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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-11
THOMAS COUNTY PEARS.
The Beautiful LeConte Pear Now il
Its Glory.

Inc beautlrul LeConte Pear Now in
Its Glory.
TOWNSVILLE, GA, March 10.-The beau-
tiful LeConte pear tree is now in its glory.
On all sides great masses Of their white
blossoms can be seen. The numerous
orchards, large and small, are now a most
striking feature in all this section. The Le-
Conte is a tree Of perfect symmetry. and
when seen in full foliage in long rows, thew
form scene of tropical luxuriauce and
sylvan enchantment. But as these fine
trees now appear in full flower, in all their
white glory, their rare beauty is indescrib-
able. The orchards may be likened unto
masses OF snow clouds, by sailors called
cotton balls, fallen TO earth and quietly
resting there.
the sunshine and the spring warmth, its
whiteness is as pure as natures own heart.
seen by the moonlighs they light up and
brighten all their surroundings. IL Il vera
not Tor the soft balmy air, making winter
only "reminiscences, they might bs thought
snowdrifts, lying here and there aud every
where in immense banks, so quiet in the
stu moonlight. But there ia no snow. for
the wild violet is blooming in every obscure
nook aud corner, too modest to f1aunt its
royal purple before the eyes of busy men
and the tiny white flowers, by country
children named daisies. are doing their ut
most 20 literally cover over the brown
earth. No, winter has gathered his grizzly
old self together and hied him toward the
northern pole. and now the life fluid of all
plants, every tree and shrub aud delicate
flower, is moving upward. drawn by warm
sunlight; every bird is seeking its mate to
enjoy Its bird romance; every living thing
is putting on greener and fresher garment.
making ready to do its only real life work
and bring forth and perpetuate its kind.
The pear growers realize that the large
crop OF pears in prospect this year will
neceSsitate western rates. This Immense
crop dumped into two or three eastern cities
will not pay freight and package An eff
fort will be made TIA get rates TO the west.
1t is only just that pears should be placed on
an equality with oranges in this respect. In
fact lit is absolutely necessary, IL this fine
business is not to be utterly destroyed. A
convention OF pear growers will be called
to meet Townsville at some early dav
to protect this growing industry.
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A BLAZE AT GRIFFIN.
B. w. Champions Stock of Liquor
Badly Damaged.

B. w. Champions Stock Of Liquors
Badly Damaged.
GRIFFIN, GA, March 10.-Griffin was
visited by fire at sn early hour this morn
ing. The fire originated in the cellar Of 3. w.
Champions bar, and but for the prompt
and good work of the fire department would
have developed into serious confiagration.
As it was, the damage by fire was slight.
but in the flooding of the cellar to suppress
the flames Mr.. Champion sustains a heavy
loss, which is partially covered by insur-
ance. just what the loss will amount to
cannot be ascertained until the water has
been gotten out of the cellar and
the condition Of the whisky is
learned. Several barrels exploded during
the fire and it is thought that all those
opened turned down and leaked out. Hill
street has literally been flowing in whisky
to-day and the odor of it is all in the air to-
night. Mr.. Champion says he estimates his
loss at from 1000 20 $50 0, with SIS, 900 in
surauce on the stock and fixtures. His
insurance was s., 900 in the American and
$1,000 in the Orient with the Mangham
Bros. How the fire originated is as yet UNI
known, as no one had been in the cellar
since early yesterday afternoon and then
not with fire.
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A NEGRO ON A TEAR.

He Draws q Pistol and Terrorizes a
Train Full OF People.
ABBEvILLE, GA, March l0.-Jack Will
Jams, mulatto employed at the turpentine
still Of W. K. Bowen s. Co., near Lulaville.
this county, boarded the south-bound
passenger train on the Abbeville and Way.
cross road at this place yesterday morning,
DE was drinking. and soon after the train
left the depot he became boisterous. and
when demonstrated with by the conductor
drew pistol, terrorized the passengers and
took possession Of the train
On reaching Bowen's mill he
left the train aud was, then arrested nv
Messrs. Swift and Allen, passengers, and
Paul Hair, engineer of the train. He was
brought back to Abbeville, and when
reaching the Jail was profuse in making
Masonic signs, probably fearing the indig.
nation of the people. A preliminary trial
before Justice B. II. Blasingame resulted in
his being remanded to jail in default of
81 600 bond to appear at superior court.
A lodge OF the Knights OF Honor was
organized here last night by G. c. Holmes
of brunswick, state lecturer for that order,
with a membership of forty. The follow.
ing officers were elected: DR.. A. r. ROYAL,
dictator; T. l.. Holton, p. D.: A,
H. Crawford, V. D.. q. w. Lssseter A. D. !:
w. h. Reynolds, treasurer; James Nixon,
+. R.; L. P. Wimberly, r.. J. Z. Bowen,
guard; A. j. Harp, guard; p. 8. Tatum,
sentinel; j. r. Allison, T. /. Mitchell, W.
A. Wimberly, trustees. The organization
is fine one, composed of the best citizens
of Abbeville.
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POLITICS IN COFFEE.
Cleveland and Crisp the Favorit
National Ticket

Cleveland and Crisp the Favorite
National Ticket.
WILLAcoocHEE, Ga, March 10-I have
in the last few days interviewed some Of the
most prominent alIiancemen in this county
In regard to their political standing, and
they inform me that the Coffee county ALI =
ance has cast their lot with the Democratic
party, and will fight its fight in the demo-
cratic ranks. l have interviewed all the
citizens of this place in regard to the presl-
Dental candidates, and l find they are
unanimously in favor of ex-President
Cleveland for President, and c. F. Crisp OF
Georgia or Vice President For congress-
man they are solid for Turner. There is
not an Atkinson man in the place, and
only one man for Judge Roberts
This is pretty much the sentiment Of the
people all over the county. ALI who l
have talked with say they like Atkinson
too well for judge to send him to congress,
and besides. they are too proud of Turner's
record to want any change just now.
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cRIME AMONG NEGROES.
Facts Show That It Is on the Increass
ct Weycross.

ct WeycrOss.
WAYCROss, GA, March I0.-Crime
among the negroes seems to be on tbs in
crease. At least this view Of the matter is
established by facts taken by your CORE
spondeut during the past year in this and
adjoining counties. From this point have
reported lynchings and murders, which
took place 10 adjoining counties, all Of
which were confined 70 the negroes. Dur
ing the last twelve months several negroes
hsvs been found dead at different places
nesr here. on the railroad track. Some of
these were evidently killed by trains, while
the cause Of death Of some Of the
others was not quite so plain.
Foul play was suspected in some cases, but
there was little evidence as TO this. and
even the names of some Of them could not
be ascertaiued. Not long ago a negro was
killed In a wreck here and nobody knew his
name. Another evidently went to sleep on
the track within the yard limits OF the Sa-
vannAh, Florida and Western railroad. He
was completely disembowele He
had in his pocket several Sunday school
books and papers, but nobody knew who be
was or where be was from or anything about
him. Every day or so reports come from
turpentine stills and saw-mills, Of shooting
and cutting scrapes among the negroes.
Your correspondent learned this morning
or shooting scrape which took place sew
eral days ago near the Okefnokee swamp,
between George Williams and one Pritch-
ard over some trivial affair. These two
negroes were employed by the Suwannee
Canal Company. The weapons used were
Winchester rifles. Thirty shots were fred
simultaneously at each other, and neither
Of them was hit. One OF the
stray bullets. however, struck an Innocent
negro named Willie Sunton, who was
standing in bis door some distance from the
shooting, and was instantly killed. Will
Jams and Pritehard escaped after finding
out what had happened. Another report
comes from FolKston this morning that
Stewards commissary, near that place, was
broken into Friday night and $50 stolen.
This recalls the famous Fort Nudge
commissary burglary, which led to the
murder of Deputy Sheriff Culpepper, and
the shooting Of an innocent negro who was
mistaken for Elijah Cheaves, now under
sentence for the murder Of Mr.. Culpepper.
Jessie Mungan. John A. Robinson and Nep
William, ali colored, have been arrested by
Lem Roddenberry, deputy constable, for
the burgliry of Stewards commissary.
Edward has been released on bond The
other two are in jail here awaiting instruc-
lions from the authorities OF Chatham
county.
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signs to be prepared for postoHacs
buildings, directs that those plans and designs
shall be 50 devised as 70 provide for addi-
tons 70 the capacity OF the buildings when
such additions become necessary, pro vides
that the Postmaster General shall from time
to time cause such buildisgs 70 be con-
strueted IN towns where the gross postofice
receipts baye for three years preceding eK-
cseded 1900 and have not exoesded $780,
600. the cost for the site and building not to
exceed 100000 and il appropriates $500, 900
20 carry out its provisions.
Mr.. Kyle moved an amendment 20 Mr.
Vests substitute 20 secure rooms for public
libraries In postoffics buildings constructed
and 70 be constructed, and 70 have them
supplied with public documents.
Much discussion followed. but no action
was taken on MIR. Kyle's amendment or Mr..
vests substitute. Both are still pending.
Mr.. George gave notice Of an Amendment
70 add section that all expenses under the
act shall be paid for by the issue OF legal
tender notes in addition to the amount now
authorized.
The Senate then went into executive ses-
sion, and at O'Clock ad journed
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POLITICS IN TERRELL.
The Delegates to Chicago-Dr. Ross
and Mel. Glessner Spoken OF

The Delegates to Chicago-Dr. Ross
and Mel. Glessner Spoken or
FoRT VALLEY, GA. March 10-The dele-
gates to the Chicago convention from this
congressional district will probably be DR..
b. L. Ross Of this place and Maj. W. L.
Giessner Of Americus.
Tomorrow the Leader will formally an.
nounce DR.. Ross candidacy as it has
been assured that he would have
mo opposition on this side of Flint
river. Being no politician. DR.. Ross would
mot consent to allow the use OF his name for
"a scramble" race; hence the prediction
that the ticket OF Ross and Giessner will
mot be opposed by any one.
DIR. Ross has a strong following In the
counties of Houston. Macon, Crawford and
Taylor. who have frequently urged him to
stand for the state Senate, but on account
of large practice be has always fatty re-
fused. Now that his friends can honor him
without any damage to his practice mate
rally they are going to IN Ike gigantic
efforts to send him as a delegate to the
presidential convention. DR.. Ross and
Maj. Glessner would at once become promi-
;nent leaders 10 the Georgia delegation, and
are men of whom the "old Third" would
feel very proud.
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WHEAT AND CORN.
The Monthly Report of the stat!sticiau
OF the Government.

The Monthly Report of the statstician
OF the Government.
WASHINGTON, March 1O.-The March re-
port OF the distribution Of wheat and corn
made by the statistician Of the department
OF agriculture, makes the stock of wheat in
the growers hands III ,OOO. 900 bushels, or
% per cent. of the crop; 81, 600, 900 Of spring
wheat and l0s,000,0OO of winter wheat,
much OF the latter in states
which have practically no commercial dis
tribution, but entering into local oonsump-
ton for bread and seed. This is the largest
reserve ever reported, that OF the largest
previous crop, of 1854, being 169, 900, 900
bushels. The exports from July to March
were 164.000,000 bushels, the
tall seed 36,0UO,0OO bushels and
the consumption apparently 100000
bushels, but the larger proportion is taken
for consumption in the fall and winter, and
the actual consumption is proportionally
greater than in the spring and summer.
The assumed consumption from March l,
1881, TO March l, 1892, is 300. 900, 600 bushels
for population Of g., 300. 900; the exports
2O6, 900 bushels, the seed $4,000, 900
bushels-a distribution of 562, o00,0
bushels.
With Al 900, 900 bushels of visible and H.
100000 bushels Of invisible stocks there are
21,OOO,OOO not directly accounted for pre-
viously which came, in the unprecedented
squeezing of all sorts of reserves mainly
from the always uncounted stocks OF
flour between mill and mouth, and
from small uncounted stocks be-
tween farmers granaries and the ''visible
supply" The average weight OF the wheat
Is 5s5 pounds per measured bushel, which
is the estimated weight of the crop of 1887,
and is nine-tenths Of a pound above the
average OF eight previous years.
THE CORN CROP.
The estimated quantity Of corn In the
farmers hands is $50, 600, 900 bushels, or AIS
per cent. of the crop. This
is the largest proportion ever
reported. that OF 1889 excepted. which
was 45.9 per cent, or go, 0OO, 900 bushels.
The seven principal states have a surplus Of
54o, 900, 900 bushels, or Al .5per cent. Of their
product, against 667 from the great crop of
1889. The proportion merchantable is the
largest ever reported. 49, per cent against
S5.7 two years ago. The average Of the
eight previous crops is 50 per cent :, and the
lowest average go, for the frosted crop of
1883. The present average farm price OF
merchantable corn is 80 2 cents per busheI,
and Of understandable 25.7 cents
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SESSION OF THE SENATE.
What Was Done In the Upper House
of Congress.

What Was Done in the Upper House
of Congress.
WASHINGTON, March 10.-In the Senate
to-day Mr.. Morgan offered resolution,
which was agreed to, calling on the Presi-
dent for copies of the correspondence in re-
gard to the Venezuela award since June,
1890.
The resolution heretofore offered by Mr..
Morgan instructing the committee on priv
ileges and elections to inquire into and report
upon the manner of electing United States
senators was taken up and agreed to.
The agricultural departments deficiency
bill, providing $3.50 900 for carrying out the
provisions Of the meat inspection law, was
passed. as we're also twenty bills of q local
character or for private relief
The Senate then took up the unfinished
business, being tho bill for the erection of
government postoffice buildings in towns
having postal receipts Of $1,000 annually.
Mr.. Vest offered substitute for il. The
substitute instruets ths Secretary OF
the Treasury TO cause plans and de-
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WATER WORKS FOR ATHENS.

Only Three Votes Cast Against the
Bonding Proposition.
ATHENS, GA, March 10-Athens polled
big vote for bonds to-day and it is now an
established fact that the new water works
for the city are to be erected. The workers
for bonds were on the ground early and
everybody used their influence in behalf Of
this necessity for the city. Six hundred
and twelve votes, which ls two-thirds Of the
city registration. were required to carry the
election. The vote cast for bonds was 795.
Only three votes were polled against the
issue, two In the Second and one in the First
wards. The city is very jubilant tonight
over the result.
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and refreshing to the taste, and. acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
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Iceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
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healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
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Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
lgists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
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wishes to. try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FyG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK, NY.
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DYKES PENSIONERS

A Bill to Repeal the Clause Against
Persons Who We're Dropped.
WASHINGTON, March Representative
Oates, from the Judiciary committee, re-
ported favorably the bill intended to sus-
pend the operations of the Revised Statutes
relative to persons in the seeding states
who were dropped from the pension
rolls on account of their
supposed disloyalty to the governs
ment. The bill proposes to relieve these
persons of PROOF Of acts of loyalty and to
allow them In their old age to be restored
to the pension rolls, but gives them no back
pay. Another class of persons which the
bill is intended to relieve consists of soldiers
of the Mexican war and the Indian wars in
respect to bounty land claims,
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NAVAL EXPENDITURES

Retren chment Recommended by the
House Committee.
WASHINGTON, March 10.-In a report
submitted TO the House with the naval
appropriation bill. Chairman Herbert says
the committee has made a careful exam
ination into the manner in which the money
appropriated for the navy has been ex-
pended, and while they found nothing TO
condemn and very much to commend, they
believe that the retrenchment under GER
tain heads which they recommend can be
effected without any injury to the service,
and that in view of the condition of the
treasury it ought to be made.
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A cRoCKERY STORE CLOSED.
The Dresden at Atlanta Fails to Prove
Profitable Venture.

4 Ao OEes0eu 81 Atlanta = ais 70 PROVE
Profitable Venture.
ATLANTA. Ga. March 1O.-Lats yester-
day afternoon a mortgage for ST., 900 was
fled in the clerks Office OF the superior
court in favor OF Mrs. Mueller, the wife OF
Louis Mueller, the proprietor Of the Ores
den. To-day the mortgage was foreclossd
and the establishment is now in the hands
Of the sheriff.
The Dresden's liabilities are about $40. 900.
and Mr.. Mueller thinks his assets will
amouat to fully as much. He says his At
lanta creditors will be paid in full.
Mr.. Mueller this morning conveyed the
stock in his Whitehall street store
and goods stored in a building on Broad
street to George Borgfeldt & Co. and the
Atlanta National Bank He Is indebted to
Borgfeldt & Co. for goods purchased.
amounting 20 "a. 100. and to the Atlanta
National Bank on a note due March Is, for
90 900. Mr.. Mueller came to Atlanta in the
fall Of 1889, and stocked the Dresden with
the finest display OF crocksry ware and
fancy household goods ever seen in the
south.
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HORIZONS CHANCES BAD.
The Testimony Against the Alleged
Trestle Burner Very Strong.

The Testimony Against the Alleged
Trestle Burner Very Strong.
SANDERsvILLE. GA. March 10.-Ths ex-
animation of witnesses il the trial OF win
Horton, charged with trestIe burning. be.
gan this morning and continued throughout
the day. The testimony of the witnesses
for the state was strong against the pris-
oner, and that OF the defense was weak. II
is the general opinion that convection ls
snevitaole unless testimony not Vet given is
favorable to the accused. The case will
continue Tomorrow and will probably be
given To the jury tomorrow night or Sat-
urday morning During the trial this
afternoon considerable excitement was
caused by negro escaping from the new
jail. He was in the corridor outside of the
steel cells and made hole through the
brick wall next TO barred window. He
was pursued, but escaped to the woods.
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ORPHANS HOME OF THE l. o. O. Fl
The Committee to Select G Site Visits
Gritt1u.

The Committee to Select @ Site Visits
Gritt1u.
GRIFFIN, Ga, March 10.-The committee
to select place for the orphans home of
the Independent Order Of Odd Fellows, has
been in Griffin to- day inspecting Grfin's
sites and bearing Of Grifln's advantages for
the location of the home here. The day
was raw one. but the committee visited a
number of places and were favorably i'm
pressed with several Of those offered, aad
one, Col Thomas 4. Mills old suburban
home, in particular They we're carried
through the public schools. and were. it was
very apparent, quite favorably i'm
pressed with the system. School
advantages is one thing greatly
TO be desired in selecting the loca-
ton, and in this respect Griffin stands
without a superior. TIE delegation left at
o'clock for Gainesville and Atlanta, and
after seeing these places will meet Saturday
aud award Griffin the prizs-so say many
OF the party who accompanied the commit
tee on their tour of inspection to-day.
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An old-t.me Mansion Burned.

BRUNSWICK. GA, March IO.-The old
DuBignon home at Island View, F. J. Doer-
Fingers country seat. was destroyed by fire
to-day. The building was valued at 81 GOO.
There is no insurance. Mr.. Doerflinger en-
'tertsined at Island View during the sum.
mer aud hun.ing season guests from all
over Georgia. The house was filed with
valuable relics OF untold money value, all
of which we're destroyed.
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CALIFORNIA FyG syrup co.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
CANIPH0RETTE.

This is combination of camphor and pine
tar: II packed with your wooden goods moths
will not invade them. One-thfrd the price of
camphor gum and ten times better for packing
purposes. More convenient. because it doesn't
evaporate, and it is not necessary to disturb
your goods after they are put away. Will not
stain or soil the material little summing and
the odor quickly evaporates. Nothing superior
to odor OF tar to improve the general hygienic
ceived at Drug Store of r. G. MCCALL.
Corner Congress and Whitaker Streets.
II you are troubled with reaches or water
bugs get a box Of Roach Bait. 25 cents Sure
death.
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TEoMAsv1LLE TOPICS.

a New Law Firm-New Uniforms Re-
ceived by the Guards.
TOWNSVILLE. GA, March 10. - The
Townsville Guards have received their
new uniforms They are quite handsome.
K. T. MeLain was reelected county
school commissioner to-day.
Mayor Pattsn and President OF the Senate
Mitchell have formed the law firm OF
Mitchell 81 Patten. 10 is strong comb.
nation.
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Judge John oordero Dad.

OcALA, FLA. March 1o.-Judgs John
Cordero died this morning. aged ~ years.
he was prominent citizen. respected and
beloved by all. He was consistent Chris
tian. He held the position of justice of the
peace twelve years. He was prominent
Mason and Odd Fellow, which fraternities
will bury him tomorrow.
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SAVANNAH COTTON MILLS.

MARCH 8, 1892.
semi-annual dividend of per cent. has
this day been declared on the capital stock of
this company, payable to stockholders as of this
date, on and after April l. 1892
The transfer books of the company will be
closed from this date until 10th inst,
GEO. w. OWENS, President.
R. E. L. DANIEL, Secretary,
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NOTICE.

The ladies in charge of the SUNDAY SCHOOL.
EXCHANGE, on Bull street, cordially invite
their friends and the public to a special sale of
Aprons and Bags during THIS DAY and EVEN
ING. Dainty refreshments will also he serued