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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-17
ABBEVILLE ADVANCING.

j. P. Williams of Savannah an I'M
pOrtant Factor In Its Developm emit.
ABBEvILLE. GA, March 16.-South Alb
bevile is one Of the most desirable sections
of the town. The ground here is rolling
and affords many beautiful sites for resi-
dences. Many new dwellings sdorn this
portion of the town already, and many
more are in contemplation. Capt Gibson,
a well-known proprietor OF steamboats, of
Savannah, owns some beautiful aud we'll
improved lots here. J. p Williams,
another prominent citizen Of Savannah
owns 100 acres of land in South Abbeville,
which he has recently laid Off into town
lots, and is opening up new streets
there. Mr.. Williams intends erecting some
handsome houses on this property soon, and
should he do so there is little doubt that it
will prove to be a remunerative Investment
for him.
Pine View, the new cemetery is located
In South Abbeville, is beautifully situated
and has been laid off into lots. New streets
will soon be opened up there also. Many
regard this as the prettiest and most de-
desirable part of the town and predict that
it will eventually become the favorite resi-
dence section.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-17
oHARLEsroN's TABArERs.
Five Suits Growing Out of the Rivalry
Settled.

Five Suits Growing Out of the Rivalry
Settled.
CHARLESTON, s. c., March 16.-The five
lawsuits pending in the court OF common
pleas for this city, and in which New York
theatrical managers were interested, were
settled out Of court to-day. The plaintiff
in all the cases was L. Arthur O'Neill,
owner of the Grand opera house. Three Of
the suits were against jeff d. Bernstein,
Nernons Jarbeau's husband. ana one against
A c. Haymau. The suits were for damages
for breach OF contract the plaintiff alleging
that the manager had played in Ovens
Academy Of Music after booking with
him. It is said that the basis
OF settlement In all the cases was
an equal division of the amounts Of money
10 dispute and the court expenses between
the plaintiff and the defendants. Very i'm
portant principles involving the construc-
ton Of theatrical contracts would have
come up for consideration had the cases
been tried. A number of witnesses on both
sides arrived this morning from different
portions of the country and were surprised
when they we're informed that the cases
had been settled last evening.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-17
REPUBLICANS ON THE RUN.
Many Thrown Out os Office by the
Senate Committee Changes.


Senate Committee Changes.
WASHINGTON, March l6-This was a sad
day for the republicans at the capitol The
republican senator's who have, as chairmen
Of committees enjoyed. in some cases for
years, practically and exclusively the use OF
the convenient and well-furnisied commit
tee rooms, and the services of the commit
tee clerks and messengers, we're packing up
and moving out. To be sure eleven of the
veteran republicans got chairma Iships by
courtesy. but they are all of small commit
tees having committee rooms incon~
veniently placed and modestly equipped.
some OF their committee rooms being
two blocks from the Senate chamber
in the Msltby building. OF course
these eleven republican senators, fortunate
enough TO get chairmanshlps, will be able TO
keep their committee clerks and messengers
in most cases, but the republicans VIII have
been clerks and messengers for their coll
leagues were bidding a fearful farewell as
they gave place to their successors, who
were promptly appointed by the new demo-
cratic chairmen.
ALL PREPARING TO DEPART.
The republican officers and employees of
the Senate proper, who have been hoping
against hope that the democrats would not
appoint their successors before the regular
session next December, having become con-
WINGED that the new officers of the
Senate will be selected at the
caucus on Monday and that their formal
election Will be followed promptly by the
inevitable changes all down the list, were
preparing to-day to depart next week.
Father Time" Bassett who holds the title
Of assistant doorkeeper Though. by the
way, there is no such Office as doorkeeper
in the Seuate) aud AMI Smith, the remark
able superintendent OF the document room,
whose memory 10 only eoualed by his
courtesy, and industry, will, of course,
remain undisturbed, but all the
other important officers and most
of the subordiuates will have to GO
The senators of the majority will, in
accordance with custom, pr acticably appoint
ali the subordinates, but they will do 1t in
more systematic manner than hitherto, pre-
pairing complete schedule giving each SEN
ator his share, which will be furnished TO
the new officers Of the Senate as soon as
they are elected,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-17
HOME AND FARM DEBTS.
INTERESTING FIGURES FROM THE
CENSUS.

In Georgia So Per Cent. ofthe Farm
Families Hire and .A1.eO Per Cent.
own the Farms they CuItivate-Only
S.3sPer Cent.ofthe Farms Owned by
Families Incumbsred.
WASHINGTON, March 16.-The leading re-
suits of the investigation OF farm and home
proprietorship in Georgia are continued IA
the census bulletin issued to-day III regard
TO farms. The couclls is that 5'.lO per
cent. Of the farm families hire aud 4LgJ
per cent. own the farms cultivated by
them; that 3. IS per cent Of the farm-o"n-
ing families own subject TO lncumbTance'
and 96.62 per cent own free OF lncum~
brance. Among 100 farm famlIas % hlre
their farms, l owns with membranes and
Al own without membranes. On the
owned farms of Georgia there are liens
amounting to S1.j9J50J, which is
4l.Sg per cent. Of their value, and this
debt bears interest at the average rate Of
&33 per cent, making the average annual
interest charge sol to each family. Each
owned and incumbered farm, on the aver
age, is worth S1,627, and is subject to
debt of 1861.
THE FACTS ABOUT HOMES.
The corresponding facts for homes are
shat 79 per cent of the home families hire
and 81 per cent. own their homes; that 1922
per cent Of the homecoming families own
free Of incumbrance and 2. Is per cent. with
incumbrance. In 100 home families. on the
average 90 hir ether homes, owns with in
cumbrance and 20 own without incum-
brance. The debt on owned homes agQre-
gate s., 05l, 754, or IL. SO per cent Of their
value and bears interest at the averages
rate of 7.S9 per cent, so that the annual
amount of interest to each home average
$50. An average debt of 5 ,02O incumbers
each home, which has the average value OF
g.. 1896.
There are seven cities in Georgia, having
9 population OF 5000 and less than 10000,
and in these cities S0.26 per cent. of the
home families hire, and ~. "A per cent. own
their homes, aud $40 per cent. Of the home
owning families own with membranes
and g4.54 per cent. own free of incum-
brances. In 100 home families, on the aver
age, are found so that hire their homes,
that owns with membranes, and 10 that
own without incumbrance. The liens on
the owned homes are SO. SO per cent OF the
value of those subject to lien. Several av-
erages show that the rate of interest is M
per cent the value Of each owner and In
numbered home S., 1872; the lien on the same,
81. 262, aud the yearly interest charge on
each home S97
Real estate purchase and improvements
when not associated with other objects
caused 1890 per cent. Of the farm families
Of the state to incur 81 per cent. of the
farm debt and g. II per cens of the home
families TO incur $3.50 per cent Of the home
debt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-17
SHOES.

TO-DAY throughout theworId
wherever Sons of Erin are to be
'ound, the memory of St. Patrick
viii be duly honored.
This is the day for the wear
ng OF the green, and the sham
ock will be everywhere dis
'layed. Irish societies everv-
where will have their grand an
oual parades, and balls and en-
-ertainments will fiji out tbe
programme of the days festivi-
ice
We observe St, Patrick's dav
with a special sale of our lust
ly celebrated Calf Lace Shoe
made specially for our long,
shoremen, at 81 so. This is the
only shoe that will stand the
heavy work of screwing cot.
ton. BYCK BROS, II Whitaker
street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-17
a TOWN IN -FOUR COUNTIES.
Melrose Votes in Favor Of BENZ
Placed IN Clay.

Placed in Clay.
MELROsE, FLA, March 15.-MelrOse has
been passing through an exciting election
contest for the past ten days, which has
aroused more interest than even the last
presidential campaign.
Our town ia located in four counties,
Alachua, Putnam, Clay and Bradford,
about an equal amount Of its territory
being in the three first named, and a small
portion IN the latter. There have been sew
eraI efforts made in the past TO have the
legislature change the county lines so as TO
take all OF the territory into one county,
out from some cause a bill could
never be got through the legislature.
The citizens met two weeks ago and de-
clded to make another effort and appointed
yesterday for an election on the question.
Ihey had prepared a petition with the name
OF the county left blank and as the voters
cast their ballot they signed the portion
which was to be filed IN with the name of
the county receiving majority OF the votes
CAST. The whole number OF votes cast was
~, of which Alschua received 81, Clay %
and Putnam 2. So the managers of the
election filed in the petition with the name
or Clay county. While the petition, as 1t
stands, IS unanimous, it is doubtful
II IL passes the legislature. The
best thing for Melrose and the
ouIoCoht country WOULD Of 70 let the matter
stand as 1t is for the present, and as soon as
the constitutional limit expires in 1896 go
in for new county with Melrose as the
county site.
Melrose continues to improve and its
future is a bright one. Theirs is one thing
about our town that is not usual with towns
OF its class and that is that every dwelling
erected Is frst-class both In size and arcni-
tectural appearance. There are very few
dwellings, not more than half dozen, that
cost less than $1,000. and from that up to
several thousand
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-17
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
bends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its present ling
In the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax.
stive; efectualy cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and feverf
and permanently curing constipation
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medioa
profession because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weaken
ing them and it is perfectly free from
every objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in 50c and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig SyruI
Co. only, whose name is printed on ever,
package, also tho name, Syrup of Figs
aud being well informed, you will no
Except any substitute if offered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-17
FLoR1DAs SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
The State Convention in Session at
Palatka.

The State Convention in Session at
Peletka.
PALATKA. FLA, March 16.-The Florida
state Sunday school convention is now in
session at the Presbyterian church. One
hundred delegates from every part of the
state are present, representing every de-
nomination. Great interest is taken BY
delegates and citizens, and the church is
filled daily. Printed programmes are dis
tributed everywhere, and they are follow cd
strictly. Many noted Sunday school
workers are present President J. G. Comp
ton, Prof. Davies, the state normal
instructor; Rev. William Shaw, we'll known
in his effective work and inspiring manner ;
Mrs NJ. F. Tilden. state organizer of the
Christian Endeavor Society; William j.
Kirkpatrick, who leads the music; Mr..
Kirkpatrick, for number Of years assisted
the boy preacher" Harrison.
The Charity ball at the Putnam house
Wednesday night was a brilliant success
socially, and the proceeds will make a
handsome sum for the hospital. Visitors
from all parts of the state besides local So
ciety people were present.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-17
THREE BLOCKS ABLszR.

Oswego the Scene of a Dangerous
Midnight Blaze.
OswEGo, N. Y, March II, A. M.-Fire
is raging in story block in West First,
between Bridge and Caygua streets, occu-
pied by C. II. Lauuer 81 Co.. hardware
merchants, and H. G. Harp & Co., boots
and shoes The Jones block and Klock
block are also burning. The Klock block
is occupied by John Ould a.
Co., clotniers; DR.. A. s. Sullivan,
a dentist, aud several lawyers. The Western
Union Telegraph Company's Office, George
A. Schilling, jeweler, and II. G. Smith, to-
bacconist, occupy the Jones block. a stiff
northwest wind, with light snow, is blow
ing. 1t looks as if the fire will be seri GUS
One
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-17
MONTICELLO MENTION.
a n Artes.an Well Projsct-Farmers at
Work in Earnest.

n ArteS.au w Gil Frog sct-Farm er5 at
Work in Earnest.
MONTICELLO, FLA, March 10. - The
leading citizens of Monticello are now dis
cussing the question of an artesian well,
something much needed here, and in oil
probability before another winter reaches
us we will have water works.
Jefferson county's farmers have gone to
work with greater vlgor than usual this
year, and no doubt their efforts TO raise fine
crops will he successful. as the
farming lands Of Jefferson county are with
out Ques ion the best III the state
The Epiacopalians of this place have be-
gun the erection of a rectory which will be
completed within the next few months.
Monticello now has a gymnasium and
reading room, an institution that will be OF
great benefit, especially to the younger peo-
pie, who iced exercise and amusement
The MORNING News is the paper de-
pended on for the news of Georgia and
Florida here, and our citizens anxiously
watch for the arrival of the mali from the
north every day.
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FRUIT IN sPALDINq.
An Abunda Mt Peach Crop Expected
Plume All Right.

An Abunda Mt Peach Crop Expected.
Plume All Right.
GRIFFIN, GA, March 16,-The Middle
Georgia Horticultural Society met at Pa
mona, little village near here, few days
ago. The fruit growers thought the fruit
was damaged, especially the liberia peaches.
From the present prospect, it was reported
there would be an abundance Of Alexander
and Amelia peaches. The Elbertas are
badly injured, but if there is one bud in
every twenty-five uniDjured, there will still
be an abundance of fruit
Wild goose plums seem to be all right, but
the Japan plums are mostly destroyed.
Griffin is the center Of very large and
successful fruit-gro wing section. The in
dustry is so important that the fruit crop
Is always watched with much anxiety.
Much attention is given to grape culture,
and the fertilizers for grapes and their cul-
tivRtion was discussed at length at this
meeting
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the HiBERNIAN SOCIETY

sary meeting in the Main' IA ETN\Nl9gS
PaTlor of the Screven HousA Ia \\xFtSE.
TO-DAY friday, at II SS4S \hsF<CfI
payable ''O oficer se' viii viii be F@<nSFtt9
elected and other important business will be
in order
IL. At 7;30 o'clock TONIGHT the Society and
its invited guests will assemble at the Screven
House, where the Anniversary Dinner will be
served. No DUES WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE
EVENING MEETING.
III. Members are requested TO ATTEND PUECT-
UALLT, and TO WEAR sAsHEs AT EACH MEETING
Sashes can be purchased from the Treasurer at
each meeting land, before the meetings, at his
Office l35 Bay street,.
P. W. MELDRIM, President
CHARLEs r. PREEDERGAsT. SECRETARY.
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Four Firemen Injured.

New York, March 16 "A special from
Paterson, N. j., to the Euening World says:
Turn hall, a building covering half block
on Ellison aud Croft streets, was totally de-
stroyeI by fire this morning The loss 10
roughly estimated at S75, 900. Four 6remen
we're injured and it Is believed that two of
them will die. They we're caught in the
building when the wall collapsed and it was
with the greatest difficulty that they were
removed from the debris"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-17
Carrollton's Railroad scheduIe.

CARROLLTON. GA, March 1.-THE peo-
pie Of CsrrOllton are dong some 'tall'
kicking about their railroad schedules. For
the past twenty yea the schedules have
been such that connections could be made
at Newman for Atlanta IN the morning and
in the evening for Carrollton, but
the late change mas done away with this
and the peoplei are very much dissatisfied
about IT, A petition with nearly 1000
names viii be presented to the Central
authorize asking for an immediate change
and better accommodations on the early
trains
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IDS FOR GROCERIES AND SUPPLIES.
sAvANNAB. GA. March II. 1898.

SAVANNAH. GA, March H. 1898.
Sealed bids will be received at this Office until
- O'Clock NJ. on WEDNESDAY. 29th inst, for
furnishing Chatham county with the following
groceries, supplies, etc, for the balance of the
quarter ending May 3lst prox., TO wit:
Dry Salt Meats, Meal Grist, Peas, Rice, To-
bacco. Syrup, Coffee, Soap, Salt, Kerosene on,
Hay, Corn and Oats.
The above articles to be delivered at such
times aud in such quantities as may be re-
quired by the proper authority.
The right is reserved TO reject any and all
bids.
Envelopes must be sealed and Endorsed PRO
posals for Jail and Chain-gang Supplies"
By order Of the Commissioners o. Chatham
county. JNO. R. DILLON, Clerk G. @. G.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-17
ATLANTA's PosrMAsrERsHIp.
4 Proposition to Leave the Matter q
Vote of the People

a Proposition to Leave the Matter TO
a Vote Of the People
ATLANTA, GA, March 16.-An unique
plan has been proposed to settle the fight
now threatening to bring disaster on the
Georgia congressional delegation over the
Atlanta postofIice DR.. Amos Fox, one of
che applicants, to-day proposed that the
candidates submit their claims to q city pri-
mary election. the most popular man to get
the undivided support Of the delegation.
Mr.. Kontz agreed to the proposition but
Mr.. Copper opposed it, but the matter has
been placed before the senators and repre-
sentatives for their Endorsement, they hav-
ing all claimed that 1t is their desire to see
the choice Of the people appointed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-17
Florida's Omce-seekers.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. March 16.-The
democratic state committee has caused a
stir in politics by conference to discuss
the question Of Endorsement of candidate
for government office by unanimous vote
of the committee. This means q slate, and
the party doesn't take kindly to it, Several
of the committeeman are opposed to such a
plan. and say that after the slate is made
the disappointed candidates will kick up a
high old row. No conclusion has been yet
reachad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-17
a Baby and a Snake.

CARRoLLroE, GA, March 16.-Mrs
James Smith, a farmers wife living just
east OF Carrollton, missed her 2-year-old
baby one day this week and on looking
around she found her child in the yard
near the door playing with 2-foot garter
snake. The child was not bitten, but the
mother was nearly scared out of her wits
when she saw her baby with the snake in
her hands, The child was caressing the
snake as it would a TOW.
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a PREACHER WITH TWO WIVES.

he Explains by Saying he Thought
the First One Was Dead.
ATLANTA, GA, March 16.-Jason Petty,
discharged from service as a private in the
Fourth United States artillery at Fort Nc
Pherson barracks, near this city, was ar
rested tonight charged with bigamy.
Petty is a licensed preacher of the Method
list church, having purchased his discharge
from the army to preach. Two days after
leaving the service Petty married Mrs
Cooper, a widow in comfortable circum-
stances whose affections he had won by his
ardor in religious exhortations Another
wife turned up in Ohio, however, and noti-
fed the police of her claims. Petty does not
deny the claims Of the Ohio wife, but SAYS
he thought she was dead
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An Engine Blown to Pieces.

CARRoLLToN, GA, March 16.-The en-
CINE at J. W. Nix's ssw~mill, near Carroll
ton, was blown TO pieces yesterday morn
ing. The engine was entirely demolished
Some of its pieces were picked up a half
mile away. There were a number of men
near the engine when it exploded, but fort
unately no one was hurt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-17
A NEW TELEPHONE LINE.
It is to Run Betw cen Carrollton and
Villa RIGA,


CARRoLLToN, GA, March ia COM
pauy has been organized to build a tele-
phone line from Newman to CarrolIton and
from CarrolltOn to Villa Rica. The com
pany is composed Of C. Il. Stewart, presi-
deaS Of the Carrollton Bank.
president; c. Turner. manager of
the Csrrollton Light and Power
Company, will he the secretary, and the
directors will be G. r. Brady of Newman,
John NJ. Cobb of Villa Rica and Col. z. W.
Watkins OF this city. The company will be
called the Csrrollton and Atlantic Tele-
phone Company. The capital stock will be
s., 500 ana work on the line viii
commence st once. The present term OF
the Carroll superior court will grant
charter for the new company. This phone
line viii give Carrolltou two connections
with Atlanta, one at Newman and one at
Villa RiCe
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LOUISVILLE, KY, March 16.-Last nights
story about eight bodies found In barrels at
the railroad deCot, proves TO have been a
fake pure and simple, worked off upon
credulous reporters VINO did not take time
To verify it in their haste to anticipate
rivals.
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Stand by Sirnonton.

=CoLUMBIA, s. G., March 16.-In the
United States court at Greenvllle to-day
the grand jury in their presentments took
issue with tue vie gs recently EXPIRE ssed by
Gov. Tillman concerning Judge Simonton,
saying: I'VE consider him incapable of
making partial or biased decisions in cases
that may be tried before him."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-17
RedWine Indicted.

ATLANTA. GA, March I6.-At noon TO-
day the grand jury of the United States
court filed It's report in the Redwlne case
with the clerk Of the court, and Redwine
was indicted on the charge of embezzling
aud the true bill specified the amount of the
defalcatiOn to be SlO3. l4S rs.
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jill. TOBIAS DEAD.
de Was One OF the Oldest Exporters

he Was One OF the Oldest Exporters
IN Charleston.
CHARLESTON, s. c. March 16.-Joseph L.
Tobias, senior member of the firm Of A.
Tobias. Son & Co., one of the Oldest export
ing houses In Charleston, died
this afternoon at 3 o'clock Mr..
Tobias death was very sudden, his illness
having lasted but three days. He was a
native OF Charleston and 81 years of age
MIR. Tobias was chairman of the board of
health of this city and was officially con-
nected with the First National Bank and
City Railroad Company.
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FuNERALr INVITATIONS.

HEDRICK. Died, on the 18th instant, Mrs.
CATHERINE Z. HEDRICK. widow Of George W.
Hedrick. deceased. Friends of the family are
invited to attend her funeral from her late resi-
dsnce, 20 Tattnau street, at 3 O'Clock THIS
AFTERNOON
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To Bore an Artesian Well.

LOUISVILLE, Ca, March 16.-The city
fathers met last night and decided to have
an artesian we'll bored on Broad street
This move will meet with the hearty ap-
proval Of all the people The expense will
be met by popular subscription.