The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-14
GEORGIA And FLORIDA.
The News Of the Two States Told in
Paragraphs.


The Purchasers of the Dover and
Statesboro Railroad in Luek-sum-
ter County sPeoans-Third Party
Members of the Legislature hold
a Caucus.
GEORGIA.
Nancy Parish, white woman, was killed
by a train at Ringgo.d, Monday night
Henry Horne wagnon, Of Macon, will be
wheeled about In the $50 baby carriage offered
by. Mayorelect Horne TO the first boy born
after his election.
At Griffin Monday morning a Il months
old negro child Of Lou Lyons, was found
dead in bed supposed TO have been smothered
70 death by the crowded condition OF the bed,
IN which the entire family slept.
DR.. A. NJ. Patterson is the latest victim In
Macon Of the grip. DR.. Patterson in the
prime Of his manhood and usefulness
hreathed his asst at his hons at coo Oak
street tuesday morning at II o'clock.
L. Il. Chappell, president OF the board OF
trade Of Columbus. has received a letter from
Congressman Moses. in which some encour-
aging information Is given in reference to the
appropriation for the Chattahoochee river.
Washington Gazette: One Of our Jewish
firms. which is among the new corners here,
had the store closed 10 day and on the front
door was a notice reading: Closed, can't
agree with my partner WIN open some time
this week.
At Forsyth, Tuesday, while a little girl Of
hand caught IN the machinery and was
severely mashed. DR.. Clark was called in
and found it necessary to amputate part Of
one Of her fingers
Tuesdays election at Marietta was the cul-
rnination Of eight months OF the Interest and
most thorough electiouecring that that city
has ever known. X. n. Holland was elected
mayor. defeating Mayor Glover by majority
of'an even hundred.
Dawson has an old negro wood chopper
who claims to be 100 years old He says that
he remembers George Washington and the
revolutionary war he says that George
Washington was a big strapping young yal-
Ter teller, and that he now lives in Augusta
Sunday noon the residence of Monroe
Ware. at Marshallville, was burned. II was
insured for $3.50 in the Southern Mutual, OF
Atlanta. Oscar Farrior lost his stables and
years supply Of corn and forage by sparks
blown from this Ere though his buildings
were six hundred feet away.
B. B. Beasley died at his home near Column
bus Monday aged 80 years. He was an old
resident OF Columbus, and for many years
engaged in the merchandise business. He
was at one time clerk Of the court OF oTdi
nary of Muscogee county, and for awhile he
had extensive saw-mill interests in Russell
county, Alabama.
An attempt was made Saturday night to
burglarize the store of 5. Z. Massengi0 s.
Co. al Norwood Mr.. Massengiu suspected
an attempt would be made that night and
with Mr.. Broadshaw remained in the store.
About midnight some one attempted to raise
one OF the windows. Two shots were ureQ
al him and he disappeared.
The work Of Hon. John Boifeuillet in put
ting the Veach bill through the lower house
Of the Georgia Legislature was warmly appre-
ciated by the author Of that bill, and that ap-
probation took the shape Of a handsome
present. Mr.. Veach sent Mr.. Boueuillet a set Of
very elegant solid silver spoons and knives.
and 1t Is needless to say the gift was appFe-
ciated BY the gentleman from Bibb.
The sixteen third party members Of the
legislature held an informal meeting at the
alliance exchange at Atlanta. Tuesday. The
meeting was for the purpose OF discussing
the chances ior me coming campaign and per
fecting organization. Nothing definite was
accomplished. however. An effort will be
made to secure stronger organization, but
there was, so all claim, no talk of candidates.
c. r. Moore, fancy grocer. OF Columbus,
has made an assignment in favor OF his cred
ftors, bill for receiver was filed at Daw-
son before J. NJ GrGgs. Of the PatauIa cir
cult. Monday by B. :. Miller. The petitioners
we're: NJ. Y. Bergan q Co, Louis Buhler &
Co., and the City m Us. H. Z. Jackson was
made temporary receiver. His bond was
fixed at s.. go The first and largest mortgage
IS held by the Fourth National Bank, and is
TO the amount OF % 500. The Third National
Bank holds the next mortgage, which is S200).
Mr.. Moore s total liabilities are a gout S1O.-
600 The stock and books will nearly cover
the Indebtedness.
Fred I. Lockhart OF Augusta and his syn
dictate, who bought the Dover and Statesboro
railroad at receiver sale a short while back
nave nldub d EOOl ubdL LUG lElCb they pdlu
for the road was only $50 900. Last week the
receiver made his mai report to the court
ana Judge Emory Speer issued decree max
ing distribution Of the purchase money. The
net income Of the road from Nov. to Nov. q
was S2,T43 81, which goes to Mr. Lockhart and
his company OF investors. this is a clear
profit to the new owners OF l0l2 per cent or
their investment. IL Is understood that the
new company IS arranging to improve theil
valuable property, and viii possibly extend
the line at some near future day.
Alapaha Chapter No. o. R. A. NJ, o.
Alapaha, met at Masonic Hall last Saturday
Dec. q and elected officers for next year, as
follows; B. B. Gray, H. P; w. 5. Walker
X; James Bragdon. S; Daniel Turner
treasurer; p. w. Alexander, secretary; w. @
Ashley, c. OF H.; James L. Paulk, p. S.: E
i. Gray. r. A. c.; A Y. Howell, NJ 3 v. FREQ
Porter, NJ. v: w. M Baker, NJ. "; H. 3
Young, sentinel, After the election a supper
was served. After the Royal Arch Mssoni
had enjoyed the supper, Alapaha Council No
10 was opened, and an election held, which re
NJ w, Howell, D. NJ; S. NJ. whitehead, P. c
of w. A. T. Howell, treasurer; b. b. GRAY
recorder; W. G. Ashley, c. Of c.; J. L. Paulk
G. Of G.: W. S. Walker steward; H. b. Young
sentinel.
Americas Times Recorder: Henry Morgan
prosperous farmer Of Dolly county, drov,
into Americas yesterday with a small Wagon
load OF as hne pecans as ever grew in tbs
hammockS OF Texas or Louisiana. Their
were nearly 700 pounds OF the nuts which
netted Mr.. Morgan 10 cents per pound. MIR
Morgan has a half dozen hne trees on hi
farm IN Dooly county, which were planted by
his mother many years ago, They are no ex
penSe or trouble whatever to the owner, and
net him several hundred dollars annually
Not few OF the farmers of Sumter and ad
joining counties are paying more or less at
tent1on to the culture OF pecans and othe
nuts of like kind. all Of which will grow her,
TO perfection, Col c. 3. Hudson has 100 pc
can and English walnut trees planted on hi
farm in Schley, from which he will reap
harvest of shekelS in few years. The nut
brought in by Mr.. Morgan yesterday were o
the finest quality, clearly demonstrating Tho
fact that pecans can be grown here prohtably
If given the proper attention.
Griffin Call: On Sunday night little Wilt
Maude Landman, beautiful four year oil
child. from savannah who is visiting Col. ant
Mrs. r. j, Redding, at the Experiment sta
ton, was severely burned while playing witt
matches. Little Madgie Reddlng. who
about her own age, was playing with her in
room and they found a box OF matches tha
they concluded to have fun with by striking
them. Fearing that they would be inter
rupted in their pastime they locked one doc
OF the room and tried to lock the other bu
could find no KEY to 1T it. Then the
seated themselves upon rug and commenced
making a light when one OF the matche
caCgnt little Willie Maude's dress. and Sh
was soon enveloped in flames. The cries o
the children attracted the attention OF Mrs
Redoing and servant, who rushed in Just il
time TO keep her from burning to death. As
II was, her throat and face were severely
burned, ard her hands worst OF all. DR. 4
j. Collier was at once called in and gave tn
little SUFFERER every possible relief, and es
LeFday she was resting better than was u