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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-30
STRINGFELLoW's TRIAL.
The First Witness Wanted Fined $50
for Not Appearing.

AhC ~ bk w AS106b w duJc0 A1O0 0OO
for Not Appearing.
GAINESVILLE, FLA, Dec. 29.-After ex-
hausting nearly the last venire Of fifty men,
twelve were rendered by the attorney for
the state at noon today. and accepted by
Stringfellow's counsel. The witnesses were
put under the rule and testimony was in
order.
DIR. Harry Hodges, who acted as surgeon
OF the coroner's Jury was the first witness
called. Not answering the sheriff was sent
in quest of him, but returned after time
with the information that he had
gone TO Arredondo 20 attend a man
who had been shot at that
place. whereupon his honor, Judge Find
ley, ordered che sheriff TO collect fine of
$50 from DIR. Hodges for his failure to re-
spect the orders of the court. The doctor
went away under the impression that a jury
would not be obtained so soon. The case,
therefore, went over until $50 o'clock to-
morrow morning, as DR.. Hodges did not
return in time for his examination to-day.
Joe William and Pierre Pratt are in at
tendance upon the court, with their nom
resident counsel. Hon. Robert W. Davis of
Palatka. Hon. Frank Pope is also here as
counsel for Stringfellow. pitted against his
brother-in-law, Charles L. Fildes, who
assists Judge Wigg, the states attorney.
On account OF the failure to get a jury on
Tuesday, a new venire Of fifty was ordered.
and the court proceeded with other business
until this morning.
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DIXIh's FAIR DAUGHTER.
A Pretty Compliment Paid Miss Davi
at New York.

A Pretty c Compliment Paid Miss Davis
at New York.
New YORK. Dec. 29-The north and
south met again in amicsbility last night.
Miss Winnie Davis, daughter OF the con-
federaoy, is visiting friends in this city.
Tonight William P. St. John gave an elab-
crate theater party In her honor The de-
tails OF the affair were arranged by the
bachelor host in a manner to make the
compliment complete. Il was a special
point that no person who had lived ia the
south, and no descendant OF southerners,
were invited, thus making the party repre-
sentative Of only northern sympathies. The
company met at Sherry's at 7:45 o'clock.
Thence they took carriages to Days thea.
ter to enjoy Ada Rehan in las You Like
It." At the conclusion of the play the party
returned to Sherry's to enjoy supper. Mrs.
Arthur NJ. Dodge, DR.. and Mrs. Henry P.
LOOMS, Mrs. Joseph t. Low and Mrs.
James Brown Lord were the chaperons. The
young ladies invited with them to NEE,
Miss Davis were; Miss Stockton, Mis-.
Marion Wing. Miss Richard, Miss Helen
King, Miss Draper, Miss Cooke, Miss Lydia
Redmond and Messrs. Arthur II. Dodge
NJ Taylor Pyne, Joseph T. Low. James
Brown Lord, Howard Constable. William
B. Bristow, Tallmsdgs Van Rensselaer,
Evart j. Wendell, Eugene H. Lewis. James
I. Woodland and Peter Merid, with Mr.. ST.
John, were in tbs party.
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ATLANTA's HOME.
An ATTEMPT to Be Made to Make It's
Acceptance a Political Issue.

An Attempt to Be Made to Make It's
Acceptance a Political Issue.
ATLANTA GA, Dec. 29.-The fight for
the acceptance of the soldiers home by the
state has not yet been given up. as was
thought when the last session defeated the
bill. Advocates of the home agree that IL
the issue be properly presented before the
people of Georgia in the election Of the
next legislature, a majority of that body
will be returned pledged TO vote for the
acceptance of the home. Ii is proposed to
make the acceptance of the home the one
main issue before the people in the selection
of the next legislature, and to that END to
make q thorough canvass OF the state
from the mountains to the sea,
which will be conducted by the most brill
liant and eloquent public men IN Georgia.
Gen. =. NJ. b. Young and Rev. Sam Small
have already announced that they will
stump the state in the interest of accepting
the home, and other able and eloquent gem
tlemen will swell the list OF speakers who
will give their time aud influence TO crys~
tallize the vote to elect legislature pledged
to accept the home for the old soldiers. The
trustees Of the home, Col. Lowndes Cal
houn, Col. r.. ID. Spalding, Samuel Inman,
Maj. NJ. c. kiser, Gen. Philip Cook, Capt
w. d. Ellis aud DR.. Amos Fox favor the
idea OF a thorough canvass of the state with
view to securing majority OF the next
legislature pledged TO vote for the accept
ance Of the home, and it Is said that a ma
Jority of the trustees will force fight on
this line at the next meeting to be held In
January.
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ABREVILLE IN PRINT.
Social Life During the Holidays-A
New Canning Factory Going Up.

Social Life During the Holidays-A
New Canning Factory Going Up.
ABBEvILLE. Ca, Dec. 29.-The holidays
have been, so far, greatly enjoyed by the
young society people of Abbeville. Social
parties have been the order of the day.
Otherwise this town has been so tranquil that
nothing Of interest has transpired.
j. r. Monroe of this place is erecting a
canning factory at his plantation, near Alb
beville, en- the Abbeville and Western rail
road.
Bowen & r cid have just opened a store
at Lulaville, in this county. and will carry
large stock of general merchandise.
w. R. Bowen, of the firm of Bowen &
Reid and w. r. Bowen g. Co., will soon put
up large canning factory at Lulaville.
The adjourned term of Wilcox superior
court will convene here next Tuesday, and
the judge-elect, G. G. Smith, of the
Oconee circuit win begiu his judicial career
at the county site Of Wilcox county.
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a WEDDING AT MONTICELLO.
Columbus B. Smith OF Jacksonvill
Webs Miss May Carroll. &.

Columbus B. Smith OF Jacksonville
Weds Miss May Carroll.
MONTICELLO, FLA, Dec. 29.-Miss May
Carroll. one Of MonticellU's most charming
and fascinating young ladies, was married
to Columbus B. Smith. a bright ornament
of the Jacksonville bar. yesterday in the
Methodist church. The minister was Rev.
T. c. Bradford. s. G. Boylston of Jack
sonville was best man. and Miss Eugenia
Small Of Macon, Ga. maid of honor. In a
half circle stood Charles Carroll. Jr. and
Miss Mamie Smith of Jacksonville. T. A.
Ledwith OF Jacksonville and Miss Cora
Parramore Of Madison, W. B. Griffin and
Miss Sallie Partridge. J. Partridge and Miss
M. Lou Thomas of Madison, z. B. Vail and
Miss Mary Palmer.
After the impressive ceremony the bridal
party repaired to the residence Of the bride
where a delightful feast had been spread.
The bride and groom left on the 2:45 train
for Jacksonville. their future home, bearing
with them the best wishes Of host Of
friends. The bridal presents were numerous
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AN AVALANCHE OF LAwY KRs.
Over 100 TO Appear IN the New Hear
ing In the Ryan Case.

ing In the Ryan Case.
ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 29.-The application
of Stephen A. Ryan for trial by jury on
the contempt feature Of the famous case In
which he is the star actor. was called for q
hearing before Judge Clarke In chambers
this morning. After argument on both
sides the court finally held that all creditors
were entitled TO appear as parties 30 the ap-
plication, this being che main point con-
tested for, and further hearing was put off
until next Saturday. Ryans attorneys OBJ.
jected to allowing the creditors to appear In
she case. but insisted that the receiver only
be recognized, as 10 would take great while
to get through with the point involved
-Ryan's right to trial by jury-thers being
100 lawyers representing various creditors.
IL they were allowed to appear the case
would go down in record as a parallel TO
"Jarndyce va. Jarndyce." The court,
however. expressed the belief that all the
creditors were entitled to a voice in the
question. and when the hearing is continued
next Saturday the array of legal talent that
will assemble will doubtless be remarkable.
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BISHOP NELSON'S CATHEDRAL.

The vestrymen of st. Philips Vote to
Tender Their Church.
ATLANTA, GA. Dec 29.-At a meeting
of the vestry of st. Philips Episcopal church
tonight it was decided to tender the st.
Philips church property to Bishop Nelson
as q cathedral Under Bishop Beckwith
ST. Luke's church was the cathedral.
but under the new administration st,
Lukes has manifested a desire to be
an independent parish. Another rea.
son for changing the cathedral to
ST. Philips church is ito settle dispute be-
tween that parish and the diocese regard
ing the valuable property on which the
church is located. Both the parish and re-
serve claim ownership and IL the bishop ac.
ccepus 1t as the cathedral the dispute, 1t lie
hoped, will be settled in that way,
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DIXIE'S FUTURE BRIGHT.
THIS YEARS FAILURES ONLY 2.ee9
AGAINST 3,241 IN 1891

A Total OF 621 New establishments
Started During the Past Three
Months-"Unususl Activity in Every
Line of Industrial Enterprise Re-
portad"-Money to Be More Pler-
tiful.
BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 29.-The number
Of new industrial enterprises organized and
established in the south during the year
1892 is shown by the Manufacturers
Record of this week to be 2,6ss, as compared
with {, 241 during the year 1891. During
the last three months GIL new establishments
have been started against 564 during the
preceding three months.
In commenting upon the showing made
by these figures the Manufacturers Record
says: THE decrease does not indicate a
depressed condition in the south nor can it
be taken as evidence of any retrograde
movement in southern industrial interests.
On the contrary, there is unusual activity
in every line Of industrial enterprise in the
south at the present time and every
indication points to degree Of
activity during the coming year greater
than has ever been known. The settlement
of yexatious political issues, the greater
amount of cash which the present cotton
crop is yielding to the producers, the
greater abundance of money and
more extended credit in tie south and
she activity and prosperity which
mark every branch Of industry in that seo-
ton, are conditions upon which the course
of affairs In the south during the year 1898
will depend. With conditions as favorable
a. these are generally recognized to be,
there can be no doubt of the very promising
prospects which lie before the south at this
slime. Every condition needful for success
full business IN the south exists at present,
and che year 1892 closes with very salts,
factory record Of progress that has been
made under trying circumstances and with
brilliant prospects for the coming year"
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a SUIT AGAINST CONTRACTORS.
They Eeve Feilsd to Complete
Bridge Noru In Pnaition

They Eeve Feilsd to Complete g.
Bridge Now In Position.
ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 2a.-Suit for $40. 900
damages was this morning entered against
W. D. Maher and the Phoenix Bridge Com
pany Of Philadelphia, contractors on the
new Forsyth street bridge, which 10 now in
. partial state Of completion. Venable
Bros. and Ceiling, owners of the
old capitol building. are the
plaintiffs In the suit. Thew
claim that the bridge should have been
completed several months ago, and on &C
count OF the delay of the contractors their
building has been vacated by the tenants.
The city Of Atlanta Is prayed to be enioiped
from paying any further money to the
contractors until the suit Is settled. In.
solvsncy on the part Of the contractors be.
inc claimed
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WATTS SLAYER CAUGHT.
He Is Lodged In jail at Atlanta to Save
Him From Lynchers.

He Is Lodged In jail at Atlanta to Save
Him From Lynchers.
ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 29.-Sheriff Howell
Of Fayette county reached this city late this
afternoon, bringing with him Daniel Hood
the negro who murdered Charles NJ. Watts
near Fairburn, last Tuesday. Hood was ar
rested by the sheriff and a posse yesterday
afternoon and placed III jail at Fayetteville.
The death of Mr.. Watts, however, stirred
up intense excitement among his neigh
bors, and the negro would no
doubt have been lynched had not
the sheriff succeeded In getting him away
from she town. All the way TO Atlanta
Sheriff Howell feared an effort would be
made TO take the prisoner from him, but he
finally reached here and landed the negro
in the county jail. where he will be kept
until the excitement about the crime
subsidies.
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CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK nv
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A BLAZE AT ARGYLE.
Two Stores and Dwelling Burned to
the Ground.

Two Stores and Dwelling Burned to
the Ground.
BONNEVILLE, Ga. Dec. 29.-Two stores
and one dwelling wers burned at Argyle, on
the Savannah, Florida and Western rail-
road, about 10 O'Clock last night All be-
longed TO lsam Patterson of this county
There is no insurance.
One of the store houses was occupied by
W. B. Ellington with a stock Of goods. He
had 5000 insurance.
The other store house was occupied by
Morgan & Miller wood rack men. with
provisions. Five hundred bushels of corn
was burned. The dwelling was occupied
by family.
Billy Patterson,a clerk for Mr.. Ellington.
was sleeping upstairs in the store and mar
rowly escaped with his life, getting out just
as the top fell In. Ii is rumored that the
building was fired from the outside.
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GAINESVILLE aLEAN1NGs
Effects of the Freeze-Two Negroe
Slash Each Other.


GAINESVILLE, FLA, Dec. 29.-The cold
wave struck here last night and Gainesville
has had no such cold since 1886, nor for a
long period before that The mercury went
down to 280 and this morning ice was found
three-sixteenths of an inch thick. The frost
resembled snow and 1t covered even the
tops Of the tallest trees, while the roofs of
the houses looked as if they had Just been
whitewashed. The ground was frozen a
quarter of an inoh deep and vegetables were
simply punches Of boar frost, the color not
being visible through 1t. What the dam
age may be no one can tell until the day is
some further advanced. However, the let
tuce in head in the fields much of it was cut
and Grated Yesterday and the young straw
berries and blooms are gone. Cabbage and
young lettuce may weather the cold, but
the caulifower beds and green pease are
non est.
NICARAGUA CANAL DELEGATES.
s. L. Carter, o. A. Myers and Rev. n.
r. Benson have been appointed by Acting
Mayor Pound to attend a meeting of the
Nicaragua canal board TO convene at the
capital on Jan. 3.
F. Siloonson. liquor dealer who was
fined by Judge Findley $500 for selling
liquor without q license, has made an ap-
peal to the psrdoning board.
W. B. Lynch, who is thought by some to
be mayor of Gainesville, has mad his turni-
ture shipped to Washington city, where he
and bis wife are st present, and have been
for some weeks.
It Is said that the schedules will soon be
changed on the Savannah, Florida and
Western and the Florida Southern rail-
roads, but no one knows how the change
will affect Us. The Savannah mail only
gets here now about three times a week on
the day it should. 1t is an abominable
service.
Ed Frazer anT Charles Harris, two ne
groes, got into quarrel yesterday and be-
gan sIashing at each with their knives.
George Stewart, another negro, playing the
part OF peacemaker, was severely cut in the
hand. Frazer had slash from Harris
knife around the neck while he cut Frazer
in several places.
In the suburb known as New Gainesville
Albert Hubbard OF Chicago died yesterday
OF heart disease. He was here only a short
while before his death. The body was en-
bslmed to await the arrival of friends.
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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 efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
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 FIG syrup CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky NEW YORK nv
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THoMAsv1LLR TOPICS.
The Social Season Opened With Bail
at the Masury.

Ino EoclaI season opened Win Ball
at the Mssury.
TOWNSVILLE, GA, Dec. 29.-The season
Of social gayety in.Thomasville has fairly
opened. An elegant bali was given at the
Hotel Mssury Monday night. Tonight the
Stuart house is ablaze With beauty and
ohivalry and good cheer. while graceful
dancers glide through the mazes Of the
waltz. a ball is also on the programme OF
the Randall house at an early day.
Miss Charlotte Lotion of this city,
daughter Of the proprietor OF the City
hotel, and Alvan D. Gale OF Brunswick,
were married on Tuesday, Rev. D. II. Par
ker officiating.
ID. J. Sheffield. one OF the Oldest msr-
chants in this city. will close out and retire
from business. He has accumulated q
fortune. and proposes thst his declining
years shall be spent In well-earned ease and
comfort.
Townsville has been cold for once. Some
snow has fallen, and water pipes are frozen
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NOTICE TO APPLICANTS FOR CITY
OFFICES AND CITY CONTRACTS.

CRY OF SAVANNAH, OFFICE CLERK OF CoUNou,
oAvANNAH, Ga, Dec. %, 1893
AS the ordinance of the city requires that all
applications for city Offices and city contracts
to be voted for by the city council of Savannah
at the first regular meeting OF said council in
January. 1898, shall be fled with the clerk Of
council at or before ? P. ". Jan. 9. 1893. and
provides that no application or bid shall re-
ceive the consideration of council unless fled as
herein stated the Office of the clerk Of coun-
Gil will be kept open on MONDAY, Jan. 2, 1895,
although legal holiday from A. N TO P.
II, for the purpose Of receiving such applica,
tons and bids By order Of the mayor.
FRANK E. REBARER,
Clerk Of Council
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HELD FOB swINDLING.
An Italian of Atlanta Accused c
Swindlin9 Merchants.

An Italian of Atlanta Accused of
Swindlin9 Merchants.
ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 29.-Atlanta is no.
at all limited in the character OF her de-
faulters, embezzlers and the like. To-day,
however, a somewhat novel cheating and
swindling case was developed by the arrest
of B. Sarsone, an Italian fruit dealer.
This Italian has been conduct
ing several stands and has become
very well known among commission
men. Recently he bought heavy bills of
goods from a number of dealers and was to
pay on delivery. When the goods were
delivered to him he failed to pay immedi.
stely, quickly transferred all his assets to
bis brother-in-law, and then disappeared.
He was found hiding near the East Tenness
see railroad shops to-day. warrants for his
arrest having been taken out by the msr-
chants whom he had swindled The Ital-
ian's swindling operations will foot up
90 900,
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TO FIGHT A MONTH EARLIER.

The Date of the Hall
Contest Changed.
NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-It Is announced
that the date of the Fitzsimmons-H Hall bat
tie. which occurs before the Crescent City
Athletic Club OF New Orleans, has been
changed on account Of the southern cleo
tions, which take place about April 5, the
original date on which the fight was SEIZED.
uled to take place. The club has therefore
in fear of having slim attendance at the
contest, changed the day TO March s.
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UNDER THE MARRIAGE BELLS.
N. Il. Sims ofSenoia WEEDS Miss Bessie
Fair of Milledgeville.

MuIEDeEvLLE, GA, Dec %. - The
marriage OF M. H. Sims OF Senoia to Miss
Bessie Fair Of this city this afternoon was
an event in social circles. The ceremony
took place at the Methodist church, which
was appropriately decorated for the occa
sion, and was the most fashionable held here
this season. Immediately after the cere-
rnony a reception was rendered the wedding
party by the brides parents, after which
the happy couple left on a western bridal
tour.
Mr.. Sims figures prominently in business
circles in his city.
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Richmond's Third Party ricket

AUGUSTA, Ca. Dec. 29-The third party
has put out a ticket for county officers as
follows: Sheriff, j. F. Seago, tax collector,
8. c. Read, Sr. tax receiver, A. H. Rocks
ordinary, John "A. Napier; coroner, Allen
Morris. It is harmless ebullition, as none
OK them will be heard from in the race.
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A Heavy Frost at Melrose.

MELRosE, FLA, Dec. 29.-The heaviest
frost ever seen in this section Of Florida
covered the earth this morning. The tops
OF the pine trees were wearing the ap-
pearancs OF a snow storm. So far as can
be seen at this time no damage has been
done to the orange trees or fruit unshlpped,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-30
GorHAM's UNDERGROUND ROAD
An Offer of the Franchise at Auction
Brings Only One Bid.

Brings Only One Bid.
NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-The rapid transit
commission to-day offered at public auction
the franchise for underground rapid transit.
There was but one bid. W. N. Amory bid
$1,000, and one half of | per cent. of the
gross receipts during the operation Of the
road for the whole term. payable to the city.
Il Is not known who he represented in the
matter. The bid was rejected, and at a
meeting of the commission later in the day.
the commission decided to give up for the
present the plan Of selling the franchise for
building an underground road.
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NOTICE TO LIeUOR DEALERS.
ORDINARY's OFFICE,
CHATHAN CoTTNTv- Der % 1909

ORDINARY 8 OrFICE,
CHATHAM COUNTY, Dec. %, 1892 {
Liquor dealers are hereby notified that the
registration books will be opened on FRIDAY,
Dec. 80, 1892. at o'clock A. NJ
All persons or firms desiring to engage in the
sale of spirituous or maltliquors during the year
1898 are required by law to register their names
in person before Jan. /. 1885,
HAMPTON L. FERRuL.
Ordinary O. G. Ga
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a Fall From . SCAR M.

AUGUSTA, GA, Dec. &c. John Heud.
ricks had serious fall from a scaffold at
the Central railroad shops to-day. His Jaw
he also received various cuts and bruises,
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Three Nagross KiIled.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Dec ga special
from Jaken, Ga, says: This morning at $50
o'clock the boiler Of the saw-mili of Duke &,
Blurus exploded, killing three negroes
James Wilbanks, Guffin Phillips and Joe
Smith. No damage was done to the mill.
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Johnson TO Turn over His Offic,

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, Dec. 29.-Sheriff
Pearce Of the supreme court served per-
emptory writ on Tax Collector johnson to-
day. Mr.. johnson agreed to turn over the
Office to E. w. Gillen, the governors ap-
pointee, upon MIR. Gillen's signing receipts,
ETC., at O'Clock tomorrow morning.
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A Mortgage to Protect Creditors.

AUGUSTA, GA, Dec. 29.--Lewis Cohen.
DOING a general merchandise business at
Waynesboro and wholesale and retail
liquor business IN Augusta, fled a mort
gage to-day of about SIC, 900 to protect pre-
ferred creditors