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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
HOG MEAT RULED OUT.
Remarkable Health of Family VIII
Never Rat 1t.

Remarkable Health of a Family Who
Never Rat 1t.
WAYCROss, GA, Jan. 31.-Dsvid Ryals,
a well-to-do farmer living near here, told
the following story of the way he and his
family live at home: 1--WE have eight
children three boys and five girls. Ny
wife is, and has been in perfect health since
our marriage. My children were never
sick day or an hour in their lives A ply
stefan has bad showing at our house, as
there has never been a grain or drop Of
medicine brought there My children are
robust and healthy. They have beautiful
skin, aud every one Of their teeth is sound
and white as ivory. We never fear fever
or any contagious diseases. The secret of
our remarkable healthfulness is this:
My father was an eccentric man, and one
OF his peculiarlties was that he and his
family abstained from eating hog meat
The health Of his family became proverbial
in the Deighborhood, and several families
adopted the plan, ald were ever afterward
in better health than before doing so.
married daughter Of one Of the gentlemen
who adopted the plan of total abstinence
from hog meat aud from the first we alb
stained from the use Of hog meat and lard
Our children have never tasted hog meat
We regard it as the great cause of all the
sickness erisinR from deranged liver and
stolach. 1 raise hogs and kill and sell
from 1900 to 1900 pounds of meat year. "
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
PENSIONS OF 7Ha WIDOWS
About $4,000 to be Paid Out of the
state Treasury.

state Treasury.
ATLANTA. GA, Jan. 81. 49, Tomorrow
morning at Q o'clock the payment Of
widows pensions for the year 1898 will be-
gin at the executive department. When
the office closed to-day there we're on file
and approved 4,176 applications. though
this number will be reduced slightly on ac-
count Of deaths which have not yet been
brought to the notice Of the department,
which is largely governed by
the applications on file last year.
To morrow and Tor several days thereafter
Secretary Harrison will be engaged in pay
log out claims which are presented in per-
sou. The great bulk Of the money will be
distributed through the mails and express
Office. on power Of attorney sent in By pen
sioDer5 the law requiring that the money
shall Je paid only TO the pensioners them
selves or their legal agents. Controller
General Wright has been designated as the
agent Of over 1000 OF the widows, while
Capt. Harrison of the executive department
will receipt for a majority of the remaining
1000. At $50 each the total amount to be
paid out to the widows Of the state is about
$240 0O0
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
CUT A CASH OVER SIS HEART
& Negro Fatally Injured While Resist
ing Seizure OF his Crop.

4 Negro Fatally Injured While Resist
ing Seizure OF his Crop.
WHITEsBURG, GA, Jan. 31.-A terrible
fight occurred this morning at Col. w. T.
Halderness' farm. about three miles from
this place, in which a negro named Dave
Zachry was hit with a garden hoe aud is
dying from the blow. Zackry owed Jelhro
Jones a. Son Of this place a deUt and the
merchants had the Negroes corn levied on
and were going to have it sold, but the
negro agreed that the merchants should
take the corn at a certain price if they
would not sell at public sale Jones &
Son had hauled most of the corn away, aud
the negro said they should not haul any
more and took his seat in the crib, and said
be would kill the first man who attempted
TO take a grain of corn out W. 7. Jones,
of the firm Of Jones q Son, his wagon
driver, jim Vines, end Col. c. z. Gordon,
a lawyer Of this place, soon arrived at the
Negroes to get the remainder of the corn,
but the negro made threats aud told them
that the first man who attempted to move
any OF that corn would get killed The men
went into the crib and the negro picked I'D
large sinRletree and made terrible blow
at Col. Gordon, but he warded it Off. The
negro next picked up a heavy garden hoe
and tried to strike Mr.. Jones, but he and
Vines took the hoe from him. The negro
next picked up another hoe, and was Just in
the act of striking Mr.. Jones when Mr..
Jones struck him a hard blow which will
send him 20 his grave. The sharp point OF
the hoe bit the negro just above the neart
and made a cash six inches deep and
several wide. DR.. 6. w. Wallis Of
Shis place went out to see the negro and he
says he cannot live but a few hours. Mr..
Jones is very popular young man aud one
who has been very successful in business.
he regrets the occurrence very much, but
says that he had TO kill the negro in self
defense. The negroes here nre very much
excited over the killing and are making
some threats
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
MERCER UNIVERSITY.
The Students Preparing for the Inter.
mediate Examinations.


MERCER UNIVERSITY, MACON, GA, Jan.
31.-For some time past the Mercer stu
dents have been preparing for intermediate
examinations in which they are now in the
midst.
The first question is, do you think
you will make a riser and the answer Is
generally doubtful, for the boys are under
new professors in Latin and Greek and they
do not know how hard these examinations
will DO, hencs the anxiety.
The athletic association has again been
reorgsnized and is having base ball and
foot ball ground graded on Tattuall square.
A more beautiful place could not be found
in the city. IL will take S7S to put the
ground in such a condition as the boys want,
most OF which has been raised. No college
can furnish better foot and base ball mate
rial than Mercer, and as soon as they are
well organized they expect to win the
championship Of the state.
The much needed gymnasium is being
aRltated by some Of the faculty and stu
dents of Mercer again, and 1t Is earnestly
hoped that ME OF the good friends Of the
college will come to the rescue and show
their generosity BY endowIng her with
enough money 70 ft up frst-class gym
Dasium.
Mrs. Anderson, the accomplished teacher
Of the vocal class at Wesleyan college. has
organized a class OF forty pupils at Mercer.
Notwithstanding the fact that she has
been teaching only a month, her pupils
have made marked Improvement One OF
her pupils, Mr.. Cooper, of the freshman
class, has been employed 70 sing bass in the
choir at st. Paul's church.
Judge Emory Speer took his law class by
pleasant surprise last Saturday night.
After giving them very interesting and
Instructive lecture, he invited them into his
dining hall, where refreshments we're served.
The judge is very fond OF his class and BY
his generous deeds and amiRble manners has
greatly endeared himself to them.
Mr.. Turner of the Macon bar, has been
elected TO ill the vacancy in the law
faculty made by the resignation Of Col. w.
B. Hill.
DR.. J. e. Willet, much TO the delight Of
the students, has fully recovered from his
recent indisposition, aud is now filing the
duties Of president.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
TRIAL OF THE VESUVIUS.
TIE FIRST TEST OF her GUNS
SATISFACTORY.

A Belief That the Showing Made
Means That the Pneumatic Gun
Throwing a High Explosive y i'll
Revolutionizs the Warfare Of the
Future-Only Two Of the Shots Far
Out of the Way.
expected official tests of the dynamite
cruiser Vesuvius were begun this morning
under the most propitious circumstances.
The heavy weather OF yesterday had COM
pletely disappeared this morning, and
throughout the day the harbor has re-
manned as placid as an inland lake. The
board, consisting Of Capts. Sicard a1d
Barker, and Lieut.. NszrO, reached the Nesu-
vius at o'clock this morning. The OBJ
servers, selected from the officers OF the
Philadelphia, Lieuts. J. c. Fremont and J.
b. BRIGGS aud Ensign H. J. ZeiEemier,
occupied stations on the quarantine
wharf, Hard Point and on the
dock beside the Vesuvius. The firing began
at II:15 a. m, and continued without mis-
hap or interruption till ! ?. m. During
she day twelve shots were fired, four from
each Of the pneumatic guns. With two
possible exceptions the projectiles fell
within twenty-five yards Of the required
range, and practically settled the fact that
the Vesuvius Is not only a success, but that
the pneumatic gun throwing a high explo-
sive will revolutionize the warfare OF the
future.
THE RANGES.
The shots were equally distributed be-
tween ranges Of 2, 900 and 1900 yards, be-
ginning with the former. In con-
formity with orders issued by the
navy department, no targets we're
used, given distance being selected by the
board and the gunner regulating his fire
accordingly. The first two shots fred from
the starboard gun fell short OF the 2 ,0OO-line
by distance unofficially stated TO be over
100 yards The remaining proJecules fired
by the starboard gun fell within twenty
yards Of the respective distances for which
each was gagged. The wind vaues Of the
shells fulfilled their mission admirably. Sc
curing control Of rrojeotiles after the first
100 yards and producing perfect flight.
The latter fire of the guns
were demonstrated to be practically
perfectly accurate. Had the shots fired to-
day been directed toward au enemy he
would, most probably, have been disabled
by any one OF them, even the two detective
shots from the starboard gun would aave
inflicted serious injuries. The board de-
clined to give any official statement Of the
results for publication. but 1t is generally
admitted that so far the guns have fulfilled
the most ssnguine expectations Of their
friends. Lieut.. Schroeder, commanding
the Vesuvius. stated to the MORNING News
correspondent this afternoon that
he was entirely satisfied with the
results so far attained and
considered that they were practically dem
onstrative of the efliency of the guns and
of the capa bilities OF the principles involved
in their construction.
There was no difficulty in the supply of
air to the reservoirs. During the trials the
Vesuvius was securely moored 70 the naval
wharf. Twelve more shots will be fired to-
morrow under similar conditions aud then
the trial with the ship in motion will begin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
ABBEVILLs MENTION.

james Nixon Dying-A Charter for a
Company.
ABBEvILLE, Ga, Jan. 31.-Jsmes Nixon,
father John 7. Nixon, who died last Satur-
day Of pneumonia, is IN a dying condition
from the same disease. Mr.. Nixon is one of
the oldest and best citizens of Wilcox
county, and his death will carry sorrow to
a large circle Of relatives and friends
Col. E. II. Williams, attorney for the
Tropical Home and Fruit Company of Pine
City, secured liberal charter for his Glen s
in the superior court Of this county to-day.
Tue cOmpony is Incorporated for tween ~
years, with the privilege OF renewal; capital
stock $50O,0O0. with privilege of increasing
to 81, 200, 900.
Judge Smith Is here to hear motions and
other special business, and will adjourn
court to-day TO the regular March term.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
CHARITY AT ATLANTA.

A Permanent Organization Effected
With Several dundrod Members.
ATLANTA, GA, Jan. 3l.-The generous
response to the cry of the poor of the city
during the recent severe weather, when
several thousand dollars we're subscribed
for relief in one day, has resulted in the
formation OF permanent association Of
charities to prosecute this work. The organ
lzaton was completed to-day 1t is com
posed of the best people, and will be largely
conducted by the ministers and churches of
the city. Several hundred members at Sc
per annum each have already subscribed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
A RAID ON INCONSISTENCIES.
TX Men Arrested and Their Outfit
EafZad

Six Men Arrested and Their Outfit
Seized.
CARRoLLToN, Ga, Jan. 3l.-Deputy Col
lector w. W. ColQuitt and United States
Marshals Jack Abercrombie, B. jackson and
]. w. Barker made big haul on the line OF
the Georgia and Alabama railroad, few
miles north Of Tallapoosa, Sunday night.
They captured Jack Sewell, Young Sewell,
John Hart. Tom McAlpin, John Malone and
Homer Chapel for Illicit distilling and
working still. They captured three large
stills, one OF which was found in Young
SewelPs smoke house. A considerable
amount OF beer and other things were
found. One of the prisoners was carried to
Atlanta, and the others to Admission, Ala.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
SIGNED TIE GOVERNORS NAME.
Tie Chief Secretary OF the Executive
Department TO the Rescue.


Department TO the Rescue.
ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 3l..>Duriug the
absence of Gov Northen ia Cuba for the
past two weeks the state las been
practically without an executive head, aud
there has been some speculation as TO what
would be done in case Of an emergency re-
qulrlng immediate action by the executive
Of the state. Today such an emergency
arose, and while it was not an extremely
serious matter, justice might have miscarried
but for the action Of Mai. J. W. Warren,
chief secretary Of the executive department,
who promptly attached the governors name
to the paper necessary to the case. About
year ago William Smith was indicted IN
Walker county for horse stealing. he was
located in tennessee and a requIsitiOn was
issued for him there. But when the states
officer went to Tennessee with his papers 70
bring Smith back to Georgia
for trial, the Tennessee authorities
refused to give him Up until he had served
out sentence inflicted upon him for some
misdeed done there This sentence expires
on Feb. ?, day after tomorrow. The
sheriff Of Walker county, who had lost the
original requisltion papers, to-day notified
the executive department Of the facts and
asked that the governor telegraph the gov
ernor Of Tennessee to have Smith held, and
at the same time forward copies Of
the lost papers. This was the case
in which Maj. Warren attached the
governors name. The governor, who is
expected home tomorrow or next day,
could not be reached, and II there had been
delay the chances are that Smith would
have gone on his way rejoicing as soon as
his time was out in the Tennessee peni-
tentiary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
Farmers Change Their Tactics

TENNILLE, GA, Jan. 3l.-Some Of the best
farmers in our vicinity have changed their
tactics some y hat on the subject OF fertil-
izing. They are now exchanging their cot
ton seed at the rate of % cents per bushel
Tor cotton seed meal at S25 per ton: or
palmer, they give 100 bushels of cotton seed
$500 pounds for one ton Of the cotton seed
meal The claim is made that the meal is
more available as plant food. Oats are not
as seriously damaged as was feared, fair
stand is left.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
a CLOSE SHAVE FOR GENTRY

Officers Get His Hat While Running
at the Outlaws Heels.
CARRoLToE, Ca, Jan 31.-Some Haral>
son county officers gave Asbury Gentry,
Haralson's outlaw. a pretty close chase
yesterday morning about daylight. They
had information that lie was hiding at ce-.
tain place and went to catch him just before
Gay. Asbury heard the posse coming and
ran with the officers after him. The OF
fice.s failed TO catch him, but got his hat.
which dropped from his head as he was
crossing the road. The officers think they
will get him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
sELITA APT TO DIE.

The Girl in a More Critical Condition
Than Has Been reported.
ATLANTA. GA, Jan. S1.-Selita Mhegge,
the girl shot in the Metropolitan hotel by
Umberto PIantini q week ago, is in more
critical condition than has heretofore been
reported. This morning she began to sink
and her physicians stated that abe would
probably Gle. She haI not been told of the
de 9TH of her lover, but believes him ON the
road TO health again. Despite this belief,
however, she continually begs to be allowed
tn die
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
DROWNED A NEGRO BOY.
A Contractor Fined $500 on a Pscu-
liar Verdict.

Contractor Fined $500 on a Pscu-
liar Verdict.
ATLANTA, GA, Jan. 31.-A most peculiar
case was brought to court before Judge
Richard Clark to-day, 10 which the defend
ant. Samuel Greonlea, a contractor, was
found guilty Of voluntary granddaughter in
the commission Of a lawful act with
out due caution and circumspection,
and fined $500. Greenlea was
engaged in building the belt line OK the
Georgia, Carolina and Northern railroad
last summer. Negro boys. among them
Ed Baugh. were wading in Peachtree
creek. over which trestle was being built.
In a spirit Of fun, 1t seemed, Greenlea
caught Baugh and threatened to throw him
into the creek below. According to the
defendants statement, the little negro did
not OBJ ect, and Greenlea dropped the little
black boy into tho creek below. The creek
was swollen aud the boy was drowned,
Greenlea not making any effort to save
him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
w1LLAcooCHEE NEWS WAITS.
Result OF the Election for City
Officers.

Result OF the HieCJiOn Tor City
Officers.
WLLACooCHEE, GA, Jan. Sharon
Moore was elected mayor, and j. H. Nc
Cranie, r. Roberts, G.. J. Roberts Elisha
Corbitt and J. J. Roberts aldermen ia the
municipal election held here yesterday.
The Sunday school at this place has re-
organizes and elected Prof. John r. Over
man as superintendent on last Sunday.
Rev. John Nickers, a primitive baptist
preached in the academy last Sunday.
Rev. g. B. Culpepper preached soul-
stirring sermon to his congregation in the
Methodist church here on Sunday night last.
George Smith, for many years a citizen
of this county, but who nov resides at Plant
City, Fla, is on a visit to relatives here
Miss Laudie Corbitt OF Clinch county, an
interesting and accomplished young lady, Is
visiting Mrs. M. NJ. Patford of this place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
A Negro Waterman Murdered.

MACON, GA, Jan. 31.--Pink Brown, a
negro Waterman at the Metropolitan street
car shed. just beyond the city limits, was
found lying dead this morning with bis
head gashed and Dutcnered terribly. Near
him was found a heavy section of iron be-
smirched with blood and hair. There is no
clew as to the perpetrator Of the crime and
the ooroner's inquest failed to throw any
light on the mysterious murder.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
A Fostofhce Roboer Arrested.

CARRoLLToN, Ca, Jan. 31.-Dread Cook
was arrested this morning near Buchanan
by D. j. jackson, United States marshal
from Anniston, Ala, for breaking into a
postoffice near Huntsville some months ago.
Cook has evaded the officers of the law for
several months, but he was located a few
days ago and was arrested this morning. IL
is said that there is a clear case against
him
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
Be ,n,e case Aeainet the citv

ATLANTA, GA, Jan. 31.-The case Of D.
c. Bacon against the mayor and aldermen
Of the city of Savannah was argued in the
supreme court to-day, J. +. Saussy appear
ing for the plaintiff in error and Samuel B.
Adams FOR the city. The case involves the
legality of the assessments for street pave
ment on Liberty street against the plaintiff.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
A Street Railway Sold.

ATLANTA, Ca. Jan. 3l.-The street rail-
way property of the Atlanta Traction Com
pany, valued at about S400.0O0 was sold
to-day to a northern syndicate by the local
holders. The names Of the purchasers and
the price paid have not yet been given the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
= wIDOwERoN ONLY THBER MONTHS
An Aged Resident OF Ellaville Bound
to Tighten His Sorrow.

to Tighten HIS SORROW.
ELLAvILLE, GA, Jan. 3l.-J. M. Thorn
ton,a worthy and respected citizen, about 20
Of age, who has been widower
for the past three months was
married at 4 O'Clock this afternoon, Rev.
Trice officiating, 70 Miss Ellie Tsnnebil,
who lives three miles from this place. Miss
Tannehil is most excellent lady about 30
years old and the groom is receiving con-
CALCULATIONS on every hand for having re-
ceived such an estimable wife to soften the
trials and perplexities OF his declining
years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
NOTICE.

We hereby notify old patrons and friends OF
the late firm of A. H. CHAMPIONS SON that
we have THIS DAY purchased his entire bust
ness and hope for a continuance Of his patron
age.
Mr.. ". D. CHAMPION will be with US for
some time and will cater to the wants Of our
trade as before. Respectfully yours,
] A THOMAS & BRO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.


Owing 10 continued i'll health I have THIS
DAY sold to Messrs. j. a. THOMAS & co. my
entire business. consisting of stock in trade and
good will
thank my friends and patrons for their most
generous support to me in the past and sin
cerely request a continuance Of same with the
new firm, Very respectfully yours.
A. II. CHAMPIONS son.
W d CHAMPION
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
A Country Residence Burned.

THoMAsvILLE, GA, Jan. 3l.-The coun-
try house Of J. T. Pittman, three miles from
Town, was burned last night. There was a
small amount of insurance on it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01

MACON, GA, Jan. I6, 1898.
The annual meeting Of Stockholders OF this
Company will be held in the Company's Office
Third street, over the Central Georgia Bank in
this city, at i O'Clock A. N. THURSDAY, Feb
9, 1898, for the election Of President and seven
Directors for the ensuing year.
stockholders will be passed free over this road
coming to the meeting on the 18th, sth and 9th,
and returning from the meeting on the 9th, 10th
and 18th of February, 1893, on presenting their
stock script to conductors
w. s. BRANTLY,
Secretary and TreasUrar
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THE SAVANNAH COTTAGE AND I'M
PROVEMENT COMPANY.

SAVANNAH, GA, Feb. /. 1898.
The Twenty-second IustalIment is now due. II
not paid before the 10th instant fines will be
imposed. HARRY S. DREESE,
Treasurer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to A. H. CHAMPIONS
son are requested to settle same as soon as
possible and all claims against him be presented
for payment at his old stand. 1872 Congress
street. A H. CHAMPIONS son.
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NOTICE.

We. the undersigned. have THIS DAY formed
a copartnership for the purpose OF conducting
a General Photographic. Copying and Portrait
Business. JOSEPH A. THORPE,
81. PERCY INABNETT.
SAVANNAH, GA. Feb l. 1898
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
PROPOSALS FOR IRON GALLEaY FOR
PUMPING ENGINES.

SAVANNAH GA, Jan. 81, 1893.
Proposals will be received 81 office of Clerk Of
Council until II O'Clock NOON MO EDAY. Feb &
1898, for furnishing, delivering and construct
ing complete in place the iron and brass gallery
for pumping engines OF the city of Savannah
Ca on and at the property Of the city. at the
corner of Gwinnett street and Stiles ayeoue in
the city Of Savannah. IN accordance with the
plans and specifications on file at the Office Of
Savannah water works, city exchange build
Ing. JAS. MANNING
Supt. Water Works
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
Real Estate Dealer
FOR SALE.

The fixtures OF q flrst-class barroom. two
counters, cash register. show cases, ice boxes,
stove, chairs and tables. two clocks, etc. Apply
at IS West Broad Street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-01
SPECIAL NOTICE

All bills against the British steamship INDIAN
PRINCE must be presented at our Office before
IL o'clock THIS DAY, or payment thereof
will be debsrre1.
sTRACHAN& CO.. Consiguees.