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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
LITTLE MAY HALVES BURIED.

The body of little May Halves was yester-
day morning buried in the city cemetery.
A fund, which was subscribed by citlzens,
served to purchase a grassy plot, and she
was buried in handsome white casket
There was no parade or excitement about
the funeral, and there were no carriages OF
attendants.
All day yesterday 5upt. Morton of the
Highland dummy line, with assistants, was
engaged in dragging the lake, where Mrs.
Hawes' body was found, for the body OF
her baby. 1t was not found and the belief
now prevails that some other disposition
was made of it,
AT THE JAIL.
Around the jail the same state of barri-
cade exists as has prevailed since Saturday
nights charge. A reporter passed through
the lines at noon and found Sheriff Smith
inside the Jail Office, still under arrest. The
Jail is in charge Of Mr.. Sims, one of the
sheritfs deputies Sheriff Smith still re-
peated the statement he had previously made
that he did not give the word to fire until
shots were fired on the outside, and that at
least dozen shots had been fired by the
crowd before single officer fired.
THE CoRoNER's JURY.
Coroner Babbitt this morning empanelled
tho following jury to hold an inquest over
the body Of A. d. Bryant, who was shot on
Saturday night at the jail while in COM
pany with Postmaster Throckmorton: ID.
M. Brenner, G. Perkins, Louis L. Schwarz,
George Baines, j. w. Mcconnell, and A. K.
Shepherd. After viewing the body, the in
quest was postponed until 9 o'clock to-
morrow morning.
After the coroner's jury has viewed the
body of Mrs. Hawes her remains will be
buried in the cemetery by the side of her
little daughter May.
CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE.
Last Tuesday the body of little girl was
found in East Lake, near this city. The
fact was established that she had been mur-
dered, and Wednesday the body was
identified as that of May Halves, daughter
of R. r. Halves, railroad engineer.
Circumstances pointed to the girls father as
her murderer. He was married in Colum-
bus. Miss, Wednesday evening, though he
was supposed to have a wife here. On his
arrival here with his bride that night he
was arrested, charged with murder.
HIS FIRST WIFE MISSING.
Then it was learned that he had never
been divorced from his first wife, and that
she had been missing since last Saturday,
as well as younger child. Search for the
woman's body commenced at once, and
soon additional circumstantial evidence
against Hawes was secured. Saturday
evening the body of his wife was found at
the bottom of the lake, weighted down
with iron. This caused the excitement that
led to the tragic events of Saturday night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
HOLDING THE INQUEST.
ALI the Dead Men Shot in the Back
4 New Theory of the Crime.

a New Theory of the Crime.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 10.-A special
from Birmingham, Ala, to the Times says:
"The coroner's inquest to-day is endeavor-
ing to get at the bottom of the facts in
Saturday nights massacre The excitement
still runs very high, and the people are
divided over the action of the officers. One
very remarkable feature is that nearly
every man killed was shot III the back,
showing that the crowd had turned away
when the firing was begun. Postmaster
Throckmorton was shot in the lower back
through and through; A. D. Bryant was
shot through the heart from the rear.
Many point to this as very damaging to the
officers.
BURYING THE DEAD.
"Several funerals took place this afternoon,
including the postmaster's, that of Mrs.
Hawes, the murdered woman, and that of
little May Hawes. Postmaster Throck-
morton's was the largest and most impos-
ing ever held in Birmingham. After the
body of Mrs. Hawes had been brought into
the city early Saturday night, and after
ward ordered out by Mayor Thompson,
numerous rumors were rife that the body
of little Irene had been found in the same
lake, but'tais was untrue. 1t has not been
discovered, SO Coroner BabbiUt says. The
this feature of the appalling tragedy out of
mind, and nothing was said of it yesterday.
The lake Is being drained to-day.
HAwEs' NEW WIFE.
San attempt was made TO see Hawes'
new wife, Miss Story, but she had returned
to Columbus, Miss, Saturday morning,
fortunately in time TO escape all these sub
sequent horrors. The last words she said to
relative who went home with her was:
"Oh, my God. uncle, ell this will kill me;
/ cannot stand it; cannot stand it," She
is lovely girl, about 20 years of age.
WILD RUMORS.
"There were wild rumors about the
streets last night that a special train con-
tanning 500 armed Mississippians would
reach this city about O'Clock this morning,
but they did not come. The Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers, of which Hawes is q
member, have telegraphed that they have
engaged a detective to work up the case.
They believe that Halves is innocent, and
that the colored woman, Fannie Bryant,
and Albert Patterson, murdered and robbed
Mrs. Hawes and then killed the children y
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
SPANS Now Cabinet.

MADRID, Dec 10.-The new cabinet Is
announced as follows: premier, Senior
Sagasta; foreign affairs, Senor Armijo;
finance, Sonor Gonz ilez, interior, Senior
Capdepon; Justice, Senior Caualjas; COM
merce, Senior kiguena; war. Gen. Chin
chilia marine, Admiral Arias; coloaies.
Senior Becerra
The new cabinet is Of similar complexion
TO the former cabinet, except that 1t is
more pliable, with a tendency toward
granting concessions to protectionists. IL
Is thought that the cabinet viii be short
lived
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
NOMINATED BY THE PRESIDENT.
Several Army officers Docketed for
Promotion.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-The President
has sent the following nominations to the
Senate: Capt. Peter d. Vroom Of the Third
cavalry to DO inspector-general, with the
rank of major; Capt. Edward Hunter Of
the First cavalry to be judge advocate, with
the rank of major; Capt. George b. Davis
of the Fifth cavalry to be judge advocate,
with the rank of major; First Lieut.. Robert
Craig of the Fourth artillery TO be as ,istant
quartermaster. with the rank Of cap
tain Capt. Douglass l.. Scott of the
First infantry to be commissary
of subsistence, with the rank of captain;
First Lieut.. Charles Hay Of the Twenty
third infantry to be conmissary Of sub
sistence. With the rank Of captain; William
Joseph Larkin of Illinois Catholic priest)
to be post chaplain; Perry Belmont of New
York TO be envoy extraordinary and min
ister plenipotentiary OF the United States
to Spain; Jeremiah q. Fowler TO be post
master at Milledgeville, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
MONEY IN ELECTIONS.
Mr.. Holman Wants Legislative RENE
dy Proposed.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-In the House to-
day Mr.. Holman asked for present con-
sderation of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, 1t is publicly charged in the public
press and otherwise that in the general elections
Of recent years, involving the election of Presi-
dent and Vice President of the United States,
and members of congress, large sums of money
have been voluntarily contributed and eX-
pended in various ways, for the purpose of in
huencng and controlling such elections; and
WHEREAS, Such contributions and expendi-
lures tend to debase the elective franchise cor
rupt the ballot box, and impair the vigor and
purity of our free institutions; therefore
Res5tUed, That the committee on judiciary be
instructed to investigate said charges and TO in
quire what legislation is necessary and proper
to suppress such contributions and expendi-
lures, and to preserve ami maintain the freedom
and purity of the elective franchise, with au-
thority TO report at any time by bill or other
wise.
A demand for the regular order by
Messrs Wilkins of Ohio and Weaver of
Iowa operated as an objection to the reso-
luton.
Mr. Holman then requested it's refer
ence to the committee on judiciary, which
was done.
ON HIS OWN HOOK.
Mr.. Holman acted entirely on his own
responsibility in offering his resolution. The
other democratic leaders generally SEQ no
advantage to be gained by the proposed in
vestigation. 1t will not change the result
Of the recent election, nor is it needed TO
convince the country that the charges are
true. Mr. Holman will bring the matter up
in the caucus tomorrow night and it will
then be decided whether his resolution shall
sleep in the judiciary committee or be re-
ported and passed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
COST OF THE IRISH POLICE.
John Ellis Moves to Out Down tn
Estimate $4,000.


Estimate $4,000.
LONDON, Dec. 10.-In the debate on the
Irish estimates in the House Of Commons
to-day, John Ellis, member from Noting
hamshire, moved TO reduce the vote for the
Irish police by 9l0.000. He protested
against Irish constables procuring evidence
for the Times and forcing witnesses by
threats to appear.
Mr.. Dillon stated that in 1s45, when the
population wns over 5000, 600 the cost OF
the irish police was only E43O,000 yearly
now, when the country was much less dis
turbed and the population 475O 900, the
police estimates amounted 20 81, ,4j0,0O0
BALFoUR DENIEs INTIMIDATION.
Mr. Balfour denied that the police in
timidated any persons to give evidence for
the Times. The government depended upon
tie use Of constables in effecting the legal
processes necessary 10 procure witnesses.
He hoped and aimed to restore the relations
between the people and police to tho condi-
tion of friendly respect which had existed
before it had been perverted by the Par
nellites under the pretence OF working for
the interests Of the country. He gladly
paid tribute to the discipline and excellence
OF the Irish constabulary, body OF men to
whom the prosperity and civilization OF
Ireland owed much. tCheers.I
A CHARGE DENIED.
Mr.. O'Brien said it was false to say that
the Irish members of parliament had ever
used their power against the police.
Mr.. Shaw -Lefevre Qiberail, deprecated
employing police to dopopulate district
be wholesale evictions.
Mr.. Balfour contended that ii was para
doxical 10 draw a distinction between in
dividual aud wholesale eviction. He moved
that the cloture rule DO applied. On he
division Mr.. Ellis motion was rejected by a
vote Of 1863 TO 100.
EvICTIoNs ABANDONED.
DUBLIN, Dec. 10.--The proposed evic-
tions on the Clanricarde estate have been
abandoned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
SENATOR B owns PLANS.
The Rumor That He Will Resign Pro.
nounced Unfounded.

WASHINGTON, Dec. lo.-Respecting the
report that Senator Brown Of Georgia
contemplated an early resignation of his
seat in congress, friends Of that gentlemen
in this city, in a position to know, say
left Washington in October, he did not
expect TO return until after the holiday
recess, 50 that hIs absence at this time has
no Significance, whatever.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
LATTER DAY SAINTS.
The Case Against the Government Ad.
vanced on the Calendar.

WASHINGTON, Dec l0.-The supreme
court to-day granted motion to advance
case No. 1,423, the late corporation of the
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day
Saints et al. appellants, VS.. the United
Statos, and assigned the cause for argument
on the second Monday in January next,
after the cases heretofore assigned for argu-
ment on that day. This is tho case growing
out Of the Edmunds and other laws for the
suppression Of polygamy in Utah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
RUSSIA AND PERSIA.
Premier De Giers Opposes Proposed
Ultimatum.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 15.-At meeting
at the foreign Office. high military author
ity urged that an ultimatum be sent to the
Persian government warning it that Russia
would take steps for the occupation of
Persia unless it cancelled the treaty opening
up the Karun country to the English. M.
de Giers, the foreign minister, opposed such
a course, and advised that the government
proceed with moderation.
Adyices from Chardjui, reporting that
Persia prohibits tue sale of corn to Russians,
increases the feeling that decisive action is
necessary in order TO arrest the anti
Russian policy OF the Persian government.
The Russian government desires to safe
guard It's interests without provoking a con-
fiict with England
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
Panama Canal Commissioners.

PARIS, Dec. 10.-The Panama canal COM
mission held another meeting to-day. It
upon measures, which were
adopted permitting the company to prolong
the period for meeting its obligations. The
viii meet again tomorrow.
The bourse was heavy to-day and Panama
canal shares dropped 9S francs, closing at
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
May DO Jaok-the-Ripper.

LONDON, Dec. 10.-In cheap restaurant
in Bermondsey, a suburb Of London. to-
night, a mau, without proyocation, cut the
NOT expectsd 10 recover. There are rumors
that the would-5e murderer Is "Jack-the-
Ripper
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
WARRANT FOR A CONGRESSMAN.
Martin, of Texas, Charged with AS
saulting Reporter.

WASHINGTON, Dec 10.-George II. Har-
ris, reporter on the Ecentng Star, to-day
swore out a warrant charging Representa-
tive Martin of Texas with assault and bat
terry The assault took place last Saturday
afternoon in the House corridor at the cap
itol. The trouble between the two dates
from the time Mr.. Martin arrived in Wash
ington to take his seat in the Fiftieth con
gress. At that time Maj. Martin was stay
ing at Wizards hotel and, according to a
story written by Harris at the time for the
Republican, blew out the gas on retiring.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
Frances Budget.

PARIS, Dec. 10-The Chamber OF Depr-
ties to-day adopted the budget by a vote Of
3S3 TO 1l5. The amount OF the sinking fund
is fixed at 27,000, 900 francs. The members
of the right contended that the estimates
were not genuine, alleging that the amount
OF the expenditures was falsified.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
GILLY NOT THE AUTHOR.
He Warned the Publisher of "Mes Dos
siers" in Vain.

PARIS, Dec, 10-Numa Gilly has writ
ten to NJ. Laguerre, who declined to defend
him in the suit brought against him by the
commItteo of the chamber of deputies, de-
nying the authorship Of the book Mes
Dossiers,n and declaring that he was igno-
rant of It's contents. He says that when he
first heard Of the book, he telegraphed TO
the publisher, warning HIM not to issue it
with the authorship ascribed to him. He
denies that he is responsible for the work
and delsres that 1t was published in his
name despite his expressed protest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
panslon Of Mra. sberidan.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.--The House COM
mittes on invalid pensions to-day author
lied a favorable report on the Senate bill
granting pension OF o., 500 year 20 Irene
Aucker Sheridan, widow Of tho late Gen.
Sheridan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
Gen. Cluseret's Election.

LONDON, Nov. IL, A. M.--The Paris cor
respondent OF the Daily Nei0s says that the
election Of Gen. Cluseret TO the chamber Of
deputies will certainly be declared invalid,
on account of his being an American.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
A DISASTROUS FIRE.

There was a most disastrous fire last even
ing. destroying the greater portion Of the
business portion OF Bevier. There is no
doubt that the conaagration is due to incendi-
ary fires, but there is no evidence upon
which any one can be convicted for the
crime. Ii is understood that the militia,
under the direction of Gov. Morehouse,
will disarm both factions and at least tenn
porarily restore order.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
Gladstone's Trip to Italy.

LONDON, Dec. 10.--Mr. Gladstone will go
TO Naples on Dec 80, 10 reside in Villa Roca-
belle, near Porsillipo, until the end Of Feb
ruary, when he will return ut the opening
OF the session of parliament.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
BEVIER'S ARMED MOBS.
Gov. Morehouse Will Have Then
Disarmed-An Incendiary Fire.

Gov. Morehouse Will Have Them
Disarmed-An Incendiary Fire.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1O.-Later advices from
Bevier. NO., are to the effect that when
Gov. Morehouse arrived at Bevier he found
the contending factions to be the striking
miners and new men who have supplanted
them, both sides being armed to the teeth,
and refusing to recognize any authority
save the militia. The leaders stated that
they were not disposed to question the
authority Of the state, but declined to sur
render to the county authorities. Gov.
Morehouse, therefore, called out the militia
in order to give the belligerents an oppor-
tunity to surrender their arms and thus
restore peace.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
Cause for C)uittinp Rome.

ROME, Dec. lo.--The OSservatore Romano
(Catholicl declares that the new penal code
and other laws would justify the pope in
quitting Rome.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
Bond Purchases.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 10.--To-day's bond
offerings aggregated 5000 and the &C
ceptances were $500 IN AS at l0S.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11

LONDON, Dec. IL, A. M.--Tho French
quota OF the Russian loan has been sub
scrlbed several times oYer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
Lord 8ackville's whereabouts.

LONDON, Dec. 10.-Lord Sackvile Is
staying with the Earl of Derby at his
London house.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-03-01
MAIDEN LOCALS.

The International Hotel * steadily gain
ing popularity as ia evin"ed lay the CON
=. tntls increasing number of buardcrs.
Pete aud Geo. Wcstbrunk will start Tor
Curtle in Il few dnys Mhcrr thcir a. h.,r has
II promising minin. rlai;h. and which the
boys will develop this SEASON.
Bachchlrr's r"nirac. in 'h" Black Hull it
nearly finished. This property il destined
to- prove n bonahza to the Maginnis com
pany. ~ il is about the only frce-Gnillins
ore in the camp, yet Developed.
Dol. q. Il. Norris and Mr.. Field. ~ brother
OF Agent fi'ld. al Etiknap, arrived in town
Tuesday from Judith Landing. They
were on their way To Fort Magi'nis where
Ar. Field will accept position with
Bruadwater. Mcnamara y 20.
on Sunday evening" Maud I.ackry was
going ny Montana stree: ON horseback and
while turning Ia ." up Hill street her h"rs,
! slipped ON til. ice and failing, deposited
Maud against DR.. Rawns house, but for
tunately without injury to rider or horse
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-03-01
LOT MS REASON.
John MiilirOn Is Adjudged 1"snUr. and
sent ca Warm Springs Asylum.

Last Sunday afternoon. II. i. Clrmen's
Fred lawrence. Frank r clsey and Oh irles
Clark, constituting pose Of specially APP
pointed CONSTANTS. arrived in town from
Flat Willow, having in hare john Mil
Iron. who for week previous had shown
unmistakable signs oi insanity
On Thursday and Friday Of last week he
was at Fred Lawrcncc's ranch. and his
department WAS such as to arouse qurs-
ton in the minds 81 those present, rs to
the safety Of allowing him To remain at
large, he being II powerful man and was
also in the habit of carrying n gun.
Believing TIM; he would resist arrest ~
plan was devised Ia "vcrpowcr him which
was successfully carried out, though not
without considerable schrmngand trouble,
az Millrun, with the cunning usual to in
sanity, Anticipated arrest aud suspected
everyone present of derisninr against him.
At ~ moment when he was of his guard lie
was caught 10y four strong men. thrown to
the floor and securely bound. Thissu'''ien
attack threw him into II spasm lasting
several minutes, during which time he
frotled at the mouth and snapped like a
coyote at everyone within sight. lie was
then placed ia u wagon and brought to
Lewistown as above mentioned.
| On Monday an examining board ofthree,
| .onssting Of j. l.. Murray, DIR. W. +. Han
son and Peter Anderson, was approximately
| Probate Judge Mcagher, to ascertain the
mental condition Of Miiliron. aud said
! hin. la lao. slts-ly
sane. the probate juig, appointed Ilol-
lowell +. Clemen, guardian Of HE personal
effects and ordered the removal OF the un-
fortunate man to Warm Springs insane
asylum, for which place Under Sheriff sal
Ivan started with him Tuesiay morning.
About three years ago. John Millirou
had "A uuarr.l with Adolf imro (dccsascd)
in Baro's cabin on the Enst Fork of Bis
Spring creek and was stabbed in the sid,
with +. .:,rk knife by the latter, the wound
laying him up for two weeks. Almost i'm
ncdiately upon arising from his sirh-be'i
ar within u day or two after, he imcn m'
violently insane. and going into Mr.. Wei
don's house. broke up the greater portion
81 ia. furniture Taken into custody. h.
was brought before Lew Roberts, j. i.
who ordered his removal Ia White Sulphu
Springs where he was examined Ivy AN ex
amining board in the presence ri Probate
.ju,le. Badger, aud srnt to Warm Spring
asylum. lie remained there about II year
aud when discharged was pronounced sane
Returning Ia this county he sought am
found e.np,oyment ON Flat Willow. whcr
h. has been in the employ OF various WOO
growers.
Tere il no known cause for Mil'ir"n'
insanity. The testimony given hefor
judge Mcagiirr tended to lead to the coi
cla,inn that rejected love wac the prinar
cause al his attack. Brynnd II doubt il
sanity is hereditary with him.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-03-01

go new and remote from railroads for some
time TO come. Mr. Kennedy should en-
,leavor to show all he advertises. The
stage room in Jensen's hall is probably
better than that Of most Of the country
towns which he visits in the states.
Owing to the fact that the ARGUS goes to
press on Thursday mornings we were unable
to give only ~ brief mention OF the mas
querade ball last Wednesday evening
There were a number Of unique AMI beau
tiiul costumes that were worthy of special
mention, among them was one worn by
Mrs. Ed. Hart, which was made or copies
Of the ARGUs. gotten up in the latest style,
bedeckcd with ruiIles. hounces, etc. with
cap to match. At the waist. neck aud
front of cap was the heading of the paper.
"FERGus COUNTY Argus" The propr.e-
tors of the ARGUS felt highly compiiinented.
Whatever may he the fate of the paper
we shall always he able to say that il
once enjoyed fair circulation
a number of Territorial papers, including
the ARGUS, have received the following
letter from &. Ticlencus, New York city:
II beg pardon for asking you for a favor.
! am desirui,- Of getting about fifty live
Elk or Moose and try to pick them up
wherever I can. prefer them one or two
years old. Now. il you know Of any or
anyone who could get some for me woutl
feel greatly Obliged to you for detailed
| information aud the price for them dciv-
cred AT ear of next railroad depot. Per-
, haps some might be caught ia deep snow
by lasso. Payment would he made by
railroad official ON delivery" How would
it do to send him some Poll.sl Angus
yea rlings. with n statement that Their
horns will not commence to grow until thu
animals are two years old. The gentle
man is evidently going to start II rn"nas
erie. n he succeeds in getting his Elk and
Moose we trust he will visit Montana, az
thousands uf her citizens have never sce,
| either.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-03-01
Stations for Sale.

One Imported English Shire Stallion
years old. weight 1900 lbs.
Two pcrcherun Norman stations. one :!
aud the other !" years old. aud one Ken
tueky bred saddle stallion, lG'. hands high
weight i2oo pounds; ten years old.
The above stations are sound and kind,
have been in use Mt our ranch for the past
four years, and are sure i"al settcr-, and
their produce viii he chreriulv shown
Three grade English shire colts, !
years old
Also, scvcnty -i;ve head of four year old
geliings weighing from 1000 I" ,lou
pounds, and loo head Of brood mares.
The above stal,icns will be sold at rcH
sorablc figures. For further information
regarding these horses. address
W. W. IiuMPnHEys.
Manager ID Horse Ranch,
". Maginnis, ". 7
Han 10 ~