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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
BROOKSCOUNTYSDARKBLOT
The Commissioners DenOunCe the kill-
ing Of The Negroes.

They Appeal to the Courts to See That
the Murderers Are Punished-The
Story OF the Situation Printed in an
Atlanta Paper Denounoed-E. W. TILL
man and Bill Alderman Held Respon-
sible by the Coroner's Jury for the
Killing of Sam Farmer.
Quitman. Ca. Dec. 26.-The commission
ers Of Brooks county, at their regular
monthly meeting held this morning. pass
ed the following resolutions:
Whereas. several murders have recently
been perpetrated in our county and three
negroes shot down without provocation.
as far as we can ascertain. and other in
nocent negro men and women were abus-
ed and subjected 10 nameless indigni-
ties. be it resolved by us:
!. That we deplore and most severely
condemn the spirit of lawlessness that
seems TO prevail il our county.
? That we feel that these crimes have
left a blot upon the fair name of Brooks
county.
3. That we call upon all lay--abiding citi-
gems to put down these crimes. and we APP
peal TO the courts to see that these Grim
inals are brought to trial and that justice
Is melted out 10 them.
g. That the report given in the Atlanta
Constitution OF Dec. . is entirely wrong
and is calculated to do our county inesti-
mable damage; that there has never been
in any way a race riot in our county; the
negroes have never been under arms and
the whole trouble has been caused by
about q white men, not over four of whom
live in Brooks county. That we unite in an
appeal for fair investigation of the facts
by all papers that have contained ac-
counts Of the trouble
These resolutions express the sentiment
Of the people of the county.
The Atlanta Constitution of the 10Th
reached here last night and was not on the
streets until this morning. Its four col
umn scare head article, sensational to an
extreme a story of the imagination I'M
hampered by facts. was denounced in I'M
measured terms on all sides. The people
are Indignant that II should be made to
appear that lawlessness held possession
of the county.
Subsequent developments show that
very few white men were implicated in the
killing The negroes We're never assem-
bled In armed bodies and the sensa-
tional report that Brooks was a scene
IF war and that small armies Of men
stood In the field ready to battle" was
ridiculous and without foundation.
The verdicts of the coroner's juries were
that Sam Taylor came to his death at the
hands of Z. W. Tillman and Bill Alder
man; and Harry Sherwood at the hands
of three men whose names were I'M
known. No inquest has been held over
the body of Eli Frazer
There was never the slightest need for
the military to be sent here and the ex-
preston is finding frequent utterance
that Quitman has had a second Waycross
war The sentiment of the people is strong
~ in favor of bringing all the guilty par
ties to trial, and no effort will be spared to
do So
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
BRUNswIoK's WIRE BUDGET.
A Steamer Oficer Shot-A Long Lost
Brother-Ttalians Laid on.

Brunswick, Ca, Dec. 26.-Justice John
Pyles and citizens of Sterling militia dis
trict have petitioned Glynns grand jury
to request Gov. Atkinson to appoint Hon.
A. W. Copper justice of the peace. vice
Lemuel Smith, colored. whose strange
death was reported recently caused by eX-
element over his election. If this appoint
ment is made il will end the political
turmoil over this Office that has existed for
several months.
The second officer Of the Lord Erne, an
immense British steamship lying out at
the southern terminus. was accidentally
shot by the second officer of the steam
ship Bengorehead yesterday. DR.. Butt, the
attending physician, announces that the
wound is not serious. This is the only
Christmas casualty heard from around
here.
To-day Charles Thomas. colored, fell
down a hatchway on the Lord Erne and
was badly injured
A letter has been received from An.
drew Fisher of Tomales, Cal, asking for
information regarding his brother, Charles
G. Fisher, who came to Brunswick four
years ago and has not been heard from
since. Charles Fisher was in business here
until three years ago, but was burned out
and had trouble in settling with the in
surance companies, He left for Florida,
and is supposed here to be there now. He
is an eX-unlon soldier and q pensioner.
One hundred of the Italians imported to
work on the sewerage have been laid off,
and will be returned north soon. The sew
erage work is nearly completed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
EzH HI&F2Ea
RACED IN THE MUD.
Long Shots Win Four of the Five
Events at New Orleana.

Events at New Orleans.
New Orleans, Dec. 26.-Despite the IN
pleasant condition of the weather to-day,
1,500 attended the races, which were not
up to the standard, the starts being very
poor. Loftin, Jr., the favorite in the
fourth race, was left at the post Long
shots won four of the events. while Ran
som in the first race saved the favorites
from an ignomnious freeze out. The
track, as indicated by the time, was very
heavy.
Summaries follow:
First Race-Five and one-half furlongs
Ransom. 105, J. Gardner Is to 5. won, with
Van Brunt los, Finnegan. 10 to l. second
and Sidean, los. Sabine, 20 to !, third. Time
lib II.
Second Race-Three-fourths of mile
selling. Twenty 40, Leigh ? to l.
won, with Nicaragua, 107, Gardner. to l.
second and Silver Prince, 1l2, McCue, s
to 1, third. Time 1:21
Third Race-One mile. selling Bonnie B .
10l, Morse, 10 to1. won, with Mezzotint. 49,
Keith, to l. second. and Emin Bey, 101
Blake, ] to ,. third. Time 40 Ia
Fourth -Three-fourths of a mile
selling. Galena. 107, Penn, to /, won, with
Bob Holman, 107. Cassin, 3 to /, second
and Susie Anderson, 107, Barrett, 10 to l.
third. Time 1 p Ia
Fifth Race-SX and one-half furlongs
selling Hodgson 1902, J. Hill, to l, won,
with Guard, l02, Penn, to 1, second, and
IXion, l0S, Elrod, 6 to l. third. Time ~ H.
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wooED AGAINST HER WILL.
A Writ Of Habeas Corpus for Girl
BrinRs Out a PacuIiar Sforv

Brings Out Peculiar Story.
Atlanta. Ca. Dec. 26-Corinne Mad
dox. a pretty girl Of 16. was brought into
the sheriffs Office to-day in answer 10
a writ OF habeas corpus issued at the
instance OF Griffin Weeman. a young
man who carried in his pocket a mar
rage license filled up and signed in due
form with his name ana that OF the girl.
Jennie Simmons. the prOpretoress of a
room on South Broad street. mother Of
the girl, also appeared in answer 10 the
writ, she being accused by the young
man with the marriage license OF having
taken his intended from a respectable
home to confine her in her place for i'm
moral purposes. BY agreement OF the
lawyers on both sides the case was not
put to trial, but the facts brought out
make the ground work for a romance.
The Simmons woman, while herself lead
ing wayward life, has for sixteen years
kept her child amid respectable sur
roundings, paying for her support in
private family. where, under another
name. her real parentage was never sus-
pected. The two never saw each other.
To prepare her daughter for the hard
battle of life the woman had her we'll
educated, and was sending her to a lead
ing business college here. The girl met
r IEtildAs WHO MdllAEu 10 marry nGl- AlA0
advances were repealed, but he learned
the record of the girls life, and his suit
then became q persecution. The girls
mother learned of the situation, and at
once conceiving bitter hatred of Free
man. to prevent the marriage. took her
daughter to her house and imprisoned
her there The girl declared she did not
want to marry Freeman, but she could
not Withstand his pursuit. When e 'e-
man learned that the girl was secrc-ed
in her mothers place. he served the writ
of habeas corpus. This was on Friday.
The hearing was set for to-day When
all parties We're gathered in the court
room Freeman attempted to secure an
interview with the girl, but Sheriff
Barnes. like the magician in the story.
opened a back door and took her away
to a private house. where, under the
agreement, she will be kept until Free
mans determination TO marry her against
her will subsidies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
NOTICE
In Regard to New Improvements, etc,
Made During the Year 1894.
NOTICE
WILLIAM G. COOPER S,
Is Whitaker Street.

City Treasurers Office, Savannah. Ga.
Dec, 81, 1S94.-The Assessment Book, con
tanning valuation of real estate and i'm
provements and property of every kind
not previously assessed, new buildings
erected and additions and improvements
made since the last regular assessment
is now open for inspection in this Office
cerned to file their objections, if any thew
have within thirty days from this date
otherwise the assessments therein con-
tablishing the value by which TO estimate
the tax to be collected. Objections, if
any, must be made in writing and adj
dressed to the ASSESSMENT COMMIT
TEE and left with the Clerk Of Council
c. S. HARDEE
City Urea sllrer
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MADELINE AFTER THE CASH.
Breckinridge's Box Office Receipts May
be Attached.

Cincinnati, o., Dec. 2e.-An afternoon
paper prints the following; ut is said on
good authority that the attorneys for
Madeline Pollard contemplate following
Congressman Breckenridge on his lectur-
ing tour throughout the country. in an
effort to attach the receipts in payment
of Miss Pollard's verdict for breach of
promise.
This will be done. it is said, by films
a transcript of the judgment had I'm
Washington in each place the colonel lee
lures and basing a creditors bill upon
that. The colonel lectures in this city
tomorrow night, when the opening gun
will probably be fired.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27

Jesup Ca, Dec. 90 Mr.. George Z.
Jones of Brunswick and Miss Fannie v.
Joiner of this place were married tonight
at Z o'clock at the home of the brides
mother. Rev. W. B. Bennett officiating.
The groom is a popular employee of the
Southern railway and the bride the charm
ing daughter of Mrs. Sallie Joyner They
leave on the Southern railway for Bruins
wick in the morning, which place they
will make their future home.
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FIRED INTO A TRAIN.
Joe Goodwin of Redliok Confesses His
Crime

ocala, Fla Dec. 26.-Last evening as the
Florida Southern passenger train, which
Is due here at p. m, was passing Mid
way between Milwood and Reddick. a bull
let from Winchester passed through a
window and struck Jim Spade in the
throat. He was brought TO Ocala and Is
not expected to live As soon as the
shooting was reported at Reddick Con-
stable Parry Billingsly did some fine de-
tective work, arresting a suspect who pos
itively denied his guilt, but before the de-
tectiVe got through with the prisoner
Joe Goodwin he was convicted by the tes-
tlmony of the women who saw him shoot.
lie then confessed. He is now in Jail here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
A Tragedy in ooffee county.

Douglas, Ga. Dec. 26.-Christmas pass
ed off pleasantly. There were no serious
casualties. The NJ. E. church had a most
beautiful Christmas tree. The presents
were varid and tasty. Al night the viii
lage was a blaze of fireworks
On Dec. p a Legro was killed by an
other at Blounts still, in cold blood. He
claimed the killing was accidental. The
coroner's jury found it murder.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27

St. Augustine Fla, Dec. 26.-Noel Mier
caught strange white man trying the
door of School Superintendent RAYMOND
Sabates' house just outside the city limits
last night, and was attacked by the strang-
err Mier shot him three times. The blood =
iran OF the escaping man proved that
Mler's bullet took effect Who the man is
or what became Of him is not known.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
An ocala Physician Dead.

Ocala. Fla, Dec. 26.-Dr. S. j. Green.
aged n years, died yesterday and was
buried to-day He came to Ocala in 1882
from Waynestown. Ind, to enjoy the mild
climate and though in feeble health he
protracted his years to the present He
was a Christian gentleman greatly be-
loved by all who knew him. He leaves
a wife and five children, of whom Attor-
ney L. n. Green of this city is one He
was an active and successful practitioner
in Indiana for thirty years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.


CAMERON.-The relatives and friends
of Mrs. NJ. A. Cameron and family. and
Of Mrs. NJ. Sheridan.and Mrs. James Ward
and family are invited 10 attend the fune-
raj of the former. from No. 81 Wald-
burg street, at $50 o clock this morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
PHOSPHATE MEN CLASH.
Each Makes Hard Charges Against tn,
Other and Then They Fight.

Ocala, Fla, Dec. 26.-Excitement was
caused by a pugilistic encounter this
afternoon between H. L. Anderson and
Elmer Townsend. interested in the Can't
tai Phosphate Company. 1t appears that
Townsend asserted that Anderson feloni-
ously invaded the mining lands of the
Capital company and was removing rock.
and remarked that men as smart as An
derson We're in Jail for less offenses.
Some one told Anderson what Townsend
said. Anderson, meeting Townsend, de-
manded if he said it, and the latter did
not deny it. Then Anderson opened IN
on Townsend and remarked that a man
who bore Townsends character had bet
ter sing low, to which Townsend re-
marked that he knew to what rumors
Anderson was referring, but the parties
that had originated them lied. Then N
derson struck Townsend and a lively
time ensued until a policeman came IN
and arrested both parties. They will
appear before his honor in the morning
Townsend claims that all he tried to do
was TO defend himself against Anderson :
attack. Townsend's standing in this com
munity is No. ! unless it is among saloon
men. whom he brought to grief during
the days of local option in Marion county.
and by whose evidence as a temperance
man they were brought before Judge
Bullock and fined
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Homicide in se1f.pefenss.

Johnston, Ca, Dec. 26.-Robert B. Bur-
ney. well-to-do and respectable negro,
shot and killed Dan German near here on
Monday night in self defense. German
shot at woman near Burney's house and
she ran TO Burney for protection. German
followed her and when Burney tried to
protect her German began shooting at
him, whereupon Burney shot and killed
him
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
Grimn's Liquor License.

Griffin, Ga, Dec. 26.-At a meeting of
the city council here tonight that body
made the liquor license for next year
$500. payable in advance. There are now
fourteen barrooms that now pay only
$50, and only seven Of that number have
made application for a new license.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
Important to Florida Tourists.

The Windsor hotel. Jacksonville, Fla,
opened for the season on Thursday. Nov.
10. The hotel has been thoroughly reno
waited, etc. and viii be run under the same
successful management as last year,
Baker & Travers.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
CHEEK ExoNERATEp.
The Killing Of His Negro Assailant De-
elared Justifable Homicide.

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 2s.-Giles Cheek. the
ls-year-OId boy who shot and killed John
Colman. a negro. who attacked himself
and a friend, was released from Jail to-day
on verdict of justihable homicide re-
turned by the corOner's jury Young
Cheek was helping a friend TO get home
with his Christmas lag when they
were attacked by three negroes near the
state capitol building.
COlman struck Cheek with a stick and
had out a knife to cut him when Cheek
brought him down with a bullet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
DARIEN ROUTE.

The steamer Edith will leave the Lower Rice
Mills wharf on Thursday at o'clock p. m.
Freights for Brunswick, Satilla River and in
termediate points must be prepaid. For
further information apply GEO. T. DRANE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
DRY GOODS
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.


They have 10 be bought some time. .Tha..-
now Is short-then start in early every dav t5is
week ana get those presents you want. Don,
walt tn the last day or two, when You can,
get satisfactorily waited on. -'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27

And what nicer present for a Iadv
than pair of our genuine and orig
nal Cants JouVIn Kid Gloves? onIv
Si.25 a pair, the best in the world.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27

A beautiful assortment of Fine
California Blankets, Fine sa,ine
Comforts, imported MarseiIles
Quilts, Fancy Chenille and Tapestrv
Table Covers. Real irish Tah,e
Linens, Towels and Napkins.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
NOTICE.

Neither the master nor consignees Of the
Spanish steamship Condo Wifredo, Andraca.
master, will be responsible for any debts con
tracted by crew Of said vessel.
j. +. MINIS & CO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27

Take a look through our Genre
Furnishing Department and exa2,.
Inc our elegant line of Neckvvesr
Cur csc ones are beauties.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27

oSee our grand display of Line,
Lawn and Embroidered ana CO.
ored Border HandkerchIefs. a.
largest line south. Une
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We've Had

hardly any cold weather this season
THAT'S why we have such a very
heavy winter stock, but that knowledge
don't help US realize from II, which
we must Indications are for
colder weather now and we propose
10 make such enormous reductions In
prices as to cause every man or boy
who wants any article Of Clothing,
Furnishing Goods or HeadWear and
who COnSultS his best Interest 10 come
right here for them.
STORE CLOSED TODAY so AS TO
REDUCE AND REARRANGE STOCK
WATCH FOR ANNOUNCEMENT OF
SALE TOMORROW.
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Berlin, Dec. 26.-Lieut. c. f. VeeIand.
naval attache to the United States en-
bassy, arrived here with his family to-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27

see our large and weIl-seIec,s4
stock Hosiery and Winter UnderI
wear The most critical can he
suited here. 10
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SPECIAL NOTICES
DIVIDEND.

The Oglethorpe Savings and Trust Company,
Savannah, Ca. Dec 20. ls94-The Board of
Directors have this day declared a semi-annual
dividend OF three per cent. (S3 per share), pay
able on and after Jan. ,, 1875
JNO NJ. BRYAN. Cashier
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27

Colgate's Extracts, Soaps, sache,
Powders, Toilet Waters and several
other Toilet articles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27

See our elegant line White Sill
hemstitohed and Initial handka,N
chiefs and SILK MuffIers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27

See those handsome SILK Urbyai.
Ias, beautiful gold, silver, oxIdIzsa
and agate mountings,
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see our line of Popular Corss,s
We have them to fit every figure and
every purse. wv
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
FOR CHRISTMAS,

FOR CHRISTMAS.
Fine Turkeys.
Choice Malaga Grapes.
Gill Flower and Baldwin Apples.
Whitman's Fine Candies,
Crystalized Fruits.
Fine Wines and Cordials.
Saratoga Chips.
Plum Puddings.
Z
Finest Nuts and Raisins.
at
WILLIAM G. COOPERS.
Is Whitaker Street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-27
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Stoves and Ranges in Great Profusion at
Lowell q Lattimore's.

A1UFNII a NsHtLIINOTt 3
Savannah, Ca. Dec. 81, ls94.-We are max
ing large run on the Capital Acorn Range, as
we have found II the very best we can possibly
get The prominent features of this range ex-
Gel all others we know Of II you want grand
stove at very moderate price get the Capital
Acorn with boiler connections.
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NOTICE.

City Of Savannah, once Clerk Of Council
Savannah. Ca, December "a. 1e94.-Alderman
ScreVen gave the following notice at meeting
of Council, December 18th, 1894. which is nnb
lshed for information: FN
Il hereby give notice that at the next regu-
lar meeting OF Council shall introduce a reso-
luton providing for the adoption by this CITY
OF the 10th Meridian, or New York Time and
this notice is given with view to its publica
ton for information"
F. E. REBARER.
Clerk OF Council
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NOTICE To LIQUOR DEALERS.

NOTICE TO LIQUOR DEALERS.
GEORGIA, CHATHAM COITNTY.-Notice il
hereby given to all persons concerned that the
books for the registration of liquor dealers
Will be opened at the Ordinarys Once on Fri
day Dec. %, 1894 at 9 O'Clock a. m
All persons or firms desiring to engage in the
sale OF splrltuous or malt liquors during the
year 1895 are required by law 10 register their
names IN person before Jan. !, 1895.
Dec. 26, 1894.
HAMPTON L. FERRILL
Ordinary c. C., Ga.
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NOTICE TO ALL THE CHILDREN.
If your father or brothers chew
GOLDEN APPLE TOBACCO
make them save the tags and give them to you,
as they will pass anywhere for half cent
each, and are finally redeemed from the store
keepers by
HENRY SOLOMON & SON,
Corner Bay and jefferson streets.
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MEETINGS.

ZERUBBABEL LODGE NO. Is, F. & A. NJ {.
The regular communication of this A
lodge will be held THIS Thursday ~
EVENING at O'Clock. AA
The Z. A. Degree will be conferred.
Members OF sister lodges and transient
brethren are fraternally invited to meet with
us. BY order
A. B. SIMMONS, W. NJ.
JOHN RILEY, Secretary
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IN MEMORIAM.


Memorial and resolutions adopted by
the Board of Directors Of the Southern
Bank of the State of Georgia, at meet
ing held Dec. %, 1894.