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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
ENGLISH NOW NOT CHAIRMAN.
HE STEPS DOWN TO SAVE HIS MEN
ON THE FORCE.

George L. johnson Now at the Head
Of the board of commissioners.
The Election of the Force Follows.
connolly Reelected Chief of Po-
lice and Wright Chief of Detec-
tives-Tw0 of the Captains Reduced
10 sergeants.
Atlanta, Ca, March 29.-During the day
an agreement was reached between the
two factions in the board of police com
1nissioners by which George f. johnson
was TO be permanent chairman of the
hoard and in consideration of Capt. ]. w.
English Withdrawing from the fight for
the Craftsmanship his men to be reelected
On the force. In the interest of harmony
cant. English accepted the proposition
and at once called a meeting of the board
10 clineh the matter. The meeting was
held this afternoon at 1 o'clock. In accor-
ance with the programme Mr.. johnson
was unanimously elected chairman of the
board.
A. B. Connolly was then reelected chief
Of police, with j.. w. Wright as chief
Of detectives. Detectives Looney and Ca
son. who were involved in the recent
Investigation, were also reelected. The
other officers of the force were reelected,
with the exception of Capts. Thompson
and Moss, who were reduced to the rank
Of sergeants, while J. C. Joyner and
Sergt. Jennings were made captains. JOY
ner was a candidate for chief and would
have been elected had Chief Connollys
defeat been secured.
Now everything goes merry as a mar
rage bell with the erstwhile turbulent
board of commissioners.
Capt. English was chairman of the
board for fourteen years. practically the
head of the police force, as no important
work has ever been done during that
term without his direction.
Mayor King in explaining the compro-
mise said the main fight had been made
on Capt English, and his side was willing
10 forego other considerations to secure
his retirement. 1t took a good deal of
pursuasion to get Messrs. Nenable and
Brannon, Capt, English's friends, to give
their consent to his retirement, but Capt.
English insisted upon it himself for the
sake Of harmony, and besides his own sac
rihee was the saving of his favorites which
IS a solace to him in his defeat. The turn
things took Friday relieves the court of
the necessity of deciding the injunction
case now pending.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
FRESHMEN SPEAKERS.
They Have Been Chosen at Emory
College.


College.
Oxford Ga, March 29.-lTh4e contest
for freshman speakers places took place
last evening at the college chapel The
class has seventy members, fifty of whom
entered the contest The anxious fresh
men have been practicing for some time.
and the orations were unusually good
The faculty acted as judges of the occa-
sion, their decision giving general satis-
faction. After the speaking the judges
retired. and in few minutes returned
announcing the following successful con-
testants: w. A. Bradley, oxford; II. E.
Dempsey, Jackson; w. e. Farley, Hamil-
ton; +. Fl. Houser, Perry; J. w. Hurt
Atlanta: N. II. Morris. cuthbert: A. NJ
S. Morrison, Atlanta; J.. Sparkman
Tampa, Fla; f. G. Thomson, Savannah; /;
w. H. Yeandle, Jr., Atlanta.
Among the unsuccessful ones who de-
serve special mention are II. w White
head. Macon; T. n. Tinsley Macon; r.
c. Thomson, Savannah; F. r. Park, Cave
Eiprings; j. Newman, Macon, and A.
3. Simms Covington.
The sophomores and sub-freshmen
speak to-day. Both classes have many
distinguished orators, and the contest
viii doubtless be a close one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
INCOME TAX RETURNS.
The People of the Larger Cities Slow
in Making Them.

The People of the Larger Cities Slow
in Making Them.
Atlanta, Ca, March 29.-Under the in
come tax law returns of every kind must
be in the Office by April Is. So far the re-
turns have been slow in getting in. Those
who must report and who live in the
smaller towns throughout the state have
been quicker than the citizens of the
larger cities. Il am anxious that the
people Of the state should not have to
pay the penalties involved in non-compli-
ance with the provisions of this law" said
Collector Trammel to-day. "If the re-
turns are not in by April 10, those who are
liable and are afterwards discovered not
10 have returned, will have to pay fifty
per cent. of the tax more than they would
nave had to pay, while those making false
returns will have to pay 100 per cent. ad-
dluonal on the original amount of their
tax"
am certain the people do not want to
ieel the pressure of the law, but there is
no escape from paying the penalties, once
lney become liable. Uncle Sam is relent-
less in this respect. Some people appear
10 think that the government will allow
them to wait on the decision of the su-
preme court in the test case now pending
but they cannot do that. This decision
may not be reached until considerably
after April 10. not later than which all
returns must be made"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
MANIronA's SCHOOLS.
The Legislature AdjOurns TO May o
10 Consider the Issue.


Winnipeg. Man. March 2s-No amend
ment was offered this afternoon to the
motion OF the government for an ad-
tournament of the House to consider the
school question, and the legislature ac-
cordingly adjourned 90 May g. when SEN
sational developments are expected. In
the meantime. the question viii not be left
alone. as 1t is proposed to hold meetings
10 get the feeling Of the farmers ON the
question.
A cabinet minister IN an interview de-
MED the statement that the supporters
of the government were divided as TO the
line of action to be adopted in respect
to the remedial order. They were united
for national schools. When the House
meets 1t viii be for the purpose Of dis
cussing the remedial order and drafting
a reply to the governor general in council
and that object will unquestionably be
CARRIED out. IL Is understood that the pol
icy Of the opposition will be 20 declare for
the secularization of all the schools when
the legislature meets.
ottawa, Ont, March 29.-The Dominion
cabinet crisis is ended. Sir Charles Hlb-
bert Tupper has returned TO active work in
the cabinet. the difficulties between him
self and Premier Powell having been
amicably settled. II Is said the conditions
on which Sir Charles surrendered are that
no government measure win be introduced
during the coming session of parliament
regarding the Manitoba schools; that the
matter Will be left an open question and
that only estimates will be submitted to
parliament so that the session may be as
brief as possible, thus giving an oppor-
tunity of an early appeal to the country
after proroguing. Sir Charles was at his
office in the department OF justice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
A POLICEMAN SHOT DEAD.
His Slayer n Drunken Coal Miner He
Was Trying to Arrest.

His slayer n Drunken Coal Miner He
Was Trying to Arrest.
Ottumwa, Ia, March 29.-Fred Pietz-
meier, coal miner, while under the in
fiuence of liquor yesterday attempted to
compel his 13-year-old daughter to drink
beer. A murderous fight with his wife
was in progress when Officer Graves ar
rived upon the scene. Pietzmeier opening
the door deliberately shot the officer
through the heart. When the patrol
wagon arrived with reinforcements, a
pitched battle ensued, Mrs. Pietzmeier
and her son, aged II, fighting the officers
with chairs to keep the husband from ar
rest Pietzmeier attempted to shoot the
chief of police, but was thwarted by
Officer Johnson, who in turn narrowly
escaped being shot in the abdomen
To guard against lynching Pietzmeier
was spirited away to Fort Madison, and is
safely locked in the penitentiary to await
his trial The dead officer was connected
with some of the Oldest and best families
In the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
CUT IN THE COTTON ACREAGE.
Col Rroushton Counts on a Reduc-
tiOn of IS Per Cent.

Atlanta, Ga. March 2s.-Col. W. A.
Broughton. Of Madison. vice president Of
the American Cotton Growers Protec-
tive Association. which meets in New Or
leans to size up the cotton acreage plant
ed this season, was in Atlanta to-day
Col. Broughton will leave for New Or
leans tomorrow to attend the cotton
growers convention as a representative
from Georgia.
According to Col. Broughton's estimate
after the work he has done in his capac-
ity as vice president of the association
Tor Georgia, the acreage of cotton plant
ca IN this state next year will be 25 per
cent. less than it was last year This in
formation, which will be presented at
the New Orleans meeting from all the
eotton-growing states, as we'll as Geor-
gia, is very accurate. At that meeting
II VIII be known almost to an ounce
What amount of cotton will be planted in
the south this season. The data has been
gathered Col. Broughton says, through
representatives, reporting from every mi
hta district. The district representatives
then consolidated their returns with the
county presidents and Col. Broughton. as
vice president for the state will carry
the consolidated reports of the state to
the New Orleans meeting next Monday
Georgia Will not only reduce 25 per cent.
Col Broughton says, but he believes the
whole acreage of the south will be %
per cent. less.
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A PROBATE JUDGE MISSING.
lie Is Believed to Re short I'm His Ac-
counts with the state.

lie Is Believed to Re short In His Ac-
counts with the state.
Montgomery. Ala, March 29.-For some
days there has been considerable gossip
regarding affairs in the office of Probate
Judge F. C. Randolph. This grew into a
great volume to-day when it became gem
orally known that he had been absent for
two weeks and that he drew out on the
Gay he left all the money TO his credit. a
considerable sum- in two banks In one
bank he drew out for the announced
purpose OF making settlements with the
state for the collection OF license money.
Inquiry to-day made il plain that he did
not pay over any sum. For some months
shortages have been alleged, but on Jan.
Is he paid over all that then stood against
him. 1t is the general surmise that he
collected on the current quarter and set
tied what he was charged with to the
end of last year.
When the grand jury met some weeks
ago. a committee called on the governor to
have an official examination made of the
Office by the state examiner of his ac-
counts. The request was complied with
and the state examiner has been diligent-
ly at work, and the absence of the judge
during the time has been widely COM
mented on. The grand jury adjourned
over till April in order to give time for
the examination. Until the report is made
1t win be impossible to tell what amount
is due the state and county.
Judge Randolph left here on the night
of the 18th and was seen in New Orleans
on the morning of the 10Th. 1t is believed
that he has gone to Honduras or some
other Central American state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
TWO GEoRGIANs PROMOTED.
One Made Principal Examiner and
the Other n Law Clerk.

One Made Principal Examiner and
the Other n Law Clerk.
Washington, March 29.-Secretary Hoke
Smith to-day made several important pro-
motions in the patent Office. In doing 50
he did not forget to reward meritorious
Georgians. James T. Newton Of Thomas
ton is raised from chief clerk at 81. 2.250 to
principal examiner at $500, and william
A Megrath of Macon from assistant ex-
aminer at 81 900 to law clerk at 5000.
Mr.. Newton was educated at the Uni
versity Of Georgia and appointed clerk
in the war department in 1883 on the ex-
animation for clerks and fourth assist
ant examiner in the patent office on a
civil service examination. He was pro-
Tnoted to third assistant examiner on com
petitive examination, afterward TO law
clerk and later to chief clerk
MIR. Megrath was student at the United
States Naval Academy for four years and
worked IN the Philadelphia ship yard two
years. He was appointed a clerk IN the
treasury department In 1885 and was trans
ferred 10 the patent office and promoted
through successive grades on competitive
examinations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
wILMINGToN's POLICE BOARD.
The Popnlists and Republicans Cut
ting a Big Figure Now.

ting Big Figure Now.
Wilmington, N. c., March 29.-The police
board, consisting of five members, of
whom four are republicans, and one a
populist, organized to-day. This board
was created by the late fusion legislature
and has control of all of the patronage
and appointments with one or two excep-
tions.
There was a pretty general shaking up.
though quite a number Of positions were
given to democrats, among them the chief
and assistant chief Of the fire department.
superintendent of health and the secre-
tary of the police board. The chief of police
is populist The captain and three out
OF four sergeants are democrats. Nearly
half of the privates are democrats The
balance are populists and republicans,
including four negroes.
The board Of aldermen, consisting of
eight democrats and two republicans, and
the board of audit and finance, composed
entirely of democrats, hold over for two
years under the act of the Legislature.
These two boards control all the appro-
priations
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
PISTOLS DRAWN BY POLICE.
A SENSATIONAL SCENE IN COURT AT
JACKSONVILLE.

A Negro Objects 10 an Omcer's Testf-
mony Against His wife and Is Or
dered Removed From the Room.
He Threatens 20 XIII the Omcer
When lie Approaches 10 obey the
Order-The Omcer FcIIs Him With
the Butt of His Revolver.
Jacksonville. Fla. March 29.-George
Jones. negro saloonkeeper. now Ian
guishes behind the bars OF cell in the
Jail with a badly bruised head and bond
OF $3.50, besides a fine Of S25 for contempt
OF court to be'paid before he can breathe
again the air OF freedom. His wife was
being tried in the municipal court this
morning for carrying concealed weapons,
and Ohicer Jonas was testlfying against
her. Jones stood by his wife and was
angered at Jonas evidence. Chief Phil
lips warned him to keep quiet. but he per-
sisted in interrupting the witness. Chief
Phillips told officer Jonas to take the
negro out OF court. The officer started
to do as he was told and as he attempted
to enter the pen Jones met him with a
heavy stick raised over his head, ready
to strike the officer, and through his
set teeth applied to him a vile epithet.
and said Il will XIII YOU" BY this time
the officer had drawn his revolver and
everybody in the court room expected to
see the negro shot down in his tracks.
for his manner was very threatening and
his position with the stick such as TO
cause a man to shoot in self-defense. But
the officer didn't shoot. With a move as
quick as flash he dealt the negro a
heavy blow with the butt OF the revolver
on the head knocking him down and
causing the blood to flow in stream
from the wound. Jones fell like a
log, and before he could rise Sergeant
Herndon. Marshal Vinzant and several
officers were in the pen and had him
overpowered. He was then hustled OF
downstairs and locked up. During the
entire proceeding Judge Gibbons and Re-
corder West sat still in their seats, but
number Of spectators rushed out OF
the room. for there was danger OF shoot
ing.At least a dozen revolvers we're drawn
by the policemen in the room on the nat
ural impulse OF defending themselves and
their brother officer. Jones' wound Is a
serious one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
PAY or THE COKE WORKERS.
a Movement on Foot for a Uniform
Wage Rate.

Pittsburg. Pa, March 29.-There is con-
siderable agitation in the coke region
over the attempt of the men to secure a
uniform wage rate. The labor leaders
have been among the workers for the
last two months and have them thoroughly
organized. This move was made In antici-
patton Of a general strike, so that they
are now in position to make the oper-
ators grant the 16 per cent. advance made
BY the Frick Company. That they are
determined to force the advance was
shown yesterday when the men at the
Stewart Iron Companys plant quit work
in a body. The company at first refused
an advance, but the men were thoroughly
defiant and only returned to work on
promise that the rate would be paid on
and after Monday next. More trouble Is
expected next week, as some Of the oper-
ators say they Will not grant the advance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
ATLANTA's ELECTRICAL EXHIBIT.
Plans on Foot 10 Eclipse the IIIumi-
nations AT Chicago.

nations at Chicago.
Atlanta. Ca, March 29.--L. steringer.
who was consulting electrical engineer
at the worlds fair. is In the city to-day
to advise with II. M. Atkinson. chairman
Of the committee on electricity Of the
Cotton States and International exposition
lie has been over the grounds examining
carefully their possibilities for electrical
display. and has in process OF development
a new and original scheme for electrical
display on the lake. lie is now examln-
ing the maps and plans Of the chief Of
construction, with a view to perfecting
this display. He thinks 1t will exceed any
thing ever projected.
S. r. b. Morse of the Southern Pacific
railroad is In the city for the purpose OF
perfecting arrangements for a display of
the Southern Pacific railroad at the Cot
ton States and international exposition.
That company proposes TO erect a building
and install an exhibit representing the
products Of the territory traversed by
its lines.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
A BRISTOL BANK ASSIGNS.

Pushed to the Wall by a New York
Bank with a Claim for s5,1OO.
Bristol, Tenn, March 29.-The Bristol
Bank and Trust Company assigned this
morning. The assets are $50 159; and the
liabilities S24, 100; due depositors, $4,000.
The Hanover Bank of New York city,
with claims for $500, pushed the bank to
the wall 1t is the second assignment
of the bank in fifteen months and it is ex-
pected il will pay in full easily.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
PRICES OF COKE.
The Rate Settled On in the COnneIIs-
Vile Region.

Fittsburg, Pa, March 29.-The coke-pro-
uueers of the Connellsville region have
settled upon the following rates to take
e-lect on and after next Monday: Furnace
'oke a35; foundry, $3.50; crushed. $1.65
Inc American Manufacturer says of the
'nahge Some on the buying side of the
market professed to believe that the in
creased cost of material would not make
any marked difference in pig iron prices.
Sut thls was before the figures were an
tlounced. One reason for this opinion may
-. ~ mat low prices have prevailed so long
VA VA II Is difficult for some to believe that
-lsher hgures may soon be reached"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
MAY MOVE no THE SOUTH.

The Russell Manufacturing COmpa-
ny Considering Several Offers.
Middletown, Conn, March 29-The Rus
sell Manufacturing Company of this city.
employing 1900 hands. is considering an
invitation from several places In the
south to transfer its business. The Of
fers include free factory site. freedom
from taxation for ten years. cheap coal.
cheap cotton and cheap labor. The COM
pany does not favor the annexation of
the south farms district. where its fac
tories are, to the city proper and claims
that II Will raise taxes to such an ex-
tent that with high wages and heavy
freight on cotton and coal ie cannot COM
pete with southern manufacturers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
MINNEsorA's CAPITAL.

The Proposition to Move II From
81 Paul 10 Minneapolis Defeated.
st. Paul. Mimi. March 29.-The question
Of the removal of the state capitol to
Minneapolis came up this afternoon. The
judiciary committee in the House reported
that Minneapolis had no right to give
the state Loring Park and that the 1egis.
lature had no power to grant such au-
thority. The report was adopted without
dissenting vote. and the capitol remains
IN ST Paul
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
CAROLINA's DIsTILLERIEs.
None of Them Have Complied With
the States Regulations.

the States Regulations.
Columbia, S. c., March 29.-At the recent
made that all distillers doing business in
south Carolina must first secure license
from the dispensary and then make re-
ports of the liquor on. hand and sold, so
mat the business could be watched. None
Of the distillers have paid any attention
10 the regulations and Gov. Evans has
nad one of the distilleries seized. The
teueral authorities were applied to for
nep' but could do nothing. The distiller
Has been arrested for selling liquor and
a4l his produce has been seized.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
A NEGRO JAILED FOR MURDER.
He Killed Another Black by Hitting
Him on the Head.

He Killed Another Black by Hitting
Him on the Head.
Albany March 29-Richard Murray, a
negro murderer for whose arrest large
reward is offered, was arrested in this
city last night by Police officer Mooney
and Sheriff Edwards. Murray had been
to Florida and reached Albany on Tues
day and was soon after located by Off
Ger Mooney. The crime for which Muir
raw is wanted is the kill
ing of Tom Gordley, another
negro, at Buena Vista, during the first
week in January. Murray was drunk
and provoking trouble with Gordey, and
struck him in the head with hammer,
the blow producing almost instant death.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
TAKEN IN ron ROBBERY.
Ralph King TO he Taken From At
Ianta Back to DeLand.


Innta Back to DeLand.
Atlanta, Ca, March 29-Ralph King. a
young man Of q, who claims to be ex-
deputy marshal of the town of DeI4and.
Fla, was arrested here to-day upon in
structions from the authorities of DeLand
by whom a reward of $50 was offered for
the young mans capture. King is charg-
ed with robbing the jewelry store Of III.
A. Allen Of DeLand. securing about peck
of watches. etc. He came here about
three months ago and was at work at the
exposition grounds to-day when placed
under arrest King says he is not guilty
of the robbery, but knows of the facts
concerning it, having investigated 1t while
a deputy marshal. He viii return to Flor
ida without requisition. He has lived at
DeLand for years. having wife and child
there now, and also claims to have influ-
entail relatives In Atlanta.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
A MISSING BANK PRESIDENT.
His Friends Think He Is Either De-
mented or Dend.

WEHttU OF DtaIu'
Cortland, N. Y, March 29.-President
Fitz Boynton Of the Second National
Bank of Cortland, who left home Feb.
2, and mailed his resignation to the board
of directors from Detroit, Mich, has
not since been heard from and his where
abouts are a mystery. At the time Of
writing his letter of resignation, he wrote
a letter to his family as well-a commun-
ication which caused serious doubt as to
his sanity, and it is thought that he is
either wandering about the country in an
irresponsible condition or possibly has
already lost his life. Mr.. Boynton is a
knight Templar and a member of the
Mystic Shrine, and is widely known among
Masnns as well as In business circles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30
sPAIN,s REPUBLICANS.

Their Convention Splits, But Opposed
10 the Monarchy.
Madrid, March % The republican con-
vention which has been in session since
the beginning Of the week closed to-day.
1t was very inharmonious and ended with
a division Of the party. The last resolu-
tion indorsed both legal and revolution
airy means Of substituting the republic
for the monarchy. Several delegates re-
fused to vote, but the rest adopted the
resolution unanimously.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-30

Jacksonville, Fla, March 29.--Alexander
Renton died of consumption here this
morning. The deceased was from Hayer-
hill Mass, and a member Of Pythian
Lodge No T3, knights OF Pythlas. in that
citv, The local Knights Of Pythias have
telegraphed to the friends Of the deceased
for Instructions as to the disposition Of
the body.