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The morning news., 1894-07-27
wRENN WALKS THE PLANK.
The Popular Passenger Agent Ousted
by the New Regime.


Atlanta, Ca, July 26.-It is reported
here this afternoon that B. w Wrenn,
general passenger agent of the East Ten
nessee, Virginia and Georgia, has been
displaced by the Southern Railway Com
pany, which assumes charge of the East
Tennessee Aug. /, Col Wrenn retiring at
that time.
The Jurisdiction of the officers of the
Southern, who now manage the old Rich
mond and Danville, is to be extended
over the East Tennessee.
w H. Baldwin, third vice president of
the Southern, and c. H Hudson, general
manager of the western division, (the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia).
arrived in Atlanta this afternoon on a
train over the lines of the company. The
visit of the two big bosses caused a f1utter
among the local employees of the system,
as it is taken for granted that the pur-
pose of the visit is to see what can be
done in the way of the consolidation of
offices, and retrenchment in expenses.
Some important changes will un-
doubtedly be made, several well known
heads dropping into theubasket, but Just
what these changes will be is not vet
certain.
TO BE RUN AS TWO SYSTEMS
New York, July 26.-An order has been
4SohON w bohC ClCCb AuR. ny ETSSlu6nL
Samuel Spencer of the Southern Railway
Company providing for the operation of
the lines of that company in two systems.
This division has been deemed advisable
because of the recent purchase of the
railways and properties of the East Ten
nessee, Virginia and Georgia Company, of
the Charlotte, ,Colum bia and Augusta Rail
road Company, and of the Columbia and
Greenville Railroad Company by the
Southern railroad
The eastern system will include the
lines of the Charlotte, Columbia and
Augusta and the Columbia and Augusta
railroads, while the western system will
comprise the lines of the East Tennessee,
Virginia and Georgia railroad and the
Knoxville and Ohio railroad
The following appointments have also
been made to take effect Aug l.
w. II. Green, general manager, eastern
system, Washington, D. c.
c. II. Hudson, general manager, west
ern system Knoxville, Tenn
James H. Drake, general freight agent.
eastern system, Richmond, Va
Edwin Fitzgerald, general freight agent,
western system, Knoxville, Tenn.
William Hawk, assistant auditor, Knox
vile, Tenn.
J. n. Mitchell, assistant treasurer.
Knoxville, Tenn.
The morning news., 1894-07-27
BoYNToN TO FILL THE CHAIR.
The General Now Named for the Honor
at the Convention.

1ne General N oW N AIMED for the Honor
at the Convention.
Atlanta, Ga, July 26-Ex-Gov James
S. Boynton will very probably be tempo
rary chairman of the state convention.
Gov. Boynton was an ardent supporter of
Gen. Evans, and the movement in his
favor is the result of desire on the part
of both Atkinson and Evans men to paw
deserved compliment to Gen Evens.
Hon. S. S. Gilbert of Columbus, the only
Atkinson man whose name has been used
generally in connection with the tempo
rary craftsmanship, to-day authorized
the statement that he would not
allow his name to go before the
convention for that position. He,
together with other devoted Atkinson
men, recognized the proprlety of accord
ing this honor to the minority, and with
his friends, who have already assured
him of their support, will rally around
Gen. Boynton, or any other Evans leader
who may be chosen by the Evans dele
gates Gen. Boynton appears to have the
lead, however, and his selection is almost
a certainty.
T. h. Il. Cobb, whose candidacy for the
temporary craftsmanship as an Evans man
was announced yesterday, is still being
insisted upon by his friends, but will
very probably retire in favor
of Gen Boynton, whose gallant record
as soldier and as a statesman, together
with his devoted work for Gen Evans
makes him peculiarly tit for the honor.
Capt Gilbert passed through Atlanta
to-day on his way to Lithia Springs.
While here he met Col. Atkinson and a
number of other party leaders, both At
klnson and Evans supporters in the late
contest When he heard the suggestion
OF an Evans man for the chairmanship.
which it has seemed would so to him. he
was prompt TO recognize the propriety of
the move, and before leaving for Lithia.
gave his assurance that his friends would
support an Evans man
The morning news., 1894-07-27
ATLANTA'S FEMALE CROOK.
Mrs. White Worked Her Bland Little
Games in Florida.

Merchants at Jacksonville, New
Smyrna and Daytona Trihed With
Her TemptinR-looking Checks to
Their Sorrow-Her Relatives Re
spected Residents of Madison Coun-
ty, Florida.
Atlanta. Ga, July 26.-Mrs E. r.
White, alias Mrs. George Hicken, and
alias several other names, wanted in
numerous places for various ofenses, is
wanted in New Smyrna, Fla, as well as
in Jacksonville and other Florida cities.
Mrs Hicken, it is alleged. passed a num-
ber of forged checks in New Smyrna, and
she is also charged with stealing money.
A letter to the authorities here from G.
H. Count of New Smyrna tells of the
woman's operations in that town. Mrs.
Hicken left many mourners in New
Smyrna, and when she left the town she
was richer by several hundred dollars
than when she went there.
Mr.. Count says Mrs Hicken and her
husband came to New Smyrna in February
last and stopped at one of the best board
ing houses. While there she represented
herself as a ladies hair dresser, and her
husband as a yacht builder. Her first
months board being due she gave the
landlady a check on a bank in Gainesville,
Fla. The check was returned with the
Endorsement mo good" Mrs. Hicken
claimed that there was some mistake
about it and said she would go away a
few days and see about it, get the money
and return.
DID Up DAYToNA.
She went from there to Daytona and
stopped at the Palmetto house, under the
name of Mrs. George Swift. While in
Daytona she passed a forged check on
Frank 7. Peck, dry goods merchant, for
SIS, bought pair of shoes of Lawrence
Thompson, stole Sl4 out of the room ad-
joining hers at the Palmetto house and
went back to New Smyrna paid
the landlady and then rented
furnished rooms and started light
housekeeping. She remained there
about month, became acquainted with
the merchants and ran up small accounts.
On leaving there she gave
check TO a butcher for S25 and
one to Mr.. Count for $40, both checks
purporting TO be drawn by w L. Palmer,
of Orlando These checks were cashed,
but after the bird had flown word came
that the checks were forgeries
Mrs Hicken was born and raised in
Madison county, Florida, and has rela-
tives in that county who are well known
and highly respected citizens. She has
been married three times, her present
husband being No. 3. Her career of crime
dates back little more than three years
and she has been materially assisted in il
by an accomplice who has heretofore
been kept in the background, but who
will probably come to the surface now,
as the police and detectives of several
cities are after him. This accomplice.
whose name and place of residence is
withheld, is the source from which Mrs.
Hicken has obtained her blank checks
and many of the signatures she has used,
ana it is also from the same source that
she has gained the information about
leading people, which has enabled her to
work her numerous games so successfully.
The morning news., 1894-07-27
JOHNSON STILL AT LARGE.
A Possibility That He Is Hiding in
the Okeetinokee Swamp.

the Okeehnokee Swamp.
Waycross, Ca, July 26.-Early this
morning Sheriff Miller was informed by a
conductor on freight train from Savan-
nah that two negroes were put off the
train this side of Blackshear for stealing
a ride 1t was supposed by the informant
that one of the negroes, a very stout,
vicious looking fellow, was Tom johnson,
the murderer of Capt. James Nelson on
the excursion train at Nahunta, Sunday
night. Sheriff Miller and fifty armed
men rode off toward BIackshear in search
of johnson. A few men were dispatched
up the railroad to head johnson off if
possible. The sheriff was led to believe
from the description given of the negro
that it tailed accurately with that of
johnson, and he went prepared to bring
the fugitive back. At the river swamp
the men did not halt, but proceeded to
enter the place. IL was supposed that
Johnson would seek refuge there Finally,
the party came to the railroad, and met
the men who were looking for johnson in
that quarter. with two negroes in CUSTODY
Sheriff Miller was told that the large
negro was Johnson, but the sheriffs
trained eye saw that it was a case of
mistaken identity. The negro in question
did not resemble Johnson in any particu-
lar. He was stanger in this region and
was beating his way TO Florida when the
conductor put him off the train. The
sheriff and his posse returned about noon.
1t is said by those who know johnson
that he is probably in the Okeefnokee
swamp in hiding near the home of his
father. So far no search has been made
there for him. Sheriff Miller says that
he has informed parties at ever place in
this section to keep a lookout for John
son. The Dougherty sheriff and fly men
are holding themselves in readiness to
join Sheriff Miller when Johnson's trail
has been found
The morning news., 1894-07-27
TWO TICKETS IN DUvAL.
The Railroad and Anti-Railroad Fac
tions Make Nominations.


tions Make Nominations.
Jacksonville, Fla, July 26.-The rail
road commission faction and the anti
railroad commission faction held separate
conventions in this city to-day, the result
of separate primaries.
The railroad commission faction made
the following nominations:
For State Senator--D. n. Fletcher,
mayor of Jacksonville.
Representatives in the State Legisla-
ture-B. r. Powell and j. E. Pickett.
County Tax COllector-J. E. Johnson.
County Tax Assessor-C. F. Verelst.
County Treasurer-T. Murphy
The last named three are present i n
cumbents.
The nominees of the anti-railroad COM
missioner faction are;
State Senator-J E. Hartridge
Representatiyes-W Mel. Dancy and
E. B. Plummer.
Tax Collector. F. Geiger.
Tax Assessor-A L. Turner.
Ireasurer-Gus Muller
The morning news., 1894-07-27
LARRY CAN'T EXPELLED.
The State Alliance Turns Him Dowr
for HE Attacks on Duncan.

Columbia. $. G.. July 26 The state al
lance today unanimously expelled Larry
CAN'T the Georgia journalist. now editor
of the Piedmont Headlight of spartan
burg. for siauderinR ID. =. Duncan. mana.
ger Of the state Alliance Exchange.
Can't came here from Georgia "A few
years ago 30 edit bhe Columbia Register
IN the interest of 'fiilmau politics Since
taking charge Of the Headlight he has
beeh deupanfug Duncan 300 every con
cefhpi' way ana has preferred many
charges against bim The alliance rxog.
Grated Duncan and reelected him mana.
ger " the exchange.
The morning news., 1894-07-27
MoWhorter Withdrawn.

Athens, Ca, July 26-Judge Hamilton
McWhorter withdrew to-day from the
race for congress in the Eighth district
or the counties that acted yesterday
Lawson carried Hart Franklin and Mad
lson. making him fourteen votes. Nc
Whorter carried Greene, which made
nm eight votes. This made il next TO
Apossiole Tor McWhorter 10 win, and he
retired for party harmony Judge ,ayg-
son lett the city TONIGHT for his home at
iAtonton. ana will return tomorrow 10
MAsnLugLnn
The morning news., 1894-07-27
Excursioni SITS at st. Augustine.

St. Augustine, Fla, July 26.-General
Passenger Agent Mcdonald, assisted by
Travelling Passenger Agents Lucas and
Burns of the Georgia Southern and Flor
ida railway, arrived here to-day with
1000 Georgia excursionists Macon, At
lanta, Savannah and other towns are
represented by many of their hand
soonest women and business men.
The West Point base ball club was
beaten by the St. Augustine team by a
score of l3 to G.
The morning news., 1894-07-27
A TUG IN FLAMES.
She Was Owned by Capt. R. G. Ross
a nd Valued at $4,000.

Jacksonville, Fla, July 26.-The tug j.
E. Stevens was burned to the waters
edge this morning while at her wharf at
Mayport. The tug was engaged in jetty
work at the mouth of the St. Johns. She
was owned by Capt r. G. Ross, the iettv
contractor. and was valued at $40. 900.
The tug was partially insured,
The morning news., 1894-07-27
Struck by Lightn ing.

Ocala, Fla, July 26.-During a heavy
rain storm at noon to-day, the cuploa of
the Ocala House was struck by an electric
bolt, but fortunately it did little damage
beyond the breaking of a number of win
dows and doors. The inmates of the hotel
were considerably shaken up and for a
while fear and conservation ran high.
The morning news., 1894-07-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

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PEACHES.
Choice Peaches. per can. l215c.
Anderson's Preserves Cfreshl.
Sweet and Sour Pickles.
Fine Assortment Fresh Cakes.
Grapes and Pears.
Finest Creamery Butter.
Fine Line Toilet Soaps Cheap,
Fine sardines.
AT
WM q CooPERs.
- whitaker Street
The morning news., 1894-07-27
DIAMOND DUST.
FOR RENT,

FOR RENT,
Offices in the Board of Trade Building.
This building centrally located is supplied
with an Otis elevator, offices and halls are
steam heated lighted by gas and electricity
and supplied with every convenience.
Any member of the Board of Trade will be
pleased to receive applications and show the
Offices to any one needing Office room. Large
rooms will be sub-divided to suit requirements
of tenants.
D. G. PURSE, President.
w. C. POWELL, Vice President
Directors-Walter Coney, H t. Moore,
John H. Hunter, Isaac NJ. Frank, Thomas S.
Wylly, Jr., M B. Lane, C. D. Baldwin, James
M Dixon, Chr G. Dahl, j. B. johnson.
Or on the premises to
c. WALLACE HOWARD, Supt.
The morning news., 1894-07-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.
COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.

The undersigned have this day formed a
copartnership under the firm name of
DIXON, MITCHELL & co, and have pur-
chased the entire assets and business of the
late firm of DALE, DIXON & Co, and will
continue as their successors a general saw
mill, lumber and commission business with
headquarters at Savannah, Ga.
July 20, 1894. MERRITT w. DIXON.
HENRY MITCHELL.
The morning news., 1894-07-27
MEETINGS.

- S(~-- - -
HAUPT LODGE NO. 5S, i. o. o. #.
special meeting Of the lodge will be held
THIS friday EVENING ats O'Clock, for the
purpose Of paying a fraternal visit to Live
Oak Lodge No 8
A full attendance is requested. By order OF
w. II. PECK, n. G..
A. \. MANUCY. Secretary.
The morning news., 1894-07-27
ATLANTA IN LUCK.
The SenaCe Committee Favors the Ex-
position Approximation.

Washington, July 26.-The Senate com
mittee on appropriations to-day decided
70 report an amendment to the sundry
civil appropriation bill making an appro
prlatlon of 500, coo for a government
building and exhibit at the Cotton States
and international Exposition 10 be held at
Atlanta, Ca, next year.
The morning news., 1894-07-27
TO THE PUBLIC.

All persons are cautioned agalnst purchas.
Ing that tract ~ land In Chatham county
Georna .Ismediately south Of the extended
limits of tae city Of savannah. known as the
BRANCH TRACT, containing one Hundred
ana seven Acres. more or less bounded on the
south hg lands ~ Harstow ahd west ~ landt
- Gen k Lawt0n ak Z have made con
traet fof ihe purchase thereof aud intend 20
4pply % the courts for o Fpeclgc Ieriormencs
~ me contract ,. Al. EhIGiL=
eAYARhAh, AQg ~ 1858.
The morning news., 1894-07-27
COPARTNERsHIP NOTICE.

The undersigned have this day formed CO.
partnership under the firm name OF R. M
GARBUTT & co. for the purpose of CON
Quoting general saw mill and lumber busi-
ness at Swainsboro, Emanuel county, Geor-
gia
July 26, 1894
ROBERT NJ. GARBUTT,
DIXON, MITCHELL & co,
Composed Of Merritt w. Dixon and Henry
Mitchell
The morning news., 1894-07-27
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CO.
PARTNERSHIP.

The firm of Z. NJ GARBUTT & Co, com
posed of ROBERT NJ. GARBUTT and DALE,
DIXON & co, a copartnership composed of
FULTON w. DALE and MERRITT W
DIXON, lately engaged in the saw mill bust
ness at Swatnsboro, Emanuel county, Geor-
gia, is dissolved by the death of the said
FULTON w. DALE.
The morning news., 1894-07-27
=DIAMOND DUST:

and insist on having this brand Not alone is
this powder equal in every particular to any
powder that you have heretofore used, but it
has two advantages over all others.
First and foremost, every package is two
ounces heavier than all other soap powders.
Second, each package has screw top,
which prevents waste after being opened.
Once more We ask you TO buy and try
DIAMOND Dist
The morning news., 1894-07-27
LIQUOR LICENSES.

MONEY TO LOAN.
If you wish to buy or build a house or i'm
prove real estate you can borrow money
from THE TITLE GUARANTEE AND
LOAN COMPANY. of Savannah, at rea.
sonable rates Of interest and for long or short
time.
For particulars, call at the once Of the
company, 1856 Congress street.
C. H. DORSETT, President
E. L. HACKETT, Treasurer
ISAAC BECKETT. Secretary.
The morning news., 1894-07-27

P. H. KIERNAN,
Plumber and Timer.
Roofs timed and repaired, Water Closets,
Bath Tubs and Pipes fitted in with best ma
terlal and workmanship.
Telephone 160 3OH Whitaker street.
A few more Hammocks at.............75c
Also Croquet Sets at............... .....75c
Cuspidors at........................
Waterproof Wagon Covers made to
order at short notice.
j. GARDNER,
11S Broughton Street.
The morning news., 1894-07-27
ADJUSTMENTS,
Lawn Party.

An afternoon and evening Lawn Party VII
be given at the new home Of the Little Sisters
of the Poor, Seventh and Lincoln streets,
WEDNESDAY, Aug. g, from D. m Re-
freshments and music. Admission free.
The morning news., 1894-07-27
SEAsONABLE ARTICLES.

Salt Water Soap, indispensable to seaside
bathers. Borated Talcum and Boracine for
prickle heat Imported and Domestic Bay
Rum. Cupids Almona Cream for sun burns.
Melderma Instantly dispels the disagreeable
odor arising from perspiration.
SoLOMONs g. Co.
Congress street and Bull street branch.
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Miss Handy rs II 'CycIist.

The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin says:
\ strong interest r. taken in bicycling ny
The leaders Of southern society. parucn-
hrlv bv the Ealumoreans at Ndrraean-
actt Pier. Mrs Jesse Tyson has already
mastered the art Of wheeling. Miss May
Handy is ont on the beach every DAY,
and is persistent in her efforts 70 ride
beside her friend Mrs. Tyson. She has
mo-, Vet caught the knnck. and has had
a few tumbcs. but the soft sand has
saved her from bodily injury. Miss VII
LINK. OF Philadelphia. had an emharrass-
ing mishap on her bicycle this week. she
was seen t. fall suddenly and, as she
aid NOT AZ once arise. il was feared She
had been hurt. The men who went TO
her assistance found that one Of me
pedals of the bike had become enianslrd
il. her silk skirt AND had dragged Eer
from The saddle. Having been aSsisle'
,,,t Of her urodicamcnt. she allowed the
wheel f. Nc taken home. while she sought
secusion for temporary repairs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-20
WOMEN CLERKS GOING.


WASHINGTON. September 19.-The
large number of women clerks, dismissed
oltrieat in the Treasury Department dur
irc the past few days, has attracted
cons derabie attention here. 1t is said To
mark new policy IA Treasury appoint
m.rts I'm the future 90 the CLERKS 80
lar DISCHARGED fully hye-sixths have. been
women clerks OF the hi-h-salariei fE""es'
The vacancies created hy the Discharges
of the women VIII bee filled hy apro ln'-
ing or promoting meu 10 the places. lh'
0o0d-tile 0f women clerks in the lIea9-
INV has been reached. ana henceror'h.
n U.s. said. men win usually be- app'ih'eH
IL, the higher places. some divisions are
.sid - be seriously clipped tFoin ,"'
heavy remembrance of women cie'hS'
and i'm some rooms. where Tie ledgcrs are
very heavy. tines have 20 be hiI'I mo
,f,r. and shifted us occasion requires
Nv the mcn IN the office As rule y
il sad. the women clerks are absent
.., account Of sickness much more thdh
men clerks. which has had potent IN
rYence I'm causing the change OF poloy
as TO appointments now being in"ugu-
rated
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-20
A SUIT FOR ISLANDER
REV. J. @. MOFFErT ACCUSES REV. r.
X. BROWN OF WIFE MURDER.
The Former IL Arrested and Denies the
Charge-BaIled Under Writ OF
Habeas Corpus

ASHEVILLE, n. c.. September -
Special REV. T. X. Brown. Baptist
clergyman and merchant of Black Noun
tain Township. has brought suit against
Rev. James @ Monett. Of Mcdowell
county. for Islander.
Mr. Browns wife died last winter and
he married again. He alleges against
Moffett that he has uttered and circu-
lated various slanderous reports. among
them that Brown killed his wife.
Moffett was arrested. The bail was fix
ed at $1,000 Moffett sued out writ or
habeas corpus before Judge Avery, Of
the Supreme Court.
BAIL REDUCED.
\ hearing was had before Judge Allen
at M0rganton, and the bail reduced 10
5000. which MoTett has given. The case
VIII probably be heard upon its merits
before the Bunccmbe Superior Court
next December.
Both men hav5 had good standing
in their churches and in their respective
communities. Monett denies that he ut
tered the SANDER.