The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-17
IN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
NEWS OF THE TWO STATES TOLD IN
PARAGRAPHS.
GEORGIA.

GEOhGlA.
A special to the Morning News from
Eastman says. Mrs. Mary McLendon, one
of the most beloved ladies of this city
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
NJ L. Burch, Tuesday morning. Mrs.
McLendon was known by all and beloved
on account of her kindness TO all denom-
nations for her great feeling for the
sick Mrs. McLendon was born in Lau-
rens county something over 70 years ago,
and has been a resident of Eastman more
Than twenty-five years.
A hooking bird belonging to Mrs. Will
liam Nein has actually been taught by
her to talk says the Augusta (Ga.) Her
aid. II is very interesting, indeed, to
hear it utter the words that have, by per-
sistent and painstaking efforts, been
taught 1t. This birds cognomen is Char
lie, and 1t has a reputation that is envied
by hooking bird owners. 1t mimics every
noise II hears if it is repeated a number
of times, and can repeat all the call whis
ties that the boys of the various cliques
and clans use as signals.
Luther Dukes dead body was taken out
of the Oconee river Monday near Mt. Yer
non after a long and dilgent search by
about one hundred men and boys. The
body was found about sixty yards from
where he was last seen Sunday evening.
Inc crOWQ ndu ABOUT given up tiAo SSdlSH
and had sent out for dynamite when the
body was Unexpectedly discovered lodged
against a sandbar in about four feet of
water. Luther and party of fellow play
mates were hunting COWS, and decided to
enjoy a bath in the Ocohee, with the re-
suit Just stated.
Col. w. C. Obear inspector general of
Georgia state troops has declined the Of
fee Of lieutenant colonel of the Fifth
Regiment, to which he was elected on
Feb l. and an order was issued Monday
morning by Assistant Adjutant General
Byrd directing the regiment to hold an
election in order to fill the vacancy in
the field rank The enforced declina-
ton of Col w. G. Obear is a matter of
disappointment to officers and men of the
Fifth Regiment alike, and in spite of the
difficulties in the way a strong effort was
made TO persuade him 10 accept the place.
Gene Tyler, % years old, sen of Bonnie
Tyler, shot and killed his father, Bonnie
Tyler, who was a prosperous farmer in
| the southern part of Jasper county Mon
day evening. He was candidate Tor
County Commissioner, with splendid
| chances of election Particulars are hard
to learn. Rumor says Mr.. Tyler reached
his home under The influence of whisky,
when he and his son had a quarrel over
a horse. After a few words, 1t is SAID
both drew pistols and the son fired, kill
Ing his father instantly. No inquest was
held and no arrest has been made. The
son is still at his fathers home.
At meeting of the stockholders of the
LAGRANGE mills Monday morning divi-
dend of IA per cent. was declared. This
mill was built ten years ago, at cost
Of about 10000. year or so afterward
issued S125O00 worth of bonds, which
bear interest al 7 cent An annual
dividend of per cent. has always been
declared on the stock and a nice sum each
year has been laid aside as a surplus. The
mill was only of 5000 spindle capacity, but
last year the directors took the accumu-
lated surplus and built an additional 1000
spndes, thus making the mill of 10000
spindle capacity The addition was built
since the meeting of the stockholders last
year, and this dividend Is the first one
declared since the mill has been doubled
up. The stock in this mill is worth about
three for one.
Col. e. D. Huguenin, Of the Second
Georgia Regiment of Infantry has form
ally announced his staff. Col. Huguenin
was elected to the Office of colonel of the
regiment in February. His staff is made
up as follows: Chaplain, f. F. Reese, Ma
con; adjutant A. r. Willingham, Macon;
commissary, ]. p. Stetson Macon; quar-
rife practice, j. A. Thomas. Jr., Macon;
surgeon, A. Mack Hawkinsvile; assistant
surgeon, o. II. Weaver, Macon; assistant
surgeon; j. M. Kelly, GAINESVILLE; ser
6eant major r. " Martin, Macon; com
/ missary sergeant, Will Y Allen, Thomas
1 ION, quartermaster sergeant, Howard r.
hiddon Eastman; color sergeant
reorge ID. Reiunart. Sandersville; hospi-
caI steward, W. A. Chapman, Macon. The
second Georgia Regiment Is said to be in
d better condition than 1t has been since
'he late war with Spain.
On Wednesday morning last the two
BARNS buggy house, eleven mules. twenty
d"o head of hogs and about twenty tons
OF nay belonging to A. f. Gossett, about
tgr miles from Griffin, were burned. Sus-
Ncioh at once rested on Columbus Saving
w. q negro in the employ Of Mr.. Gossett
"Ap mao just been recessed ~cOm the
on"lN-sang and whom Mr.. Gossett had had
olne trouble with. having given him
wnlpplng. Officer w. T.. Futrel acted upon
u,al suspicion and ted Savington
mo Is about Is years of age. AT the home
VI mr. John Gardner on Friday night he
udGe a confession, duplicating Mat Banks
AaI' and Berry English They were ar
.'ed on Saturday night and paced in
5aH until Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock,
Il %nen they had their commitment trial be-
lore Justices T. r, Mills and C. A. Cooper
Ooiumbus Savington was brought into
ourt and was first charged with larceny
I'm the house of Mr.. John Gardner. He
Neted a plea Of guilty and was given