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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-19
COTTON GOES UP IN SMOKE.
a Planter Who Held Out for 10 Cents
Loses All by Iucendiarism.

a Planter Who Held Out for 10 Cents
Loses An by Incendiarism.
ALBANY, GA, April 1S-The gin house
OF A. R. Jackson In the western portion of
OF the city, with fifty-six bales of cotton, q
screw, gins and other appurtenances, was
burned last night, involving loss of IS, 600,
on which there was not dollar of insur-
ance. The fire was undoubtedly Of in
cendiary origin and every effort will be
made to capture the firebug who
applied the torch. In addition to
the ftty-six bales burned MIR. jackson
has about $50 bales stored in
this city, representing the results Of two
years cotton raising. In 1891 he refused to
sell his cotton for the price which prevailed
during that season and held over until the
opening Of the next season, which opened
very low. Mr. Jackson was often heard to say
that he would sell when the market touched
cents, but when the rise had commenced
and 1t reached cents he refused to sell, and
wanted 8 cents. Then it went to 81
and he wanted 10 cents. Then the
market began to go down and down and Mr..
jackson was left out in the cold again with
two crops Of cotton on his hands that could
not be sold at more that the cost of pro-
duction. Mr.. Jackson's experience is SINH
lar to that of number of others in this
section and illustrates mans Unsuitable ap-
petite for more, aud his inability to kno W
when the golden moment of opportunity
presents itself.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-19
IOWA's EDITORS.
The Tourists Highly Pleased With
Their Visit to Ocala.

The Tourists Highly Pleased With
Their Visit to Ccala.
OCALA, FLA, April l8-The Iowa
editors have departed and taken with them
most delightful memories of Ocala, her
people, the Incompatible Silver Springs,
and the orange groves Of Citra. C. l..
Bittinger Of the Banner acted as master of
ceremonies last night, and after the inner
man was duly fortified, they were escorted
TO the parlors of the Ocala house, where
Hon. John q. Reardon, in behalf of the
city, extended a cordial welcome. Presi-
dent Young Of the Iowa association then
who responded. &. l.. Bittinger spoke for
the local press. The speaking was followed
by dance.
This morning bright and early the
trlpodites we're out and around
viewing the city, admring its many fine
homes and imposing looking business
houses.
A special train left this morning for the
Silver Springs, where Capt. Coons steamer
Eureka took them aboard and steamed three
miles down the run. The visitors were de-
lighted with its exquisite beauties. On their
return they took in Citra and the lovely
Bishop Heart orange grove, when they all
insisted they would prefer to grow fruits in
the garden of the Hesperides than ideas in
| Iowa.
The Ocala citizens committee bid them
Sodspeed at Hawthorne. Waldo received
| them with rare flowers.
Walter Coleman Of the Florida Central
and Peninsular proved a host without q
peer, with his root beer and Cuban cheroots
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-19
Racing at Memnhis.

MEMPHIS, April S.-Following is a sum-
mary of to-day's races:
FIRST RACE-Five furlongs, selling, Dutch
oven won. with Bill Howard second and Ike S.
third Time 1901
SECOND BAcE-Seven furlongs. selling, for 8
year ODDS and up. Beatihcs won. with Belfast
second ard Rock lady third. Time 1909.
THIRD RACE-LasSie stakes, S1,305 net. for ,
year-old flies; haif lie. PisSlepo2a won,
with no second and V.vaniier third. Time
0:50A,
foURTH RACE One mile. selling. 3.year- olds
and NJ. Redcap won. with Lockport second
and Rally third. Time 1:45l3.
FIFTH RACE Harvey Robinson handicap,
one mile and one-sixteenth Torrent won, will
Rally seconi and Lockport third Time 1:4916
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-19
CROPS IN TIE STATE.
The Bulletin for the Post Week Makes
a Good Showing.

Good Showing.
ATLANTA, GA, April 1S.-The weather
crop bulletin for the week just ending was
issued to-day. The principal point of the
report is the drought complained Of In all
sections of the state, except the northwest
portion.
A sIIght frost fell on April II in the
northwest. but little damage was done.
With little more rain the prospects for
q large cotton crop are fine. and also for
corn and small grain.
Fruit generally is in excellent condition,
though III some localities slightly injured by
frost.
The continued lack of moisture has re-
tarded cotton planting. but about half the
anticipated crop has been sown.
Oats have suffered worst on account Of
the drought, no ram having fallen in some
parts Of the state for three weeks.
FROST IN CARROLL.
CARROLLTON, GA, April 1S-This part
OF Georgia has had light frosts for the last
three mornings, viz: April 16, II and Is.
The heaviest Of these was Sunday morning
April 10, when considerable damage was
done to all vegetation. There twas con-
siderable ice. This frost brings to
the minds of the old citizens of Georgia the
memorable frost Of 1o49. 1t killed ali vege-
tstion. Ola men say wheat fields would
v.
windy March day if fire had been set to
them.
a farmer living in the southern part OF
Carroll county, says bis wheat is heading
now and It was pretty badly injured by the
frost Sunday morning.
sPALDING's FRUIT CROP.
GRIFFIN, April 1S.-The fruit men feel
that all danger to the crop from cold Is now
over and there will be good yield of
peaches in this section. Elbertas were
badly hurt by the frost and cold earlier in
the season, but the fruit men claim one
third of a crop, and that Will be a fine
yield. These are the favorite early peaches
for shipping, as they are particularly
adapted to shipping purposes. and always,
from their superior quality and flavor, com
mCnd good price.
Amelias and AIexanders promise an
abundant yield.
The crop Of grapes will be enormous.
The fancy plums are pretty much all
killed, but the wild goose plum will yield a
good crop.
The fruit industry in this section has as
sumed an importance which will bring our
city and county widely into notice and con-
tribute largely to their future development.
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JACKsoN's HEAVY DRAFTS.
Upward of $4,000 Advanced the Dea
PlunGer by RedW wilma.

Upward of $4,000 Advanced the Dead
Plunger by Redwine
ATLANTA, Ga, April 1S-The substance
Of Redwines statement made to Jack
Spslding, and repeated by him before the
grand jury, is understood to be that Tom
Cobb jackson obtained from him upward
of 100000. The first amount was turned
over to jackson in the summer OF 1891,
when he needed money TO put into the At
lanta and Florida railroad deal. AT that
time he received from $4,000 to $1,000. In
November of the same year, it is claimed,
he got 50 900 or $4,000 more to be used
partly for the same purpose and
partly to make bonds in rail
road cases. jackson, it Is alleged,
would come to Redwine aud get money,
leaving bis note or check, generally the
latter, to cover the amount. Most Of the
money was obtained by Jackson in 1892;
none in 1898. For these large sums Redwine
had only Jackson's paper 10 show. These
he kept in his private drawer at the bank,
and before his flight most of them we're
taken out and burned.
COVERING UP THE SHORTAGE.
To cover up the shortage Redwine would
borrow from other banks and hold out de-
posits in making up the accounts of his
cash. The above is, of course, only
based upon the statement made
by Bedwine, and, as before indicated, ehere
may be evidence which would put another
face on the transa 2tions could it be gotten
at. 1t is stated that, contrary to Redwine'
hopes, that his private drawer at the bank
was broken open by the officials and there
was found inside Jackson's check showing
the 50, 900 paid him In July, 1891, by Red
wine, upon which was based the Indictment
returned last Friday, and other checks or
notes for about $500 or SO, 900 more. AS
for Redwines own share in spending the
money there seems to be- a conflict of opin-
ion even among those who believe his state
ment. Some think that his individual ap-
preparation Of funds will fall between $40
QUO and $4,000, while the theory is also adj
vanced that he used absolutely none of the
money. Other indictments were expected
to-day, but they did not materialize.
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a DEPUTY SHERIFF SHOT.

His Slayer a Man Charged With VIC
leting the Revenue Laws.
MARIANA, FLA, April 18.-Deputy
Sheriff Pope Gray was killed yesterday
while trying TO arrest one Ferguson. against
whom a warrant had been issued for illicit
distilling. Full particulars have not been
received yet, BUTT appears that Gray, with
two assistants, met Ferguson and one Coon
rod near the formers house and they opened
fire on Gray and his deputies, which was
vigorously returned, but not before GRAY
was fatally wounded. Ferguson aud Coon
rod escaped, but ferguson is reported
wounded. Gray died within an hour. This
occurred in the neighborhood where young
Ely was murdered in December, 1891.
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MR.. DAVIS REMAINS.
The Funeral Train to Stop at Atlanta
Four Hours.

The Funeral Train to Stop at Atlanta
Four Hours.
ATLANTA, GA, April 1S.-The casket
containing the remains of ex-President
jefferson Davis will be allowed to rest in
the Georgia state capitol for few
hours on Monday, May %, ca route to
Richmond, where the final burial will take
place on May 80 Information to this
effect has been received here
and the confederate veterans have appointed
a committee to prepare the details OF the
ceremonies here, which will be appropriate
70 the occasion. The reDains will leave
New Orleans on the night Of May %, &C.
cOmpAnied by an escort from the
louisiana veterans. Montgomery will be
reached early on the morning of the
29th where all that is mortal of the great
leader will be taken to the old capitol, the
very one in front of which in the early
spring of 1861, he facedthe enthusiastio
multitude and accepted the presidency of
the confederate states.
The funeral train will arrive in Atlanta
about 4 o'clock on the afternoon Of Nav
20, and the casket will be conveyed to the
state capitol, where iu will remain until
about O'clock. At o'clock the train will
move on its way to Richmond.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-19
BEATaN mo INsENsIRTLITY.

Two Negroes Attack Man While He
il Asleep.
ATHENS, GA, April 18.-The following
special comes from Ststham, email town
on the Georgia, Carolina and Northern rail-
way, just above this city: "a few nights
since Jim Mobley Of this place was asleep
at his home when two negroes named Silas
and Myers Rakestrad broke in and attacked
him with heavy sticks, beating him into in
senslbillty and then frightening Mrs. Mobley
into quiet submission. The negroes had a
grudge against Mobley and we're wreaking a
terrible vengeance upon them. They es-
capped and were at once pursued by officers
They were caught yesterday morning in
Santafe district and will be given q trial be-
fore Justice w. Potter. There is strong
talk of lynching, and unless the prisoners
are at once carried to Jefferson it is feared
they will swing"
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a FIGHT WITH A MURpNRnR.
Three Police Officers in 1t But the
Criminal Rscnnaa

Three Police Officers in 1t But the
Criminal Escapes.
ATLANTA, GA, April 1S.-Three police
officers and a negro murderer had desper-
ate struggle early this morning. Inaquar-
rel yesterday, Lee Thomas and Steve CaTch-
ings, draymen, quarreled and Thomas
struck Catchings with a crowbar. Later
Catchings died. Thomas escaped. but when
It was announced this morning thaE
Cetchings had died q vigorous
search was begun. He was found In his
house shortly before daylight. Three DO
hcemen were in the room with him and he
was dressing, when suddenly he put out the
light and made dash for liberty. A des-
perate struggle followed, both in the house
and out In the street. The negro was
beaten and the officers more or less hurt
but the negro finally made his escaue
although seventeen shots were fred.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-19
COFFEE BROKERS FAIL.
Their Liabilities Between S275,OOO
and 100000.

Their Liabilities Between S275, 900
and 100000.
NEW YORK, April 1S.-The announce
ment Of the failure of Thomas NJ. Barr &
Co. of l07 Front street, coffee brokers, was
made on the coffee exchange shortly after
noon to- day. With the announcement
prices went off considerably, as it is not
known how far the failure may reach.
Barr x Co. acted as brokers for George
kaltenbach, a big European plunger, whose
''coruer" in coffee collapsed few days ago.
The coffee trade generally is suffering from
big drop Of over 200 points which has
taken place within the last three
days. The firm carries contracts
TO the extent of $4,000 bags on the New
York Coffee Exchange. 1t also carries
cotton contracts on the cotton exchange
The liabilities are stated at between 1910, 900
and 100000. The house was considered
very strong. The business of Thomas NJ.
Barr q Co. was established by Thomas T.
Barr, father of the head of the present firm,
many years ago, but he retired about three
or four years ago to accept the presidency
of the National City Bank of Brooklyn g,
which he still holds. He is now a special
partner In the firm of Thomas NJ Barr &
Co. Thomas NJ. Barr says the cause of his
failure is that his call money from European
customers was not responded to. The fail
ure has caused general decentralization in the
coffee business.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-19
FAORIDA.s LEGISLATURE.
Senator Pasco Re- Elected-The Trend
Legislation.

! Senator Pasco Re Elected-The Trend
! ofLeRislatIOu.
| TALLAHASSEE, FLA, April 1S.-The
caucus nomination of Senator Pasco was
ratified to-day by both branches Of the leg
stature. In the lower house the nominating
! speech was made by Dr. Gaskins and in the
Senate by Mr.. Myers Of Leon, who, in a
graceful and appropriate praise, voiced the
sentiment OF the Democratic party. In
each House the vote was unanimous. In
the house Mr.. Pompez Of Key West, the
only republican in the leg
stature, created something OF
sensation by casting his vote with the
democrats, after a speech full Of good
sense. and good feeling Mr.. Pompez was
cheered and warmly congratulated. Sena-
tors Weeks and Borden, who are both third
party men declined to commit themselves.
The regular routine Of legislation was
but little interrupted by the senatorial cleo
ton. Several bills were put on third
reading IN the House, among which was the
act incorporating the town of.Carrabele,
and the resolution providing for an investi-
CATION Of the phosphate mines.
The time of the House was largely con-
sumed in consideration Of bills on second
reading.
The acts continuing the rights of the
Silver Springs, Ocala and Gulf railroad,
River railroad, we're both ordered engrosssd.
number Of minor bills were recon-
mitted.
Only two bills were introduced and all
the indications point to a cessation Of the
influx OF new and superhuous legislation.
Several messages from the Senate were
received.
IN THE SENATE.
In the Senate twelve bills were introduced
Mr.. Whidden put in one to protect food
fishes during the spawning season; Mr..
Grady one protecting natural oyster beds,
ana Mr.. Brown an act regulating the hold
ing OF party primaries and conventions.
The worlds fair appropriation bill was
finally defeated, and Florida's building at
Chicago will probably be eloQuently empty.
Mr.. Williamson, however, will move res
consideration tomorrow, but the friends Of
the measure have now little hope.
The committee on privileges and elections
has completed its hearing of the testimony
in the Weeks-Martin contest from Wash
ington county, and the arguments will be
made Tuesday.
A large number of strangers are in town,
some of whom are evidently here for the
purpose Of fighting the bill TO abolish county
boards OF health, move IN which the ports
have deep interest
The tax assessors are collecting here in
force already for the convention which is
to open tomorrow for the purpose of con-
sldering ways and means in relation to the
glaring defects in the present system Of
assessment, and more representative men
are already on the ground than the entire
attendance at the last meeting of q similar
nature footed up.
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Glover Admits ais Cunt.

MACON, GA, April l8.-Dr. j. W. Glover,
arrested here yesterday for passing spurious
$50 gold pieces, to-day confessed his guilt
aud was placed under bonds pending his
sentence. Glover will be remembered in a
sensational wife poisoning case at Gaines
vile, in which he was tried for the murder
of his wife and acquitted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-19
A Concert at St. Augustine.

ST.. AUGUSTINE, FLA, April 1S.-A con-
cert was rendered the public by the Ponce
de Leon management tonight, Brooks cons
solidated orchestra Of twenty instruments
performing. 1t was the finest concert in
the history OF St Augustine's musical festi-
walls, made possible by Henry NJ. Flager.
The orchestra will leave tomorrow morn
ing for New York stopping in Savannah
and giving concerts under the auspices of
the Savannah wheelmen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-19

OFFICE BOARD OF SANITARY COMMISSIONERS. !
February Sd, 1888.
WHEREAS, Scarlet fever and diphtheria have
made their appearance in the city, this board
deem It expedlent that every case OF such dis
eases be isolated; therefore be It
Resolved, That every house IN which there is
case Of scarlet fever or diphtheria be ouaran.
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 tie Bosrd of SAM.
tary COMMISSIONER
J 9HN j. McDONOUGH, Chairman.
w. +. BRuNNER, NJ. d.. , Soc etsry
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-19
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

The firm of FRANK & CO., composed Of
ISAAC NJ. FRANK, HENRY MEtNHARD,
ISAAC MEINHARD, SAMUEL MENHARD,
E. A. WE'LL has been this day dissolved by
mutual consent.
Said ISAAC NJ FRANK has purchased all
the assets of the late firm, and has assumed all
its liabilities
ISAAC NJ FRANK and FERDINAND A.
WE'LL having formed copartnership under
the same firm name of FRANK & CO., are GU
thorized to sign in liquidation.
SAVANNAH, GA, April 1st 1898.
ISAAC NJ. FRANK.
HENRY MElNHARD,
ISAAC MEINHARD.
SAMUEL MEINHARD.
E A. WE'LL.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-19
Murder Near Cadnr Key

JAcKsoNvILLE, FLA, April 1s.-A spe-
cial from Cedar Key says that Eugene
Coon was killed in boat near there early
this morning. His body was carried by his
murderer and his companion and left on his
doorstep. Coon and a man named Roberts
quarreled in boat and Roberts knocked
him down with an oar Roberts has fled
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-19
Henry Ben fordIAcouitted.

CARRoLLToN, GA, April 1S.-Henry
Benford, son of ]. H. L. Benford who has
been indicted as being one of the New
Mexico district rioters, was tried for as
sault on Mrs. s. j. Bowen to-day and the
jury brought in verdict of not guilty this
evening Benford is under indictment on
several other charges.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-19
NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE.

The Undersigned have this day formed a CO.
partnership, for the purpose of conducting the
wholesale dry goods and notions business in the
city of Savannah, Georgia, having purchased all
the assets of the late firm Of FRANK & CO.;
the said copartnership to be conducted under
the same firm name and style of FRANK & co.
ISAAC NJ FRANK.
FERDINAND A WE'LL.
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Murder Now suspected

HAzLEHURsr. Ca, April Isl. L. Fra
1ier, white man employed by the Bewick
Lumber Company. was found dead on the
railroad track about o'clock Sunday
morning. 1t is supposed that he was MUIR
dered and his body placed on the track TO
hide the crime. Several parties were placed
under arrest on suspicion, but were released
for lack of evidence
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A NEGRO REAoHRR SHOT.
He Said Something In a Sermon That
His Assailant Didn't Like.

His Assailant Didn't Like.
CARRoLLToN, GA. April 1S-Floyd
johnson, a negro living south of CarrolIton,
is in limbo for shooting a negro preacher
named Rev. Henry Page Sunday night.
1t seems that Page said something in
bis sermon Sunday night that did
not suit Johnson, and 50 he attacked the
preacher on his way home and shot him in
the thigh. The reverend gentleman is in a
preCar!ouS condition. Drs. J. d. Hamricn
a1d {. g.. Order cut the ball from tue
negro's high
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-19
Recelver Gomez Rofused sz.nnn

MACON, GA, April lS.-Judge Speer TO-
day refused to grant the petition of Receiver
Conner asking that certain expenses of the
Central reorganization committee be met.
He took the ground that inasmuch as other
parties had become interested since the
ding OF the petition, they should be oon-
suited. Inc amount involved Is S1nOn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-19

81 am glad TO have my experience with Hoods
sarsaparilla widely known, because the medi-
cine has done me SO much good, think it will
benefit others who are out of health. was in a
very distressing and discOuraging condition. L
had no appetite whatever; could not sleep well 4;
suffered with excruciatlng headaches / felt
Tired and Languld,
Had no ambition and seemed all broken down.
After had taken medicine prescribed by two
of our best physicians, kind neighbor advised
me to try Hoods Sarsaparilla. l followed her
advice, and the result is. Il ann perfectly well.
do not have the headaches now, sleep well,
that tired feeling is vanished, and 1 am bright
and ambitious. 1 can eat heartily at every
meal, and have gained in weight from "a to 1o6
pounds. / do not have any distress in my
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-19
Thievery at Abel.

ABEL, Ga, April 1S.-Adel is suffering
from the presence OF a window thief. I.as2
night another window WAS broken. IL wa
IN toe store Of Parish q Peoples. The thiei
succeeded IN getting q Winches er riho
from the window.
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SPECIAL notice..
AN ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT.
WELL LOCATED REAL ESTATE.

On the northwest corner of Jones and Jeffer-
son streets there is 2-story wooden residence,
with sufficient vacant ground on jefferson street
to build another house.
This corner house could at a small outlay, be
converted into a store, with living rooms at
tached and above, and would prove an excellent
stand for business.
On Jones street, west of the above, is S-story
brick house, with a large yard IN the rear, and
sufficient vacant space on the east to build an
other house. The frontage on Jones street Is
eighty feet.
This valuable property, consisting of the
above described residences, a small store and
the large lot can bs bought at a low price for
cash, or if a small cash payment be made the
balance can be arranged for through loan
company.
II nOPGTTT
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SPECIAL NOTICES
"A BLUE OUTLOOK.

"A BLUE OUTLOOK"
Il have little cottage with the roses climbing
round,
And pretty little garden where the blossoms
all abound
The sky is brightest azure now, and am also
blue,
For while the dew Is falling there's the rent
a falling DUE"
REMEDY FOR THE BLUES
Is to buy house, and not rent it. Then after
the lapse OF years, instead of a handful Of rent
receipts TO show, you will have paid up home
HOUSES ON THE INsTALLMENT PLAN
On Whitaker, Barnard and Ninth streets ready
for occupancy. New houses in healthy To-
cality, the most pleasant part of the city, where
eVeryb body is buying, and where more new
houses have been built in six mouths than anv
portion OF the city.
G, H. DORSETT.
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NOriCE.

All bills against the Swedish bark HAROLD
must be presented at our Office by 12 o'clock
TODAY or payment will be debarred.