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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-10
VEGETABLES Ar 5TAHKE.
The Effects of the Freeze Not as Bad
FaAred

The Effects of the Freeze Not as Bad as
Feared.
STARKE FLA, March ct was generally
conceded on the morning of March that
every thing in the way of a fruit and vege-
table crop was total failure, but ample
time and a close investigation develops that
the effects OF the cold, which was then
thought to be damaging in the extreme, is
imperceptible on oranges and pears, with
only l per cent. on Strawberries and from
l to 81 per cent. on beats, peas, Irish
potatoes and Peento peaches. The rain that
had fallen for days previous, and COM
Dletely deluged this section, is said, by the
old settler, to have been a blessing in dis
guise.
With typical Florida weather and bright
ened prospects, the tillers are taking on ne "
life, and without some unforeseen disaster
the fruit crop OF this 81 adford) county will
be phenomenal.
Our town is in healthy, prosperous con-
dition with prospects of artesian water sup
ply and more handsome residences in the
near future
The MORNING NEWS, which now, thanks
to the improved mail schedule, arrives here
at 10 O'Clock the day it is published is gladly
welcomed, it being the only daily that gives
US early and full dispatches.
Our farmers are putting in for large
crops this season, and are much pleased
with the prospects Of good crop year.
Orange aud pear groves we're never look
ing better that at present. There Is an i'm
mense bloom, aud the trees are very thrifty.
No damage was done to them whatever
from the late frosts.
The peach crop is injured. Probably
one-baf Of the early varieties are killed
The area Of the strawberry crop in this
immediate vicinity is about POO acres and
prospects were never better for a large
crop. Two hundred and eighty quarts were
shipped this day, and probabilities are 100
TO 300 crates of thirty-two quarts each will
be shipped per day In the course of the
next ten days The crop where not pro-
tected was slightly injured by the late frost
yet many crops were protected by a cover
ing of wiregrass and were not injured.
Starke is the center of the strawb berry in
terest Of Florida, as one might readily con-
clude from the fact that many Of the lead
ing commission houses OF our northern
cities have their agents remain here during
the entire strawberry season.
The connections for the Amber Railroad
Compapy's road, which connects at Starke
with the Florida Central and Peninsular
has been laid, and the road is rapidly being
completed. This road runs from Starke TO
the Suwannee river, near +. Tanning,
thence to Dead Mans bay on the gulf
thougha magnificent growth OF forest tim
Der and rich farm lands.
FRUIT AT MIDvILLE.
Midwife, Ga, March 9.-The fruit
crop in this section doesn't seem to be
damaged by the recent cold. The grain
crop looks well and it is hoped that there
will be less cotton and more grain in this
section
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-10
CARoL1NA's DOUBLE CRIME.

The Negro Under Arrest Suspected
of Two Previous Murders.
CHARLESTON, s. c., March 9.-There
seems to be little doubt now that Oscar
johnson, the mulatto arrested on suspicion
OF committing the double murder at Lin
colnville on Saturday last, is the murderer.
johnson seems to be a sort Of colored Jack
the Ripper. He has been identified by
policeman from Augusta as the man who
committed horrible murder In that city
in October, 1891. The victim on that &C.
casion was Johnson's sister-in- law, whom he
first assaulted criminallY and then chopped
her body up and wrapping the pieces in her
garments hii them in the river, where they
were subsequently found. johnson was
tried for the otfense but got of on a plea of
insanity and was confined In the asylum at
Milledgeville, Ca, whence he escaped in
December last. 1t is also recall ed now that
German resident of the city, some two or
three years ago, was mysteriously muir
dered just as the Twletmanns were muir
dered at Lincolnville, being struck while
bending over barrel in his store. The
murderer was never discovered, but since
Johnson's arrest it is said that there are
those in this city who identify him as hav-
ing disappeared from the vicinity soon
after the murder 1t was at first thought
that johnson had Accompllces IN the Lin
colnville crime, but this idea has been
abandoned. The prisoner is closely guarded
in jail here. The inquest has been adjourned
over till morning.
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GRAY GOES TO MEXICO.
P. A. COLLINS TO BE CONSUL GEN
ERAL ATLONDON.

Josiah Quincy Nominated for Assistant
Secretary of State-Robert a. Max
well to be Fourth Assistant Pos:mas-
ter General - President Cleveland
Sends TO the Senate ell the NOmina-
tions Mentioned.
WASHINGTON, March 9.-PresidentC leve-
land to-day sent the following nominations
70 the Senate:
Josiah Quincy Of Massachusetts, to be
Assistant Secretary Of State.
Robert A. Maxwell of New York, 70 be
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Isaac z. Gray of Indiana, 70 be envoy ex-
traordinary aud minister pienlpotentlary
of the United States TO Mexico.
Patrick A. Collins of Massachusetts, TO oe
consul general of the United states at
London.
Edward Mansfield Ship Of Virginia, to
be an assistant surgeon IN the navy.
Editor Gill Shanklin of the Evansville
undD Courier called on the President to-
day TO enter a protest against the nomina-
ton of ex-Gov. Gray for the Mexican
mission. 1t is unnecessary to state that Mr..
Shanklin went away dissatisfied with the
result of his interview.
The nominations sent In to-day were re-
ceived and laid over, inasmuch as they
could not be referred until the committees
have been organized.
SKETCH OF GRAY.
Isaac Pusey Gray was born IN Chester
county, Pennsylvania, Oct. Is, 1928. In
1886 be was clerk IN a dry goods store at
New Madison, O., and afterward became its
proprietor. In 1855 he removed TO Union
City, Ind, where he engaged in business for
three years. At this time he began to prac-
tice law, which he had studied in earlier
IL aT fraN no nivII
of the Fourth Indiana cavalry, but was
compelled TO retire. owing to feeble health.
subsequently he recruited the One Hundred
and Forty-seventh Indiana infantry. He
was at first a wing and then republican,
but since 1871 has acted with the Demo
cratic party. In 1868 he was elected to the
state Senate of Indiana, where he served
four years. he was delegate to the lib
sral republican" convention In 1872, and was
elected lieutenant governor on the demo-
cratic ticket in 1875. he was first elected TO
she governorship in 1884.
MAXWELL AN ANTI>sNAPPKR.
Robert A. Max well, nominated to be Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General, is a citizen
of Batavia, N. Y. and a man of means,
having amRssed considerable money as a
mAlster, from which business be retired
some twenty years ago. For twenty years
he has been prominent in the politics of
New York and is recognized as a democrat
OF the old school. Mr.. Maxwell was
one Of the leading spirits in
the snti-snApper convention, and has long
been a warm personal friend of Mr.. Cleve-
land and Postmaster .Bissell. About
year ago Mr.. Maxwell was removed from
the Office OF state insurance commissioner
by Gov. Flower, and at the time it was
charged that his removal was due to Mr..
Maxwells friendliness for Mr.. Cleveland.
The position he will ill will be similar to
that formerly occupied by Vice President
Stevenson, and now to be vacated by E. G..
Rathbone OF Ohio.
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CAUCUS OF THE SENATORS.
The Subcommittee Making Slow
Progress in Its Work.

The Subcommittee Making Slow
Progress, in Its Work.
WASHINGTON, March 9-Immediately
after the adjournment OF the Senate the
democratic caucus committee retired to the
room Of Senator Ransom and remained in
session until 8 o'clock, at which time they
adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10
O'Clock. 1t was reported to-day that a gen.
eral party caucus would be held Saturday
but member of the committee said this
afternoon that if the committee did not
make better Roadway thanit was now doing
there would be no caucus on that day, as
the committee would have moth
ing to report 1t is possible.
though, that the committee on
privileges and elections may be determined
upon first, so that if there should be any
contests it can get to work upon them as
speedily as possible.
There was also a story out to-day that the
committee intended reporting in favor of a
plan which should take all the patronage
from the elective officers Of the Senate and
cause all appointments OF Senate employees
to be made by the caucus direct. In rela-
tion to the matter, however, it is known
that the committee has had all it could do
to consider the important subject of the
committees without going into the other
matter of the organization of the elective
officers OF the Senate and the reorganiza-
ton OF the clerical and working forces. 1t
may be, though, that if good results grow
out OF to-morrow's session of the committee
it may call the caucus together Saturday,
and make it's report. Nominations are now
being laid over, and the new members of
the executive branch Of the government
cannot be sworn in until they have been
confirmed, and cannot be confirmed until
the Senate has organized its committees,
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Mad Dogs at Warrenton.

WARRENToN, GA. March 9.-Yesterday
q pet pug dog caused considerable excite
ment In this place. He was suffering from
hydrophobia and ran through the academy,
where over 100 scholars were seated, who,
in their fright, jumped upon desks aud
chairs. His little mistress grabbed him
up but quickly dropped him when he
snapped at her. He ran out of the back
door down a street, through the yard of a
residence, in the rear Of the school house
and back to the academy grouds where he
was shot,
A valuable horse was bitten in the county
a few days ago.
Two children have received scratches
from mad dogs in this town, but physicians
do not think that they will suffer the effects,
Some time ago little girl was carried TO
tue maidstone from here. In fact, people
are getting alarmed at the increase of mad
dogs In the town aud county.
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TuRPRNTINR MEN MEET.
A Resolution Adopted on the Question
OF Freight Rates.

A Resolution Adopted on the Question
Of Freight Rates.
WAYCROss, GA, March 9.-There was q
large attendance at the turpentine associa-
tious convention. Reports from various
subassociations shows that the cut did not
exceed 50 per cent within the association
and the prices laid down by the general
association are being strictly adhered to.
The question of increased freight rates was
discussed and the following resolution was
adopted:
WHEREAS, It has come to our knowledge that
an effort IS being made by some Of the leading
railS- y systems of our state to obtain q higher
frei- hJ rate, and that decision will probably
be arrived at within a few days
Resolved, I. That the present condition OF
our industry will not admit OF an increase Of
freight rates-the present rate on rosin being
eIorbitsnt, as compared with other classes OF
similar value, and that on spirits sufficiently
high.
3 That the chair appoint a committee Of
five, two factors and three producers, to appear
before the railroad commission and submit
argument in opposition 10 an increase Of freight
rate on naval stores
E. p. Miller, John r. Young. wv. c.
Powell, A. G.. Cassels and o. L. Bass were
appointed delegates to call on the railroad
comm issioners at once and present this
resolution and submit arguments.
The Operators NeiUS was adopted as the
official organ Of the association aud will be
published weekly by Secretary A. G. Cas-
sells at Mcintosh, Ga,
The question Of tanking spirits turpen-
tine by the Savannah, Florida and West
ern railway was discussed and the follow
ing resolution offered by A. Pridgen was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That this association heartily ap-
proves the movement in progress by the Savan-
nah. Florida and Western railroad for the cree
tion Of tanks in Savannah for the purpose of
storing spirits turpentine and believe the
same will prove beneficial to the industry. and
that the operators connected with the associa.
tion will give all possible patronage TO the same
and that copy Of this resolution be sent TO the
officials of the Plant system.
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A ROW At A DANCE.

A Bully Shoots Man and is Nearly
Cut in Two.
ALBANY, GA. March 9.--At a dance
which followed log-rolling near Doles, in
Worth county, last night, Lewis Gay. a
desperate character and big, burly fellow,
became involved in a dispute with Crawford
Bass, young man much his inferior in
physical strength and junior in years. The
dispute faally ended in Gay drawing a
revolver aud firing three shots at Bass, one
Of them taking effect in Bass abdomen
Bass then drew a long barlow knife, and
with two well-directed blows cut Gay half
in two. Both men are thought to be fatally
wounded. The difficulty originated in a
dispute which had taken place between
younger brothers of the wounded men.
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A SLIGHT ON wANAMAKzR.

Atlanta Republicans Let Him Pass
Through Unnoticed.
ATLANTA, GA, March g.-Ex-Post-
master General John Wanamaker's recep-
ton in Atlanta tonight was a mournful
exhibition of republican disloyalty. The
Wanamaker party arrived here a. 1880
O'Clock en- route to Mexico via New Orleans.
Quite party Of prominent citizens called
upon the ex-Postmaster General in his car,
but among the callers there was not q coli,
tary republican. Their Caesar was deposed,
and in his downfall there was not even one
60 do him homage. Mr.. Wanamaker felt
the slight and took occasion 10 mention it
to newspaper men who saw him.
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WILLACoOCHBE WAITS.
Marriage of Herbert r. Boykin and
Miss Kettle Gray

Marriage of Herbert r. Boykin and
Miss Kettle Gray.
WILLAcooCHEE, Ga, March "a beau
tiful wedding took place at the residence of
]. s. Burns Of this place at Z o'clock last
night Miss Hettie Gray, sister to Mrs j.
s. Burns, was married to Herbert E. Boy
kin of River Falls, Ala. Only the near rel
atives were invited. The groom and bride
left on the west-bound train at IL o'clock
last night. Rev. G. B. Culpepper Of the
Methodist church OBLIGATED.
Col. +. S. Heriot is now a full-f1edged
justice OF the peace at this place, having
recently been commissioned by the gov
ernor.
Miss Laura Corbits, daughter of c. W.
Corbitt, residing near this place, is quite
sick with pneumonia.
Miss Maggie Patten is now assisting Prof.
Overman in the high school here, and has
charge OF the music class as we'll.
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Badly Hurt in a Runaway.

ORLANDO, FLA, March "a disastrous
runaway occurred here this morning. A
horse attached TO a wagon loaded with
oranges at the South Florida railroad sta
ton was the fugitive. In making a sharp
curve he threw his driver, Tom Allen, on
the sidewalk, by which both legs were
broken and other injuries sustained. A
lady, Mrs. Leiper, was thrown from a
buggy and badly bruised. The same horse,
two years ago, caused the death Of little
girl by runaway. Runaways are too
common here
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SHOES,

To-Day, Napoleon Leville
will be hanged at Charleston,
S. c.
This is the third time a dav
has been set for his execution
for the murder of his wife at
Charleston on February 18TH,
1890. She had left him, and
Leville called for her at the
place where she was staying.
When she appeared, he shot her.
Leville served during the war in
the Eighth New York Regiment.
Your will serve your inter
ests best by buying our cele-
brated Ladies' Low Shoes in
all styles, Bootees, Langtry
Ties, Fifth Avenues. Drop IN
and get a peep at them. BYCK
Bros, ~ Whitaker street.
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Mr.. Plant Visits Ocala.

OCALA, FLA, March Oh. B. Plant and
party arrived from Homossasa this morn
ing. Z. w. Agnew, r. A. Burford and T.
c.. Hoge gave Mr.. Plant and Mr.. Owens a
drive over town, which greatly delighted
them. 1t was their first visit and they
were surprised to zee so substantial and
thriving looking city. Mr.. Plant and his
Owens, Lee aud Col. Elliott, left for Tampa
in the forenoon.
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Happenings at Homervills.

BONNEVILLE, GA, March 9.-The recent
cold weather did no damage to fruit or
vegetables.
The festival given by some ladies was a
grand success during court IN the way of
raising funds for the high school building.
DIR. Thigpen has located here for the
practice OF medicine
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A Clothing Company In Trouble.

ATLANTA, GA. March 9-Application
Tor receiver was made to-day for the
Joseph A. Anderson Clothing Company by
an attorney representing foreign creditors
whose claims amount to about 81, 900. Some
days ago the clothing company executed a
mortgage Of Sl5. 800 to the Lowry Banking
Company, which is attached. A temporary
receiver was refused, but an application for
a permanent receiver will be listened to on
March Is 1t is claimed that the assets will
cover the liabilities
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GEoRGIA's FIRST SHOT.

An Early County Man Says He Fired
1t on Whitmarsh Island.
ALBANY, GA, March 81. F. Bush of
Early county claims to have fred the first
shot on Georgia soil in defense of the
southern confederacy. The incident oc-
Cured on Whitmarsh Island, below Sa-
vsnnah, and was done in repelling the
landing of a crew from a yankee gunboat.
Mr.. Bush was q gallant soldier, and lost a
Leg In defense of the lost cause He SAYS he
has ample proof TO sustain his claim to the
honor Of firing the first shot on Georgia
Enil
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FLoRIDA's METROPOLIS.
Passenger Agents Passing Through
The New 5aw-milL

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, March 9.-Many
general passenger agents are in the city on
their way to st. Augustine TO attend
the annual meeting OF the Southern
Passenger Association tomorrow. All
southern lines and their connections will
be represented. The chief question to come
up for discussion is rates from southern
points to the worlds fair.
The new Buoki saw-mill on the river east
of the city commenced operations to-day.
Its daily capacity is 49, 600 feet.
The board of public works has ordered
Bay street paved with vltri1ed brick before
April TO-
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NOTICE.

OFFICE BOARD OF SANITARY COMMISSIONERS,
February Sd. 1898. (
WHEREAS, Scarlet fever and diphtheria have
made their appearance in the city, this board
deem it expedient that every case of such dis
eases be isolated; therefore be IL
Resolved. That every house in which there is
a case Of scarlet fever or diphtheria be quaran.
tined and no inmate OF such house be allowed
TO leave it and no person be allowed to enter It
except at the discretion OF the Board of SAM
tary Commissioners
JOHN J. McDONOUGH, Chairman.
W. +. Drummer, NJ d. Secretary.
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a Negro Cabin Burned.

REYNOLDS, GA, March "A negro cabin
occupied by George Towns was entirely
consumed by fire early this morning The
occupants escaped with difficulty and saved
nothing from the burned dwelling. George
was faithful and trusted servant of the
late Gov, Towns
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DIR. King Wvllv Marr,ed

ORLANDO, FLA, March 9.-Dr. King
WILLY, a WeIl-known physician of this city,
has surprised and delighted a host of friends
by marrying. The bride Is Mrs. Franklin
OF Kissimmee. DR.. and Mrs. Wylly drove
this afternoon to Fort Reid to spend few
days with the groom's father.
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A Dodge County Land Suit.

MACON, GA, March 9.-Suit was filed in
the United Stotes court to-day by MIR.
Norman of Dodge county against the A. b.
Steele Lumber Company Of Atlanta and
many prominent citizens of Dodge county,
charging them with having fraudulently
disposed Of valuable timber on his land
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Kn!ed by q Safety Pin.

ALBANY, GA. March 81. q. Stephens
Of this city has just lost a valuable COW
from swallo wing a safety pin, a sort of
paradoxicnl death. 1t is supposed the ani>
NAL swallowed 1t while drinking slops.
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Found Dead In Bed.

MACON, Ga, March 9.-Mrs. j. NJ. Walls
was found dead in bed this morning under
suspicious circumstances, but the coroner's
jury returned a verdict of death from nat
ural cauRes
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NOTICE.

We have this day sold out our business, No. %
Barnard street, TO Mrs. B. HIRSCH. The firm
OF NJ. D. HIRSCH & 90. dissolves copartner-
ship. MAX D. HIRsCH.
MARCH 6, 1898. JERRY D. HIRSCH.
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a Wedding at Midville.

MIDvILLE, GA, March 9-F. NJ. Phillips
OF Summertown, Ca, aud Miss Lula L.
Jones we're married here at the residence of
the brides brother, j. M. Jones, this after
mon. There were no cards.
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sentenced to Be Hanged.

CHARLESTON, s. c., March 9.-Don
Carlos tcolored), convicted OF murder ana
who appealed. was to-day sentenced to be
hanged April IL.
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Julia Foroa Indicted.

ATLANTA, GA, March 9.-The grand
jury to-day indicted for murder Julia
Force, who recently killed her two sisters
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II WISH l was twin" said Bobbie. "Whyy''
asked his father "Then l could see how |
looked without looking glass, " said Bobbie
Hdrper's Young People
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conkress street, and Bun street prnncn.
BIDs-NOTICE TO TAILORs.

BIDs-NOTICE TO TAILORs.
CRY OF SAVANNAH
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL,
February 28th, 1898. !
Bids will be received at the Office Of the Clerk
of Council until 70 o'clock NJ, March is, 1898 for
furnishing the Police Department with summer
uniforms, as per specifications to be seen on ap-
phcation at this office. The city reserves the
right to reject any or all bids
By order Of the Committee on Police.
7. f. REBARER,
Clerk OF Council,
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TO THE PUBLIC.

TO THE PUBLIC.
All persons are cautioned against purchasing
that tract Of land ia Chatham County Georgia
Immediately south Of the extended limits OK
the city of Savannah, known as the BRANCH
TRACT, containing One Hundred and Seven
Acres, more or less, bounded on the north BY
Estin Avenue, east by Waters Road, south by
lands of Barstow, and west by lands of Gen. 4.
X. Lewton, as have made a contract for the
purchase thereof and intend to apply to the
courts for a specific performance Of the on
tract. j. H FSTIII.
SAVANNAH, Aug. 90 1888.
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MEETINGa.
PALESTINE COMMAND
EkY NO. z, X. T..

A regular conclavs will be held in your asylum
THIS EVh MING at O'Clock.
The Red Cross degree will be conferred
Visiting Sir Knights cordially invited to attend.
Every member is ordered to be present TO
meet the Grand Commander. By order OF
]. H. CAVANAUGH, EN-. Com
W. n. RosE, Recorder.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

On and after Feb. 1. 1890, the basis Of meas
urement OF all advertising In the MoREIEo NHvs
Will be agate, or az the rate OF 81 20 an inch for
for less than 81 90