
named it days before any other newspaper
had it right, procured his information
| through Mr., Whitney, though that gentle-
| man could not have been accused of giving
away a secret
He said to this reporter one day:
"How many times have there been two
members of a cabinet from the same state
l wish you would look it up and let me
| know
The presidents were numerous. There
had been three cabinet officials from the
same state at one time. He took the list to
Mr.. Whitney, and with a shire Nd guess
made it the cue for predicting that New
| \ ork would have two members in the cabi-
net, aud that they would be Manning and
Whitney. he had Whitney slated for Sec
rotary of War, and on the day MIR. Endicott
came from Massachusetts to Albany, know.
| ing LphU uT. w QlLney nhu only Jnbb DAY
come down from a visit to Mr.. Cleveland
the reporter went to Mr.. Whitney's house
again.
~ can't talk about the cabinet now, you
know" said Mr.. Whitney.
The reporter said so he understood Then
he put piece Of paper Into Mr.. Whitnev's
hand, on which was a suppostious cabinet.
1t was correct in names, as fiually All.
nounced. but Endicott was slated for Score.
tary Of the Navy and Whitney for Secre-
tary Of War. Said the reporter:
"Mr. Whitney, do not want to ask YOU
any direct questions, but if you we're q
newspaper man and had guessed the list !
have given you to be the cabinet select ed
by Mr.. Cleveland. would you guess any diff
ferentlv"
The appeal made Mr.. Whitney laugh, and
he drew a line from his own name to that OF
Endicott as he replied:
II guess if l was newspaper man and
had guessed that to be the cabinet l would
change the titles of those two gentlemen
and not guess again"
Without word the reporter picked w
his hat and the slip of paper and left the
house. He announced the cabinet ''offi-
CHILLY" next day and got big beat.
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AN ALLIANCE SPLIT.

The Fulton County Branch Not Anx-
ious for Northern Cash.
ATLANTA, GA, July 22.-The Fulton
county alliance, in set of resolutions con-
corning the proposed use of northern capital
by the alliance exchange, among other
things. say: I'VE do earnestly censure, con-
denim and protest against putting said ex-
ists."
These resolutions were offered the South
ern Alliance Farmer, but it would not
publish them. Col. Livingston was present
when Mr.. Baker, the president of the county
alliance, offered the resolution, and charged
Mr.. Baker With telling an untruth. where
upon there were some short words, but
nothing more. So Col. Livingston and the
Fulton county alliance are at outs.
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SESSION OF TIE SENATE.
Capers Dickson Confirmed as Judge OF
Newton County.

Capers Dickson Confirmed as Judge o.
Newton County.
ATLANTA, GA, July 22-Hon. Capers
Dickson is judge of the county court OF
Newton county. His nomination was con-
irmed this morning.
The Senate was in executive session over
an hour and half. There were two set
speeches, one on both sides, ana several
short talks 1t was evident from
the first that the senate Vas Vas
on the governors slQe. ~ ne ne
opposition was lead by Senator Nunnauy OF
the Twenty-seventh, Of which Newton
county forms q part The vote stood 80 to
4 and Gov. Northen is sustained. This
6ghr has been a feeling one. The alliance
and Col Livingston we're for Judge Ed
wards. Judge Dickson was Endorsed by
the best men in the county.
A HARD FIGHT.
When the nomination was sent in last
week Senator Nunnally requested that &C
ton on II be deferred until to-day. He
went to Newton last Friday and came back
Sunday a stronger friend of Judge Edwards
than before Gov Northen thought he
had appointed the right man, and he
fully believed the Senate would sustain
him, and Judge Edwards friends brought
all the influences possible to bear upon the
members of the Senate. The four senators
VINO voted against the confirmation are
Messrs. Nunnally, Ellington, Tatum and
Hill, all alliancemen. IL is notable that
all of these voted against Gov. Gordon.
The absentees were MessrS Walker, Zachry
and Lanier. Mr.. Walker. it is known,
would have voted for confirmation.
PROHIBITING DRUNKENNESS.
The bill to prohibit physicians and pre-
soription clerks in a drug establishment
from pursuing their professions or calling
who may become intoxicated from the use
Of Intoxicating liquors or opiates, and TO
provide penalty therefor, was reported
'avorably by the temperance committee.
The bill TO amend section "F" Of section
2057 of the Code Of 1882 ID regart TO titles
tainted with usury, as reported adversely
Mr.. Hodges moved TO disagree, and there
upon. there was a lengthy discussion, but
The motion TO disagree was lost.
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COLoRED ALLIANCEMEN.
Proceedings of the State Convention
at Atlanta.

at AblbDL0.
ATLANTA, GA, July 22.-The Colored
State Farmers Alliance met here to-day.
There are about 100 delegates in ate ldance
Colored alliances are organized in 1876
counties of Georgia, that is in all except
Banks county.
State Supt. E. S. Richardson made an
address. He was followed by W. S. Hum
pbreys of Texas, grand national superin-
tendent, the only white man in the conven-
ton. There was a secret session this fore
noon and a public one this afternoon.
The sentiment OF the convention is that
the negroes.have nothing to gain by adher-
ing TO the Republican or going to the Den-
ocratic party.
Quite a number of speeches we're made
this afternoon.
The convention will be In session to.mor-
row and tomorrow night.
Among the important business for to-
morrow is the election Of officers and dis
cussion over the plan of a state exchange
and establishing a newspaper as a state
organ.
The colored state alliance was organized
three years ago and now, Supt Richardson
says, has membership Of 90,000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-23
EDITOR BROWN ARRESTED.
he Is Charged With Violating the
Anti-lottery Law.

he Is Charged With Violating the
Anti-lottery Law.
ATLANTA, GA, July 22-Quite sensa-
ton was created in alliance circles here to-
day by the arrest of Harry C. Brown of the
Southern Alliance Farmer The arrest
was made by General Postoffice Inspector
William Conard. The Southern Alliance
Farmer has been publishing two-column
lottery advertisement, though the Ocala
convention denounced the lottery in I'M
measured terms and memorialized congress
In favor OF constitutional amendment pro-
hibiting the business
Several other papers have published the
same advertisement, headed "unconstitu-
tional legislation" Inspector Conard says
there is no doubt that all of them will be
convicted. Editor Browns trial was set for
o'clock this afternoon before United States
Commissioner Haight, but was postponed
until Saturday morning. The case of Ell
itor Brown is peculiarly interesting in view
OF the fact that the alliance in its national
convention denounced the lottery. Some
people are mean lough to believe that the
state alliance organ is run for private gain
rather than the good of the order
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-23
A MODERN PORTIA,
a Countess Initiates Shakespesre's
Heroine With improvements.
rom London It'd Bits

| Heroine With improvements.
From London It'd Bits
With gesture expressive of firm resolu-
| tion, as if the affair was quite settled. the
| Countess Madeline pointed to her lacauere1
japanese cabinet that shimmered in the
lamplight, and said very gravely:
open one Of those three drawers, Valen-
tine, and be sure that you choose the right
one. Each drawer contains an answer to
the prayer which you have addressed to me
for the past six months. If you open that
which contains the answer Yes | will be
yours. and marry you as soon as you please.
But take care that you do not get the wrong
answer, for if you do you will never see me
again"
ALAS" said Valentine, there are two
chances to one against me. How cruel you
are, my darlingl'
well, 4" said the countess, ''if | marry
you l can at least lay the blame on fate y
The young man hesitated long time
His hand wandered from drawer to drawer.
not venturing to touch any, and his heart
sank with the fear of choosing wrongly. At
last he shut his eyes and opened drawer at
hazard
o, rapture! the little piece of pink paper
when unfolded disclosed TO his glad eve the
exquisite word Yes" In ecstacy be
clasped blushing Madeline in his arms and
covered Der face with kisses. She could
not deny him now without a disgraceful
violation of her promise. But Madeline
was an upright person, who always kept
her word, and so he was soon able to call
her his wife.
Still, even amid the raptures of the
honeymoon, Valentine was not entirely
happy. At times a gloomy expression ap-
peared on his brow and in his eyes.
'UnRrateful mani" sighed Madeline.
matterm
II am troubled about something"
About whatW
II owe my wife to chance, not to her own
inclination
He remained pensive for time, while
she looked smillngly at him. Suddenly she
broke into a merry laugh.
stupid manm she cried. Don't you see
that put the same answer in ali three
drawers!n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-23
a REUNION OF VETERANS.

Only 100 Of the Original 300 Menu
bers Answer the Roll-C
ATLANTA, GA, July 22.-The Forty
second Georgia, Confederate States Army
Veterans, held a reunion here to-day at
Grants park. DR.. W. NJ. Durham, the last
adjutant of the regiment, called the roll.
1t was a touching scene There were only
LOG of the old 800. Capt. f. 2. Howell,
Hon. W. T. Smith Of Gwinnett aud others
spoke. A resolution was passed urging the
legislature to take and maintain the Con-
federate home.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-23
A Railroad Survey.

ORLANDO. FLA, July 22-The survey of
the Lake Jessup, Indian River and Atlantic
railroad has been completed as far as Longs
Bluff on the st. Johns river. The company
expect TO commence work about Aug l and
have the road completed in time for the
winter traffic. IL will connect at Lake
Jessup with the East Florida and Atlantic
railroad. thus giving the people of this vi
cinity better chance t. enjoy a few days
at lie cast coast.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-23
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 efectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and feyers 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.
CALIFORNIA Eye .sYPUp m
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Atlanta Beats Savanuah at Ball.

ATLANTA, GA, July 22.-Savannah and
Atlanta crossed bats to-day at Grants park
in the first Of q series of three games. The
score was 3 20 in favor Of Atlanta.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-23
SUNDAY CLOSING.
An Augusta Saloonkeeper Making a
Test Fight in the Courts.

An Augusta Saloonkeeper Making a
Test Fight in the Courts.
AUGUSTA, GA. July 22.-Henry Won
Claim who was fined 800 by the city
recorder for keeping open his bar on Sun
day refused to pay the fine to-day, claiming
that it was state offense over
which the recorder has no jurisdic-
ton. He was arrested by the chief of
police and put in jail. as his Sc tence was
fine or imprisonment. Won Claim has
brought habees corpus proceedings, alleging
that he is illegally restrained of his liberty.
The case will be heard in the city court to-
morrow and is an interesting one. The re-
suit Is anxiously awaited by many bar
keepers who have suffered similar fate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-23
Melon Growers in Hard Luck

SUMNER, GA. July 22.-Almost one
fourth of the melon crop will not be shipped
from this point. Sixty-five carloads are
already gone, aud about fifteen carloads
are now in the fields and will not be loaded
owing to the unsatisfactory condition OF the
markets. The cool weather of few weeks
ago AMI the high rates of freight have
worked a hardship on melon growers. Re
turns are not remunerative. One growers
carload checked up to a cent against ex-
uanses
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A NEGRO PARDONED.
He was Convicted of Arson IN 1882
and Sentenced for Life

uo WIS OOuVICLeu OF ArSon IN 1852
and Sentenced for Life.
ATLANTA, GA. July 22.-Gov. Northen
this afternoon pardoned Albert Selvey, a
negro convicted Of arson at Columbus in
1882 and sentenced for life. There were
several strong reasons urged in his behalf
The principal among these was the fact that
he had not actually set fire to the house,
and would have been given lighter sen-
tence, but the judge had no discretion; and
further, that his conduct had been good
His pardon was recommended by the pros
ecutor, the solicitro, eighteen out OF the
twenty-three grand jurors, ten out of the
twelve traverse jurors, aud by great
many citizens.
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SUMNER, GA, July 22.-To-morrow is
the fruit and melon fair at
Poulan for Worth county
A good exhibit is expected. Some Of the
the officials OF the Brunswick and Western
accompanied by a party of newspaper
men will be in attendance, and will inspect
closely the Moselle vineyard owned by
Capt. j. G. McPhand.
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Unchanged Tax Returns.

ATLANTA, GA. , July PA peculiar CO.
incidence is noticeable about the tax digest
of jackson county. which came in to-day
The return for 1890 was 81, SOP, 40. The
return this year is identica This never
happened before. though frequently returns
show very little increase or decrease.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-23
A Negro Shoots a White Man.

FLORENCE, GA, July %. - Saturday
evening about O'Clock at a negro picnic
near Union on the Savannah, Americas and
Montgomery railroad, a negro named Ike
Dalton shot and seriously wounded James
Adams (whitel. Drs Bedingfield and Pat
terson were called to attend the wounded
man. 1t is thought that Adams will not
recover. The negro has made no effort to
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-23
Beadouerters of the Terminal.

ATLANTA, Ga, July cat was settled
here tonight that the Terminal offices will
be located in the Kiser building, on Pryor
street near the depot. Maj. Klser gets his
price, 800 a year for the four floors
above the first stagY.
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NE LETTINGS.

zERUBBABEL LODGE xO.15. F. q A. "
An extra communication of this a
lodge will be held THIS Thursday Ky
EVENING at So'clock. wv
The VI. NJ, Degree will be conferred.
Members of sister lodges and transient breth
rem are fraternally invited to meet with us
By order of j. H. CAVANAUGH, W NJ
JOHN Riley Secretary
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GOING TO SEE BIS SHOP TALBOT.
Rov. F. F. Reese and w. K. Miller 60.
ing to Wyoming.

ATLANTA, Ga, July 22.-Rev. Fred F.
Reese OF Macon and w. X. Miller of Au-
gusta have been appointed by the standing
committee to visit Bishop Talbot at Lara
ME, Wy, to impress upon him the i'm
portance of ACCEPTING the Georgia bishopric,
70 which he was recently elected. The gen
tlenen left Atlanta tonight and will go
direct 70 Laramie, and they hope to place
the matter before Bishop Talbot in such a
manner that he will accept.
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a Sop at Columbus.

COLUMBUS, GA, July 22-One Of the
most brilliant hops of the season was given
tonight by the Beauvoir Club in honor of
Miss Connerat of Savannah, who was visit
ing Mrs. r. P. Spencer here
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-23
CITY OFFICIALS.

A Bill to Make All OF Them Elective
By the People.
ATLANTA. Ga, July 22.-Representatives
from Fulton. Chatham, Bib and other
large counties of the state have been con-
ferring to-day about bill to have all city
officers elected direct by the people This
is to be general law. charter amendments
being provided for where that is necessary
Mr.. Huff of Bib will probably draw up
the bill. 1t is said that practically all reps
resenting the cities have Endorsed the bill.
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Charged w

Charged With Cruelty to Animals.
TOWNSVILLE, GA, July 22.-William
Proctor of Savannah was arrested here to
day charged with cruelty to animals. He
was released on bond
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-23
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

O'KEEFF E-The friends and acquaintance of
Mr.. and Mrs. R. O'Keeffe and Mr.. ami Mrs,
NJ. Scully are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral of MARGARET AGNES O'KEEFFE. from
the r-sdence of the former. No. Congress
street, THIS AFTERNOON at O'Clock.
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j o. Harris Dead.

ATLANTA, GA, July 22.-J. o. Harris,
one OF Allan as oldest and most su bstantial
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NOTICE TO SUPERIOR COURT JURORS.

Petit jurors who were discharged on MON
DAY, July 20 until THURSDAY, 9Sd, are here
by discharged until MONDAY, July 9th; any
further discharge will appear in newspapers.
By order OF His Honor JUDGE FALLIGANr.
JAMES X. P. CARR,
Clerk S C c. @
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HAUPT LODGE NO. SIS, o. o. F.

The regular weekly meeting of the Lodge
will be held THIS Thursday EVENING at 8
O'clock
The initiatory degree will be conferred and
important business transacted.
Members of other lodges and transient
brothers are fraternaIly invited to meet with us.
By order of HENRY KOLSHORN, n. G.
A. y. MANUCY, Secretary
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Massachusetts Republicans.

BosToN, MASS, July 22-The republic
can state convention will be hell in
fremont temple, Boston, Sept. 10.
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NOTICE.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Dr. Calhoun's patients get their eyeglasses of
the only lens grinders in the south Their Sa-
vannah agents (HEIDT'S) carry full supply.
Examine these Perfected Glasses Corner Whit
aker and Congress streets.
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BROTHERHOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE EN-.
CHEERS PICNIC.


Four beautiful prizes for best score. three shots
each, with parlor rifle All arrangements have
been made for a pleasant time Tickets good
on all trans.
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CALL ON JUNGLE ADAM,

At No. 90 Jefferson street. corner Congress
street lane, if you are short of ready money.
He VIII advance you cash on your diamonds
watches jewelry, clothing, musical instru-
ments, tools, etc. Open 6 A N. to 9 P NJ; Sat
urdays to II P NJ. NEW YORK LOAN OFFICE.
20 jefferson street, ADAM STRAUSS. Man
RCer.