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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22
THREE MEN MURDERED.
A Shocking Story from One of the
islands Near Key West.

In the charcoal camp on Pine Key, near
Key West, on the morning Of Sept. 10,
man named Cooper visited Donaldson 5
camp, when the latter asked him to re-
turn knife, which he had borrowed a
few days before, Cooper threw II on the
floor, saying: "There it is" Donaldson
picked IL up and walked about twenty
feet from the camp, when, without any
warning. Cooper shot him in the back,
and when he fell ran up to him, saying:
"You --, you amt dead yet? Phi
finish you" Donaldson begged for his
life. and Cooper left. saying, Lie there
aud suffer and die." Cooper then re-
loaded his double barreled gun with buck
shot and went 70 the camp OF BAN and
Hunter. BAN was cooking In front Of
bis tent, whom, without any warning, he
was shot in the bowels, tearing out his
intestnes. Balm cried out: "Why did
you shoot me; did | ever harm your
Cooper answered mo, | only shot you
to please my own mind" Cooper
then loaded his gun again and went
to the front of the tent, where
Hunter, who was inside, attempted to
run, but was shot through the heart and
instantly killed. A man by the name Of
Cary. who was out in boat, heard the
shots and came ashore, when Cooper ran
him into the woods. He went down To
the camp Of some other men and came
back with them, and brought the dead and
wounded men to Key West. CoOper LETT
In small boat. A reward of $500 is Of
fered for his capture.
The Key West Key of the Gulf gives
another versOn OF the affair as follows, the
first account being from the columns Of
the Democrat:
The peace OF our city was disturbed on
Thursday morning by the arrival Of a boat
from Pine Key. on the east coast, bring
ing intelligence of one of the most horri-
BILE homicides that has ever been our duty
TO record. 1t appears that a man named
Cooper, a native of the Bahamas, put who
has resided here for several years. had
homesteaded piece of land and had been
continually molested by the parties
who have now become angels. The
reports are of course against Cooper,
but the facts are known to many
of our citizens. The idea set forth that a
man with single. barreled fowling piece
could deliberately and unfortunately
shoot down three stalwart men, with no
provocation, is absolutely absurd. We
deeply regret that such thing could
have taken place in our county, and we
also regret that Cooper did not come
to Key West and surrender himself
to the authorities, as we do not be-
leve that il the facts OF the case
were stated before court and competent
jury. that instead of Cooper being put
down as a dastardy murderer, that be
would have been acquitted and the homi-
eide declared justifable. Our space is
limited to-day, but we will endeavor to
get the deposition of the man who died
Thursday and give it to our readers in
full, with the possibilities and probabili-
ties deduced theretrom.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22
CONVICTS IN A SWAMP.
ELEVEN MEN RUN OVER A DEF
UTY SHERIFF AT PALATKA.

The officer Severely Injured, and Only
Saved from Death by his Hercuieah
Strengthen The South Florida Railroad
successfuIy Changed to the Standard
Gauge-Knights of Labor Organizing
in Florida.
PALATKA, FLA, Sept. 21.-This morning
as Deputy Sheriff Perry opened the door
leading to the corridor on which the cells
face in the Jail to feed the inmates one OF
the eight prisoners confined in the corrl-
dor struck him with zinc bucket knock
ing him down. The balance jumped on
him, overpowered and disarmed him, and
turned the bolt, liberating the prisoners
confined in the other cells. Eleven es-
caped. A young negro named Virgins
awaiting sentence for murder was among
the number. They succeeded in gaining
the cover OF swamps, and up to O'CLOCK
tonight have evaded capture. Deputy
Perry is badly cut about the face, head
and shoulders, and but for his powerful
strength would have been murdered. The
citizens and Gem City Guards have
turned out in force and are securing the
country.
THE CHANGE OF GAUGE.
SANFORD, FLA, Sept. 21.-The change
of gauge OF the most southern link of the
fast mail route through Jacksonville and
Tampa, Fla, to Havana, and OF the
%Plant system" established by the United
States Post Office DEPARTMENT. of the pres
ent ADMINISTRATION, was accomplished
last nightly making the South Florida
railroad from Sanford to Tampa, dis
lance OF 115 miles, standard gauge road.
B. r. Swoope, superintendent, MIR. DICK
sns, roadmaster of the south Florida
railroad, with c. o. Huines, bridge In
Epector, WHO brought 225 selected hands
trom the Savannah, Florida and Western
railway, made up a force OF 725 hands, so
distributed as to complete the change
without accident or delay to schedule
trains. II. S. Haines, general manager
of the "Plant system" was present with
FL. B. Plants private car, which will be
the first standard gauge railway car TO
arrive on the shores OF Tampa Bay. This
movement will inaugurate service OF
through trains and Pullman sleeping
sars from New York and Washington via
Jacksonville to Tampa, where, in con-
nection with the new fast ships OF the
Plant steamship line, passengers and
mails to the West indies and ports on the
caribbean sea can reach Havana In %
hours.
THE FLoRIDIAN METROPOLIS.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Sept. N.-Mrs.
Martha Jones, aged 60 years, re-
siding in the suburbs Of Riverside, had
Der right arm so lacerated in mattress
machine to-day that IL had to be ampu-
lated below the elbow.
The Knights Of Labor held meeting
here to-day for the purpose of organizing
a State assembly OF the order. Delegates
were present from Pensacola, Key West,
Tampa, Cedar Key, Barlow, and the as
sembly in this city and other points. 1t
is claimed thirty-twO subordinate assem-
blies were represented, embracing over
seventy members. e. B. Pendleton, Of
Kew West, is understood TO be the knights
OF Labor candidate for Congress in the
First district. He is an anti-DavIdsOn
man, and was present and leading spirit
In the meeting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22
ANOTHER CASHIER SHORT.
Gen. Neal Dow's Son-in-Law Charged
with a Defalcation.
From the Neto York Herald


PORTLAND, Me-, Sept. 19.-An an
nouncement made this evening that WILL
lam Edward Gould, the cashier OF the
First National Bank, is a defaulter to the
extent OF $S7, 900, created most profound
sensation. MIR. Gould, VINO is a prisoner
in his own house, has for many years been
one of the most prominent citizens of the
State, by common consent the titles Of
"Hon.' and "Rev." have been
given him, and no man enjoyed
to greater degree the confidence
of the business and religious world
Some years ago he sold his country home
and built splendid mansion on State
street in this city. People wondered at
this, as his salary was but 81 800 a year,
and he had large aud expensive family
to provide for, but his standing was so
high in the community that no serious
suspicion was excited in the minds OF his
associates. His wife is a daughter of
Gen. Neal Dow, who is very wealthy
man, and 1t was commonly reported that
Gen. Dow provided the money for the
building of the house.
GOOD LIVING AND GOOD WORKS.
Since building his house Mr.. Gould has
lived In more than good style. He has
been very active in all benevolent and re-
ligious undertakings. He was prime
mover IN tne WORK OF bringing the Ameri-
can Board OF Commissioners OF Foreign
Missions to Portland, and was one of the
most active of Mr.. MoOdy's assistants
when that evangelist came here TO bold Il
series of meetings. lie was appointed
by Gov. PlaIsted one of the commissions
ers TO look into the management Of the
State Reform School, and later was iden-
titled with the civil service reform move
ment. he addressed, for several years,
the National Bankers Association, and
flied, almost every sunday, some one Of
the Congregational pulpits of the vicinity.
AS speaker and writer he was very
bright and effective, and as IA preacher
very successful, being especially remark
able tor his great power in prayer.
THE WEAK SPOT.
A few days ago Mr.. Gould went to New
| York on visit. While be was gone an
expert was put on mis- books. On his re-
turn he was asked 10 meet all the direc-
! tors OF all the banks in Portland. He
! was then confronted with the proof of his
guilt. Completely broken down, it IS I'M
| dersteod that he admitted all that was
! charged against him, was rat once arrest
! ed, and will appear before the court as
soon as the affairs Of the bank have been
completely investigated.
The detacation Will not injure the
standing of the First \ ational Bank. MIR.
Gould has given up property to the value
! OF 500. 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22
THRIFTY II. Il. HAYES.
His Medical and Surgical War His.
tory Sold to a Junk Dealer.

From the Neio YORK. Sun
WAsHINGToN, Sept. 19.-The Pension
Office recently was IN need OF a copy Of
"The Medical and Surgical History of the
Var OF the Rebellion, Part ,. Second Is.
sue, 1870" This work consists OF FIVE
large quarto volumes, profusely and ex.
pensivey illustrated, always worth at
least So a volume or more, and Of still
greater value now, because almost out Of
print. Col. Charles w. Thompson,
Custodian Of the Interior Department,
undertook TO provide the work for
the Pension Office, but found that
the government supply was entirely eX.
hausted. He then began to hunt around
the city for IL, and at last found copy In
junk shop on Pennsylvania avenue. He
bought the books and they were placed in
the library at the Pension Office. YestA
day DR.. BTant turned over the leaves cas-
ually and found them nearly all inscribed
with the words, "R. b. Hayes, IA Aug,
$780," in the well known handwriting OF
the fraudulent President. IL is not known
how much Hayes got for the volumes,
whatever the amount. 1t was clear profit
TO him, for they cost him nothing. The
sum must have been sufficient to buy
eggs to set at least three hens.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22
Sheepshead Bay Races.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2l.-The following
we're the events at Sheepshead Bay to-
day:
FIRST RACE-Three- quarters of a mile.
LIZZIE Krepps won by two lengths, with
LATTE second and Gardey third. Time rs.
SECOND RACE-FOr twO-year-olds: three
quarters OF mile. Bessie June won by four
leng he. with Almy second ana Iiypasia third.
Time l:l6.
THIRD RAcE-For three year-olds and up
wards; one and one-e ghth mi es. Elgin won
by a length, with Maggie j. second and War
cage third. Time /: 56.
FOURTH RACE-For three year-olds; one
mile aud three sixteenths King OF Norfolk
won by two lengths, with O'Fallon second and
Birthday third. Time 1904.
FIFTH RACE-For three year olds and up
wards; one and one-eigth miles. AdOnis
won by three fourths OF length, with Valet
second and Florence NJ third Time .55IS
SIXTH ghths of mile on the
turf. barefoot won by head with Becky
b. second and Thackeray third. Time l:2y1S
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22
GEoRGIA's CAPITAL CITY.
Rome Wins at the Shoot-Con
tempt of Court Punished.

Rome Wins at the Shoot Con
tempt of Court Punished.
ATLANTA, GA, Sept. 21.-The gun clubs
of Rome and Atlanta had tournament at
the base ball grounds here this afternoon.
Each club presented teams of eleven men
and twenty-five shoJs were allowed each
contestant. Clay pigeons were used. The
score showed the Rome team victorious
By 1SS to 173. This is the second defeat
Atlanta has received from Rome.
The trial of Whitaker, the murderer,
who is charged with killing William
Drakeford, is still in progress. To-day
Judge Clarke sent two men to Jail for con-
tempt. One of them was Ananias
Brown. He was a witness in the
case, and after being sworn and
sent out of the room came
back again. He got ten days.
Henry lngramwas sent to Jail for twenty
days for refusing to appear as witness
before the grand jury and resisting Bailiff
Williamson, who was sent after him.
Lula Kelsey, who is guilty OF the same
offense as Brown, will be brought before
the court tomorrow. she is a witness In
the Whitaker-Draketord case, and came
back into the room after having been
sworn and sent out.
David Holden, of Murray county, who
is in Jail with an attack OF meningitis, is
reported TO be better to-day. Holden is
held 10 answer a charge Of violating the
internal revenue lave.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22
Gadsdeu's Nominees.

QUINCY. FLA, Sept 21.-The County
Convention, held here Sept. Is, was the
largest and most animated that has been
held for many years. On the ffty-ninth
BALLOT Col. Z. b. stockton was nominated
for the Senate. Hon. II. H. Spear, Sam,
vel Strum and NJ. b. Floid were nomi.
mated. on the first ballot, for the House Of
Representatives. Great harmony pre-
vailed The ticket is good one and
gives satisfaction.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22
Election Notice.
OFFICE OF

VFFIUE I
COMMISSIONERS AND EX-oFFIoIo JUDGES |
CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA,
SAVANNAH, GA, Sept. 6, 1886.
An election will be held at the Court House
In the city of Savannah. on WEDNESDAY
the sixth day of October, 1855, being the first
Wednesday of the month, for Governor, Sec
rotary of State. Attorney General, Comptrol-
Ter General, and Treasurer of the State of
Georgia, for a Senator to represent the First
Senatorial district, and for three Representa-
tives of Chatham county to the General AS
sembly Of the State, as provided for by law.
The polls will De opened at o'clock A. M.
ard cloeed at O'Clock P. NJ.
The Sheriff of Chatham county, with his
Deputy and two County Constables. to be Sc
lected by him, will be present to preserve
order.
ROB'T D. WALKER, c. @. c.
j. II. ESTILL. &C. C.
c. n. DORSETT, g. c. G.
Attest: .INO. r DILLON Clerk C. @. C.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2l.-The following
games were played to-day;
At New York-New York 9. Philadelphia /.
AT Boston Boston 3, Washington 4.
At st. Louis-5t. Louis 8. Kansas CITY o.
At Detroit - Detroit 2, Chicago 4; game
called at the end Of fourth inning on account
of rain.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. J. st. Louis 6.
At Brooklyn-Brooklyn 10. Pittsburgh.
At Staten Island-Metropolitan 10, Louis.
elllea
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22
Winners OF the Newnort Kaces.

NEW YORK, Sept. 21.-The committee
90 the Newport races late this afternoon
gave their decision as follows:
The Gitana takes the schooners' cup,
the May1ower wins in her class, the
Stranger in the second class, and the Cin-
derella IN the third class. The Galstea
was ruled out, having fouled the buoy,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22

MARBLEHEAD, MASS, Sept. 21.-The
race between Boston's crack sloop The
This and the cutter Stranger, from New
port to Marblehead, for $500, was won by
tbe Thetis, which arrived here at 9:j3
o'clock with the mainsail reeied. topmast
housed and her bonnet out OF her jib. The
Stranger was not yet in sight at ] | o clOck
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22
A AorinIist Scntenred

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 2l.-Geel, the So
ciaist, has been sentenced TO eight years
imprisonment for shooting Police Com
migRory Stork
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22
UImer's Liver COrrectOr.

Ulmer'S Liver COrreCtOr.
This vegetable preparation Is Invaluable for
system. For Dyspepsia, Constipation and
other ills, caused by disordered liver, it can
not be excelled. Highest prizes awarded, and
indcrsed by eminent medical men. Ask for
81 0G bottle. Freight paid to any address
q. f. ULMER. NJ. D.,
Pharmacist, Savannah, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22
HoRsFoRD,s ACID PHOSPHATE

Ia Hohuach" and M"ntai Exhaustion.
DR.. n. $. READ, Chandlersville, Ill.,,
says; ~ think it remedy OF the highest
value ia mental and nervous exhaustion,
attended with sick Leads che, dyspepsia,
diminished vitality, etc-n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22
H.OOO CattIe Disenscd

CHICAGO, Sept. 2l.-ltn now looks as II IL
would be necessary 10 slaughter the 5000
cattle AZ the dishleries in order to stamp
out pleuro-pneumonia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22
Vicksburg's Postmaster.

WAsHINGToN. Sept. 81 The President
has issued commission to William
Groome TO DO Postmaster at Vicksburg,
Mas
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22
mrPItn9B.
sule Lodge No. 12, /. o. o. F.

Golden Rule Lodge No. 12, /. O. o. +.
A regular meeting of this Lodge will be
held THIS EVENING at s O'Clock.
Members of other Lodges and visiting
brothers are invited TO attend.
The second Degree will be conferred.
BY order of
E.w. CUBBEDGE, N. G.
III. G. GANAUL Sec'y
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22
$perial Mntirea.
Notice.

All bills against the British steamship
"Camellia," Buck Master, must be presented
at our office by or before 10 M. THURSDAY,
Sept, 90, or payment thereof will be debarred.
A. MINIS & SONS. Consi gnees.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22
Georgia Hussars.
HEADQUARTERS GEORGIA HUssARs,
SAVANNAH, GA, Sept. %, 1885.
Mass Meeting Of the Democracy.

-'''7' -@N 0SH1H5 Vh 0HHV "OHIHUOA HOJs
BY virtue of a resolution adopted by the
Executive Committee, a MASS MEETING
of the Democratic Voters of Chatham county
is called for FRIDAY EVENING. oath inst.
at the Court House, at s O'Clock for the pur-
pose of nominating three candidates for Rep
resentatives to the General Assembly of
Georgia from Chath am county.
VIM. DUNCAN,
Vice Charm DEM Party Chatham Co,
B. H. RICHARDSON. Sec.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-22
Notice..

Notice.
Spanish steamship "Niceto" will be respon-
sible for any debts contracted by the crew.
A, MINIS & SONS,
Consignees,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-08-18

ter at Gnysville, Tenn, attempted to whip
John Davis. q young farmer, for visiting
his sister. Davis crushed Bondy's skull
with a stone. and then the father of Bondy
intcrfercd. He and Davis fought with
knives and both were mortally wounded.
At Birds Eye, Indiana, recently a man
named Foultz was waylaid and killed. and
another named Waller mOrtally wounded
by Hodge and his son. On Saturday last
citizens OF that neighborhood hunted the
two Hedges from their hiding place and
hanged them.
\ young mar at Brodhead, Wis, in,
jurcd his arm slightly on n barbed wire
fence, and TO stop the bleeding he wrapped
n red silk handkerchief about it. He is in a
prccarious condition TO- from blood pois-
oning, caused by the coloring matter Of the
handkerchief.
Col. Swain. one of the most popular can.
didatcs before the State Convention at
Galveston, Texas, declared in a speech that
if he received the nomination and was
elected if war was declared, in "a hour he
would lead "A force into Mexico, and every
man would lave n hacienda.
The delegation from the Irish Parlia.
mcntary party, consisting of Mcssrs.
OBricn, Redmond and Dcasy. which is
coming to attend the Chicago Convention
Of the Irish National League of America,
to bc held on August Is and 10, sailed on
Sunday from Queenstown. If the weather
is favorable the ship will be in New York
next Sunday.
During a storm Tuesday night at Otter
Dam Creek. Richmond, Va, a water spout
burst over and washed away a long stretch
or the railroad between Petersburg and
Weldon. and carried away the abutments OF
a.. ;,a,, l,.,l,., .,N, ., 80, r, H., ,-.Nl. N-..-.
day morning a through train from the
South dashed into the washout, carrying
down the engine and several cars. No.
body seriously hurt.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-08-18
4 New Postal Card.

The new postal card design, adopted
about Il year ago, will soon be superseded
by another. which has been prepared at
the bureau of engraving and printing, and
which has been formally approved by Post
master General Villas. When the last
change of design was made there was some
occasion for haste. and there was difficulty
about getting rid OF certain notions about
the card that experience has removed. Mr..
Villas last year took the best Of the designs
offered. Ii was an improv ment, but still
not entirely satisfactory. The new design
will at once be accepted as an improve
mont upon that now in use. 1t consists Of
one piece OF engraving instead Of two
pieces, rs on the present card. A head Of
Jefferson, a miniature portrait after the
original in the State department. occupies
a central place on the upper third of the
card. Over this head in light letters are
the words United States" In panels
supported by scroll work ut the left and
right are the words, postal card in dis.
tinct letters. Under the head are the words
''unc cent. and beneath the border line,
i~nc!osiug the designation of value, is the
line Nothing but the address to bc on this
side The design is graceful and light,
and its advantage over the old one is that
the idea Of putting the stamp off a. one
side and the designation Of the article at
the opposite side is abandoned to secure an
exclusive design with the strongest feature
Of it in the centre. The Postmaster Gene.
raj may decide to print the new cards on
white paper and in black ink, for the reason
That white paper furnishes a better ground
for writtcu characters, helping the post
Office Clerks who are compelled 10 decipher
addresses, and for the reason that the
brown ink is complained of by the printers
who use it as more troublesome 10 obtain
good work with than the same quality of
black ink. AS there is n stock of about 10,
GOO, 900 postal cards now on hand, it is
probable that the new cards will not be out
for Il month or two.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-08-18
Total solar Eclipse.

a total eclipse Of the sun occurs on the
20th, which will be visible ms a very small
partial eclipse in the southern part of New
England and the Atlantic States. The
path Of totally commences at the isthmus
OF Panama, crosses the northern part of
south America, and some of the adjacent
Islands, crosses the Atlantic ocean in a
Southeastcrly direction, strikes the coast of
Africa near Bcngucla, and ends in MAZDA.
gascar, The conditions for Observing It
are more favorable than they were In the
total eclipse of 1888 and 1885. when the
lines Of totally passed almost entirely over
the southern Pacific ocean. Doubtless as.
lronomcrs will be on hand at many point
to observe the eclipse. The eclipse fegins
al 6h. ION A. NJ, "a little more than an
hour after sunisc,j continuing 32m., and
ends Mt Oh. 38m. A. NJ. 1t is so light that
it will hardly bc noticed, unless attention
is directed TO it. The magnitude of the
eclipse is only 0.01S of the suns diameter,
and it is on the suns south limb. The limit
of The eclipse is / degree north of Boston,
so that we must be contented witt. a touch
OF the phenomenon.