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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18
FLORIDA'S LEGISLATURE.
No New Developments in the Senate
rial Situation.

rial Situation.
Tallahassee. Fla, April 1.-THE Senate
was not in session to-day, and the session
Of the House was brief and uneventful.
Just before adjournment Mr.. Wolff, the
venerable member from Polk county
moved that a committee be appointed to
notify senatorial candidates of the invita-
ton of the legislature to them to speak in
the House Monday night. The motion was
received in a hilarious spirit, and after
the adjournment Mr.. Wolff mounted the
rostrum and addressed the members.
The St. Johns county contested election
case again went over.
Among the bills introduced were the fol-
lowing:
BY Mr.. ewadslxi-Incorpora the
good roads association.
BY Mr.. Stockton-Enabling married
men, whose wives are free Dealers" to
sell property without the wifes signature
to the REIMBURSEMENT Of the dowry.
BY Mr.. Notwithstanding the state
from paying rewards for the apprehension
of criminals.
Br. Mr.. McCreary-Making town and
city warrants receivable for taxes.
BY Mr.. Observation-Disclosures the gov
ernor. controller and treasurer to deposit
state funds in banks giving collateral Sc
curity
The report of the committee sent to
Jacksonville to appear before the inter.
state commerce commission was received.
Many members have left town for Sun
day, and no developments in the senatorial
situation are likely before Tuesday when
each house takes a ballot on senator, sep
arately the first joint ballot being taken
the day following.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18
NEW CIVIL SERVICE SCHEME.
Grosvenor Has Pan to Dust Dem
OcratIc Ineumbents.

Washington. April n-Representative
Grosvenor of Ohio, who made a vigorous
attack on the civil service laws, in the
last congress. to-day introduced bill to
declare the true intent and scope of the
civil service act.
The bill declares that the civil service
act shall not be construed to embrace any
of the employees in the government print
ing Office or the bureau of engraving and
printing, nor any person employed merely
as workman or laborer, nor construed 70
allow the appointment to Office or pro-
motion in any classes of the civil service
covered by the act of any person who
has not passed a competitive examination,
or is shown to be exempted from such an
examination, and all appointments eince
March 4, 1893. without a competitive ex-
animation, unless such appointees are
specially exempted, are declared Illegal
and contrary to the intent and spirit Of
the act.
The bill proposes that all persons who
have been employed or appointed in the
classified service since March 4, 1898 with
out examinations. shall appear before the
civil service commission for examination,
within ninety days, the examiners not to
give them preference over other citizens
who are qualified 10 enter the service. This
Dill would compel all those now in of ce
over which President Cleveland extended
the shelter of the civil service act, to pass
examinations.
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prosecution Of the case. It Is probable
that Capt. Romeyn will bring charges
against Lieut.. O'Brien and he will be tried
the same time. The full court will be
composed as follows: Col Francis L.
Guenther Fourth Artillery, Washington.
D. G.; Lieut. Col. Harry c, Egbert, sixth
infantry. Fort Thomas. Ky. Mai John
r. Myrick, Fifth Artillery, Fort wads-
worth, N. r.. Capt. Cyrus S. Roberts, Sew
enteenth Infantry. Columbus, O.; Capt.
Junius w. MacMurray. Seventeenth In
fantry, Fort Barancas, Fla; Capt. Charles
q. Penny, Sixth Infantry, Fort Thomas,
KY; Capt w. Fl. II. Crowell. Sixth In
fantry, Fort Thomas, KY. Capt. Edmund
4 Russell, First Artillery, Jackson, La !:
capt. ". z. Rogers. Seventeenth Infantry,
Columbus, o.; Capt. A. II. Merrill, First
Artillery, Key West, Fla. Capt g. p.
Cotton. First Artillery. Fort Barancas.
Fla; Capt William p. vanness. First Ar
tillery Fort Barancas. Fla; Lieut.. Harvey
9. Carbough, Fifth Artillery, Fort Ham,
ilton, N. Y, judge advocate
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18
GOLD MAY BEGIN TO GO.
Japan and Austria Making Heavy
Demands ON England.


New York, April 1.-THE Financier says:
According to the statement issued by the
associ ed banks of New York city for the
week ending April H. the clearing house
institutions gained 81, $50. 500 in cash and
Increased their deposits 5000 As loans
expanded. 81, 1850 the change in the de-
post item agrees closely with the expan-
sion in the other totals. The gain in cash,
however, was not as large as the move
ments of the week had indicated The
flow of funds to this center has been I'M
usually heavy during the past few days
With an increase of 81, 500, 900 in loans, the
reserve is larger than at the close of bus
mess one week ago. 1t is not probable
that the loan increase represents the bust
ness of that period, as the demand for
money is now at low ebb, and rates are
establishing new records, especially in the
call loan market
"A matter of some moment just as pres
ent is the course of foreign exchange.
The demand for gold on the part of Japan
and Austria continues. There is a strong
probability the present exchange quota
tons are under the shipping point but
the drain on the Bank of England has re-
suited in a net loss of gold to that insti-
tuition of not less than $40 000, 600 within
the past week and there is nothing to in
dictate that il will abate to any extent
soon. The movement from the United
States. if gold is actually exported. win
not be on account of trade conditions
mere, but will reflect rather the change in
the japanese monetary standard, and the
war preparations in Europe. The domes-
tic situation does not warrant exports at
the present time, although continued i'm
pOrtations of merchai disc in heavy vol
ume may reduce our foreign balance ma
teriany."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18
PoULANS ERA OF PROSPERITY.
CORNERSTONE OF THE NEW COT
TON MILL LAID.

GOV. Atkinson the Guest of Honor OF
the Day-He Delivers an Address
on tIe Wonderful Progress Being
Made in the Industrial Develop
ment of GeOrgia--A Catchy Ode
Composed for the Occasion Sung
by a Quintctte.
Waycross, Ga, April ia large con-
course Of people to-day attended the cere-
monial Of the laying of the cornerstone
of the Aberdeen mills at Poulan. Gov.
Atkinson arrived at $50 o'clock this morn
ing, and was met at the station by the
reception committee, a large number Of
people and the Fitzgerald brass band. He
was escorted to the Hotel Poulan, whore
he held an informal reception.
The meeting was called to order at 10 80
o'clock by Maj. Pelham, at the Aberdeen
mills Rev. DR.. Mack offered prayer. The
Freleigh quintette. composed of p. FIRE.
leigh, soprano; c. Reineck, bass; r. p.
Pollard, baritone; w. L. Mcneil. tenor,
and Ed Billiard, bass, rendered the fol-
lowing dedication ode. composed especial
ly for the Aberdeen mills hoy T. J. Nicholl
Of Chicago.
We've assembled here to-day, Aberdeen,
And a tribute we win pay. Aberdeen,
We come for thee alone
And to leave thee we are prone.
Till we lay your corner stone, Aberdeen.
MAY the future have in store, Aberdeen,
trade for thee galore, Aberdeen,
May you never rest in gloom,
In this sunny land Of bloom,
But make music with the hoom, Aberdeen.
May your boundaries still increase. Aber-
deem.
And your .abors never cease. Aberdeen,
May we always hear the din
OF the busy work within,
May your spindles always spin, Aberdeen
The inscription on the corner stone was
Aberdeen Cotton Mills. Erected by j..
G. McPhaul. 1891"
The Masonic fraternity led by Grand
Master II. II. Gilbert of Albany, conducted
the laying OF the corner stone with appro-
pi ate ceremonies.
Col. j. H. Upton OF Sylvester made an
address on the Aberdeen mill enterprise
The meeting then adjourned for dinner,
which was served on ample tables In the
Editor w A. Allen of the Worth Local
made an exc llent speech on he develop
ment Of Worth county that was highly
enjoyed.
Mai Pelham introduced Gov. Atkinson
on = o'clock. GOV. Atkinson's address
was on the Industrial development Of
Georgia. 1t showed wonderful progress
In the improvement IN business and de-
velopmen. OF Industrial resources. The
subject was ably handled.
The mill Is a two-story brick structure.
2iS feet long and s. leet broad. One hum
dred and eighty looms VIII be operated
As soon as tho building Is completed
the machinery and equipments Will be put
IN and the mill starved Ia operation.
The incorporators are j. IA. Bromley Of
Philadelphia. Pa. II. II. Negley Of Pitts
burg. Pa. J. +. Wilson Of Poulan, -. Nc
Girt Of Poulan and j. n. Upton OF syl-
vefter
Gov Atkinson arrived IN " aycross This
evening and. spent the night az the Phoc-
nix hotel He and Principal Keeper
Turner viii leave Tomorrow morning az
81 O'Clock for Florida for the purpose Of
Inspecting the convic- system.
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col. KELLOGG DEAD.
The Connander at McrherSon Bar
rneisx rnsscn AMnN.

Atlanta, Ga. April i"-Col Winiam L.
Keiloss o, the Fifth Infantry. United
States army. died Al o'clock this morn
ing at Fort Mcpherson.
Col. Kellogg had been Ill for a year pas
and his death was not altogether unex.
peeted. II was only few days ago that
a retiring board was sent 10 examine the
officers condition, but the report recon-
mending his retirement from active ser
vice had not yet been acted on.
kilograms We're this morning sent ia
relatives Of the dead Off ,er in Cleveland
O.. and it is likely that the ron,a ln. ,.il be
taken there for intern. at Tae chief
surgeon and adjutant general of the army
were also notified.
Col. Kellogg leaves widow and one son
DR.. William Kellogg.
Col. Kellogg's old regiment VIII be called
out to escort the remains form The house
to the train. The funeral patade will take
place Monday. The regiment VIII be IN.
der command of Maj. Porter
Col. William L. Kellogg was born in
Ohio in 1872. on Aug. 5, 1861. when only
19 years cd he was shade second ieuten.
ant of the Tenth infantry. He was pro
NOTED to first lieutenant on March 10. 1868
and to captain on Jan, l, 1854 having served
through the late war between the states
On Sept Is, 1884, Capt. Kellogg was
made major of the Nineteenth Infantry
and six years later, on July a. 1890 lieu
tenant colonel of the Fifth INFANTRY. on
the death of Col. N. w. Osborne. which
occurred on Jan. So 1895, Lieut.. Col. KEEL
logg became fun colonel Col Kellogg
made a fine record during the civil war
and was brevetted for gallant and merito.
rious services at Charlottesville and al
Gettysburg.
Col. Kellogg's death will cause series
of promotions all along the line. 1t is
probable that he will be succeeded rs com
handing officer of the Fifth Infantry by
Lieut.. Col. Jacob Kline OF the Ninth IN
fantry. Col. Kline is next In line of pro
motion to Lieut.. Col. Henry G. Cooke OF
the Fourth Infantry, who viii be made a
full colonel by the promotion ol Col VII
liam r. shafter to the position o. brga-
dier general.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18
vALDOsTA's NEW ROAD.
VIII PrObabiy Zap the +. @. and r.
at Madison, Fla.

at WndfsOn, Fla.
Valdosta, Ga. april 1.-THE chances are
that Valdosta will have a new road to
Florida within the next few months. The
new road, It is said, will tap the Florida
Central and Peninsular at Madison and
Will give Valdosta a much better connec-
ton with the markets than she has had
before. The movement Is to extend the
Valdosta Southern road, which runs within
about eighteen miles of the Florida town.
A proposition has been made by which the
road will be built. The citizens here held
meeting yesterday, aud $4,000 Of the S25,-
900 needed was promptly subscribed. The
balance will be raised at once and the out
look now Is that work will begin in few
days The road Is 20 be built Of fifty pound
steel rails. 1t has done splendid business
as far as 1t has gone, and when finished
1t will open up territory for this city.
There was an alarm of fire at IL o'clock
last night, and the blaze was discovered
In a new house in the northern part Of
the city. The house was built for a negro
woman by one of the building and toan
associations, and IL cost about s., 700. The
house was not complete, though it was oc-
cupied. Owing to the distance from the
central part Of town the firemen could not
reach II In time to do any service. II Is
understood that the house was insured for
about 81 $50.
The negroes gave moonlight picnic In
the park last night, and several hundred
or them were present. Near the
close Of the festivities two negroes be-
came involved In a difficulty, and one OF
them beat the other furiously with a cor
net. The cornetst was the leader of the
band, and his victim was very seriously
injured by the beating.
Several Of Valdosta's fnanciers were
caught the other night by a well dress
ed white man. who called on them late
At night and told a pitiful story OF a
mothers death The man wanted TO bor-
row s. from each of them TO pay his way
90 her home In city q hundred or 80
miles from here. The sympathies Of the
moneyed men were stirred up In his be-
half, and he received the amount which
ne asked for. He visited several resi-
dences, ana the next day the gentlemen
happened 70 speak OF their visitor. 1t
developed that lie had made a general call
and now these same citizens are anxious
Tor somebody to give them kicking.
There are four white prisoners in the
Valdosta Jail, and for the past week they
nave been making things lively. They
nave gotten hold Of several musical in
struments, ana all OF them have some
musical talent. In this way they manage
to while away me and furnish amuse-
ment for the na tives about the jail
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18
FITzGBRALD's FIRE.
The Famous Corn and Cotton Palace
DESTROYED


Fitzgerald. Ga. April 1.-THE famous
corn and cotton palace was destroyed by
fire last night, and 1t IS pretty generally
believed to have been the work Of incen-
diaries. The flames broke out at about
$50 o'clock. and although there were
about forty people IN the building at the
time, the fire was first discovered by some
one outside and had gotten under grest
headway when the alarm was given. The
south wing was being fitted up BY work
men for use as a fire engine room. and
the fremen scarcely had time to get the
engines out OF the building. Nearly ali
the hose was burned. A strong breeze
was blowing, and roofs Of buildings on
Pine and Central streets. caught
IRE, but little difficulty was ex-
perienced In preventing the spread OF
flames, and even the band stand was saw
cd, though II is very close to the burned
building No effort was made to save
tho building, but one engine was taken to
tho new hotol, and another to the Fitz-
gerald block.
The building had been recently vacated
by tho Boyd Hardware Company, who
had occupied Il since the December fire,
and besides the eng 1es, and the personal
effects Of the night Waterman, contained
nothing OF value. There was, OF course.
no insurance. The building belonged to
tho colony company.
About an hour before the fire a law
suit was decided in favor of the Corn and
Cotton Palace Company. in which some
policemen employed last summer during
DE fair. sued for a balance Of wages
winch they claimed was due them, but
which the company claimed had only
been promised on condition Of financial
success Of the enterprise, which they say
was not such as TO Justify the payment
OF extra wages.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18
ROSEYN TO UE oOURT-MARTIALED.
The Hearing of the Charges 10 he
gin Next Tuesday.

Atlanta, Ca, April 17.-Gen. Merritt,
head Of the department Of the east Of tho
United Stafos army, nas ordered a court
martial TO convene at Fort Mcpherson
next Tuesday TO pass upon the charges
made against Capt. Henry Romeyn by
Lieut.. o Brien. both of the Fifth Infan-
try, stationed here.
The trial Will be conducted In the ad-
ministralion bulldils al the post, and Sc
sessions Will be open The decision, now
ever, Will be reached In secret session.
The charges against Capt ROmeyn grew
out Of o disagreement between him ana
Lieut.. O'Brien, which eliminated IN the
former striking the latter while on dress
parade several months ago.
The authorities AZ Washington lenrned
OF this encounter and sent Assistant
Judge Advocate Barr here 10 investigate
the case. From his report the trial was
ordered.
COL Francis l.. Guenther Of tho Fourth
artillery, viii preside while Judge Advo-
cate General Carbaug win conduct the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18
WARES POOR FARM.
The Commissioners Trying TO Find
Location for II.

Waycross, April 1.-THE selection Of a
location for pauper farm and poor house
for Ware county has not been decided upon
by the county commissioners committee,
though several places have been visited.
Some hing may be done in the matter IN a
short time. At present the countys pau
pers are catered In vadous precincts.
and a paupar farm would probably be the
means Of reducing the expenses.
The Eplscopalians yesterday in this city
kept Good Friday In the usual manner
There were services during the day at the
church by Rev Mr. MilbanSs, and the at
tendance was good.
There are hundreds Of thousands Of acres
OF arabic lands in South Georgia that are
lying Idle and unimproved The immigra-
ton OF western farmers 20 this section
would promote industrial development.
The announcement has been made that
the gospel tent meetings will close to-
morrow night Evangelist Abbott has
preached 20 large congregations every
night since he came here in March.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18
VICTORY or TIE DAUNTLEss.
The Owner OF the Tug Now in a PO-
sitiOn to Sue the Governments.

Jacksonville, Fla, April r7.-In the Uni
ted States court to-day Judge Locke de-
MED The application OF the government at
torney for Il writ Of probable cause in the
case of the Dauutless which was libelled
for violation OF he neutrality laws, and
which was dismissed upon trial
This leaves W. A. Bisbee owner Of the
Dauntless, the right TO sue the govern
ment for Illegal seizure and detention of
the boat He already has several suits
pending for refusal to clear the steamer
during the past few months
Judge Locke also issued an order restor-
Ing the steamer 10 the owners and dis
missing the deputy marshal The bond
has not as yet been cancelled. however,
pending a decision as TO whether or not
the government will appeal to the SUI
preme court The government attorneys
are greatly mortified at their failure TO
make out a case.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18
DowNED DIsPESSGaY DETECTIVES
Judge Aidrich aunshes n Number of
Indictments.

Columbia s. c., April H.-Judge Aid
rich to-day gave setback TO the latest
plan of dispensary detectives OF obtaining
evidence against blind tigers. For days
restaurants lu this city were watched. and
nearly "a hundred men standing high in
social and professional circles. who were
seen 10 enter were summoned as wit
nesses against the suspects. The wit
nossea. some OF them church men. were
greatly embarrassed while the restaurant
men were nervous. The drag-net was e.
fecilve but the Judge punished the indict-
moufs on che ground that the summoning
of witnesses before specific charges could
be made was OUTRAGEOUS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18
WILL or FRANCIS n. STONE.
Lawyer ~. A. Hunt Trying 20 Find
All the Hrir~.

waycross. April 1.-THE Will OF the late
Francis Il. stone. deceased. Of savannah,
and who left an adopted son named Fran.
Gle r. stone. and probably other heirs. IL
IN the hands Of n. A. Hunt Of Buchanan.
Ca, who wants 10 ind the heirs Con-
siderable property in Savannah and VI
entity and IN NlslA georgia, - named IN
fhe vlN. 50 far ths fortune has had no
claimautf Papers and lleds are also az
iachCd aud ihe VII ucntI1ns the name Of
rfaocls H. Stone The adopted son, o. an
heir.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18

MI. baahd's resolution, largely because of
the declaration that the sneaker should
appoint the committee on Pacific railroads
at once. MIR. Bland said his chief object
was to secure the information from the
attorney general and that he would erase
the Objectionable clause and make another
attempt to have the resolution considered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18
ARBITRATION Vim ENGLAND.
senator Davis to Try TO Push Che
Treaty TO a Vote.

Washington. April l7.-Senator Davis,
chairman OF the Senate committee on for
elgn relations, said to-day that he would
exert himself to the utmost to secure a
vote on the Anglo-Ameriran arbitration
treaty next week"
II gave way" he said. "in order to give
the bankruptcy bill "A chance. but / do
not fee that the situation demands fur
thcr yielding. ! shall move for an exec
utive session early Monday" he continued.
''ln order 90 take up the treaty and shall
press the matter to a finish"
The senator declined to express any opln-
ion as TO the time that may be required
There h a possibility that Senator Dam
lei. who Is one Of the stanchest opponents
OF the treaty may wish 70 be heard a.
some length.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18
cLARET CUP TAKES THE CAKE.
Wins the Kentucky Stakes at New
port by six Lengths.

Cincinnati, O., April 1.-THE attendance
at Newport to-day was the largest of the
meeting The betting was very brisk and
the days card brought enjoyable sport. A
great surprise was sprung in the third
race, the Kentucky stakes, by the defeat
of the favorite, Lizzie Cavalier, who was
Played at he track and all over the coun-
try. Ciaret Cup won the race by six
lengths. The track was in only fair con-
dition, Summaries follow:
First Race-Seven furlongs Everst, 5
to 2, won, with Royal Dance, so to l. sec
ond and Percita, to l. third. Time 1882.
Second Race-Four and a half furlongs.
Mary Cavalier 6 to s. won, with Skillman,
TO l, second and Uarda, to 2, third. Time
;5734.
Third Race-Five furlongs. Claret Cup,
to l, won, with Prince Lee, to l, sec
ond, and My Maryland, u to l, third. Time
1904.
Fourth Race-Six furlongs. Swordsman,
to l. won, with Argus, 8 to ), second, and
Switchboard, 10 to l, third. Time 1:1S.
Fifth Race-Mile and seventy yards.
Chicot, to 2, won, with Cecil, 9 to 10, sec
ond and f. NJ. B., 80 to l. third. Time
1882.
Washington, April 17.-The Washington
Jockey Club opened the legitimate season
of racing in the east to-day, with five we'll
run races between a good class of horses.
Summaries follow;
First Race-Five furIongs. Prompt, 8
to /, won with Tenderess, 6 to /, second,
and Billali, to 2, third. Time LOS.
Second Race-One mile. Doggett, to 10,
won, with Russler. 20 to l, second, and
Naughty Girl % to l, third. Time 1:4S.
Third Rapa-A Rim stakes
$1,000. 2-year-olds, half a mile. Cherry
Picker. 10 to 8, won, with Money Spinner,
to 10, second and Choir Boy 20 to l,
third. Time 81 20.
Fourth Race-Six furlongs. Junk, to l,
won. with Mahoney z to l, second, and
Gee-Gee, 3 to 5. third. Time 1:19
Fifth Race-Selling, mile and a half,
over six hurdles. Forget, to 5, won, with
Thackeray, to l, second, and Tom
Moore, s to 5, third. Time 2:59.
Memphis, Tenn, April T-Four favor
ties won at Montgomery Park to-day, but
Ornament and Rowland were at such
short prices that little money was wa
gered on the result. The weather was
beautiful and the track fast. Foreseen,
a 100 to /, won the first race. Summaries
follow:
First Race-six furlongs. Foreseen, 100
to ], won, with Swiftly, 60 to 1, second and
Helen Wren, to 8, third Time 1854
Second Race-Four furlongs. Rowland,
1 to s. won, with Bannockburn, to l, sec
ond and Bimetallist 10 to l, third. Time
0:49A
Third Race-Six furlongs. r. @. Ban,
to TO- won, with Revenue, to /, second
and B. F. Fly, Jr., % to l, third. Time
1:1734
Four,S Race-Ardell stakes, $1,000 ad-
ded, Fp4r furlongs. Night Gown, 10 to /,
won, with Sophronia D., 4 to 1, second
and Red Silk to l, third. Time 0:50A
Fifth Race-Mile and a furlong Orna-
ment, l to s. won, with Buckvidere, to
l, second and Robert Latta $50 to 1, third.
Time 1:54A.
Sixth Race-Six furlongs, selling Urania.
l to 2, won, with Oily Gamin, % to 1, Sec
ond and Dan Huger, 6 to l, third. Time
1:15%