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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
FIRST TRAIN 10 RoCKLRDGv.
A Great Event in the History OF the
East Coast of Florida.

A Great Event in the History Of the
East Coast of Florida.
RoCKLEDGE, FLA, Feb. 6.-To-day wes
one Of the greatest in the history of Rock
ledge. made so by the Inauguration OF the
first railroad AID double mail service. The
first train through from Jacksonville carry
inR the SAVANNAH Nj ORNING NEWS of the
same date was received at st. Augustine by
a salute of cannon, music by the Ponce de
Leon band and a general turning out of the
citizens. The train was filed with through
passengers, who enjoyed the trip i'm
meusely, especially over the extension of
this road, the Jacksonville, st. Augustine
and Indian River railway. from Daytona,
siXty-tlve miles to Rockledge. The train
had 125 passengers, all Of whom were
served en- route with coffee and sandwiches
by Ponce de Leon walters with the COM
plments Of Mr.. Flagler. The trip was
most delightful. Indian rivers shores were
followed from Oak Hill nearly every mile
to the Rookledge hotel. 1t is q glorious
place and well filed. Michael +. Dryers
large orange grove surrounds the hotel.
The guests want larger number of copies
Of the MORNING News Cor the Indian river
boats to complete the happiness given them
by Mr.. Flagler and Proprietor Andrew s.
Lee. New York and Cincinnati Pullman
sleepers will be run on every train. Fire
works and general festivities are going on.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
QUINCY IN A MIRROR.
A Stable Burned with Two Horses.
The Coming Tobacco crop.

The Coming Tobacco crop.
QUINCY, FLA, Feb. Cat 9 O'Clock
Saturday night the stables of a. L. Wilson
and H. L. Shaw were completely destroyed
by fire with a loss Of over 81, 900, a. L.
Wilson being the heaviest loser. Besides
the buildings he lost two fine horses.
wagons, buRgies and carriage; also 800
bushels OF corn. II. L. Shaw had fifteen
horses and mules in his stable at the time
but managed to get them out, his loss being
principally in the buildings, forage. har-
ness, etc. Il Is supposed that some one
went into the building Of Mr.. Shaw smok-
ing and In that way set it atire.
Invitations have been received to the
wedding OF George Dismukes 4unIoe,
cashier OF the Quincy State Bank OF Quincy
to Miss Abbie Budd Of Monticello, Fla, on
Feb. Is.
In spite Of the fact that the tobacco crop
OF 1892 has brought such poor prices. the
farmers are busy preparing for another
crop. Last year the seasons were bad and
the crops inferior, this being the cause OF
the poor prices. 1t a general belief here
that hard winter is the forecast OF good
crop. If this be true, our crop next year
will be immense. Last year there was little
or nothing planted save tobacco, but this
year the crop will be divided between to-
bacco and cotton; as one farmer remarked
Never will | attempt again to make music
on one string" Regar dless Of the hard
times, there has never been such activity in
in building of all kinds. F. p. May has just
completed the finest residence in town. the
Quincy State Bank building is nearing
completion. w. M. Cory has completed
three cottages and has contracts out
for six more. HI. A. Love has
given out his contract for a very neat COT
tage. H. D. Durr and Mrs. Sanford have
about completed their houses, and with all
Of these and many more the demand IS
greater than the supply.
The Gadsden County Building and Loan
Association is taxed to its utmost TO supply
the demands for money, and has seen neces-
sary TO issue another series Of $4,000
Starting, as it did, with S25,0 600 stock sold
nineteen months ago, to-day it has $4,000
sold, and several moneyed men Of Chicago
and New York take il as a good investment
The only thing Quincy needs now is another
railroad, and there Is talk Of the Florida
Central and Peninsular railroad building
from Quincy to Columbus. If such is done
we will have direct connection with the
north. When such is the case one can well
say look out for QUINCY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
A NEGRRss BURNED TO DEATH.
Her Clothing Ignited While She Was
Asleep in Front of Fire.


Aeleep in Front of Fire.
HIEEsvILLE, Ga, Feb. GA negro
woman, the wife Of Tom Sullivan, was
burned 20 death near hear
yesterday morning. The woman
was laying on a pallet in front of
a fire in her house when the flames caught
to her dress. When she awoke her dress
was in flames. She Immediately began
screaming and ran out of the house. She
then ran back in and ran
through a rear room, setting fire
20 considerable inhammable material A
little child's dress caught fire but was put
out The woman jumped out of window
and ran screaming out into the wooks near
her house, where she fell fainting to the
ground overcome by the fearful torture she
was undergoing. Every vestige of clothing
was burned from her, excepting belt. The
men In the room seeing the house and child
on FIRE did not know that the woman was
afrs and set to work to subdue the flames
which would have quickly reduced the
house to ashes. AS soon as this was done
the means OF the wounded woman were
heard and she was found in the condition
stated. DIR. Layton was sent for but was
not at home. The woman lived for three
hours, finally dying in the greatest torture.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
IT DISTANCES THE NEGRO.
Claims Made for the Wnlis-Lispe
Cotton Picker, Now on Exhibition.

Claims Made for the -Lispenard
Cotton Picker, Now on Exhibition.
From the NeD York Herald.
If the Willis Lispenard cotton picker,
which Is now on exhibition at the Morse
building in Nassau street, can accomplish
what its inventor claims for it, the cotton
picking Othellos of the south may well de-
clare that their Occupation is gone"
There ave been cotton picking machines
before. As a southerner puts il, $500,
100000 have been expended in putting such
machines Tor, rather, such machine stock
upon the market-$l, 200, 900 for the ma
chimes themselves, and the balance for
scenery"
The machine consists Of series Of brass
cylinders, set parallel in frame, one above
another, which operate by turning rapidly
from both sides Of the cotton stalk, their
motion being derived from the wheels Of
the machine. which run in the middle OF
the cotton rows, causing the machine to
strsddle the row Of cotton to be operated on.
AS one side Of the cylinder is presented to
the cotton, sharp pointed needles portrude
through holes perforated in the cylinder,
which gather the cotton, and, as the cylin-
ders continue TO revolve, the needles drop
back out of sight, releasing the cotton
which falls into boxes on both sides of the
machine. From these the cotton is con,
Quoted to q sack hung in the rear.
The macine will pick letweeu 5000 and
1000 pounds of cotton day, it is said
whereas a negro will pick about 15(
pounds in the same time-if he feels so dis
posed.
The important features of the machine
are its weight, which is only 900 pounds (au
indispensable factor, since the fields are APP
to be muddy; the cylinders, with disap
pearing teeth, precluding the usual clogginG
in such machines; its derivation of power
wherein it is similar TO moving machine
and the carrying away of the cotton us fas
as it is picked to the seek at the rear.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
LOST IN THE SWAMP.
a Negro Boys Unpleasant Adventure
in the OkednOkee.


WAYCRoss, GA, Feb. Ga farmer tells
an interesting story of a negro boy who got
lost a few weeks ago in the Okeanokee
swamp. The gentleman said: THE swamp
is covered with, a dense growth OF trees,
bushes, vines, etc, and any one venturinR
in the swamp alone without a compass, or
even with one, stands bad chance of ever
emerging from there sgain. The hunter
in search Of game. or on a trail, does not
experience the difficulty in penetrating
the confines Of the swamp that weary,
bewildered and lost person does who is
struggling against hunger and difficulties to
extrlcate himself from the mysterious en-
brace Of the swamp. Well as l was saying
a boy, a negro boy with tattersd garments
hanging here and there on his body; weak
and half starved, came to my door one
morning Just with the rising OF the sun.
He was sent to the kitchen and
given q good breakfast After breakfast
the boy came around where l was at work
and told the story of his adventure in the
swamp. As he talked the tears trickled
down his cheeks and his teeth chartered; q
miserable, wretched object OF humanity. l
will use his words: Use been libbin' wild
my nanny up ter de farm on de Satilla
ribbsh, and she was des' so mean ter me
dat l LET her fus' Nv las week, did, and
den l goes ter de swamp and
hides in dar few days. had stole few
'taters and meat frum de ole woman ter
keep de life in me. l furgot ter fetch de
matches ter make fire, and des' eat de
Eaters and meat raw. After three days de
rstions GIN out. and l starts like l was
gwine outer de swan, and lawse If didn't
git fudder in dsr. De varmints Yep up
SIGH fus dat l was skairt Amos ter def
all de time l was 50 hongry dat bad ter
eat de bark off Nv de trees, and den I sat
bird and fish. l stayed in dar bout two
weeks. did, and all Ter wonst / seed q hill
and knowed | was outer de swamp. Den
] walks all night, de moon er shinin', and
des come ter dis place dis mornin'."
The boy was given some clothes and sent
on hts way rejoicing. He was satisfied with
his experience, and said that he was going
home TO his mother and stay theren
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
WHIPPED BY TIE JUDGE.

A Wearer of the Ermine Preserves
Order by Heroic Methods.
WICHITA, KAN, Feb. 5.-Duriug the
Sanders divorce case in the district court
Judge Reed quslled q small-sized riot by
whipping the defendant, Oscar Sanders.
Mrs. Sanders had been granted a divorce
from her husband, the manager of the San
ders Transfer Company, after "a long trial.
The court was hearing the arguments as to
the disposition of the only child, boy 3
years old. Wearied with long attendance
upon court and the excitement Of the day,
Mrs. Sanders tainted. While she was being
carried out of the crowded court room the
husband seized the child and started Tor the
door, The baiiif not being present, Judge
Reed ran down and grappled with the
maddened father, who fought like demon.
But be was no match for the doughty
judge, who choked him down into a chair,
delivered the child to its grandmother and
resumed court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
AUGUSTUS DAY LABoRBRs.
The City Council Votes to Pay Them
ST. so Per Day.

The City Council Votes to Pay Them
ST. so Per Day.
AUGUSTA, GA, Feb Elm the city coun-
ell tonight the pay Of all hands employed
by the city was increased to 81 so per day.
The street hands were paid 81 40 already
and a few weeks ago they petitioned for an
increase TO 81 so. The matter hos been dis
cussed in the city papers and caused good
deal Of opposition. Tonight an ordinance
was introduced granting an increase of 10
cents per day IN the pay of all day laborers
employed by the city. The opponents OF
che movement by way of killing the ordis
nance moved to amend it so as to pay all
employees 81 so. but instead of killing the
motion the amendment passed and now all
employees are to be paid 81 so. The action
was hasty and will perhaps be reconsidered.
1t increases some wages 80 per cent.
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CURED BY FAITH AND PRAYER.

Potency of Supplication to Heaven
shown in a Mysterious Manner.
SPRINGFIELD, O.. Feb. 5.-There is con-
siderable excitement at Lawrenceville, a
village near here, over the miraculous cure
of a young woman through faith and
prayer. A religious sect called "The
Saints" who practice foot-washing and be-
lieve in miracles, has been holding a series
Of revival meetings here, and as a result the
people are all wrought up with religious ex-
cjtement. The most remarkable feat
ure of tae meetings is the
cure of an invalid, Alice Michael
Meetings have been held at her house, she
being unable to leave her bed, and at her
request Elder Sohell of 1.-THE Saints
anointed her with olive oil and prayed with
her. The same evening the girl. as alleged,
arose from bed and helped her mother TO
prepare the supper. She now attends serv-
ices regularly, and nightly testihes to being
cured by faith and prayer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
ABLUEFLAME SHOWED THE GOLD.
The Queor Yarn Told by Woman In q
Life Insurance Suit.
From the BROOKLYN Eaole

MARsHFIELD, WIS, Feb. 4.-One of the
most sensational suits in Wisconsin's history
is at an end. The Northwestern Mutual
Life Insurance Company and the Mutual Of
New York have paid TO the widow OF F. j.
Thrun her claim for $4,000. Thrun was
poor mechanic and was supposedly burn ed
TO death Oct. 81, while trying to rescue
some furniture from his burning house. It
developed then that he carried life insur-
Rnce to the amount OF $50 900. The insur-
snce people refused TO pay the risks, alleg-
ing that the skeleton found in the ruins OF
the house was not that Of Thrun, but one
that had been placed in the building, and
setting up the claim that Thrun was not
dead. The case was carried into the courts.
Now the statement is made that all the
companies have settled. On the trial Mrs.
Thrun, in explaining where they had Sc
cured the $1,000 necessary 20 pay the
premium, said that one evening in the gar
den she had been attracted to a certain
spot by small. blue flame, and digging
there had found box containing 900
in gold.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
CUMBERLAND ISLANDS SALE.

A Cincinnati Syndicate TO Purchase
the Resort.
ATLANTA, GA, Feb. Ga Cincinnati
syndicate is to purchase Cumberland Island
and make great improvements there. The
gentlemen composing the syndicate Will
pass through Atlanta tomorrow afternoon
ON their way TO inspect the property. The
capital stock of the new company is $780,
900. Those who are In the party on its
way 10 inspect the great Georgia seaside re-
sort are, J. Nj. Hunter, Frank Nj Zumstein
William F. Taylor, Louis Roth, Evin Max
we'll, w. H. Maxwell, G. R. Harms, P. J.
March, Samuel A. Croker, Henry Yer
hAge, George B. Kerper, James NJ. Glenn
Maj II. P. Lloyd and Charles Mccullough.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
RYAN,s RESUMPTION.
The Redoubtable Steve at His Old
Game OF SlauRhterinR Prices.

The Redoubtable Steve at His Old
Game OF Strengthening Prices.
ATLANTA, Ga, Feb 6.-Steve Ryan,
who failed for 81, OOO, 900 two years ago aud
was committed to the county Jail for con-
tempt Of court, remaining there thirteen
months, resumed business at the old stand
to-day, as manager Of the Ryan Company.
a concern which sprung up out of the ruins
of Ryan's old house, and the stockholders
Of which appear to be shrouded in mystery
that is, the public has never been able to
locate the personnel of the Ryan Company.
In taking hold of the business again, Mr..
Ryan. who is under bond for 500, 600, an
nouncss that he will vindicate the same
policy OF business which caused his failure
two years ago, selling goods. 1t is alleged,
below cost.
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Found Dead on the Track.

CARRoLLToN, GA, Feb. 6.-The dead
body Of an unknown white maa was found
on Georgia Pacific road, two miles this
side Of Muscadine and about twenty miles
west Of this place. yesterday. Reports are
that terrible wound had been inflicted on
the mans head, which showed that his
death was caused by blow. The man had
no papers on his person to give any olew &c
his identity and his attire Indicated him tc
be tramp.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
SOUTH WESTERN GOING IN.

The Reorganization Plan Pretty Sure
to Be Adopted.
MACON. GA, Feb. Ga director Of the
Southwestern road in Macon says that the
action Of the new board of directors will be
controlled by the wishes Of the stockholders,
and shat so far no stockholder has signified
his desire in regard to the Southwestern's
relations with the Central 1t is generally
conceded that at the meeting on Wednes-
day the present board of directors will be
reelected, and that they will, in compli-
ance with the wishes of the stockholders.
enter into the plan Of reorganization.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
a Marriage at Midwife.

Melville, GA, Feb. Capt. F. G.
Branan was married here yesterday TO Mrs.
Fl. l. Godbee The marriage ceremony was
performed in the Baptist church by the Rev.
DIR. Beck of Tennille at 80 O'Clock. The
church was beautifully decorated. The
presents were beautiful and costly. The
bridal party left on the 2:34 O'clock train
for an extended trip through Florida.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
DIxIEs BALL LEAGUE.

The Schedule Committee in Session at
Atlanta.
ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 6-The schedule
committee of the Southern League was in
session here to-day preparing a schedule Of
games for the approaching season. The
committee, which is composed of George
Burbridge of Macon, P. II. Linnehan of
Birmingham and A. B. Armour Of Mem
phis will make its report to meeting Of
the Southern League to be held here on
Wednesday. The outlook is that every city
In the league will be represented at that
meeting, and by those already here a good
deal of enthusiasm is expressed. Messrs.
Wytowsky and Altmyer of Macon arrived
to-day In behalf Of that citys interest in
the league.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
A Freight Train Wrecked.

WAYCRoss, GA, Feb. Ga material
train, Stokes conductor. collided with an
extra freight train from Savannah early
this morning near Sstills river, on the Sa-
vannah, Florida and Western railroad. The
material train left Waycross in time to
make the turnout, but failed to do so. The
collision took place a short distance this
side Of the Satilla turnout Both engines
aud seven cars containing guano and local
freight, were badly damaged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
NET A VICIOUS OTTER.
The Beast Injured a Hunter Before
Was DISPATCHED.

LAUREL. DEL, Feb. 5.-While cunning
along the Nanticoke Ira Melvin and Charles
Orwell encountered a large otter which,
when wounded, fought savagely.
Melvin was severely hurt and the hunting
dogs killed before the eDraged animal was
made away with.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
A hot Shot ct a Witness.

AUGUSTA, GA, Feb. Gin the Watson.
Black contest to-day DR.. j. NJ. Posey was
on the stand, but the only sensational
feature was relative TO the witness, and not
his testimony. On cross-exauiination the
counsel for Maj. Black asked him about the
charge now pending against him for circu-
lating obscene literature and throwing It
4cYer The fence into the yard of the girls
lgh school. He declined to answer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
Col. j. T. Clements Dead.

MACON, GA, Feb. Cool. ]. L. Glenn
ents, law agent for the East Tennessee here,
died at o'clock to-day. The remains were
shipped to Triton. where he will be inferred
with Masonic honors
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
a Raptist Minister Dead.

CARRoLLToN. Ga. Feb. 6.-Dr. J. w.
Hood, a highly esteemed Baptist minister,
of Bowdon, this county, died here last night,
Of consumption. DR.. Hood was well-known
In this county and this part Of Georgia. He
was an able minister. His remains were
buried at Bowdon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07

PRoE. GARNER. the monkey-taIk man, is in
Africa inquiring and experimenting concern
ing monkey speech He writes that he has
gathered much valuable data and was about to
begin his real work He expects TO start home
ward about August of this year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
Sale of the telegraph.

MACON, GA, Feb. 6.-The confirmation
of the sale Of the Macon Telegraph viii be
made in the morning OF rejected. 1t is
probable in view OF the interventions filed
that the sale will not be confirmed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
TWO WIVES, BUT YET A MINOR.
Boy Widower Asks Fathers Consent
for a Second Marriage.
From the Philadelphia Reoor

From the Philadelphia Record.
BRADDoCR, PA, Feb. frank Sadler and
Bertha Hurst were married to-day by Rev.
H. It. Shupe. The singular fact was made
known that although the groom had been a
widower for two years he had TO obtain his
fathers consent before he could again pro-
cure a license. Sadler was married three
years ago to Miss Ella Mackey, he then
being II years old. She died one year
later
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
Killed hv a Knifa Wound.

MACON, Ga, Feb. 6.-Wilie, alias Sim,
Parker, the negro stabbed on Christmas
day by Alohzo Battle, another negro, died
last night.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

On and after Feb. /, 1890, the basis OF meas
ureuent OF all advertising In the MoRNIEe News
VIII be agate, or at the rate OF 81 10 an inch for
the first Insertion No Special Notice inserted
for less than 81 90
NOTICE.
OFFICE BOARD OF SANITARY CoMaIssI TONER'S, }
February Sd, 1898
WHEREAS, Scarlet fever and dlphtheria have
made their appearance in the city, this board
deem it expedieut that every case of such dis
eases be iso ated; therefore be it
ResolUed. That every house in which there is
a case of scarlet fever or diphtheria be quaran-
tined and no inmate of such a 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. F. Drummer. NJ D., Secretary.
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NOTICE.
NOTICE.
nv III
OFFICE CITY II 4RsHAL,
n

OFFICE CRY MARSHAL,
SAVANNAH, Ga , Feb. 8, 1898.
THE City Treasurer has placed in my hands
i executions against ell persons who are in
arrears for taxes on GROUND RENT Lots for
1892. Please call and settle. The ordinance
will be promptly enforced.
ROBERT J. WADE,
City Marshal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07
DR. ]. HARVEY MOORE, SPECIALIST,

Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat AMI Nervous System,
and all the diseases that affect these organs.
such as Cataraots. Peterygiums, Cross Eyes,
Ears. Catarrh. Asthma, all Throat Affections,
Neuralgia, Headaches. Nervous Debility, Nerv-
GUS Dyspepsia, Chorea, or ST. Vitus Dance, etc.
SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO THE TREATMENT OF
CATARRH AND NERVOUS DISEASES.
Cross Eyes Strengthened by DIR. MOORE'5
PAINLESS METHOD. without ether or chloro.
form. No failures. No tying Up of eyes or re-
naming indoors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-07

GIN. GEORGE W. JONES of Florida, James W.
Bradbury of Maine, and ex-Gov. Flick of
Michigan. are the only living ex -menbers OF the
United States Senate -. .es8
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MEETINGS.
ALPHA LODGE NO. 1,

ALPHA LODGE NO. 1,
Ancient and Accepted scottish Rite
FreemasOns
The regular meeting of this Lodge will be
held at Masonic Temple THIS tuesday,
EVENING at o'clock.
Degrees will be conferred.
JOHN s. HAINEs. Secretary.
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Some Savannah Cures.

While many grateful patients gladly testify
to being benefited or cured of CdtGTrb, v0tIs
Diseases, etc, the cases selected for publication
fei0 of those, in different localities, e0ho
had eye troubles, that the public teho trUeStt-
gate them may more readily and easily deter
mine their trtGthfULness than theV could in cases
of concealed organs.