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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
LAWYER ENDS HIS LIFE.
Dissipation His Downfall - other
News of the Dag at Athens.

Athens. Ga. Feb. 5.-This morning the
dead body Of Albert =. Henley. a member
Of the Athens bar. was found in his bed
in his room on Broad street He had
shot himself through the head with a
32-caliber pistol and had been dead prob
ably eight hours when found.
He graduated from the university law
school twelve years ago and started the
practice o. his profession here with fat
teTinE prospects. For a long while he
was clerk or the court Of ordinary Four
years ago h married Miss Lula Craw-
ford a talented and accomplished young
lady Of this city, and lived happily for
a while. Then came the temper in the
form OF the wine cup. and he yielded 10
It's Establishments. He rapidly went down
hill until on account % his dissipa-ed
habits. his young wife and two little
girls We're compelled 10 leave him since
then ne had been morbid and desperate,
and last night ended mis- life in a most
tragic manner.
He left a note 10 Hon. H. C. Tuck. his
former law PARTNER. iustructing him how
To DISPOSE OF HIS effects. He spoke in
the tendenest terms OF his wife and in
Voked Gods blessings upon his children
The note was dated Feb. s. and was writ
ten fully twenty-four hours before ne
took his life. The remains will be IN
TERED tomorrow
suffering from the shock OF surglcal
operation. The remains were carried 10
Nilledgeyille, the former home OF the de-
ceased
Dr. b. F Riley OF the University OF
Georgia sent i ,310 pages Of his new book,
the History Of the Baptists Of the south,
10 the American Baptist Publication So
Ciety. and il was lost in the Philadelphia
FIRE few nights since. Luckily, he has
his notes from which TO reproduce the
book.
Dr. II. c. White, president Of the State
College of Agriculture and Mechanical
Arts has returned from Washington,
where he has been working for the pas
81 of
White thinks the bill will become a law.
If II does the university will receive $780,,
COO acres of land.
Two people man and his wife. living
near Athens, decided a few days since to
quit the use Of opium. They locked the
room in which they were, nailed down
the windows and remained in there three
days without using the drug. Then
passerby heard them crying out. ana
broke open the door. He found them in
a terrible nervous state. and almost ready
to fight each other. They were nearly
dead but had life enough to start on the
drug again.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
sAwMILL MEN IN SESSION.
A Mutual Lumber Association to Be
Organized.

A Mutual Lumber Association to Be
Organized.
Cordele. Ga, Feb. Sat a meeting Of
saw mill men here to-day the following
were represented: Atlanta Lumber Com
pany. Lyons Planning Mil Company.
Southern Pine of Georgia, H. H. Tiff & Co..
Smith Thomas Lumber Company, w. o..
& w. J. Donavan, E. E. F'oy Manufactur-
ing Company. Western & Gum, Ensign
Lumber Company. Dixon, Mitchell q
Wells, r. NJ. Garbutt & Co, ]. S. Belts &
Co., Southern Supply Company.
A preliminary organization was effected
by electing II. II. Tiff as president, and S.
d. Ravenel as secretary.
The president was authorized to appoint
a committee TO canvass among the plan
ming mill manufacturers of the state to
sign an agreement to permanently organ
iZe the Mutual Lumber Association of
Georgia to decide upon a standard work
ing of all flooring, ceiling, etc, grading
of planning mill stocks and uniform sched-
ule of prices to rule absolutely.
The meeting adjourned subject to call
of the chair. after four days notice. The
next meeting will be held at Triton.
A permanent organization will be effect
ed later. The Southern Lumber Associa-
ton was represented by George K. Smith,
its secretary, and the Alabama Midland
Lumber Association was represented by
d. w. Rogers, its secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
FACTS FROM FITZGERALD.
The First Hotel in the Town sold.
Entrance of the Railroads.

Fitzgerald, Ga, Feb. 5.-Mrs. Fox has
Just sold the Conoly house for S1,525 This
was the first house built by colony men,
bers upon the colony grounds. In 1t oc-
CURED the first wedding, and there is no
doubt that the house will be pointed
out in future years as being the first &C
tual settlement in the colony lands. Mrs.
Fox and her daughter, with other men,
bers of their family, drove all the way
from Nebraska On arriving they put up
the first hotel, and have been very sue
cessful, from a financial point of view.
They will now build another hotel nearer
the center of town.
The Florida hotel. on the corner of Palm
and Lee streets, opened its doors to all
corners yesterday. This is at present,
perhaps, the best equipped and least crowd
ed of the hotels, and guests will prob
ably rush to i in few days 1t is quite
large building, neatly furnished and
pleasantly located.
The Knights of Pythias held a meeting
Saturday night for the purpose of max
ing arrangements for instituting a lodge
in Fitzgerald. The grand chancellor and
other grand officers will be present 90
institute the lodge. The knights would
have been glad TO invite members from
the various lodges of the state had 1t
not been for the limited hotel accommo-
dations and especially at this time. About
500 eXcursionists from the north, as we'll
as an excursion from Americas, are eX-
pected on Wednesday, and as the organi-
ZdIlOn takes place w euneSudY nlENt, IL is
feared that the hotels will be much
crowded. However, the brothers will do
all in their power to get the hotels to
make room for all visitors and will well
come most heartily all who come They
believe that all viii enjoy themselves and
hope to see a large attendance, in spite
of the difficulties to be encountered. The
grand officers will leave Macon on
Wednesday morning, arriving Wednesday
evening on the first passenger train over
the Georgia and Alabama.
A special force has been put on at this
end of the Georgia and Alabama road,
and the officials say that the train will
certainly be in on Wednesday at o'clock.
AS soon as the track is laid Mr.. Hammond
expects to begin ditching from Fitzger-
aid to Lulaville. A force of about fifty
viii be employed. Five side-tracks Of
1000 feet each will be laid in the switch
yards This work will, of course, be
done at once. The number of carloads
of freight awaiting transportation is so
great that 1t will take some time to re-
lieve the blockade The bill of lumber
for the new depot has been made out,
and work will begin as soon as the road
arrives.
The street force is now at work plant
ing trees down the middle of the wide
streets. Two rows, thirty feet apart are
being put out. The water oak mag
nolia and English holly are the trees used
and who can doubt that in a few years
these streets will be beautiful indeed.
The work is done in good shape and ev>
cry precaution is being used to make the
trees live.
Mr.. Siddells, who has been P. H. Fftz-
gerald's private secretary for seven years
is in FITZGERALD for his health
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
FULTON's NEW JAIL.
Property Owners Raise Objections to
the Location Selected.

Atlanta. Ca. Feb. 5.-The proposition
Of the county authorities to build a new
county jail IN the heart OF the city from
fronting on South Pryor street. which
is one OF the most select residence thor
oughfares has stirred up a hornets nest
among the property owners in that sec
ton. The county some time ago bought
the lot for the new jail. and il has been
paid for and preparations are now being
made to commence work on the building
At this Juncture, however, a most Wig
orOus protest has materialized. II IS join
ed In by not only the property owners,
but by the congregations OF the CathO-
lie church and the Christian church. both
81 which are just across the street from
the proposed Jail site. To-day when the
county commissioners met for the pVr-
pose Of taking preliminary steps to De-
gin work representative citizens were on
hand 10 register protests. They succeed
ed in impreSSing the commissioners so
fOrcibly that preparations are 10 be stop
ped until a mass meeting Of citizens can
be heard from on next Friday. II is pro-
posed TO put UP a fine jail structure, and
the commissioners declare that il will be
an ornament to the city. and not out Of
place on any street. The county treasury
has been tapped for the funds TO send
members Of the commission, including
Grant Wilkind. who is to superintend the
work all over the country and even
into Canada to look at jails and get ideas
before the plans are made and accepted
The commissioners will start on their
tunket just as soon as the kickers can
be UaCified
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
A DUEL AT TEN FEET.
The Marshal of Sparks Has a Des-
perate Fight With a Negro.

Valdosta, Ga, Feb. 5.-A correspondent
of the Times writes from Sparks that Mar
shall L. L. Hall of that place had des-
perate encounter with a negro named
John Patten on Saturday night The
negro was beating his wife when the Off
Ger came up to protect the woman and
arrest the man. AS he came upon the
scene Patten dropped his stick and pulled
his pistol and began firing at the mar
shall The officer returned the fire. and
nine shots were fired between them The
marshals face was burned by the powder
from the negroes pistol, but he was in
jured in no other way. The negro received
wounds in his breast just above his heart
the ball passing through his body, and in
both sides of his neck, and another shot
in his side, just above the hip bone The
negro is very dangerously wounded The
duel was fought at a distance of ten feet
apart. Marshal Hall is an ex-soldier of
the United States army, and besides be-
ing Well-drilled and agile, he wears a
medal or two which he won in target
practices. But for his agility Saturday
night the negro would have gotten the
better of him.
ae road from Sparks to Moultrie has
been completed nearly, and trains will
be running in a few days. Sixty-three con-
yicts have arrived there and will be put
TO work TO aid in finishing the road up
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
WASHINGTON AND WILKES.
Last Year "A Prosperous One-A Run
away Marriage.

Washington. Ga, Feb. 4-During the
past year eighteen brick stores and
twenty odd dwelling houses have been
erected in Washington. and a canning
factory and a number of minor enter
prises. Altogether 1895 has been one of
the most prosperous years in the history
of the town.
A fifty thousand dollar cotton factory
is a new enterprise for Washington that
is an assured fact for 1896 The stock
has been nearly all subscribed and the
ground will be broken for the building
in the early future.
Last Sunday, at Danburg, Wilkes
county, Justice Z. ID. Beard was called
in a great hurry from divine service to
perform a marriage for a young couple
who had eluded the vigilance of the
brides parents. The contracting parties.
who were awaiting the officer in a buggy,
were Miss Cora Scott of Dellie and Eu-
gene Palmer of Lincoln county Justice
Beard tied the knot in his usual grace
full way.
Cattle raising has become quite an in
dustry in Wilkes. Forty head were ship
ped to Augusta last week by one party
Col. r. d. Galloway has raised $50 head
for market this season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO TRUCK FARMERS.

Truck farmers supplies speciality, from
the fertilizer and seed to the package in which
to ship.
Local selling agents for the Southern Fertil-
lZer Co., manufacturers of Conner Hull & Co 8
celebrated high grade vegetable fertilizer
We have now on hand and In transit the fol-
lowing well known varieties of seed potatoes:
Virginia Second Crop Crown Jewels.
Virginia Second Crop Early Rose
Virginia Second Crop Bliss Triumphs
Black River Early Rose.
Houlton Early Rose
Also full line of ]. NJ Thorburn & Co. 8 we'll
known seeds.
All our seeds are the best that can be pro.
cured on the market; quality, not quantity
being our aim.
All correspondence and inquiries promptly
answered Catalogues OF the smaller seeds
can be mad on application. and contain much
valuable Information for the truck farmer
Read what well-kuown truck farmer and
expert OF thirty-nine years experience has to
say:
Wilmington Island, Jan. II. 1896
Messrs. Fawcett Bros, Savannah, Ca;
Gentlemen-I am pleased to see from your
advertisement that my fellow truck farmers
VIII ENJOY the facility of procuring the seeds of
Jas M. Thorburn Co. in savannah.
During the past thirty-nine years have
USED tnelr SEEDS, and in that long period have
Deen able to compare them with those of a
large number of other seed firms.
1t affords me pleasure to state without any
suggestlon( that they have always proven
most satisfactory and reliable. Yours truly,
A. OEMLER
FAWCETT BROS,
Wholesale GrOcers and Commission
Merchants.
HAY, GRAIN AND FEED,
Bay and Jefferson SITS. Savannah, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
CLOSING OUT THE CENTRAL.
SALE OF OVERFLOW PROPERTY
HELD AT ATLANTA.

All the Offerings BID in for Messrs.
Thomas and Ryan-The Total
Amount Realized About S65.ooO.
some Of the Most Valuable Land
owned ny the Central in Atlanta
Omitted by Oversight From the
order Of sale
Atlanta. Ca. Feh 5-The overflow
p-oae--r Of the Central Railroad and
Ba1su- Company. located in the coun-
ues % FuEou. Henry. Clayton and llke
was s1Il before che co--t house door
ho-e Today hv Master Commissioner ".
= I.azke- ct Savannah. under the order
O. .he I-rltez States court. passed hy
Fazcs Par5ee last November. This was
rhe sacon5 sale Of tle overflow property
q zhs Central under this Crier. the nrst
havz-r been hel5 i- savannah yesterday.
Al IRE v-cger-y sold to-day was bought
II ~ Attorney a L. Alexander. repre-
sa-si-C Messrs. Thomas and Ryan OF
New YORK. The total amount realized
vas Ssl.lsl. In addition 10 this. however,
rhere was q tract sold at $50 per acre.
which has not been accurately measured,
and which will make the total receipts
run up TO about $500 for the days
sales
There were present at the sale beside a
number of local parties, r. /. Pritchard.
general land agent Of the Central: Traffic
Manager ShelIman. Freight Agent Win
burn, and S. r. Knott.
BY some mistake some of the most val
liable land owned by the Central in Al
lanta was not included in the order OF
sale. being that purchased several years
ago to build a belt road for the Central.
The belt road was never built, and the
road has been in possession Of the prop
erty ever since. 1t was left out Of the
order Of sale, and hence was not included
in the property sold to-day. COmmis-
sioner Leaken will get an order from
Judge Pardee for the sale of this prop
erty, and at a later date he viii come
back to Atlanta and sell ii. The property
consist Of 1856 acres Of very valuable land.
1t cost the Central about $l7l,0OO when
purchased.
Tomorrow, in Macon, Commissioner
Leaken sells the property in Bib and
surrounding counties. on Saturday. in
Eufaula, he sells the property in Barbour
county. Alabama. All this property, Cs-
timated TO be worth a little less than
100000. was not included IN the fore
closure proceedings of the Central road
property, and the fund to be realized from
this sale has by order of Judge Pardee
been set aside for the payment of all
tured for work done, for personal in
3urieS and TO the stockholders and deben-
ture holders who did not go into the re-
ORGANIZATION.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
GlddnesS Comes

With better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utabie druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most sl1illful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the Observation-Disclosures Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06

IF you are not in the pink
of perfection for balls and
receptions, let us prescribe
for you.
The very la tie S t fad
for full dress filings is the
White Pique Vest. Made
either in single or double
breasted, with or without
collars. It's a new wrinkle,
but it is one in keeping with
strictly refined taste.
The best dressers of the
north set the pace, and fash
ionable circles in every city
of this country have prompt
ly dropped into the process
sion.
Come and see us on the Shirt question
whenever you want any.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
HIT IN THE HEAD WITH AN AK.
A Negro Nearly Killed for Calling
Another n Liar.

Athens, Ca, Feb. 5.-Watkinsville wit
messed a bloody tragedy this morning,
which may end in negro's death. Nose
Huff, an old negro, was knocked in the
head with an ak by George Redmond, an
other negro. The difficulty occurred near
the railroad depot. and was occasioned
by one of the negroes calling the other
a liar. The blow of the AK inflicted a ter
rible wound. HUFF was at first thought
to be dead, but subsequently revived.
There is a bare chance of his recovery.
Redmond made his escape.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
Daughters of The Confederncy.

Augusta, Ga, Feb. 5.-The state con-
vention of the Daughters of the Confed-
eracy is in session in Augusta, presided
over by the president, Mrs. Helen Plane.
of Atlanta. The morning session was de-
voted to organization and the address OF
welcome by Mrs. w. c. Sibley, which was
responded to by Mrs. Plane. The after
noon session was devoted to receiving the
report of the committee on constitution
and bylaws and adopting the same
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
Mrs. r.. t. Daniel Dead.

Griffin, Ga, Feb. 5-Mrs. Rosa RecL
Daniel died here this afternoon al 4
9, clock after several months Illness
Mrs. Daniel was a daughter of Judge ..
y. ". BECK and the wife of Judge Robert
I. Daniel. one of the most prominent a.
torneys of this state She was we'll
known all over the state and loved bv
all who knew her. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
HOMICIDE AT sYLvANIA.
A Mill Hand Shot by the Sawyer, Who
Has skipped.

Sylvania, Ga, Feb. 5.-A Mr.. Rainey,
sawyer at w. C. Thomas mill, three miles
below this place, shot negro workman at
the mill this morning fatally. He shot at
the negro five times and hit him twice
in the abdomen and back Rainey then
went to his boarding place, kissed his wife
goodbye, and left. He came here several
months ago to take the position which
he has been holding. 1t is said that there
was no justification for the shooting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
WARE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

COnvIcts Leased by w. w. Beach.
other Matters.
Waycross, Ga. Feb. 5.-The regular
monthly meeting of the county commits
sioners of Ware county was held yester-
day. Those present were: Judge Warren
Lott, chairman, and Commissioners Ca
son, Morrison and Blackburn, and Sheriff
S. F. Miller.
W. w Beach, naval stores manufac-
turer, affected a contract with the COM
missioners for the lease of the INSIDE
meanor convicts of the county. The price
per month for each convict is IS.
c. 7. Walden was ordered paid $130 for
building a bridge across Red Bluff creek,
on the old Columbus road
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
THE MORNING NEWS: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 6. 1896
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

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LUTZ.-The relatives and friends OF
Mrs Mary Lutz and family are invited
TO attend the funeral Of her eldest son.
Thomas Lutz. from Fifth street and the
Ogeechee road. at 8 o'clock this afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
SHOT DEAD FROM AMBUSH.
A CIandestine Meeting With
Woman Has n Tragic End

Waldo. Fla, Feb. 5-Last night e. L.
Melvin met the wife of j. p. Coleman
near this place. While Mel
win was talking to the woman. some one
concealed nearby shot him in the back
killing him instantly. Coleman yesterday
learned that his wife was to meet Melvin
and disappeared. He has not been seen
since. N
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
An Engineer BrcnI.s His Lee.

Augusta Ca, Feb Wv. L. Murray. an
ensineer on the Port Royal and Augusta
railroad. Is IN the city hospital the vic
tim Of a singular accident He was living
IT. an upper berth of a caboose while the
engines We're drilling at Yemassee and
making up their freight trains. One Of
the shifting engines bumped Sd heayiI,,
against his ca boose as to throw him out
ca the floor and break his leg.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
A MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE.
The Commercial Hotel and the Sa-
tilIa Hotel Lots Bid in for $4,000.

Waycross, Ga, Feb. Sat the sheriff's
sale in this city yesterday in the fore
closure of a mortgage in favor of the
Equitable Bank of Baltimore from w. f.
Burbage of Brunswick, the sites of the
old Commercial hotel and the Satila hotel
were sold, and w. G. Brantley bid them
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
THE MOTION ovERRULED.
S. p. Leggett, Sentenced to Life I'm
prisOnment for Arson

Wayeross, Ga, Feb. 5.-Judge Sweat to-
day in chambers heard the motion for a
new trial in the case of S. P. Leggett of
Pierce county. who was sentenced to life
Imprisonment last fall for arson. The mo-
ton was overruled and the case will be
carried TO the supreme court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.
GRAND MASQUERADE BALL
of the
SAVANNAH TURN VEREIN,
AT ODD FELLOWS +

AT ODD FELLOWS HALL.
Tickets for gentleman and lady soc.
Ladies' ticket sc
Costumes for hire at Mrs. Hetterich's,
206 BrOughton
COMMITTEE-Chas Kolshorn, Chair
man; Geo. Bartels, E. Z. Warmbold L.
w. Brickman, Aug. W. Schwarz, Emil
Peters, Jos. Dieter, VIM. Gibbons, Otto
Nell, Chas. Voss, F. D. LANCE, p.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06

THE TRADE THAT NEVER DULLS,
OUR TRADE.
You know that the way to pros
perity lays through gradual saw
ings. The getting things from us
for less than usual cost will enable
fortune you are thinking of having
some day.
Potomac Roe Herring.
Saratoga Chips.
Malaga Grapes.
Pineapple, Edam, Fancy American
Cheese.
Finest Print Butter.
Finest EIgin Creamery, only soc.
WILLIAM G. COOPER,
Grocer,
IS whitaker street.
GARDEN SEED. FLOWER SEED:
Just received, a FRESH STOCK OF
GARDEN SEED, selected and grown
by "Robt. Buist," Philadelphia. The
best in the market.
Heidfs Celebrated "SiIver Bell,
Cologne.
Both Hot and Cold Soda water.
ADAMS DRUG, PAINT & OIL CO..
Cor. Congress and Whitaker SITS.
REMINGTON
We have a few secondhand nm
chimes, in irst-cIass condition, for
sale cheap. DEARING & HULL,
Telephone 324. Sole Dealers
FLOWER SEEDS,
FLOWER POTS,
PLANT FOOD,
JARDNIERES, GARDEN TOOLS.
Flowers, Plants and Floral Designs.
j. GARDNER,
lis Broughton Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-06
HAUPT LODGE 30. IS. 1. o. o. y.

The regular weekly meeting OF the lodge
VIII be held this Thursday evening at .
O'Clock.
The Degree Of Friendship will be con-
ferred and other important business trans
acted.
Bro. J. F. b. Beckwith. chairman Of enter
talnment committee. will give a few recita-
lions, among them the quarrel scene between
BIUtus and Cassius
Members OF sister lodges and transient
brethren are invited 70 meet with US. BY
order OF J. FRED SUNOFSKY, n. G.
W. h PECK. Secretary.