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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
MAXwELL's TRIAL.
The Prisoner Gives His Version of
the Alleged Murder.

ST. LOUIS, May 26.-Maxwell testified
today in his own behalf. His recital of
his personal history shows that he has
been accurately traced in all his move
ments, bis account cOrrObOrating all the
witnesses who have testified against him,
except the detective VINO was in prison
with him. He gave his name rs Hugh
Maxwell Brooks, and his age as -. He
said he was born in England. His ac-
count OF the death OF Preler is identical
with his confession published q few davs
ago. He had studied medicine. but had
no license to practice as physician. He
had treated Preller for tritling ailments
previous 10 coming Ia st. Louis, and at
Prelier's own request undertook to re-
move a structure.
PRELLER CONSENTED,
Preller was a conseutng party to the
use OF chloroform, and the case was one
which might and does sometimes occur
in any phv sician's practice. Preller died
from the effects OF tue drug while under
treatment. Maxwell SAYS his mistake
was in nOB reporting the circumstance at
once, but be was in a strange land, ignp-
rant of its customs, and unaware that his
report would serve him had he made IT,.
the death OF the man to whom he was
much attached as a friend, In this state
Of mind the thought occurred that he mus
hide the body and get away. He then
packed 1t in the trunk as described and
took what money be found in Preller's
trousers, about 5000, made a number OF
purchases, and drank great deal before
leaving for California.
HIDING HIS IDENTITY.
Questioned by His Counsel-"What do
you know about the piece of paper read
ing, so perish all traitors to the great
causepD
II wrote it. Ny idea was that the au-
thorities would ind it aud that it would
puzzle them until an autopsy should be
held"
"Was it your idea to delay them while
you were getting away ~
YES"
"Did you do anything else with the
same object in yiewg"
Eyes. | shaved of my moustache."
"Can YOU tell how that cut came upon
bis breast?'
"Yes. l did It with the scalpel, but can
assign no reason for it,"
NO INTENTION 10 KILL.
had you when YOU administered that
chloroform any intention OF killing Prel-
ler?'
II had not, sir"
The witness spoke loudly and emphat-
ically.
"Had you any intention OF injuring
him?'
81 bad not, sir.''
''Of doing him any bodily harm:'
mo"
The rest of the testimony was taken up
with his trip to San Francisco, some OF
the events which occurred and his expla-
nation Of some of the big stories which he
told about himself on his trip to that city.
The court adjourned until tomorrow,
when the direct examination will be con-
tinued.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
GEN. MILES ALLEGED OFFER.

The War Department Not Informed
of the Reported Action.
WASHINGTON, May 26.-Nothing is
known at the War Department in regard
to the reported action Of Gen. Miles in Of
fering rewards for the capture of the
renegade Apaches, dead or alive. 1t is
stated, If such is the case, it is an act for
which Gen. Miles alone is res sponsible. and
that 1t will not be sanctioned by the War
Department. TheTe are no funds avail
able for such purpose, and it is said
further that such a course would not be
considered civilized warfare, even against
the bloOdthirstY savages.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27

LONDON, May -, ) A. M.-The Times
says: "Much OF the fishery dispute needs
to be explained. II appears probable.
though not certain, that Canada has the
law upon her side; but it can hardly be
doubted that she has revived claims long
dormant. The fact that botu parties have
appealed to England, IS y high cOmpli-
ment to our impaTtiality. Our only In
terest and endeavOr will be to arrange a
a more satisfactory treaty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
HIS Girl WIFE STOLEN.
A Quarrel Results in a Husband BE
ing Deprived OF His Wife.

A Quarrel Results i'm a Husband Be
ing Deprived OF His Wife.
CHATTANooGA, May 26.-A young man
named Elkana knight applied to Squire
Gihe yesterday for process by which he
could secure the possession of his wife,
whom he alleged was forced from his home
by her stepfather, George Lacy. The
young man stated that be was
married TO Miss Omie Harden
on last Christmas day. She was
scarcely 10 years OF age at tbe time of her
marriage, yet the ceremony took place at
her home ana was sanctioned by her ste D.
father. The young man with bis girl wife
went into another portion Of the city and
went to housekeeping. All went smooth
~ until recently, when Lacy became
dissatisfied with the marriage and
demanded that his stepdaughter re-
turn TO his home and remain until
she WAS IS years OF age. Her
husband would not hear TO the separation,
and a family quarrel followed. Last Sun
day a week ago Young knight alleges
that during his absence Lacy went TO
his home and forced his wife 20 leave. He
further alleges that Lacy has his wife
concealed and will not allow him TO zee
her. The necessary papers were placed
in the hands Of an officer in the afternoon,
and Mrs. knight will be speedily returned
TO her husband.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27

PARIS, May 26.-The Budget Committee
has decided by vote Of II to . to throw
out the public worship estimates. M.
Guyot, Radical, declared that the COM
mttee had no power to pronounce upon
separation of church and State. NJ. GuyOt
also introduced motion in the Chamber
OF Deputies to place the public worship
funds at the disposal OF the communes
with the option Of applying them to re-
ligiOus or other purpOses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
IfniIroadIancis.

WASHINGTON, May 26.-The Senate to-
dav took up The bankruptcy bill, but laid
it aside for the bill providing for the tax
alton Of railroad grant lands.
Mr.. Blair offered an amendment which
was agreed to. providing thai any sale Of
land under the bill the United States
might become the preferred purchaser,
and that in such case lands might be re-
stored to the public domain.
In reply TO question from Mr.. Blair,
MIR. Van Wyck said that almost every
state in the Union had suffered by the
evil Of untaxed railroad lands.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
NEW ENGLAND's DANGER.
A Movement by the knights whichs
May Lead 20 "A Strike.

May Lead TO "A Strike.
BosToN. May 26.-The employees Of the,
steam railroads running from Boston,
particularly the freight handlers, have
been quietly organizing themselves into
local assemblies Of the Knights Of Labor.
This week a general move was made IN,
the direction Of higher wages all along
the line under the counsel Of the EXecu-
tive Board Of District Assembly No. 30,
which caused letters 10 be sent to all the
large corporations. These letters have
been received with courtesy. Notices
have been received from several Of thei
railroads that the requests have been laidi
before the Board Of Directors Of the re-
epeetlye roads, and that when acted upon
tho ENaomllYe hnard VIII be nOLLned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27

PARIS, May 26.-The government have
Officially disayowet the speech Of the
French Minister at Lisbon congrsiulating
the King and Queen upon The marriage OF
their son 10 the Princess AmelIe, daugh-
ter Of the COuot Of Paris. 10 is believed
this action indicates that the Orleans
Princes will be eXpelled from France.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27

NEW YORK, May 23.-The trial Of Herr
Most. Ad0lph Schenck aud William
Braunschwsg, for misdemeanOr IN trying
20 inclte riot, was begun Late 10 after
noon. Late in the afternoon Jury was
secured and recess taken until to-mor-
row, when the trial will proceed. Most
was handcuted to bis two anarchist col
leagues, schenck and Braunschwag, and
taken TO the iOmbs, where he was locked
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27

SIMLA, May GA meeting Of the In
dian silver Association was held to-day,
at which the Governor General was pres
ent. Sir Auckland Calvin, financial men,
Der Of tue council, in an address 10 the
meeting, declared that the future OF India
depended upon England's adoption Of
bimetallism.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
Armn,lr 8 Co. ln Inck.

CHICAGO, May 26.--rhe packing bouse
OF Armour & CO., Of this city, has just
executed contract 10 supply the French
government with 7,0J0.0O pounds or beef
IN cans, 20 be putupln special can adopt
ed for use by the French army. This ls
stated 10 he the largest Individual con-
tract ever awarded 10 one hrm In the
meat packing Industry.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27

LONDON, May 26.-Adyices from Pekin
say that the Chinese government has be-
come alarmed at the size OF the projected
English mission TO Thibet, and will ask
that the escort be reduced and that the
mission snail represent simply CONNER
cial body. Otherwise the Thibetans will
refuse to allow the party TO enter their
territory
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
Enlson,. Nlnchlnc WnrI.s.

NEW YORK. May 26.--The Edison ma
chine works began work again to-day,
after many weeks idleuess, with - men.
The company refuses 20 abolish contract
work. tho chief bone Of contention, and
threatens TO remove its plant TO another
city sooner than yield.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27

LONDON. May 2G.--Lord RoseDery, For.
eign Secretary. will recommend that the
powers raise the blockade on the Greek
ports and Withdraw the foreign feet from
Suda bay.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
g. 600 for Carrvinp Coin.

WAsHINGToN. May 26.-The Speaker
laid before the House today letter from
the acting secretary of the Treasury,
recommending an appropriation of So, 600
for tne transportation Of minor coins. 1t
WAS referred.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
The Northern Presbyterians.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, MAY 26.-In the
Presbyterian General Assembly to-day
the assembly urged on the clerks. secre-
tarles and religious papers 10 always he
careful TO use the legal title--yi2.: The
Presbyterian Church In the United States
OF America-sO as 20 avoid prejudice
against work IN the Southern States.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27

CINCINNATI, May 2G.-The trustees or
Archbishop Purcel's estate today
brought suit against the bonGsmen OF ox-
Assignee John b. Mannix for 100000. the
amount alleged to have been embezzled
by Mr.. Mannix. Ex-Gov. Hoadley is one
of tho hond gmen
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
Miners Convicted.

WASHINGTON, PA. May 26.-Twenty-
four coal miners, who have been on trial
charged with conspiracy at Coal Centre
in November last, were found guilty this
evening. On another charge Of riot all
were convicted except two. A motion
for new trial has been made.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27

LONDON, May 26.--Thunderst0rms have
been raging in Germany for three days
Many persons and hundreds OF cattle have
been Killed. Damage 10 the extent Of
about Gao, 1000 has been done 20 vineyards
in tue Rhine valley.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27

NASHVILLE, May 20.-Twenty-fye hun.
dred people attended the commencement
exercises 0f the Tennessee Normal Col.
lego tonight. Diplomas were awarded
20 iorty-six graduates, representing every
Southern state.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
NioneY Ielnwlnr In.

.,WAsHiNGToN, May 26.-The revenues
NJ lhe government for this month are
aa.arly sl6,OO0,O00 In excess Of the expen-
TTlufes during the same period. and the
,.asury oilieials are encouraged to be-
I've these viii be comparatively large
ooo lSsse can In the public debt-about Si2,-
VvgsUO0s
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
Postal Conferees.

WAsHINGToN, MAY 26.-lu the House
to-day Mr.. BOunt reported that the con-
fereos on the post Office appropriation bill!
had been unable to agree and further con-
ference was ordered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27

EoNDoN. Diay 2G.--It Is reported that
the bctrothai 0f Princess Louise, eldest
daughterdHghe Prince ot Wales, TO Prince
Oscar, sOn'of the firg Of sweden, will be
soon Officially declared
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27

CoNsrANTINOpLE, May 2G.-Tne Porte
declares that there h no foundation for
the report that a conspiracy existed at
sofia for the assassination OF Prince
Alexander and Prime Minister Kara
r.Inf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
s1.ooo.ooo LOST BY FlnE.
One of Chicago's MANN 9TH Busi-
ness Buildings Destroyed.

One of Chicago's MANN 9TH Busi-
ness Buildings Destroyed.
CHICAGO, May ga disastrous fire oc-
CURED in large brick and stone struc-
ture at the corner OF Congress street and
Wabash avenue early this morning. The
loss will approximate 81 900, 900. Among
the principal losers are publishers Bel
ford, Clarke & Co., and the large
book bindery firm of Donohue
& Henneberry. The structure in
winch the FIRE originated is at
the northwest corner of TWO thorough
fares and six stories ia height. The first
alarm was turned in shortly after
O'Clock, but before the arrival OF any fire
steamers flames had burst out OF the
building with such fefceness az to insure
the destruction Of the entire building and
it's contents. In a short time after the
blaze was discovered tue building WAS on
fire from top TO bottom. IL was filled with
material of the most inHammable de-
scriptiOn.
TUE OCCUPANTS.
The occupants were BeliOrd, CLARKE a.
Co, publishers; Van Antwerp, Bragg Il
Co, in the same business; D0nohue &
Henneberry, bOOkbndecs; II. HI. PeaIe Il
Co, photographers, and the Central Litho-
graphing Company. Mr.. Belford, OF Bel
ford, Clarke " Co., places his loss at $780,
000. many valuable plates being destroyed.
Next door was a tiye-stOTy building owned
by o. A. Slaughter and occupied by the
furniture firm OF r. Deimel a. Co. This
firm was burned out a short time ago aud
was lust going back, and nad only q
small stock on hand. The loss will not
exceed 5000. The most exciting part Of
the fire was the panic which occurred
among the guests Of the hotel BTuns-
wick, directly opposite the burned blocg.
The beat was so intense that every pane
OF glass in the Wabash avenue trout OF
the hotel was broken. and the sashes and
window frames were scOTcbed.
FLIGHT or THE GUESTS.
The guests became alarmed, and not
stopping TO dress thense selves fed from
the bOtel The loss by beat and water to
tie hotel is $1,000.
Capt. Joe Kenyon. Of truck No. 81, was
seriously injured. In jumping from the
truck on arriving at the fire he fell and
the wheels ol the truck passed over him.
Both legs were broken and one OF them
was so mangled that It Will have 10 be
ainputated
VIM. LauRdon, Of truck No. ], was
badly cut in the hands and right arm by
falling glass. John Brenn aud Fireman
O'Neill, both OF truck N0.l, were cut by
I falling glass. The truck, which was a
new one, was caught under the falling
Congress street wall and was completely
destroyed.
The origin OF the fire is not known, but
il is supposed that II started In the engine
room in the northwest corner Of the base
ment, and as the building was full OF
elevator shafts, which acted as 30 many
fiues. Il took the flames but few minutes
10 spread through the structure and seize
on the intlammaolo material with which
II was tlled. Every floor Was filled with
heavy machinery, the top floor alone con-
tanning twenty-five Gordon presses. The
lithogrsph and stereotype plates were
stored In the basement, and II - thought
a good deal Of this valuable property viii
ln anvad
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
CrlrninnIiv IliIeIelI

OswEGo, N. Y, May 8.-weed &
knlckerbooker, publishers Of the Syracuse
sunday Times. were to-day found guilty
OF having criminaily libelad W. j. Bull
ger. who was charged IN their paper with
abortion and graveyard insurance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
Private Pension Bills.

WASHINGTON, May 26.-After the rou-
tine morning business the Senate pro.
ceeded TO the consideration OF the private
pension bills on the calendar.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
A Demonstrntion Prohibited.

BRUssKLs, Nav 2G.-rhe government
has prohibited the holding Of Socialist
demonstration arranged for June 10 ia
this city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
smnll-PnN nt GnaNmns.

GUAYMAs, MEX, May Eighteen
cases OF smallpox have been reported
here, slx Of which have proved latal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
NIecling nf CoaI NIlners.

PrrTsBuRG, May 26.--The meeting of
the coal miners OF Federation No. 3 was
continued to-day, and 70 was resolved 10
declare the existing strike or. between
10000 and ii,0o0 men who have been ou
tho strike will return 70 work this week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27

Twelve Ahied ~ an Explosion.
MADRID, May 20.-The dynamite fac.
tory az Valencia was destroyed to-day by
an explosion, which also Killed twelve
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27

Decoration Days Observance.
WAsHfNGToN. May 26.-The public
Offices will be closed on Decoration day
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
Cholera al Utline.

RoME, May ao.-chOlora has appeared
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-27
KARL BLINDS VIEWS.
CHAMRFRLAIN NOT No ATTENn.

LONDON, May II, A. Mt is authori-
tatively stated that Mr.. Chamberlain will
not attend the Liberal meeting to-day on
the ground that Mr.. Gladstone's circular
is so framed as to exclude certain sec
tion Of the party.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1886-02-25
EVERGREEN SWEET FODDER
CORN.

The cheapest and best crop to grow
for feeding IL a green state, to stock
during the summer months is the ever
green sweet fodder corn. It is also su-
perior for winter use, in its cured state.
j. NJ Smith, the successful gardener of
Green Bay, Wisconsin, says he considers
it far superior to the southern fodder
corn, as it is much more nutritious
Being so sweet and palatable, be claims
cattle eat every part of the stalk and
leaves, leaving no waste, as lie usual with
the southern corn and other varieties.
| also learned IN recent visit to She
boygan county, that the farmers there
were very much dissatisfied with the
large variety of fodder corn from Little
Falls, N. Y, considering it little better, if
any, than the common dent. have al
ready made extensive sales in that county
and every one who has tried the ever
green fodder corn, will accept no other.
1t is advisable to SOW in drills three feet
apart, at the rate of one or two bushels
per acre. Price per bushel of 4s pounds,
$3.50. ALBERT LAMBETH.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1886-02-25

ONE of our merchants in the course of
conversation recently remarked that a
few days before he had shipped several
hundred pounds of butter to Chicago for
the greater part of which he received
eight cents per pound-incidentally re-
marking that that was all it was worth.
On the other hand, there are a number
of farmers in the county who have
regular customers here for all the butter
they can market at regular price of
from 90 to % cents per pound the year
round. There is chance to draw any
number of conclusions from the facts
above stated. One is, that if one farmer
can make twenty cent butter, his neighbor
ought to market none worth only eight
cents; and that with proper care the
amount received by butter makers of
this county for their product could easily
be doubled,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1886-02-25

Mr.. M. ORNEs, the boat builder, is
completing mackinaw boat for Man.
lstee man which is larger than any ever
built here previously, the dimensions
being % feet over all and feet beam.
As soon as the one now on the stocks is
completed he will commence another Just
like it and will also build row boat and
pond boat for Manistee parties. Mr..
Ornes also has contract to build the hull
of small steam yacht which will ply
on some of the lakes up the line of
the NJ, L. 8. & W. r. r. He built
quite a number of boats last season and
the excellent workmanship on them is
making him an enviable reputation as
builder and bids fair to develop that line
of work into quite an industry in the
near future.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1886-02-25
SHIRT DEPARTMENT.

We have very large new line of VIII
SON Bros. READY MADE SHIRTS AND
NIGHT SHIRTS. These shirts are made
Of very good material; the bosoms are of
fine double linen, and together with
several other new valuable improvements
makes it still THE shirt of shirts. We
have the agency for this desirable shirt
and are enabled to sell them at the same
low prices for which they are sold at the
manufacturers retail establishment. If
you are in the habit of having your shirts
made to order, we would like to call your
attention to our facilities for making this
shirt to order in style to suit and at lower
prices than the travelling shirt men ask
for theirs and we guarantee perfect salts
faction as regards style, workmanship,
durability and fit. Whenever you need
anything in the shirt line whether READY
MADE or MADE TO ORDER we think we
can give you the best goods for the
money. In COLLARS and CUFFS we al
ways keep the very latest styles and best
makes. 25 SCHUETTE Bros.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1886-02-25

A SPAN of horses attached to sleigh
in which were Mr.. and Mrs. Christian
Larson and two daughters started to run
away near the corner of South Eighth
and Franklin streets yesterday forenoon.
In front of Manheimer's cigar factory
the sleigh was run against hitching
post, throwing the inmates violently
to the ground. The shock breaking the
whiffietree, the horses proceeded at a
terrific rate across the bridge but were
stopped at the Central House. Mr..
Larson and his daughters escaped SER
ious injury but Mrs. Larson was con-
siderably bruised about the face and
complained of internal pairs which led
to belief that the was seriously hurt.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1886-02-25

The farmers in the vicinity of Francis
Creek have organized a society under
the name of The Bohemian Farmers
Association. Meetings are to be held
once week at the houses of the mem
bers during the winter months. An
initiation fee of 25 cents is charged and
also quarterly dues of 10 cents per
member. Two agricultural papers have
been subscribed for. Topics for discus
sion ere announced two weeks previous
to each meeting to afford members an
opportunity to post themselves. At the
last meeting the question discussed was
(Which is more beneficial to farmers,
the selling of milk or making of butter2"
The officers of the Association are:
President. John Chloupek; Vice-Prest.
John Rezek; Secretary, A. s. Chloupek;
Treasurer, E. Furst.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1886-02-25

THE Wagner Hardware Go.
have made many important
changesin their store by which
they have almost doubled the
large storing capacity they
already possessed. Besides a
complete assortment of Black
smith Iron, Steel, ETC., which
they have heretofore kept, they
have now added a very large
and complete stock of wagon
makers goods, viz: woodwork
for wagons, carriages, buggies,
sleighs, etc. Blacksmiths and
wagonmakers will do well to
look over their stock and get
prices.