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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
VOOLFOLK HARDT0 HOLD
JAILERs JUST IN TIME TO PRE-
VENT AN ESCAPE.


The Wire Rim of Tin Plate Useo rs
Key to Pick the Locks on the iron
Window OF His Cell-At WORK on the
Bars When Caught.
MACON, GA, Jan. 15.-Tom NooltolK'
the condemned murderer has been 1olled IN
another desperate attempt TO escape Last
night at 9 o'clock the iailers having heard
no clanking of the chains in Woolfolk's cell,
as usual. determined to make an lnVeStlga-
ton. They crept noiseleSsly upstairs TO the
cell No lights were burning but the glare
of an electric burner streamed INTO wool
folks cell, lighting il up plain enough TO
distinguish OBJ ects in IT, AS soon as the
iailers reached the door they discovered
that Voolfolk had placed blanket behind
it, thus shutting out obtrusion
WORKING AT THE GRATING.
They managed to peep under it, however,
and discovered Voolfolk standing on the
window-sill working vigorously at the graf
ing. The iailers watched his movements
shout an hour before they entered his cell.
Voolfolk had ripped off the wire rim of the
hin plate in which his meals were served
and twisting il together had picked the two
locks of the iron window. which he opened.
He then raised the sash, and ali tnat
remained between him and liberty were the
iron bars At the time he was discovered
he was busy saving away the cement
of the bricks about the bars
ADMITTED HIS PURPOSE.
He had removed one brick and loosened
several others, and if not interrupted, it was
bis intention, after removing the casing, to
spring the bars by hard pulling and make
leap for liberty. When discovered, he said:
"Well boys, I'm foiled again. You fellows
are certainly sharp ones. Don't you never
sleepw Voolfolk admits that it was his in
tention to have escaped the following night
The wire was taken from him and his per
son thoroughly searched He was then
removed TO one of the iron cages where es
eape is imDOssible
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
TWO FIRES RAGING.
One at Indianapolis and the Other at
Detroit.

Detroit.
INDIANAPOLIS. IND, Jan. 13.-12;30 A NJ
What promises at this hour TO prove the
most disastrous fire ever known in this city
broke out tonight at II o'clock. At that
hour an alarm called a portion Of the fire
department to South Meridian and Mary
land streets, in the wholesale district. The
fire, as now stated, was first dis
covered in the cellar in the rear OF
d. p. Erwin 81 Co.'S dry goods
house. Other alarms brought more engines
and more hose, but their efforts are without
avail and the flames are spreading rapidly.
70 the north of Erwins was located the
wholesale grocery house of George w.
Stout & Co., and by II o'clock both
buildings, handsome four-stOry structures,
stocked with valuable merchandise, was de-
strovcd. On the south new fOur-stOry build
ing belonging to Pearson q Wet2el, just
completed, but not yet occupied, was con
sumed. The extensive dry goods house OF
Byrm, Cornelius 81 Co., north of Stout q
Co. 5, was in danger for a time, but Will
probably be saved The intense heat from
the building on the east side of the street,
in spite OF the efforts of the tiremen,
started blaze in the cornices of the build
ings on the west sides and the firms OF Tan
ncr * Sullivan, dealers in tanners supplies,
&. b. COner'S Sons, dealers in oyeralls: Nc
kee x Branham, dealers in boots and shoes,
and Pearson a. Wetzell, quecnsware deal
ers, are almost certain TO be burned. The
night is clear and frosty, with but little
wind, and the broad smooth street is lighted
for blocks by the flames and thousands OF
people are viewing the costly illumination.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
PROPERTY RETURNS.
CITY TREAsURERs OFFICE,


January 5, 1898
RETURNS of PERSONAL PROPERTY in the
city, owned held in trust or on consignment,
consisting of stock in Trade; Goods, Wares and
Merchandise held in trust or on consignment;
Furniture, Private Billiard Tables, Watches,
Jewelry, Plate, Pianos and Musical Instruments;
Money, Stocks, Bonds, Solvent Debts and other
evidences Of debt; Steamships, Steamboats,
Tugs and Sailing Vessels of all kinds owned in
Savannah; Bank Capital; Horses and Mules not
otherwise taxed; Neat Cattle; Value of Ma
chinery, Engines, Tools, Fixtures and Imple-
ments used or provided Tor use during the year
or part thereof; Value of all Telegraph and
Telephone Lines, and Instruments and Fixtures
of same; Value of all other Property not emu
merated in this Schedule, must be made by the
2lsT OF JANUARY; otherwise Immediately
after that date will proceed to make the re-
turns myself from the best information | can
obtain, and will assess DOUBLE TAX against
all defaulterS, as the Ordinance directs Re
turns must be sworn to before the Treasurer or
his Assistant. c. S HARDEF,
City Treasurer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
MURDERED HIS WIFE.
HARASSED BY CANADA.
A Michigan Fisherman Not Allowed to
Follow His Business

WASHINGTON, Jan. l3.-Representative
Chapman, of Michigan, has laid before
Secretary Bayard the complaint of S. F.
Talsma, citizen of that State, alleging
that his nets have been seized and
that he has been unlawfully de-
prived by the Canadian authorities
of the right to fish in the st. Mary's
river. The trouble arises out of a dispute
as TO the boundary between the two coun-
tries. the Canadian officials contend that
Talsma was fishing on the Canadian side OF
the river, while the latter asserts that he
was in waters where he had perfect right
to go Talsma places his dam
ages at $4,000 Complaint is also
made that the Canadian government
does everything in its power to annoy
American fishermen on the great lakes, and
TO embarraso them in the pursuit Of their
industry Secretary Bayard, it is said, will
takeRction in the matter as soon as posi-
ole, and lay the grievances before the
British Government.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
PRINTERS ON A STRIKE.
The Louisville Courier-Journal Repu
dates the Union.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. l3.-Over 100
printers, third of all the union printers
here, have been on the Courier-JOu1mdt
payroll. Tonight all these except six are
on a strike. The strike against the job
offices, in progress several weeks, was large
ly supported by these men by a 10 per cent.
assessment. They Will now need To
be supported, and another asse >sment
on the printers throughout the country
must be made. Already applications from
twice the number necessary 10 fill the cases
have been received. W. n. Haldeman.
President of the C urier journal Company.
said this afternoon: Il viii give to any good
men who want 70 come back Il chance, but
we cannot bring men here from other cities
and give them only temporary employment.
After 10 O'clock tomorrow morning men
will be at their cases to work. If any of the
old men wish to return they must do so be
fore that hour. From this time this is a
non-union office, and the men who come
back will come independent of the union. y
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
ASSESSMENT OF REAL ESTATE FOR
1850
CITY TREAsURER's OFFICE, |

CITY TREAsURER's OFFICE,
SAVANNAH, GA, Jan. f. 1885
The Assessment book containing a general
re-aSSessment Of Real estate for taxation dur
ing the year 1888. having been duly filed in this
office for the inspection Of tax payers. notice is
hereby given to all concerned Omake objection
if any they have within hirty duys from this
date, otherwise the assessments therein
contained will be final and conclusive as es-
tabliShing the value by which to estimate tax to
be collected Objections must be made in wri-
ting, addressed to the ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE
c. S. HARDEE
City Treasurer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
Pla.tt Must Get Out.

ALBANY, Jan. l3.-The jury in the case
of the State against Thomas G. Plat, to
Dust him from the position of Quarantine
Commissioner of the city Of New York on
the ground that he is not a resident Of that
city, this morning returned a verdict
against Plat.
Attorney General O'Brien entered judg-
ment on the verdict againsc Thomas {.
Platt this afternoon. the effect of which Is
to create n vacancy in the Quarantine Com
misSioner's Office
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
CITY TREASURER S OFFICE,
SAVANNAH, GA, Jan. ,, 1888. I

CITY TREASURER OFFICE,
SAVANNAH, GA, Jan. p 1888.
The following taxes are now due:
REAL ESTATE, fourth quarter, 1881
STOCK IN TRADE, fourth quarter, 1927.
FURNITURE, etc, fourth quarter, 1887
MONEY, DEBTS, etc, fourth quarter, 1887.
WATER Rents, in advance, for six months
ending June Goth
GROUND RENTS in arrears for two or more
quarters.
SPECIFIC Tor BUSINESS TAX for the year 1883.
A discount of 10 per cent will be allowed
upon Real Estate, Stock in Trade, Furniture,
Money, etc, and Water Rents, if paid within
fifteen days after January first
And discount of 10 per cent. will be allowed
upon Specific Taxes, if paid on or before Janu
airy 31st.
c. S. HARDEE. City Treasurer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
KILLED WITH A KNIFE.
The Victor in a Combat Brutal to His
Fallen Foe.

ALBANY, GA, Jan. l3.-A desperate en-
counter occurred last night between two
negroes upon the Royston plantation, eleven
Orange Lowe of cursing his cook quar-
rel resulted and knives were drawn Lowe
was cut in four places and fell, begging not
20 be killed. He died in twenty minutes
Jordan. who was slightly cut in the
arm. treated his dying antagonist in
an inhuman manner, catching him by
the Leg. dragging him along the ground,
kicking him and treating HIM with other
brutal indignities. The arrival of the over
seer put a stop to the brutalties phySi-
clan was summoned, but he was too late
The dead negro was TO have been married
to-day The murderer was arrested this
afternoon and jailed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
A vEsTIBULED TRAIN IN A CRASH.
Considerable Damage to Rolling Stock
But N ObodH Injured.

But Nobody Injured.
PITTsBURG, Jan. 13.-The New York,
limited, vestibuled express train, on the
Fort Wayne road, met with a serious acct
dent this morning at Rochester, twenty-five
miles west of Pittsburg. The train was
running at the rate of over thirty-tive miles
an hour when it collided with freight train
Of forty cars going west. The engineer and
firemen of both trains jumped and one of
them was badly hurt. The trains came to-
gether with a terrific crash, both engines
and the baggage cars Of the limited and
four freight cars being wrecked. The pas
sengers of the limited were knocked about
in prOmiscuous manner, but all OF them es-
caped with a few bruises. The train was
delayed several hours in arriving in the
city
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
THE ENTERPRISE MINERS IDLE
TARIFF REFORMERS.
An Organization to DO Perfected in
the Northwest.

Jne northwest.
CHICAGO, Jan. 13-The Executive Com
mttee of the Democratic State Central
Committee met in this city yesterday. The
organization of a Northwestern Association
of Tariff Reform Democrats was urgently
advocated. 1t was announced that the
States of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Mime
sofa, Michigan, Kansas, Indiana, and Mis-
s5uri were fully prepared TO join move
ment Of this nature, and it was decided that
each State should be represented by one
State committeeman, whose duty it should
be to collect and collate such informant, n
on tariff reform as would most thoroughly
instruct the workingmen Of the country
upon this most important question.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14

HARRISBURG. Jan. 13.-The car works at
Dauphin, Pa, owned by Schoolt & School,
employing about 80 persons, We're destroyed
by fire last night. The loss is $4,000, and
the insurance about $25, 900. The Methodist
church, in close proximity, was also burned
The loss on it is $1,000. 1t was fully in
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
STRIKE RuMORS DENIED.
The Pennsylvania Railroads Officials
Say There Will Not Be Trouble.

The Pennsylvania Railroads Officials
Say There Will Not Be Trouble.
PIrTsBURG, Jan. BIT was stated in an
afternoon paper to-day that a secret meet
ing of the committee appointed to arrange
the details for strike on the lines of the
Pennsylvania Company west of Pittsburg
next Wednesday was held in this city last
night, and that representatives were present
from all points along the lines, while the
meeting only numbered about a dozen,
those present were qualified to speak for
1900 The officials OF the company claim
that the reports of trouble are exaggerated,
and that there Will be no strike The story,
however, is given for what 1t is worth
THE ENTERPRISE MINERS IDLE.
SHAMoKTN, PA, Jan. 13.-The miners at
the Enterprise colliery quit work TO dav.
They had entered into an agreement wish
the operators whereby the Pennsylvania
railroad was 10 haul coal This was found
unsatisfactory by the operators. and rather
than have coal hauled by the Reading Com
pany the miners stopped work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
B. AND o.'s STOCKHOLDERS.

No Quorum to Vote on Very Impor-
tant Proposition
BALTIMORE, Jan. l3,-Another meeting
of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad stock
holders to consider the proposition to vote
s., 900 900 third preferred per cent stock
to the New York syndicate was held to-day,
and adjourned without action. There were
but 226 shares represented out of a
total of 19S, 567, Neither the State. city of
Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University nor
the Garrett interest was represented IN the
meeting. Under the charter another meet
ing will be held tomorrow, but the matter
is now looked upon as definitely settled.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
Fire Raging at Detroit.

DETROIT, Jan. 13.-At 11:3O o'clock to-
night fire broke out in the building adjoining
the Ftce ircSS, quickly enveloping the
latter building with smoke The printers
left their cases and the editors their desks,
and inside of ten minutes the building was
deserted. The entire fire department is on
the scene, but the fire appears to be beyond
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
FULL OF HOPE WHEN HUNG.
The Last Words of a Self-confessed
Murderer.

WEST UNION, Ia, Jan. 13.--Henry
Schmidt was hung here this morning for
the murder Of Lucretia Peek, Sept T. 1886.
He made statement on the scafrold, adj
hitting the murder, and charging that Eli.
son T. Smith instigate it and was present
at the time, and that Smith killed Abram
Peek HIS last words were: "As hope to
be forgiven of God, / hope to be forgiven
of men, The drop fell at O36 o'cl OK and
in six and three-quarter minutes Schmidt
was dead. His neck was broken, and he
died without a struggle
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
Athens Cotton Receipts.

ATHENS, GA, Jan. ia prominent cot
ton buyer of Athens says that the receipts of
this city this season viii reach about 100. 600
bales, an increase Of about 20, 600 bales over
last year. Very little cotton is coming in
at present, except from those farmers who
have been holding back on account of low
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
sd. AuRustine,s Wonder.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Jan. 13.-St Au-
gustines immense new hotel, the Ponce De-
Leon, and its annex the Alcazar. were for
mally opened yesterday. The outer line of
the wall of the principal structure is exactly
one mile in length and its parlors cover a
quarter OF an acre
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
ULMER's LIVER CORRECTOR.

This vegetable preparation is invaluable for
the restoration of tone and strength to the sys-
tenn. For Dyspepsia, Constipation and other
ills, caused by a disordered liver, it cannot be-
excelled- Highest prizes awarded, and in
dorsed by eminent medical men, Ask for VI.
mer's Liver Corrector and take no other 500
bottle Freight paid to any address
B. +. ULMER, NJ D.,
Pharmacist. Savannah. Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
a Fatal Fight in the street.

CHATTANOOGA, Jan. 13--Sheriff Dicus,
of Scottsboro, Ala, killed H. b. Garland
this afternoon In a street fight. The trouble
was the result of an old feud. Dicus was
shot twice, but his wounds will not prove
fatal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
Sentenced to be Hanged.

TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Jan. 13.-Alexan-
der Jones Ccolored), who was convicted of
numbering two negroes, was sentenced to-
day by Judge Walker to be hanged by the
neck until dead The daV has not been set
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
MEDICAL.
rheumatism

According to recent investigations is caused by
lacks the fibrous tissues, particularly in the
joints, and causes the local manifestations of
the disease, pains and aches in the back and
shoulders, and in the joints at the knees, ankles,
hips and wrists Thousands of people have
found in Hoods Sarsaparla a positive and per-
manent cure for rheumatism. This medicine, by
its purifying and vitalizing action, neutralizes
the acidity of the blood, and also builds up and
strengthens the whole body
Hoods SarSaparilla
II was laid up for six months with rheuma
tism, ard used many kinds of medicines without
good result till one of my neighbors told me to
take Hoods Sarsaparla. When | had used
half bottle felt better, and after taking two
bottles think l was entirely cured, as have not
had an attack of rheumatism since EUGENE
II. Dixon, Rossville, Staten Island, n. Y.
Cures Rheumatism
81 had attacks of rheumatism which increased
in severity. / took three bottles of Hoods Sar-
saparilla and am pleased to say the rheumatic
pains ceased, my appetite and digestion became
better and my general health greatly improve.
! am firmly convinced that Hoods Sarsaparilla
curedme, as have felt no recurrence of this
blood disease" WIN. SCooN, Geneva N. Y.
Hoods SarSaparilla
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for s.. Prepared
only by c. l. HOOD & Co, Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
Bass Brewery.

LONDON, Jan. 13-The Gazette an
nounces the voluntary winding up of the
Bass Brewing Company 1t is intended to
turn the business into limited liability
concern.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
A Rolling Mill Shut Down.

ALLENTOWN, PA, Jan. 13.-Work has
been suspended indefinitely in the rail de-
partment Of the Allentown Rolling Mill,
and $50 omploYes are idle in CONSEQUENCE:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
MARRIAGES.

COLLAT-BYCK-M Married, on the 10th inst,
at Temple Mckva Israel, by the Rev. l. P
Mendes, Mr.. IsIDoRE CoLLAT and Miss LILLY
BYCK. all of this city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
DIR. BEST

has removed his dental Office and residence to
second door from Barnard southeast corner
South Broad street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
NOTICE.

SKIDAwAY SHELL ROAD COMPANY.
A DIVIDEND of FOUR DOLLARS A SHARE
will be paid Stockholders on demand.
GEORGE w. LAMAR,
Secretary and Treasurer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
NOTICE.

Neither the Master nor the Agents of the
British steamship ROMANBY will be responsible
for any debts contracted by the crew.
WILDER & CO., Agents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.
AGENTS ATTENTIONS.

Advertisements inserted under Especial
Notices lciA be charged 81 90 Square each
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14
NOTICE.

Choice Dressed TURKEYS and CHICKENS
arriving per express. For sale at
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-14

Articles of agreement have been signed
by James Flanagan and Thomas Barnes,
two lightweight fighters of New York.
Barnes will endeavor TO knock Flanagan
out in eight rounds, and by doing SO will
receive all the receipts of the gate If he
fails Flanagan will take all the gate money
The fight will take place next week at som
place not yet decided upon. Prof. Gus
Myers will train and act as second to Elan
niuAn
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-02-16
CARD EE0al TBaE POST
MAsTEE.

No Detention OF ssettcrs on
Il. E. Postal Cars.
PosToEFIcE, CARSON CRY, New. !
FEBRUARY 10, 1881
EDIToa APPEAL: Dear Sir:-The
following item appeared in the AP-
PEAL this morning:
Postmaster White wishes the pub
tic to be notified that all letters
dropped on the cars after Postofice
hours are delayed a day at Steam
boat, and do not 60 with the regu-
lar mail.
1 never informed anyone that let
| tiers mailed in Railway Postoflice
(Railway Postal cary while stand
ing at depot, would be detained
in anyway, or manner, from reach
ing their destination.
The "Railway Postofices" were
established for the convenience of
the public In mailing letters after
the mails are closed at local Postof-
fees, up to the starting of the train,
and if the Il. P. Clerk in charge
does his duty mail matter will re-
ceive the same care as though
mailed in a Postoffice, and it will
not be detained in anyway.
If mail put into a. Railway Post
Office after the local Postoffices had
closed the outgoing mails, were to
be "delayed" at the merit local Post
Office passed by the train, the postal
authorities would close the letter
bores on the postal cars, and would
also give the public due notice of
such an order.
Very respectfully yours,
u. c.. WHITE, p. NJ.
The Item was brought to the AP-
PEAL by a man who claimed to
have it from the Postmaster.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-02-16
had Postal work.

On Friday last q gentleman in
this city placed a letter on the postal
car at the V. & 7. depot directed to
Mr.. Davis, the freight agent at the
Mound House. Up to Monday last
the letter had not reached its destin-
alton. Mr.. Davis also stated to
parties in this city few days ago
that letter on business matters
was ytJiy-two days coming from
Reno to the Mound House, and the
delay cost him 5000. 1t is high
time that the Department found out
what was the matter with the postal
service between Reno and the
Mound House.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-02-16
The Eenten Fast.

The lentent fast uf forty days
which is observed by the Catholic
and Episcopal and Lutheran
Churches, began yesterday and
will continue until Easter sunday
Catholic, theologians maintain that
the fast is of Apostolic origin, but
most of the Protestants consider it
to be OF ecclesiastical institution.
The common belief is that it was
established as a preparation for the
anniversaries of the crucifxion
and resurrection of Christ and In re-
memberance of his fast in the wilder
ness.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-02-16

The question put 10 the jurors
in the DINING case in San
Francisco indicate that the defend
ant will not take the stand in his
own behalf. The law forbids a
juryman from constructing such
conduct to a defendants prejudice.
But this is one of the instances in
which the law has failed to change
human nature. When q man is
accused Oh a crime ON account OF
circumstances which indicate him
as a criminal, and which circum-
stances, were he innocent, he could
easily explain away, and he re-
fuses to explain them away, human
nature pronounced him guilty,
whatever the law may have to say
on the subject.