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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-18
THE STORY OF THE REVOLVER.

Enough the Weapon Was In the Sea the
Crime Wont Not UnavsnEed of Men.
L was walking along the dock that
afternoon, when l ran into n tramp
who was fumbling ovcr a heap of rub
bish in In ash barrel
lie fished out an old revolver; barely
had his hand touched the weapon than
he threw the pistol to the ground.
Turning to me, he said:
II would like to take that iron with
me-"
well, there it is"
mo, not for worlds"
You are crazy"
II am not. How do / know what
may have been lone with that re-
volver? Might it not have been used in
some killing scrape2 You know, it's n
superstition among thieves and muir
derers to throw away their shooting
irons. 1t is considered bad luck to
hold 'em."
"NYhy so?"
"Oh, there's no telling. Now this re-
Volvcr," he said, might have taken n
mans life for all 1 know. There are
rust stains on the handle. See for your-
SELF"
l looked closely. There were dub
stains there. These might possibly
have been caused by human blood. Bot
only the microscope could determine
that definitely now.
Maybe the man who fell before, this
gun was robbed for his money: mavbe
he had n home and family; mavbe IL
was some atrocious midnight surprise"
As the tramp said this he looked iu-
tently at the engine Of death in q re-.
Elective fashion. Then. with a sudden
movement, he threw it far out in the
tide.
thought no more of the incident.
-Four months later my business took
me to n small town in Connecticut.
Y are just in time" said u friend:
'tnere's TO be lots of sport here to-day
nliow SOP" l nsked, iuquisitively.
well. we're to have a hanging bee.
were going to make n man, swing for
a bloody crime, Here is his picture in
the paper"
looked and started with surprise.
1t was the face OF my tramp friend
N Y. Herald.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-18
AIS CASE WAS serTLen.

Il rook . Good Many Yeavs, Dut In the
End He Was Not Unrew arded.
l never knew hen the accident hap
pened. 1t was ON the books of the rail-
road company when l first went to
work for the attorney of the road
We'll. let that go over another
year." were his instructions to me
whenever would refer TO the matter
and urge that it be settled.
The man used to hobble in the Office
about once in six months and ask about
the case. Tic had lost his leg in a
smash-up, and had been promised,
again and again, after the fashion of
corporations, that his case would be
settled.
"In a little while now" would be
the lawyers words, 1--WE will be getting
to your case; you must be patient, you
know; there are SO many ahead of YOU"
Year after year every six months
the old fellow used to come down to
the city to see if we were ready to
settle.
"We are not liable; but we will do
something for you," would be his greet
ing from the astute railroad attorney.
One day he hobbled into the general
offices, and declared that he would not
leave unless nc was attended to.
Your claim is for two hundred thou
sand dollars2" asked the lawyer,
kindly.
That's it; every decision of the
courts has been agiu you; it is now nine
years since you told lie yon would set
tie. My wife has died. Poor soul, /
thought some of the money would do
her good. All the old ueighbors / had
are dead and gone. The boys has
Growed up. Lightnln' struck the barn.
Fire swept away all, / had. Jim, my
favorite SON, went down with liquor"
I'VE will SETTLE" said the lawyer,
kindly, but you must be patient"
And the years swept by; and the
lawyer himself went to his reward.
The road changed hand was sold un-
der a mortgage, and was reorganiz d.
New officers filed the places of the old
ones. A newer life and u ne wer gencr-
alton held SWAY
They said the claim was to be settled.
Yes.
Well, that funeral you just saw pass
ing the door from the county poor Iarm
wa the last of earth for old Abner
Coles, who lived and died without JUS
tice between man and man.-N. Y. Re-
cordcr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-15
DIXIR5 RAILROADS.

Some OF the Roads Refuse to Sign the
New Agreement.
CoNEY ISLAND, N. Y, July 14.-Dele-
gates from the thirty southern lines that
compose the Southern Railroad and Steam
ship Association adjourned to-day after q
stormy session. An iron-clad agreement wa
perfected to-day, which, while it strength
ems the objects of the association, is by no
means satisfactory to the delegates. II was
only signed by twenty-five of the railroad
and steamship lines Prominent among
those signing were the Louisville
and Nashville. Mobile and Ohio,
illinois Central, Seaboard Air Line,
Atlantic Coast Line, Savannah
Florida and Western, Nashville and Chat
tanooga and others. It is also thought that
the Georgia Central, Richmond aud Dan
vile and part Of the East Tennessee, all Of
which are in the hands of receivers, will
sign as soon as the receivers oan be oommu-
nicated with. The roads that object to the
agreement are the Cincinnati, New Orleans
and Texas Pacific, and Alabama and Great
Southern which are controlled by the East
Tennessee system, the Newport News and
Mississippi Valley and the Louisville, New
Orleans and Texas.
In the language Of Commissioner Stahl-
man these roads "evinced desire not to
sign"
IDENTIFICATION POSSIBLE.
II the East Tennessee, Virginia and Geor-
gia and Richmond and Danville shall not
execute the agreement, making as an excuse
the retirement from the association of the
Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific,
the Alabama and Great Southern and Mem
phis and Charleston roads, disintegration
of the association is expected to follow
The new agreement differs from the
present agreement inasmuch as it gives
increased powers to the commission and ex-
eoutive committee to secure enforcement OF
rates. With four more signers to the agree
ment the more conservative roads think
they can prevent any serious cutting Of
rates in marketing the great cotton crop
this fall. The officers of the association
elected for the ensuing year are:
observation-disclosures e. Brown OF Georgia
Vice President-John W. Thomas of
Nashville, president of the Nash vile, Chat
Board of observation-disclosures H. Carter
Of Richmond, Col. Screven of Savannah
and e. K Sibley OF New York.
E. b. StRhlman of Nashville was re-
elected commissioner and A. Pope was re-
appointed secretary.
The association adjourned until the next
annual meeting In June. 1898.
II all the roads do not ratify the new
agreement by Aug. 81 Commissioner Stahl-
man will call a special meeting to determine
the advisabilitv Of continuing the associa-
ton. The rate committee will spend several
more days at the Oriental to adjust the no
items of rates.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-15
ALL ABOUT AMERICUs.

Convention of the Sheriffs-the Out
look in Political Fields.
AMERIoUs, GA, July 14.-The state asso-
citation Of sheriffs and clerks are now hold
ing their annual convention In this city. A
large number are in attendance. They
were banqueted to-day at the Knights
Templar hall. The officers for the eusu-
ing year are: J c. Moore, sheriff of Floyd
county. president; F. M. Myers, deputy
clerk OF Fulton, secretary; Y. E. Thornton,
Slerk Webster county, assistant secretary.
The hardware store of W. Harris & Co.
was burglarized last night. About IS in
money was obtained and a quantity Of
goods A Winchester rife, knives and other
valuables are missed. No arrest has been
made, but clews have been obtained that
may lead to the detection of the shelves.
Lists we're started in this city yesterday
afternoon for names looking to the organi-
zation of democratic club. Over 200 have
already been obtained. They will reach
500 before the week is out. The sir pro-
nounced candidates for the legislature have
signed it. The legislative candidates will
be nominated by primary on
Aug. 20, and also a candidate for senator,
1t being Sumter's time to furnish the
senator for the Thirteenth senatorial dis
trict, which is composed Of Sumter, Macon
and Schley counties. Maj. Wilson, vice
president of the state alliance, is a candi-
date for senator, with good chance OF
securing the nomination. There is no pro-
nounced candidate yet against him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-15
SHOT BY A BRAKEMAN.
The Fatal Bullet Fired at Negro Who
Had Drawn Pistol

The Fatal Bullet Fired at a Negro Who
Had Drawn Pistol
MADISON, FLA, July At is reported
here that hagman named Brooks on the
accommodation train of the Florida Gem
trail and Peninsular railroad shot and
killed negro whose name is unknown,
near Lloyd's station. In Jefferson county
early Tuesday morning. The details are
about as follows: Brooks caught the negro
stealing ride on the cars and asked him to
get off. This the negro refused to do and
pulled his pistol on Brooks. Then Brooks
jerked out mis- pistol, fired four times and
killed the negro. The negro had a bad
reputation. Brooks was arrested for the
killing in Jacksonville Tuesday night.
Rev. MIR. Budsham, pastor of the Presby-
terrain church Of this place, on account Of
his failing health leaves here to-day for
Covington. Ga, and parts in Tennessee for
a two mounds vacation.
Hon. G. II. Smith, who has been a menu
Der of the board of county commissioners of
this county for thirty years, has resigned
from the board, and the board at its last
meeting adopted resolutions regretting his
action and praising in unstinted terms Mr..
Smiths honesty, ability and wise financial
Judgment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-15
SHE MET BIN WITH A PISTOL.
An Atlanta Boarding House Keeper
Gets the Best OF a Beiliff.

An Atlanta Boarding House Keeper
Gets the Best OF a Beiliff.
ATLANTA, GA. July 14.-Miss Ada
Smith, a stylishly- dressed, good-looking
blonde, was the defendant in a sensational
trial in Justices court here to-day. Miss
Smith, who is a cousin of Sheriff James W.
Morrow, was on trial for intimidating an
officer. The lady is the proprietor Of
private boarding house on Church street.
Yesterday Robert Smith, a young man who
had just been made bailiff in one Of the
police courts, called at Miss Smiths house
TO levy an execution. Something arose
that he did not understand, being new to
the duties of baIlif, and the young man re-
turned to his court for instructions. When
he went back to again attempt a levy
he found the house locked up and
could get no response at the door.
Determined TO do or die, he was
in the act of climbing through a
window, when Miss Smith appeared on the
scene with a cooked revolver in her hand.
She presented the shining barrel so close to
the new bailifr's nose that be let go his hold
and fed in dismay. Not knowing how else
to deal with the plucky little woman, he
swore out warrant charging her with in
terferinR with an officer of the law. On
trial Miss Smith was promptly dismissed
and the new bailiff Ia now out OF job.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-15
RANDoLPH's VETERANS.
Senator Gordon One of the Speakers
at Their Reunion.


FoRr GAINES, Ga, July 14-The sixth
annual reunion OF the Randolph County
Confederate Veterans Association met In
this place yesterday. The citizens Of Fort
Gaines had made extensive arrangements to
entertain their guests on this occasion and
their efforts would have been crowned with
success but for the act of providence. The
day showed indications of nice weather in
the early morning, but changed aspect
about 10 o'clock just after the arrival Of
two excursion trains, on which were the
members Of the association proper and their
friends
Addresses Of welcome were delivered by
Coils. F. B. billiard and c. V. Morris OF
Fort Gaines and were responded TO by R
B. Crozier Of Randolph, after which the
general routine business was transacted.
About ~ o'clock Gen. John b. Gordon
was called to the stand and amid the roar
Of the heavy rain and the shouts Of the old
soldiers, promptly responded with the best
speech Of the day. AT 2:30 o'clock dinner
was served to fully 1000 people.
In the afternoon, Col. J. William Jones
made a short talk to a large crowd upon
war, peace and politics. Everything passed
off quietly, aud all had plenty 70 eat and
enjoyed the occasion immensely.
The festivities OF the occasion closed with
a german at CoIeman's opera house at
night. The spacious hall was thronged with
the lovers of the dance. The association
meets in Shellman, Randolph county, in
july 1898
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-15
INcREAsE OF TIE BLACKS.
The New Census Shows the Rate to
Be 1361-1OO Per Cent.

AIC wow SOh6aS CnOW LDe Hkt1L6 10
Be l3.61-1oo Per Cent.
WASHINGTON, July l4.-The census office
today issued bulletin on the subject Of
the colored population Of the United States
IN 1890. The bulletin shows that the total
colored population, as returned under the
census Of 1890, is 1885, 1850. OF this number
f,47O,o4O are persons of African descent,
107, AIS are Chinese, 2039 are Japanese and
5S,S06 are civilized Indians. Considering
persons Of African descent it is seen that
there has been an increase during
the decade from 1880 TO 1890
Of sS9,247. or 1881 per cent.
as against an increase during the decade
from 1870 to 1880 of 1,7O0, TS4 or 34S5 per
cent. The bulletin says: Tho abnormal
increase Of the coloTsd population Of the
south during the decade ending In 1880 led
TO a popular belief that the negroes were
increasing at much greater rate than the
white population. The present census has
shown, however that the high rate of in
crease In the oolored population es shown by
the census OF 1850, was apparent only and
was due 20 the Imperfect enumeration of
1870 in the southern states
CHINESE AND JAPANESE.
There has been an increase in the number
Of Chinese 10 the United States during the
decade from 1880 to 1890 Of only 201O, or
LII per cent, the number returned in 1880
being los, 465 and the number returned In
1890 being 107,475. The Chinese increased
&C. So per cent. from 1870 to 1880 and so. 81
per cent, from 1860 To 1870.
In 1880 the Japanese in the United States
numbered only 148, while in 1890 they num-
be.ed 2,039. IN 1870 there were only SIS
Japanese returned under that census.
The civilized Indians have decreased dur
ing the past ten years 1901, or IL As per
cent, the number returned in 1880 being
Ct, 407, as against 6S,806 returned Ia 1890.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-15
WORK OF THE HOUSE.
Ten Thousand Copies of the Force Bill
to Be Printed.

Ten Thousand Copies of the Force Bill
to Be Printed.
WASHINGTON, July 14.-In the House to-
day Mr.. McKaiG of Maryland, from the
committee on printing, submitted as ques-
ton OF privilege resolution providing for
printing 10, 900 copies OF the elections bill, or
so-called force bill, as 1t passed the House in
the last congress.
Mr.. Dingley made the point of ord er that
1t was not question OF privilege, as it did
not propose to print anything for the use
of the House. 1t was not pending In con-
gress.
Mr.. Watson took the same view,
The speaker ruled that the resolution was
a privileged one, and it was agreed to.
The Senate joint resolution was passed
authorizing the President to invite certain
governments to send delegates TO the pan
American medical congress to be held in
Washington, September, 1898.
Mr.. Wheeler of Michigan, from the se-
lect committee appointed TO investigate the
pension Office, submitted the majority re-
port in the Raum investigation, and IL was
placed on the calendar.
The floor was then accorded TO the com
mittee on commerce.
Mr.. Forney submitted the conference re-
port on the legislative appropriation bill
AS agreed upon the bill appropriates $21 =
699, 252, being S153, 100 less than az it passed
the Senate, $2l5 900 more than as it passed
House, S242, 62l less than the appropriations
for the last fiscal year and 1854, 7S5 less than
the estimates for the current fiscal year.
The report. was agreed to-yeas 16l, nays
81.
Mr.. Herbert presented the disagreeing con-
ference report on the naval appropriations
bill, and it was agreed to. MIR. Herbert
then moved that the House recede from its
disagreement on the Senate amendments
which are still in controversy. These are
the appropriation of $50, 900 for a naval re-
view, and the provision for the construc-
| ton of a new battleship. Mr.. Herbert
stated that il his motion should be agreed
to the bill would appropriate 1899 800 less
than the appropriation made for the naval
| service for the last fiscal year.
Dir. Herbert's motion was agreed to-yeas
| 146, nays So; and the bill is disposed Of as
| far as the House is concerned.
The conference report on the diplomatic
and consular appropriation bill was pre-
| sented and agreed to.
| The House then adjourned, the committee
on commerce not having succeeded Is trans
acting any business owing to the conference
reports, which have precedence, occupying
| the days session.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-15
PUNrA GoRDA POINTERS.
The Third Party Won't Cut Much OF {
Figure in the County.

The Third Party Won't Cut Much OF a
Figure in the County.
PUNTA GoRpA. FLA, July AT is gen
orally conceded that the third party will
cut quite a figure in the coming election
in this county.
On July a squall struck the freight
wharf doing considerable damage, the great
est Of which was to the firm OF Blocksom &
Lewis completely demolshing their fish
house and blowing it into the bay The
piles on which 1t rested were snapped off
like matches. The damage to the building
is 81, 900, nets. etc, $500. They will hardly
be able to rebuild in time for the opening
of the fish season.
Carus e. Mouck, an old fish firm Of jack
sonville, are getting ready for the fish trade
here, in the way of securing men, building
boats, making nets. etc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

On and after Feb. 1, 1890, the basis of meas
urement OF all advertising In the MORNING News
will be agate, or at the rate Of 81 20 an inch for
the first insertion. No Special Notice inserted
for less than II 90.
PROPOSALS FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Sealed proposals for furnishing the publle
schools during the school year lS92-'eS, will be
received by the Committee on Supplies until
Sept. /, 1892.
Supplies Of the following kind are required:
stationer supplies.
House fprnsher's supplies.
Heating stoves. pipe per foot and elbows,
cleaning. etc.
Goal and wood.
Printing.
Information in regard to quantity and quality
of supplies called for can be had on application
at the Office of the Board Of Education, Chat
ham AcadethS. Bpli street, between the hours
of and 10 6'cioek a. NJ, and of and O'Clock
=, bnR -tN7E1-fa'.
Supplies to be furnished from time to time on
requisition as occasion may require.
Proposals, sealed, to b. addressed to the I'M
dersigned, No. 149 Barnard street No proposal
will be considered that is addressed otherwise
than herein directed. The committee reserves
the right to reject all bids
Ie JOHN R. F. TATTNALL,
Chairman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-15

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 habitusl
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
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to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
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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.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-15
M1CHENER Foa CHAIRMAN.
He VIII Probably Be Chosen Because
No One Else Will Take 1t.


No One Else Will Take 1t.
WASHINGTON, July 14.-President Har-
rison gave a good deal OF his sime to-day
aad this evening TO the question of Chair
man Campbell's successor. Since his return
he has received reiterated declinations to
take the uncoveted place from Senators
Aldrich, Mcmillan, Sawyer and oven Proc
tor. all four pleading business reasons,
which seemed good enough, though disap-
pointing. 1t vas given out this evening
that IL Senator Proctor insisted on his
declination the President would fall back
on Col. Michener. although be was of the
opinion thatit would be better not to put
an Indiana man at the head Of the COM
mittee II anybody else as good could
be induced to take It. Secretar u eElkins is
to convey to the executive COMMITTEE, st
its meeting in New York on Saturday, the
Presidents wish, which as IL now stands is
to be in favor of Col. Kitchener unless
somebody else can be found to take it be-
tween now and then. The President, it is
stated. has assurance both from Col.
Kitchener himself and his law partner, Col.
W. W. Dudley, that he will accept. a modus
vivendi with Col. Dudley having been ar
ranged by the President through Secretary
Elkins
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-15
Candidates. in Thomas.

TOWNSVILLE. GA, July 14.-Candi-
dates for the legislature are showing them
selves In Thomas Prof. A. G. Moody of
Boston is out, Endorsed by sixty sterling
voters among his neighbors.
Capt. N. r. Spengler, also from near
Boston, an ex-representative. is also in the
field.
Yesterday the democrats beyond the
Oohlocknee river, In the Seventeenth and
Eighteenth districts met In Cairo and Sc
lected Prof =, A ,Hoddenberrg, Jr., to
these candidates is a good and popular nan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-15

Tomorrow, 10th inst, an auction sale of lots
will take place Go up on the special train at
$50 A. NJ, standard time. and enjoy the free
barbecue and fish fry.
Look over the place, examine the drainage
see the fne growth OF trees, the nice class Of
improvements, and picture to yourself a cool
coy vine-clad cottage, neat flower garden, a
beautiful, velvety green lawn delicious fruits.
Buy lot and get home such as the above.
Plats and particulars on application to
WK. WILKINSON. Auctioneer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-15
LEXINGTON LOCALS.
Marriage OF Prof Runnicut and Miss
Lizzie Bacon.

Marriage OF Prof Hunnicut and Miss
Lizzie Bacon.
LEXINGTON, Ga, July 13.-At the resi-
dence Of the brides father, John W.
Bacon, Miss Lizzie Bacon and Prof. Hun
nicut were married yesterday.
and bride is a lady Of rare talent, born
Thereared in this place, but for the past
few years has been teacher in the
high schools of Athens and Milledgeville.
The groom Is a worthy gentleman in
every respect and is professor in the agri-
cultural department Of the state university.
Rev. DR.. Lane Of Athens performed the
ceremony.
Rev. E. A. Gray has received the chairs
for the new Methodist Episcopal church OF
this place, and will be able to conduct
services by the first Sabbath in August Mr.
Gray deserves a great deal Of credit for his
untiring energy and interest 10 the erection
of this church.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-15
Florida at the Fair.

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA. July 14-The ST.
Johns county com missioners to-day decided
TO appropriate $1,000 for space in the
Florida Gazetteer and Columbian Exhibit
ton, thereby making the oldest city the
frat TO set the example to the other coun-
ties.
James Carrot, a colored youth, was
drowned this Ell ening in the San Sebastian
river while baLhing. The body was recov-
cred
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-15
A Big Sale Of Fruit

GRIFFIN. GA, July IA heavy fruit
sale was consummated here to-day and ali
the fruit men are happy. By the terms OF
the sale when a car is loaded the cash is
paid down for it. A car is worth on an
average 5000, and the crop Of this section
will reach between $50 and 200 cars This
makes the money value of the crop from
10000 to $4,000. This is for peaches
alone. and the indications are that the grape
crop win yield g snug sum also.