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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-04
sUGGs STORY.
Ee Tells q News CORRESPONDENT About
Warns Doubls Murder.

Ee Tells q News CORRESPONDENT About
Warns Doubls Murder.
WAYCRoss. GA, Sept Henry Suzgs
toolored, charged with the killing Of Levy
Hill and Jerry Harvey at Warn, Ga, on the
night Of Aug. %, in a gam ling den at that
place, was brought here yesterday morning
together with nine others who were present
aud engaged in gambling at the time Of the
murder. Ten more are wanted. aud Sheriff
Miller is making every effort 10 capture
them.
john Persell, who was present and who
has been retained as one Of the witnesses,
says: AS the game Of cards vas progress
ing, Henry Suggs came forward aud said:
i have a quarter on this game If l lose
I'll shoot the cards and the man that wins
No sooner was the game up than somebody
blew out the lights, three shots were fired
in rapid succession, and two men lay bleed
ing on the floor"
All of these prisoners were seen at the
jail this morning by the News correspond
ent. Henry Suggs up to this time has re-
manned perfectly mum about the killing,
not even answering the officers. Ga being
told by the correspondent that he wanted
to set him straight, be came forward aud
said:
sUGGs' SIDE OF THE CASE.
well. sir, you want to know what
know about the killing. There
were two festivals in the town
that night. Before l went up the railroad
to the festival, Fris Morrison asked me to
lend him p cents. let him have it and he
went INTO the festival. then went on up
there. He hailed me, and | hailed him at
the door. He said: You want some of
thisn | said 'whatp He said, some Of this
ration l said, yes and he handed it to
me. About this time heard pistol shot,
and then another shot, and | broke and ran
and fell into we'll"
What did you run for"
81 was scared, and thought one Of those
stray shots might hit me-"
How deep was the welll"
about up to my neck"
What did you do thenp
II went home and went to work"
NINE ARRESTED ON PURE 'sPICIoN."
Neither of the other nine men know any,
thing about the killing. They we're not
present, didn't even know each other. "As
for cards." said one. I'VE don't know one
card from another
well, what are you in here for" he was
asked.
"Jist on 'spicion, boss-pure 'spicion."
There are now confined in the jail at this
place twenty prisoners-fourteen for gamb-
ling, four for murder, one for assault with
intent to murder and one for beastiality.
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WORRIES BREvITIEs.

The Alliance Rally at Sumner To-mor-
row-The Crop Outlook Better.
SUMNER, GA, Sept 3-Saturdsy is the
day ser apart for the big alliance picnic
or, in recently constructed phrases, an
alliance rally-giVen by the Sumner sub
alliance at this place. Pat Calhoun and
Representative Humphreys Of Brooks are
expected to address the people on the occa-
sion. Other gentlemen are also expected TO
be present and make speeches.
August snd the heavy rains passed of
together, and September with its bright
sunshine makes the farmers heart lear
with joy, and he with all the force at hand
ia at work in the cotton fields. This crop
is better than was at one time expected
The fell crops are quite suggestive of a
good yield just now.
The Sumner high school recently pur.
chased piano, which has proven to be OF
great use. The school is being we'll at
tended Two young men from Brooks are
attending the college under the manage
ment of Prof. j. W. Edmondson.
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NEWS FROM SCRIVEN.
The Actual Damage to Cotton Now
Being Seen.

The Actual Damage to Cotton Now
Being Seen.
MILLEN, GA, Sept. 3.-Now that the
weather has cleared up, our cotton planters
are looking around at their crops to see how
much the damage caused by the long rainy
spell amounts to. Many report rust Some,
indeed nearly all, find in the rich lands,
where the weeds grew high, large percent
age OF rotten bolls, while others report boil
worms. 9. +. Attaway, of the firm Of
Daniel q Attaway, sends to Dwelle, Cam
e. Daniel a stalk Of cotton grown upon the
plantation of Hon. T. j. Crimson, which has
upon it about 100 bolls. of which number
perhaps not five can be found that will
open, as they are all bored into by this
worm, which entirely destroys the boil at
any stage of its growth. Mr.. Brinson saws
60 per cent. of the stalks in the field from
which this came is in the same condition.
AROUND HALCYONDALE.
HALCYoNDALE, GA, Sept 3.-William
Moulden, living on the plantation of Berry
Dougherty, reports a pumpkin not vet
grown as large as a flour barrel
HalcyoDdaIe is pretty certain to carry off
the pumpkin prize at the next agricultural
fair.
The swollen waters of the Ugeechee are
receding. There is now no probability of
further damage to this seasons crop from it.
Some damage to crops in the lowlands has
been sustained, but SO much less than was
expected that the people feel as though
their loss was nothing
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-04
a TRUSTED N5GRo GOES WRONG
The Jsnitor Of a Pensacola Bsnk Steals
$1,000 in Gold.

The Jsnitor Of a Pensacola Eank Steals
$1,000 in Gold
PENSACOLA, FLA, Sept "a month
ago Moses Eljah colored) was the trusted
janitor Of the First National Bank Of this
city. On July 50 roll of s20 gold pieces,
amounting 70 s. 600, disappeared from the
vault Of the bsnk, and the officers were at
q less TO determine who had taken it. Sus-
picion did no; at first point TO Elijah. In
fact, he was hardly considered in the
matter.
few DAYS sitter the robbery Elijah iu~
formed Cashier Hyre that be had received
an offer Of a better situation and desired to
accept He was allowed 70 retire from the
bank, and for few days he was lost 10
sight 1t is learned now that he occupied
the interval IN visiting Montgomery aud
other points or excursions.
INDUCING IN A GAY LIFE.
On his retur7 TO the city he began a round
OF gayety hiring fancy teams, for which
he paid promptly, and indulging IN other
amusements q q costly character. His
action drew suspicion from the bank officers.
A day or two since he purchased, through
Dave Morris, colored employe Of the
Pensacola livery stable, a fine horse, for
which he paid $50.
and this morning a warrant was issued for
Elijah. In very short while be was
placed under arrest Search warrants were
then issued and promptly executed by the
authorities, and at Eijsh's house. on East
Gregory street, 1850 in gold was
found in his trunk. On the person of Dave
Morris (colored SEQ in gold was found.
This had been deposited by Elijah as part
payment on a buggy, which Morris had
agreed to purchase for him. The horse was
also returned to the stable. the proprietors
returning $3.50, the purchase money. On
the person of Elijah was found IS IN cur
rency and new watch and chain.
ADMITS THE THEFr.
After the recovery Of these various sums
Cashier Hyre went to the police station 10
company with Sheriff Wilkins and Capt.
Farinas and held an interview with Elijah
The prisoner admitted taking the money
from the vault, and assured Mr.. Hyre that
the balance would be returned tomorrow
morning. Thus far the bank has received
$50 in cash.
Elijah has heretofore borne good repu-
tatlon, having held several positions of
trust in the various cubs and hotels of the
city.
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ROBT. n. TATEM,
DANFoRTR's LAST DAY.

TO be Executed To-day at Noon at
Augusta.
At Augusta Frank Danforth will b
hanged to-day between II an d 2 o'clock,
The gallows has been made some time, but
was only placed in position Wednesday
afternoon. A guard from the colored mill
tary has been deputized. the rope has been
prepared. and all things are in readiness
for Sheriff O'Connor's assistant to pull the
trigger, and the drop will fall.
Danforth was seen in his cell Wednesday
by Chronicle reporter When asked what
he had to say he replied: 81 can give you
nothing but the word of the Lord" He
then proceeded to speak Of his implicit trust
in God and of religious devotions. He
seemed in remarkably good health and
speech.
There has been little change in his deport-
ment and appearance since the day he was
sentenced to death. He is invariably
mis- hymn book or Bible in
his hand. He never spoke Of anything but
religion and his souls salvation, except
when drawn out on other topics. In con-
versatiou bis face frequently relaxed into a
pleasant smile, while his tone of voice was
uniformly low, respectful, submissive.
While the reporter was talking with him,
duOIuSA nO&IOy WIZ was duOuU TO leave Jl6
jail, having been discharged from custody
as being the wrong man, came into the cell
and spoke to him on the subject of his SAL
walton.
Frank listened very attentively, and
when his comforter had finished he said to
him:
"Good-by, and l hope that God will bless
you"
When the wish was returned by the other
negro Frank said:
Thank you"
Rev. Barnes, to whom Danforth con-
fessed, was asked if Frank ever talked to
him Of anything but religion. He said he
| didn't let him. He told him to keep his
mind on his spiritual welfare
On one occasion Frank started to tell him
| something about how much money his body
would bring, but he wouldn't let him CON
sinue. The condo mined man has requested
that whatever he possesses may go to his
mother.
The death watch was set over him at sun
set last evening and will continue his vigil
until this morning.
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district

militia district 70 n eiecteo
by the grand Jury, or on rec menus u. tlon
Of the grand jury the election : q os MADE sal
by the people. & Il makes LlI iIla uIs-
trict school district aud 1t suodIVldes sao.
districts, and provides for the election OF
three trustees in each district. Wlo are % es-
tabiish and superiutead the schools and en-
ploy the teachers d Il esta 7-is3es a county
bnar,i Of examiners who gran. licenses ..
!, -1-oyilzs f9- tbs Quarterly disbursement
Of the school, fund sri allows teachers 70
be emplovei st $ monthly salary. : 1t
eivs+ tie control Of the schools to the dis
Tn m following bills verereai third time
ami pa.sed: 800, r.D-.--
the TAX officer or oaice-s Of cities 70 issue
earnlshmeuts for taIes-
By Mr.. Dunwo0iy Of GlYnn-Io provide
for the regulator and control of county
c5nvic.s and for the appointment Of whip
ping bosses.
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ONE ENJOYS

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-04
In the Senate

The Senate committee on railroads re-
ported favorably by substitute the bill to
make express companies liable for loss, dam
age, or overcharges.
The committee on public schools reported
favorably bill for a system of public
schools for Toccos City.
The following House bills were read for
the first time:
To amend the law in relation to using
obscene language in the presence Of female.
THE ADJOURNMENT RESOLUTION.
The Senate committee on rules reported
the House resolution that the legislature
adjourn Sept. Is at noon. 1t was reported
favorably with an amendment adding the
words; ''Or so soon thereafter as possible
having due regard to the public business. ~
Mr.. Caoaniss, temporary chairman of
the committee on rules. favored the adoption
OF the resolution as amended by the COM
mittee.
Senator Ellington moved that the COM
mittee's report be non-concurred in. He
did not want an adjournment until all the
business was finished. He thought the bust
ness before the assembly should be exam
ined into with view of finding out a day
when an adjournment could be had. There
was important business to be disposed of
and he thought it should be finished.
Senator ONeal thought that the passage
of the resolution would have the effect of
clearing up the business before both
houses
Senator Mitchell thought if the House
was ready TO adj ourn on Sept. is the Senate
would be, and the charge Of delaying ad-
journment would fall on the House.
Theresolution was agreed to as amended
and transmitted to the House.
COMMON SCHOOL MEAsUR
On motion of Senator Terrell, the specia
order, a bill to extend the term of tn,
common schools to six months; to establish {
permanent school fund aud provide for the
disbursement thereof; to prescribe the
duties of the officers herewith, and e
amend and consolidate the existing school
laws, was taken up by sections.
After three sections were passed several
senators moved a postponement and au-
nounced determination to obstruct action
for the reason that the members had not
had the requisite time to examine fully into
the measure.
Senator Galloway made a speech against
speedy consideration and wanted the bill
carried over till tomorrow.
After considerable wrangling and numer'
Gus explanations, Senator O'Neal moved
that the bill be made the special order for
tomorrow morning directly after the
reading of the journal The public school
bill reported by the Senate committee on
public schools is really a substitute for the
House bills by Messrs. Boifeusllet of Bib
and jackson Of Heard, and the Senate bills
by Messrs. Irvine. Terrell and Williams. 1t
differs from the existing law in the follow
ing respects:
PROVISIONS OF THE BILL.
l. By making the chancellor Of the state
university member OF the state board. 2.
ltrequires the poll~tax to be placed with the
other school funds. 3. It provides for a
public school term CT six months. T. I'm
der it the board of education is COM
posed OF member from each
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-04
A NOTORIOUS CHARACTER.

Victor Nudge Plays the Role of Gam
bier, Swindler and BigamIst.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Sept 3.-A dis
patch was received In this city to-day from
Norfolk, Va, stating that Victor D. l..
Nudge, a lawyer VIGOROUSLY known in
Jacksonville as gambler and swindler,
had cut broad swath" and mysteriously
disappeared. Nudge married in Jack
sonville two years ago, but left the
city with fast woman after having
swindled his wife and her mother out of all
they possessed. He married Cora Waugh.
the actress, better known as "M'Liss," i'll
Philadelphia and deserted her. Mrs.
Nudge is now in Savannah. She is sueine
for a divorce in the courts here on a charge
of adultery and desertion. A decree is likely
to be granted within a week
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-04
WANTS A CHARTER.

Sterling, Glynn County, Asks the
Legislature to Incorporate 1t.
BRUNSWICK. GA. Sept. 3.-Citizens of
Sterling, town thirteen miles from
Brunswick, leave tonight for Atlanta to
place bill before the House to Incorporate
that place
Sterling is the mail and passenger line
terminus from Darien to the East Tenues-
see, Virginia aud Georgia railroad, aud it is
argued that if the town is incorporated rail
connection Will be made as soon as possible
That section of the country is excellent for
farming and fruit growing, and this move
is one long contemplated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-04
QUEER GAME.

An Atlanta Sportsman Shoots a
Negro Boy While Hunting.
ATLANTA, GA, Sept. 81. W. Swami, a
white man living just outside the corporate
limits. went squirrel hunting this morning.
He heard a rustling in muscadine vine
overhead and fired into the thick foliage.
1t was better shot than he had anticipated.
His game was a negro boy about years
old. He was struck by few shots in the
side OF the face and in the arm. The boy
was speedily given medical attention and
his injuries are not thought to be serious.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-04
st. Augustine Notes.

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA, Sept. 3.-The
ladies executive committee of the Confeder-
ate Soldiers Home held a meeting last
night and elected Mrs. j. A. Ensow, Jr.
president and Miss Zener Murdoch secre-
tary. Capt H. Narcotic acted as tempo
rary chairman. The association will DO
fully organized at the next meeting, Sept.
s. The ladies will give series OF festivals
at Anastasia Beach, and also arrange to
give fair during the coming winter.
Capt. W. |. Woodman, who for the past
year has 80 ably commanded the st. Angus
tine Guards, has sent his resignation to
Gov. Fleming. The company named First
Lieut.. Eugene Masters to fill the vacancy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-04
LIVINGSTON IN BALDWIN.
He Speaks of the Demands and Princi
pies OF the Ocala Platform.

He Speaks of the Demands and Priuci-
pies OF the Ocala Platform.
MILLEDGEvILLE, GA, Sept. S.-CoL L.
F. Livingston, president Of the state farm
ers alliance, addressed the people of Bald
win county from the court house here to.
day He spoke for nearly two hours and
clearly defined the principles and demands
Of the farmers alliance, based on the Ocala
platform.
He claimed to be the victim of perse-
cution at the hands Of partisan critics and
said that he had been charged with being
in sympathy with the third party move
menU. He met this charge with the bibli
cal statement, Sufficient unto the day is
the evil thereof When the necessity for
new party was made apparent he can
ddly declared himself in regard to that.
He intimated that the party that adopted
the Ocala platform, between democratic
and republican, would poll the largest vote
next year ever known in the country.
His address was clear throughout and the
principles of the alliance were advocated.
The address was greeted with considerable
applause
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ALFRED KENNEDY MISSING.
Mysterious Disappearance of a TAFT
nall County Citizen.

nall County Citizen.
CLAYTON, Ga, Sept. 3.-Alfred Ken.
nedy, a WELL known citizen of Tattnall
county, living about seven miles from Clax
ton, rode away from home on Monday even.
ing last, telling his wife he would return In
au hour or two He did not return, and his
horse was found this evening tied in pond,
about five miles from home, near Daniel
Barnett's No trace of Mr.. Kennedy can
be found. 1t is thought he was bitten by a
rattlesuake or murdered. All the citizens
in the vicinity are in search of him to.
night
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-04
Duval's Jail Crowded.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Sept. S.-The
county jail is in crowded condition, ow-
ing to the illness of Judge Lotion NJ. Jones
Of the criminal court, the nature Of which
is 50 serious that the chairman of the
county commissioners has been authorized
70 telegraph the governor the urgency of
filling the place, temporary or otherwise.
that justice may not be obstructed. At
present the Jail is taxed to its utmost ca
pacity by fifty prisoners.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-04
People Don't Grow Famous in a
Hurry

Carlsbad Sprudel Salt did not become
known in a day. 1t took centuries to &C
quire its present fame. For all diseases Of
the stomach. liver and kidneys, as well a!
in constipation. rheumatic affections and
diabetes, il is without equal Obtain the
genuine article, which must have the sigma
ture Of 'Eisner g. Mendelson Co., Agents,
New York, on the neck Of every bottle.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-04
ATLANTA'S COMING FIGHT.
The First Gun Fired by the 1890 Gu
Last Night

The First Gun Fired by the 1890 Club
Last Night.
ATLANTA Ga, Sept. 3.-What friends of
the movement call 1.-THE first gun in the
municipal campaign" was fired here to-
night in the hall of the 1890 Club. 1t was
the old prohibition "amen corner" thinned
out and lonesome. About 300 were present,
including women and children Sam Small
was the principal speaker. In foct, the only
other speaker was Mr.. Murphey, president
Of the club.
Resolutions were passed pledging that
the fight in December should be clean cut
barrocm and anti -barroom.
A committee was appointed by President
Murphey, who will appoint ano Their COM
mittee, who in turn will parcel out the city
offices and name the candidates. The busi-
ness people here deprecate the agitation, but
Sam Small wants a constituency, and the
old prohibition issue is looming up again.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-04
Attempted Suicide at Kissimmee.

KIssISNEE, FLA, Sept. 3.-Mrs. I'D
Juno to-day attempted to commit suicide
by taking three ounces Of laudanum. She
tried 10 take ounces, but her husband took
1t away from her. She is 40 years of age
and is the wife OF a painter. It was three
hours before physician was called to at
tend her.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-04
THE WINDSOR"
The New Eotel at Americus at Las
Has Name.

AMERIcUs, Ga, Sept. 3-The directors
of the AmerIcus Improvement Company
to-day named the new hotel Tho Wind
sor." Besides the historical significance, il
is compliment to a prominent citizen of
Americas, John Windsor. who has spent
his money, time aud able counsel in pro-
noting the enterprise.
Several of the stores in the hotel are al
ready occupied, but the hotel will not be
completed in all its magnificent appoint
ments until Nov L
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-04
Amerlcus q Free peliverv Cltv.

AMERICUs, GA, Sept. al. A. Bella, an
inspector of the postoffice department. has
been in Americas several days arranging a
free delivery map of the city, and the loca-
ton Of the boxes is just completed. The de-
livery will be in operation by Oct. l.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-04
ORANGE PARK POINTERS.

The Outlook for the Various Fruit
Crops in Clay County.
ORANGE PARK, FLA, Sept. 3-Since the
rains set in there has been decided I'M
provement in the appearance of vegetation.
The strawberry was pretty generally killed
out by the long drought, which will make
the plants hard to get here.
The greatest improvement is in the pros
pect. for good orange crop. The trces
have put on wonderful growth since the
rains began, and the fruit is now looking
we'll II seems that the orange tree can
stand almost anything but cold.
The grape crop was unusually good, and
the pear crop, though not large, is very
fine. The truck growers are now busy pre-
pairing for fall crop.
There is SINE sickness now in the Park.
Rev. Oliver Taylor. an episcopal minister,
is quite i'll. and B. w. Edwards Is very sick
with painters collie Of a serious character.
In few days now the new college will
open. The principal is expected very soon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-04
AN EXPOSITION POSTPONED.
Brunswick VIII Hold Her Big Show
in the Spring.

IN the spring,
BRUNSWICK, GA, Sept. 3.-At a meeting
of the executive committee of the Southeast
Georgia Exposition tonight it was decided
to hold a semi-annual instead of au annual
exposition. and defer the first of
these until spring. Several reasons
actuated this movement. The time
formerly set was too short to ar
range the preliminaries, erect the buildings,
prepare the premium lists aud other mat
ters. The spring was chosen for the pur-
pose of displaying the market gardening
products of this section of the state.
The ball will be kept rolling fast, and
every new move lends encouragement to
the project and indicates the purpose of the
leading men connected with the exposition
company to make it powerful means of
development to Brunswick and Southeast
Georgia
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-04
The small-Harris Matter.

ATLANTA, GA, Sept. 3.-There is no
fight in the Sam Small Harris of Catoosa
affair, only another newspaper card, which
will, in all probability, be the last Of the
matter