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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-08
PURSES BILL WITHDRAWN.
Fouohe ofFloyd Protests, but an Agree
ment Had Been Reached.

Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 7-Representative
Doolan of Chatham was allowed to with
draw his railroad bill by the railroad
committee of the House this afternoon
Mr.. Fouche of Floyd. however entered a
vigorous protest against the withdrawal
of the bill, the purpose of which is pre-
vention Of the consolidation of compet-
ing lines of railroads. Capt. D. G. Purse
of Savannah, who is the real author of
the bill, was in attendance on the com
mittee, together with Messrs. Flannery
and Mclean; Judge Harden of Savan-
nah, representing the debenture holders
OF the Central, and Receiver Conner, and
Messrs. Cunningham & Denmark repre-
senting the Central railroad. None of
them addressed the committee however,
but at a previous conference between both
sides, the bilPs withdrawal was mutually
agreed upon. Both sides appear to be
satisfied. The friends of the bill say it
has accomplished what 1t was intended to
accomplish, but just what that is they
prefer to keep to themselves.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-08
4 PISTOL SHOT ON A TRAIN.
Narrow Escape From Murder as the Re
suit of a Twiggs County Feud.

Macon, Ca, Dec. IA Twiggs county
feud came near having a fatal termina-
ton in Macon to-day. w. A. Joiner and a
man named Fitzpatrick, both of Twiggs,
fell out over the division of some prop
erty some time ago, and since then bad
blood has existed between them. To-day
both came to Macon. but they did not meet
each other until they started home on
the Macon and Dublin train at 4 O'Clock.
While in the city Joiner had bought a
new pistol and also became intoxicated
He boarded the train just as it was pull
ing out from the depot and with pistol in
hand, entered the car. He was evidently
looking for Fitzpatrick, as he stopped and
looked over the passengers until he saw
Fitzpatrick and then started for him
with the pistol drawn. Fitzpatrick's back
was turned, but he saw others looking
around and looked too. AS he did so
Joiner fired. He attempted to do so again
but was prevented by the passengers. The
train was stopped and Joiner was put in
charge of the employees at the depot, who
turned him over to the police. He was
foo drunk to give any satisfactory ex-
PLANTATION of the shooting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-08
oARoL1NA's INTEREST RATE. s
The Legislature Votes Against Reduc-
ing It-Pay of State Ohcers.

Columbia, S. c., Dec. THE state legis-
lature to-day. by vote Of IS to a. killed
the bill to reduce the legal rate OF inter
est in this state after a hard battle by
the friends OF the banks
A bill has been prepared by the joint
committee on offices and officers making a
horizontal cut in all salaries Of state Of
ficers TO 1T the cents a pound cotton
situation. The reduction is over p per
cent, leaving the governors salary $40
In the Senate tonight the bill which
passed the House yesterday making
drunkenness and intoxication, and the use
of obscene or profane language mis-
demeanor, was reported favorably, and IL
is possible now that this attempt to leg
islate morality into "cussin' Carohnians
will become a law.
A bill was introduced in the House yes
terday TO prevent the sale of drugs or
medicines of any description by any one
other than a druggist licensed by this
state. While is was intended to drive fake
medicine vendors out of the state, il would
have prevented country storekeepers from
selling paregoric. laudanum and such nee
essary medicines, working hardship on
country people. II would have greatly
injured the business of northern drug
manufacturers
Joe Newman, travelling representative
of Baltimore house, happened to be here
and hearing of the bill, went before the
medical committee and had it killed in
committee
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RAN INTO THE ARMS OF ROBBERS.
A Conductor Has a Startling Expe-
rience in a Stock Yard.

Cleveland. o.. Dec. IAN unsuccessful
attempt was made early this morning to
blow open the safe of the Office Of the
Cleveland Stock Yards Company. Soon
after O'Clock masked men entered the
office, a Big Four train pulled in and Will
lam Hitler. the conductor, rushed into the
presence of the robbers. They pointed
revolvers at his head and ordered him
TO throw up his hands, which he did with
alacrity. Hitler entered the Office to leave
some papers. He was ordered not to put
his hands down, and one of the robbers
held revolver at his head while the other
three drilled a hole in the safe and inserted
dynamite. There was an explosion, but
only the combination was blown off, the
safe doors remaining intact. Three en-
ployes of the yard hearing the report, ran
to the office, but they arrived after the
robbers had escaped, leaving Hitler with
his hands in the air. He took them down
when he was fully assured that the rob-
bers were gone. No money was obtained.
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BIRMINoHAM,s BooMERs.
The Commercial Club Favors a Big Ex-
hibit at Atlanta.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. THE CONNER
cial club of this city at its regular meet
ing this afternoon was very largely rep
resented and adopted several most inn
portant measures affecting Birmingham
welfare.
Among other matters was the indorse-
ment of Gov. Oates recommendation for
an appropriation by the legislature for a
state exhibit at the Atlanta exposition,
and calling upon every commercial body
in the state to aid the passage of such an
appropriation.
Another matter which the club deemed
of national Importance was introduced by
Gen. r. d. Johnston, instructing our con-
gressional representatives to work for
change in our present consular appoint
ments and service, showing the disad
vantage America was laboring under in
not having trained consular service.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-08
WIN. G. COOPER S,
2s Whitaker street.
NOTICE

In Regard to Assessment of Real Property
in the City OF Savannah for Taxation for
the Year 1898.
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A Law THAT Should Be Amended.

Thomasville, Ca, Dec. 7.-Editor Morn
ing News: viii you permit me to point
out an existing evil in the application of
the law controlling inspection of fertil-
izers, intended to protect farmers, but
really injuring them.
1 refer to that clause which makes the
presence of theinspector's tag on each
sack evidence that it has been inspected,
and absence of tag proof of fraud on part
of seller.
At a recent trial in Sumter county,
dealer resident in another state, shipped
to the port of Savannah lot of fertilizer,
submitted it for inspection, paid tax, pur-
chased tags and instructed shipper to fix
tag to each sack. After a lapse of nearly
four years. the farmer who bought the
goods asks relief from payment of nearly
$1,000 of prommssory notes on the ground
that lone car load was not branded or
tagged" To ask is to receive. The at
torney for the defense in his plea and
argument before jury of twelve men
said:
IF one sack is not inspected the whole
contract is void"
Now, this means that in a shipment of
100 tons in ten separate cars the absence
of one tag from one sack at time of de-
livery to purchaser the entire shipment
is tainted with fraud, and is void and
cannot be collected in a court of law in
the state of Georgia.
So the attorney ably and eloquently ar
gued, and the charge of the judge to the
jury enabled them to find on it for the de-
PENDANT.
Now, hold that this is constant sug-
gestion or temptation to a farmer TO do a
great wrong, not only to the dealer, but
to himself and the community.
The law should be so amended that
when goods were offered for inspection
and the fee paid to the state the transac-
ton should be complete and the dealer
relieved from further responsibility. Less
than this is injustice, and will result in the
demoralizing of many who, without
this temptation, would walk honestly be-
fore men. Like much else that we make
law, it fails of it's intention, and is work
ing for evil and not for good.
William Riley Boyd.
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w1LKERsoN VS.. WILSON.
The Decision Ordering the Latter to
Pay the Former $50, 900 Sustained.

Atlanta, Ca. Dec. fudge Lumpkin
rendered an important decision in the
superior court this morning in a case
that is interesting to Savannah. 1t was a
decision in the case of Wilkerson against
Wilson, which has been pending in the
court for a number of years. Messrs. Will
kerson and Wilson were partners in the
cotton buying business for years They
had establishments at Savannah and at
Newman, and had an extensive trade in
both cities. When they decided to dis
solve they could not agree upon settle
ment and Mr.. Wilkerson went to the
courts to ask for one. The matter was
submitted to Col E. N. Broyles as
special master and his finding was that
Mr.. Wilson should pay Wr. Will1erson
about $4,000. Both sides excepted to this
report of the master, and the case was
argued before Judge Lumpkin. Under the
decision of the court the verdict in favor
of Mr.. Wilkerson is sustained.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


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Fine FRENCH MIXED CANDY, 1Oc
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Fresh supply of MAGNOLIA HAMS. 1sc
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-08
wAYCRoss ITEMS.
Several Matters Of Interest From That
Thriving City.

Waycross. Ga. Dec. :. Contractor
Weed has finished extensive repairs to
the Plant systems passenger depot and
restaurant. The buildings are very sub
stantial and a great improvement has
been made In their appearance.
Peter Roundtree. colored. was sentenced
yesterday by Judge Williams to the chain
gang for twelve months for gambling
Rountree served a term on the gang last
year and was anxious to get back, it
seems
The various wards in the city will hold
a meeting prior TO Dec. II for the purpose
OF nominating an alderman
LUCAS G. Jenkins handsome new resi-
dence near the passenger depot is near
ing completion.
The business of the Waycross postoffice
has grown considerably since Postmaster
McNeiFs management began.
The Brunswick and Western trains are
now running through Waycross without
backing up to the depot. The main line
for a mile has been temporarily left out
of the schedule and the 'Y" by the depot
is used entirely.
Several northern people have arrived.
They Will spend the winter here.
Waycross people are preparing for the
reception Of delegates to the South Gcor-
gia conference
Camp COrnelia, the terminal of the Su-
wannee railroad. is becoming a busy place
and already 1t has the appearance of a
village. The commissary, officers houses
and houses for employees are thickly built
on streets. The headquarters of the COM
pany are at Camp Cornelia, and it is prob
able that a repair shop will be established
there.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-08
MACON AT THE POLLS.
Six Aldermen to Be Elected After a
Lively Campaign.

Macon, Ca, Dec. IAN election will be
held here tomorrow for six aldermen
Only one ticket is in the field, which is
known as the compromise ticket. week
ago Macon was threatened with one of
the bitterest municipal campaigns ever
held in Georgia, the two factions of the
city having formed themselves into the
Good Government Club and the Citizens
Club Much bitterness and hard feeling
was engendered over the registration of
voters and both sides spent considerable
money in paying taxes of delinquent
voters. Conservative citizens saw that
Macon would be permanently injured if
the fight was continued, and that in all
probability much blood would be shed,
and after much difficulty brought about a
compromise that is satisfactory to both
sides. The election will be quiet and a
small vote will be cast. The ticket is:
First ward. C. j. Julian; Second ward E.
]. Willingham; Third ward, Morris Happ;
Fourth ward, w. H. Mansfield; Fifth
ward, T. E. Ryals; Sixth ward, C. X.
PeaVy.
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ooLoREp MErHopIsTs.
The South Georgia Conference in Sc
sion at Fort Valley.

Inc south Georgia Conference In Ses-
sion at Fort Valley.
Fort Valley. Ca, Dec. THE South
Georgia Conference of the colored Metho-
dist Episcopal church has been in session
here since Wednesday. 1t is a very large
body, more than 100 ministers and dele
gates being present
Bishop Williams of Washington is pre-
siding. His address before the confer
ence touching upon various phases of
church work was well received.
Bishop Holsey of Augusta is visiting
the conference and preached an interest
ing sermon on Wednesday night.
After the organization of the conference
Rev. n. T. Patterson of Macon, an
nounced the illness of Bishop Haygood of
the Methodist Episcopal church, south,
and by request of the conference DR.. c.
H. Phillips of Louisville, KY, editor of
the Christian Index, sang Christ is all in
ALL" and Rev. Lowe, the Oldest preacher
in the conference, offered a fervent
prayer.
DR.. c. H. Phillips preached on Thurs
day night an able sermon and leaves for
Birmingham, Ala, on Saturday. DR..
Phillips came within three votes of being
elected to the bishopric of his church last
May, and is regarded as one of the ablest
men of his race.
The conference will adjourn on Sunday
night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-08
SURE TO Be A GREAT SHOW.
The Outlook for The Atlanta Exposition
Very Bright.

The Appropriation by the LEGISLATURE
for a State Exhibit to Be supple
nented by Displays by the More Pro-
eressive Counties in the State-omcial
Acceptances OF Invitations Received
From Several South and Central
American COMMUNICATIONS Ex-
hibits to Be Made by Other States.
Atlanta, Ca, Dec. THE House OF
Representatives of Georgia to-day passed
by an overwhelming majority a resolu-
ton authorizing a complete exhibit OF the
resources of the state Of Georgia at the
Cotton States and International EXPOSE
ton to be held in Atlanta in the fan Of
1886 The exhibit will be collected under
the auspices of the state department of
agriculture, and viii be directed by a
special commission appointed for the pur-
pose. The commissioner of agriculture
and his entire force of assistants through
out the state are officially instructed to
collect the exhibit. Several of the most
progressive counties in the state will also
raise special funds for the purpose of
making individual exhibits in the state
display, and in all the fund available
for an exhibition of the states resources
will be not less than $4,000. This will be
exclusively for the purpose of collecting
fhe exhibit, the building in
which this is to be shown is
10 be erected by the exposi-
ton company at a cost Of $4,000. This
building is to be available not only for
the state of Georgia. but for such other
states as may desire to use ii.
Ofhcial acceptances from foreign gov
ernments have been received assuring
government displays from Venezuela, the
Argentine Republic. the United States of
Colombia. Brazil, Nicaragua and Guate-
mala. The Mexican government has asked
for all Of the official publications Of the
exposition for the purpose of having them
translated into Spanish for distribution
in Mexico. The three South American
commissioners report splendid progress.
The action of Georgia to-day will be
followed by other southern states. Louis
lana already having authorized state
appropriation.
Prominent citizens of Tennessee are
now engaged in the movement to secure
a state exhibit from that state, and the
marble industries of East Tennessee have
combined to build a magnificent marble
building.
North Carolina will probably send her
full state exhibit made at the worlds
fair al Chicago.
Plans for two additional buildings have
been asked for, making in all thirteen
buildings, eleven of which are already in
the hands of the contractors, the eight
zenith of this month being the last day for
the awarding of contracts for such build
ings as have not already been let.
The Southern Railway and Steamship
Association, representing all the leading
southern railroads has by a unanimous
vote, agreed to bring in free of charge all
material and exhibits for the woman's
building, which has now grown to be one
of the most interesting features of the
exposition. The architect of this build
ing is Miss Ellie Mercer of Pittsburg her
plan having been accepted after a vigo-
Gus contest at which plans were sub
mitted by women from all parts of the
United States.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-08
A Small Fire.

Orlando. Fla, Dec. About kalf past
II o'clock last night fire was discovered
in the wood working establishment of A
S. Rogers The building was of wood, and
there was a large quantity of seasoned
lumber and partially finished work in
side, as well as a supply of lumber and
materials piled against the rear of the
shop. 1t being of such a nature the work
of the fire was rapid. The building, ma
terial and machinery was consumed. The
building and power was owned by George
E. Macy; the other machinery and stock
to Mr.. Rogers. There was no insurance.
1t was a new plant having been in opera
ton less than two years, but was doing
a prosperous business
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MURDERED HIS DAUGHTER.
William Jones Convicted in the Circuit
Court at Jacksonville.

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 7.-William
Jones, colored, was convicted to-day in
the circuit court of the murder of his
natural daughter. The girl was found cut
to pieces last spring in lonely suburb
of the city. An examination disclosed the
fact that she would soon have become a
mother Jones made conflicting state
ments in regard to his whereabouts on
the night of the murder and he was ar
rested. The theory of the state was that
Jones was responsible for his daughters
condition and murdered her to prevent his
unnatural liason becoming known. 1t was
proven that Jones had attempted to pro-
cure an abortion on the girl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-08
BARRErr's GAME OF BUNco.
The Conspirators Who Turned States
Evidence Giving the Plot Away.

Evidence Giving the Plot Away.
Columbia, S. c., Dec. THE trial of c.
p. Barrett and the ten other members of
the Barrett-postmaster conspiracy is still
in progress in the United States court
here. District Attorney Murphy is bring
ing out to the fullest extent all the min
utes details of the shrewdly conceived
conspiracy to defraud business houses by
the improper use of the mails, and the al
most gigantic extent of the work of the
conspirators is being revealed.
The four conspiritors who turned states
evidence are being probed with skill, and
they are telling of Barretts original out
line of his schemes to them, and citing
many specific cases. Typewriters and
pianos seem to have been their pet classes
of property to secure and mortgage to one
another.
Barrett in personal appearance closely re-
sembles Gen. Gordon of Georgia. He
appears in court stylishly attired and
looks more like one of the attorneys than
the principal defendant. The trial will
hardly conclude before Monday night next.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-08
BAHEN CAN'T LIVE.
No Hope for the Recovery Of George
towns Injured Foot Ball Player.

Washington. Dec. T-George Bahen, Of
Richmond. Va, the Georgetown Univers-
ity student who had his back broken in a
foot ball game between the University
eleven and that Of the Columbia Athletic
Club on Thanksgiving day. is still alive
and conscious. but the doctors say his
death is certain. The injured boy has been
told that he will die and has taken the
news manfully. He has asked that no
blame be attached to any one in connec-
ton with his injuries. but the partisans Of
the university are making open accuse
tiOns that the Columbia men deliberately
injured Bahen in order to make him re-
tire from the game and thus weaken the
Georgetown team. Bahen's death will I'M
dOubtedly be followed by the prosecution
Of certain Columbia players, and members
Of the Georgetown alumnae association
are already urging that criminal proceed
ings should begin at once.
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MITCHELL REsPITEp.
A Belief That His Sentence Will Be
Commuted to Life Imprisonment

Alapaha, Ga, Dec. 7.AMonroe Mitchell,
at Nashville to-day was respited by Gov.
Atkinson until Jan. 4. Sheriff Tison has
all the arrangements made for the execu-
ton. but received telegram yesterday
evening granting the respite. The pris-
oner, although claiming to be ready and
willing seemed more than pleased when
the sheriff informed him of the postpone
ment of his execution. Rev. Bass, col
ored, baptized the doomed man to-day
Many express the opinion that the SEN
tence will be committed. If the execution
had taken place it would have been the
first hanging in Berrien county.
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SPECIAL EOTicES.
IRIS A LIBERAL EDUCATION


ITS A LIBERAL EDUCATION
To see all the good things we have for
sale.
PATE DE FoIE GRAs and TRUFFLEs
in all size tins.
ANCHovIE PASTE. ANCHovIE
SAUCE. ANCHOvIEs IN OIL. OLIVES
in oil. stuffed with ANCHOVIES.
WALNUT CATsUP and MUSHROOM
CATSUP.
sARDINEs with TRUFFLEs and To-
MATo SAUCE.
/. YOUNG MACKEREL IN OIL. some
thing new and very appetizing.
Our display of fine PRESERVES. JAMS
and CANNED FRUITS has never been
equalled in this city.
JAMES McGRATH & CO.,
10 and 1872 Whitaker street.
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A NEW COTTON MILL.
It Is to Be Built on the Pacolet River in
SpartanburE County.

Charleston. S. c.. Dec. THE directors
OF the Clifton mills. in Spartenburg
county. have determined to build a new
cotton mill, which will make the third
mill operated by this company on Pacolet
river. The new mill will be built at
Thompson's Shoals. which has a water
power capacity of 5000 spindles and 500
looms without the aid OF steam power. The
mill Will be finished and in operation by
Oct. ], and when finished will give FIVE
cotton mills within a three-mile radius
These mills will have altogether $1,000
spindles and will be able 10 consume every
pound of cotton grown in Spartanburg
county
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Want to Dam the Rio 3rande.

Ell Paso, Tex, Dec. IAN interna-
tional meeting was held here yesterday
by citizens of this city and Jurez, Mex
leo, in furtherance of a scheme to have
the United States build big dam above
El Paso, where the waters of the Rio
Grande could be stored during the rainy
season for use in the dry season by the
Rio Grande valley people. Resolutions
thanking President Cleveland were passed
and a committee of twenty, ten from each
side of the river, was agreed upon to
present the case anew before both the
Mexican and American congresses.
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Caught on the Pilot.

Walthourville, Ga. Dec IA rather
unusual sight was witnessed here at tbs
a. m. Train No. % had picked up a young
COW on the pilot while running at fun
speed and lodged her between pilot and
steam chest. When first taken down no
bones being broken, she appeared unin-
Jured, but later she swelled badly and will
probably die
The turpentine dstillery of Col. E. P.
Miller, which was destroyed by fire Nov.
q. has been entirely rebuilt and opera
tons were resumed to-day