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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-03
CONGRESS AND TaE tINKRRToNs

The Subcommittee Unable TO Agree
and Four Reports sent In.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-When the judi
ciary committee OF the Honse wa1 directed
by resolution to investigate the Pinkerton
system and Homestead troubles, il dele
gated that duty to committee consisting
OF five of its members. Four of those mem
bers this morning laid before the judiciary
committee four reports. In each report
there is something which its author regards
as essential, and to which his
colleagues will not agree. The
fifth member has not written a
report, but he ia unwilling to agree to any
one Of the four reports and thinks there is
something Questionable in each of them
The Judiciary committee met this morning
and spent some time in discussion of the
several reports. The basis of consideration
in the full committee is the report drafted
by Mr.. Oates, chairman Of the special in
vestlgating committee. This report, in a
general way, is more radical In its conclu-
sions than the other members think it
should be. and it also says that the federal
government has no power TO interfere in
disputes such as the Homestead affair. The
other reports are all before the committee
as substitutes for the Oates report
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KNOWLEDGE

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COURrING BY PROXY.
The Re suit is That an Old Man Is to
Be Left Without a Bride.

The Re suit is That an Old Man is to
Be Left Without Bride.
WAYCRoss, GA, Feb. 2.-There is an
old gentleman in this county who is
doomed to disappointment in love affair.
The man is about 65 years old, has been
married twice, and is now a widower for
the second time. He has fallen deeply in
love with widow who has buried two
husbands. The woman is 30 years
old. and lives twenty miles from
her lover. They have met each other but
once. and courtship by proxy has beencar-
ried on between them for several months.
There is a man about SIS years old who lives
near the old gentleman, and this
man is doing business in the com
munity where the woman lives and
he goes there once a week. This young
men is doing the counting for the old gem
tleman, as the old fellow does not feel dis
posed to travel any distance. The young
man carries messages from the one TO the
other, and Is intrusted with all their secrets
1t is now rumored that the old gentleman
has been robbed by the young man of the
affections of the woman. 1t seems that the
young man also learned to love the woman
and they are now engaged to be married in
the near future. The old gentleman is mad
because he does not get satisfactory answers
20 bis messages 70 the woman whom be
loves
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SUED BY his Spouse.

An Bx- Alderman Accused OF Appro-
priating His Wites Funds.
ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 2.-Ex-Alderman
John Stephens is the defendant in a suit
filed here to-day which has stirred up a
good deal of gossip among the local politi-
clans, Mr.. Stephens having been prominent
in city politics for years. The suit was
brought by the ex-alderman's wife, who
asserts that her liege lord has basety de-
ceived her in business matters, and she
wants the courts to take hand at straight
ening things out The specific charge is
that the plaintiff intrusted her husband
with $1,000 with which TO purchase
third interest in certain prop
erty, In which he agreed to
purchase the remaining two-thirds. The
alderman made the purchase, but had the
deed made in his own name instead of
jointly, as he agreed with his wife to do.
This was several years ago. The property
is now valued at about $4,000, and The
wife has suddenly discovered that she does
not appear 10 the deed, and that her lord
and master is about TO sell it, TO prevent
which the court has been applied to.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-03
NORFOLK AND WESTERN.

The Senate Committee Favors Entry
on Certain Conditions.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2-The Senate COM
mittee this morning by an unanimous vote
decided to report the Norfolk and Western
bill faVorably, but with two amendments.
The first makes the entire route from the
Virginia end of the proposed bridge to the
terminus of the line in Washington public
highway to be used by any road desiring to
enter the district either from the south or
from Maryland. 1t gives such roads equal
facilities with the Norfolk and
Western in respect to handling
freight and establishing freight sta
tions. The second amendment provides
for a station which will be probably built
on Pennsylvania avenue west of Twenty
sixth street and insures station facilities
for other roads-in other words, 1t affords
terminal facilities, for which services the
Norfolk and Western Is TO receive proper
compensation from those roads desiring to
occupy them. The committee held this not
TO be unreasonable because Of the fact that
the only interest the Norfolk and Western
had was the bridge across the Potomac and
crossing Rock creek
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MURDER OF THE BARRErrs.
A Negro Arrested on a story Told By
His Wife.

A Negro Arrested on q story Told By
His Wife.
ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 2.-The police have
under arrest here a negro named Walter
Cochran, who Is believed to be the murderer
of DR.. and Mrs. Barrett, who were brutally
killed at their home near Griffin a year ago.
There is strong evidence against the negro.
His capture was due Conformation lodged
by his wife. Last Saturday night Cochran
and his wife had fight in which the
woman shot him through the neck, Inflict-
ing mortal wound. When arrested the
woman, who was enraged, informed
the police that her husband was
as escaped convict and that he
had confessed TO her the murder of DR.. and
Mrs. Barrett. He and another negro had
killed the old people for money, which they
failed to get, however. Investigation proved
that the woman's statement about her hus-
Land being an escaped convict was true,
and the fact that when the police went TO
take him in charge just after the shooting
Saturday night he had suddenly disap-
peared, though badly wounded, give strong
color TO the other part of her information.
Cochran has been sought ever since Satur-
day night and this morning at o'clock was
finally located in the house Of his brother.
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WATERFALL AND GAVE.
Two Natural Curiosities on a Decatur
County Plantation.

Two Natural Curiosities on Decatur
County Plantation.
WAYCRoss, GA. Feb "A gentleman
OF this city who has just returned from a
trip to Decatur county says that while
there he was the guest Of J. A. Cornell,
who owns vast acres of land. Mr.. Connell
went with him to a plaza on the estate
where there is a remarkable waterfall and
cave
The gentleman says: ARRIVING near the
falls one cannot but be impressed with the
beautiful scenery, the trees and flowers
trailing up the hillside. A stream of water,
which is fed by natural springs and aug
mented by the rain, ripples down the hill
side for miles, and here the water jumps off
and falls perpendicularly SO feet over q
ledge Of rock into q natural basin which
nature has formed at the foot
Of several high hills. After
the water reaches the basin, it runs about
ten feet and disappears abruptly in the
earth underneath ledge OF rock In the
side of this rock there is an opening large
enough for a man Co crawl In Taking a
lantern we entered through the opening
and found ourselves in large cave. We
went about seventy-hve feet and found
an underground river flowing gulf
ward. In the cave there Is a faint light at
midday. At certain hour Of the day. Mr..
Connell says that If a newspaper is held at
the opening of the cave it will be carried
In by current of air, and after a lapse of
six hours the current drives the paper back
again. Standing just below the cataract at
midday. with a spray enveloping us, rain
bow as beautiful as any that has ever
SPAWNED the heavens was seen. This rain
bow il daily exhibition
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ARRESTED THE WRONG MAN.
A New Bailiff Altogether Too Anxious
to Make His Fee.

ATLANTA. GA, Feb. 2-George w. Allen,
city passenger agent for the Atlanta and
West Point railroad, was arrested to-day
under very peculiar circumstances. Mr.
Allen is a native Albanian aud well known,
having been connected with the Atlanta and
West Point and other roads in local positions
for q number of years. An Italian weiner
wurst veuder, who holds forth on Peach
sree street, has been furnishing his Dutch
sausage to a man named Allen on credit for
some time past. Several days ago this Allen
disappeared from the haunts OF the weiner
wuTst man, leaving that individual his
creditor TO the extent OF several dollars
After vainly searching for bis delinquent
customer the Italian went before magls-
trate and swore ONT a warrant for one
Allen. The bailff 60 whom this paper was
given 60 serve was a new one at the BUSH
ness and particularly anxious 10 make bis
fee for serving the warrsCt Accordingly
be inserted the initials OF the railroad man,
the Italian being unable to furnish the eX-
act identity OF his debtor, and proceeded TO
take Mr. Allen into custody. The railroad
man protested vigorously. but 1t was no
use, and be was taken before the
sausage vender for naturalization on
the awful charge Of eating weiner wurst.
At this stage of the game the railroad man
came out all right, but he was angry and in
order TO appease his wrath at once pro-
oeeded TO thrash the presumptuous weiner
wurst man, and was in the act OF cleaning
up the street with the new bailiH when the
police arrived
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wAYoRoss NEWS WAITS.
A Narrow Escape From Drowning
Talk of a Cotton Factory


Talk of a Cotton Factory.
WAYCRoss, GA. Feb. Capt. W. D.
Hamilton, who was for several years clerk
of the city council, has been appointed JUS
tice Of the peace, Judge Wright having
resigned the commission. Capt. Hamilton
held court for the first time yesterday.
The case was of some interest. and the law
yers debated for several hours before the
captain could render his decision. Capt
Hamilton was compIimonted by the lawy ers
and visitors present on his decision in the
case.
A party OF six men returned from Burnt
Fort to-day and are on their way back 70
Coffee county. They say they RATED lot
Of tin. be. down the river TO Burnt Fort and
that one Of their men had a narrow escape
from death while guiding his raft The
raft in the rear ran against his raft and
separated piece Of timber from the raft
and he fell partly through the opening. but
recovered bis place on the raft just in time
to save himself from being horribly man
Rled by the coming together of the divided
timbers. The raft was repaired and they
had no further trouble on the trip.
There is some talk of cotton factory be-
ing built here in the near future There is
no better place in this part OF the state than
Waycross for factories OF all kinds. II a
factory will be built it will give work TO
good many poor people who need work and
IL will be a business success.
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MASON YOUNG STILL RECEIVERS.
The Jacksonville, Tampa and Key
West Road Tight Sill on.

/ The Jack sonvile, Tampa and Key
West Road Fight Still on.
JACKSONVILLE. FLA, Feb. 2.-For two
days past there has been intense excitement
in railroad circles here over the receiver
ship of the Jacksonville, Tampa and Key
West railway, the case having become
somewhat complicated in the United States
courts by TWO or three apparently con-
Trajectory orders from as many United
States district and circuit judges. Since
August last Mason Young OF New York,
the former vice president Of the company,
has been in charge Of the property as re-
ceiver under appointment by Judge Charles
Swayne Of the United States district court
for Northern Florida. The property
Is valued at nearly sS,OJO,OOO,
and its officers and employers
number many hundreds. The headquarters
are in this city, where clerks and other at
taches reach nearly 100 IN number. A
change in the receivership means, they
think, general discharge Of all tie present
officials, 80 they have been on the ragged
edge" for long time. The litigation cRme
about Ia this way: Early last July the
American Construction Company petitioned
the district court that receiver be APP
pointed. Before this court had acted In the
matter Pennsylvania insurance and se-
curity company, whose interests are in
Pardee OF New Orleans. Judge Pardee
appointed r. B. Cable. The appointment
was made subject to the Endorsement or
approval of Judge Swayne. Judge Swayne
did not indorse this appointment, but on
the petition Of the American Construction
Company appointed Mason Young There
was an appeal from this appointment and
the decision with IL TO the court of appeals.
and the decision OF Judge Swayne was de-
clared vacated by that court in an order
received yesterday. The Young faction
maintains that the situation Is carried back
TO just exactly where it was before Judge
Pardee appointed Mr.. Cable, and that Judge
Swayne has the privilege Of approving
or rejecting that appointment, that the ap-
pointment in fact was but a nomination.
On the other hand, the Coleman faction
claims that the decision of the court Of ap-
peals means the restoration to IL of the
property of the road and control thereof
in the fullest sense Of the word. This
morning the court room was packed to hear
the argument of the counsel in the matter
OF the Interpretation OF Judge Pardee'R
mandate. but the whole matter was finally
set at rest by the receipt from Washington
of a telegrapnic order from the United
States supreme court staying all proceed
ings Of the appellate court at New Orleans
until March 6, 1898, when it will hear
arguments. Mason Young will, therefore,
remain in charge as receiver until March 6,
at least
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FLAGLER,s NEW ROAD.

Trains to Begin Running to Rock
ledge Next Monday.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Feb. 2.-The ex-
tension OF the Jacksonville, St. Augustine
and Indian River railroad through st. Au-
gustine and Ormond on the east coast of
Florida, to Rookledge, on Indian river,
has been completed and next Monday trains
will begin running to Rockledge on a
double daily schedule. Parlor and sleep-
log cars will be run through
from New York TO Rockledge. Contracts
have already been let for extending this
railway system nearly 100 miles south ward
from Rockledge. aud Lake Worth aud Bis
cayne bay will probably be reached in the
near future
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SUMNER SETTINGS.
Early Oats Hurt by the CoId-The
graph Office Close ed.

Early Oats Hurt by the Cold-The Tele.
graph Office Closed.
SUMNER, GA, Feb. 2.-The early crop Of
oats seems to be little hurt by the cold
weather, while the late crop is doing nicely
and does not seem to be damaged at all.
Farmers ara preparing the ground for a
large melon crop.
The telegraph office at this place has been
abolished and the merchants are doing a
good deal OF kicking" In consequence. A
petition will be sent TO the proper official
asking that this place be made Q telegraph
offiae as heretofore.
The MORNING NEWS, which should reach
this place about noon the same day it is pub
lished, is frequently carried to Albany and
then sent back the next morning. Yester-
days paper did not get here until to-day.
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NORTHERN AT The INAUGURATION.
The Governor to Be Present With
His staff and an Escort.

The Governor to Be Present With
His staff and an Escort.
ATLANTA, GA, Feb. Gov. Northen
returned from his two weeks trip to Cuba
today. He was at his Office throughout the
day, clearing up business that had accumu-
lated during his absence Among other
things he wrote TO Col. II. c. Corbln Of the
military committee in charge of the inau-
Ruratlon exercises. accepting the invitation
extended him to be present with his staff
and military escort and take part in the
ceremony. The governor and staff will ap-
pear mounted In the inaugural procession.
AS yet 1t is not known what military COM
panles will compose the governors escort.
None of the local commands have so far
made any arrangements to go. Gov.
Northen has not yet appointed his staff
under his second term, but will do 50 with
in the next few days in order that ample
time may be given to those members who
will accompany him to Washington TO pre-
pare for the trip.
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THE PEOPLES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND
POWER COMPANY

Offers to the citizens Of Savannah the oppor-
tunity to secure some of it, capital stock, which
has been placed at only 325 share, on pay
ments Of 81 down and Sc Ter month for twelve
months, at which time tull paid stock will be
Issued. Full paid stock Till be issued at once
on payment of S25 per share, less per cent.
for the average time.
The past earnings OF the railway guarantees
good percentage TO the stockholders, and the
earnings of the electric light and power plant
will be very large, she idea IN placing this
stock being to inJereEt a greater number Of
ciJzens and thus gabling friends ana influence
TO that end. Subscriptions are being received
right along, and during the next few weeks an
active canvass will be made unless the number
of shares allotted is placed sooner.
Lists open and payments received at Savan-
nah Savings Bank, corner st. Julian and Whita-
ker streets.
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YoKUM,s ROW WITH DE PASS.

The Trustees of the College Fail to
Settle II and Both Resign.
LAKE CITY, FLA, Feb. 1.-The board OF
trustees of the agricultural college held a
special meeting yesterday to settle who was
boss-Dr, Yokum. president of the college
or DR.. DePass, director of the experimental
station. The session was stormy one and
adjournment was not reached until o'clock
this morning. The resolutions adopted by
the board failed to harmonic DIR. Yokum
and Prof. Biting. Both rendered their
designations and rumor says other members
OF the faculty will DO likewise.
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Aueusta's Next h,xnosi.ior

AUGUSTA, GA, Feb. 2-The board of
directors of the Augusta Exposition Com
psny determined to-day to hold an inter
state exposition in Augusta next fall, from
Oct. Is to Nov. IS. The last exposition,
which was national In its proportions.
proved great industrial and financial sue.
cess President Cleveland and his cabinet
will be invited TO attend the exposition.
IL is hoped that the state agricultural
society will unite with them and make 1t
the state fair also for this year.
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oarrollton,s New Mintnrr Connanr

CARRoLLToN, GA, Feb. 2.-Col. E. w.
Watkins of this city has received letter
from Gen. John M. Kell, aGjutant and in
spector general of Georgia, saying that the
military advisory board had admitted Car
Follton's new military company to the vel
untser forces of the state. The company
had meeting last night and named its
company the Carroll Cadets The boys
hoTe to get their uniforms and guns soon
and be ready for the state encampment.
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MEETINGS.
LANDRUM LODGE NO. As.

LANDRUM LODGE NO. As. F. AND A. M
The regular communication Of this a
Lodge will be held THIS friday ~FNAS
EVENING at O'Clock sharp, at Masonic NIX
Temple " \
The E. A. Degree will be conferred.
Members or sister lodges and transient broth
ren cordially invited to meet with US.
By order of
f. a. QUITS. W. II.
W. c. Travis. Secretary.
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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, l52 Congress-
street. A. H. CHAMPIONS son.
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Government Land at Port Royal.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Senator Butler
offered In the Senate to-day an amendment
to the naval appropriation bill empowering
the Secretary OF the Navy 10 purchase for
naval purposes certain plaes of land ad jacent
TO the United States naval station at Port
Royal, s. G. An appropriation of $4,000
is provided for this purpose.
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AMERICUs. GA, Feb. 2.-The hearing Of
the Drs. Hinkle before Judge Fish for bail
is set for tomorrow. Their counsel and
friends confidently assert that they will be
admitted TO bail, but the application will be
strongly resisted, with the result in doubt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-03

AMERICUs, Ga, Feb. MAX Altman, a
wholesale and retail liquor dealer, was
closed by the sheriff this afternoon. The
amount Of his assets and liabilities ere not
obtainable tonight
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FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

BRENCKMAN.-The relatives. friends and ac-
gualntauce OF Mr.. THEODORE BRENCKMAN and of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mathews are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral Of the former from
o. Jones street, THIS AFTERNOON at 3
O'Clock.
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Commercial unlon With Cnnada-

WASHINGTON, Feb. Elm the House TO-
day Mr.. Cummings introduced a bill 10
provide for and facilitate commercial and
political union between the United States OF
America and the dominion of Canada.
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NOTICE.

We hereby notify old patrons and friends Of
the late firm Of A. II. CHAMPIONS SON that
we have THIS DAY purchased his entire bust
ness and hope for continuance Of his patron
age.
Mr.. W. D. CHAMPION will be with us for
some time and will cater to the wants OF our
trade as before. Respectfully yours,
IA. THOMAS & BRO.
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Nominated for Postmaster

WASHINGTON, Feb. Q. The President
to-day sent to the Senate the nomination Of
NJ. F. Parker 10 be postmaster at Cullman,
Ala
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IRISH NATIONAL FEDERATION OF
AMERICA

The first annual meeting of the Irish National
Federation of America will be held at Catholic
Library hall on THIS CFriday) EVENING at
$3.50 o clock. Members will please attend.
P. J. O'CONNOR, President.
T. H. O'DoNOvAN Secretary
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

On and after Feb. /, 1890, the isis OF meas
urenent OF all advertising In the 1loRNINa News
Will be agate, or at the rate of 81 40 an 1nch for
the fFst Insertion No Special Notice inserted
for less than 81 90
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Atbens Pords wand

ATHENS, GA, Feb. 2.-The supreme
court decided to-day that the Athens water
works bonds were valid.