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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
McDOw PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
His Trial Will Begin at Charleston
Next Monday


CHARLESTON, s. c., June 17.-In the
court Of general sessions to-day, Judge Ker-
shaw presiding, the grand jury returned a
true bill against DIR. T. B. Mellow, for the
murder of Capt. +. w. Dawson in March
last. Mellow was arraigned and pleaded
not guilty, and next Monday, June "a, was
fixed for the trial Mellow is represented
by ex-Judge MGgrath and Asher d. Cohen,
and the state by Solicitor Jervey, who will
probably have assistant counsel. Mellow
appeared in court in new suit of clothes,
clean shaven, and, though looking little
haggard by reason of the long confinement
in Jail, was cool and collected.
THE DRAWING OF THE JURY.
The regularity of the drawing of the petit
jury having been called in question, a mo-
tion was made to challenge the whole array
of jurors on the ground that the require
ments of the statute with reference to the
drawing of Jurors had not been strictly
complied with by the jury commissioners
The irregularity complained of was that
the jury-box had not been shaken up prior
to unlocking the box. Two afidavits
to this effect were submitted,
but Judge Kershaw refused the mo-
tion, holding that the act had been
substantially complied with. This motion
was made in a case of burglary and lar
ceny, but is mentioned here because the
jury, as it stands, will be the Jury that will
try Mellow. There are fourteen negroes
on the panel, the largest number drawn on
any jury for years. The Mellow case Is ex-
citing great interest, and will probably con-
tinue the greater part of next week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
GOV. SEWERS REMAINS
The Disinterment Accomplished by
the Tennesseeans.


the Tennesseeans.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, June 17.-Gov.
Taylor of Tennessee, and staff and the egis-
lative committee who came to remove the
remains of Gen. John SEWER to Knoxville,
performed their solemn and important
mission to-day. Early this morning a
salute to Gov. Taylor and his party was
fired by the Montgomery Field
artillery. The party was escorted to
the depot and were accompanied to
the grave by the military, Gov. Seay and
ttaff, distinguished judicial and official
guests, and a large number Of private citi-
zens. They left the city at S:45 o'clock on
a special train and went over the Western
railroad to Cowles station, thirty miles
east Of this city. There the party left the
train and proceeded on foot to the grave,
which was located about mile off in a
cotton field under cultivation. Arrived
at the grave the ceremonies were inaugu-
rated by Gov. Seay, w no, in a touching
and appropriate speech. delivered the
trust to the governor Of Tennessee. Gov.
Taylor made fitting response on behalf of
Tennessee. Dirt wa; broken by r. I. Dear
mond of Knoxville, after which the re-
mains were disinterred and placed in a
handsome metallic casket and brought back
to this city. The party left on the o'clock
train via Chattan Joga for Knoxville, where
the remains will be reinterrednext Wednes.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
wooLFoLKs STATEMENT.
He Claims that He was Aroused from
Sleep by the Murders.

sleep Dy tne Murders.
MACON, GA, June IA special to the
Telegraph from Perry, Ga, says: "The
first day of the third week of the trial of
Tom Voolfolk, charged with the murder
of his fathers family, consisting of nine
people, was made notable by statement of
the accused. Voolfolk, when put on the
stand, showed no nervousness, and told his
story in cool. straightforward manner.
He said that a0out 2 o'clock on
the morning of the murder he and his
brother Richard were reused by groans
and screams, and that both leaped from bed
and rushed into their fathers room.
Richard was in front, and as he entered the
door of his fathers room, Tom says, Rich
ard was struck down. Tom claims that
this so frightened him that he ran to
window, leaped out and went to negro
house and aroused the inmates. The
remainder of his confession consisted of de-
nunciation of the witnesses who swore
against him. Tom charges that every witness
who has given damaging evidence against
him has sworn to lies The prisoners state
ments seemed TO make but little impression
on the jury and did not strengthen his
casan
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
wHIaaAMs MURDERER.
He Makes a Full Confession of His
Criminal Career

He Makes a Full Confession OF His
Criminal Career.
AMERIous, GA, June 17.-Willie Will
Jams, alias John Williams, was identified
to-day by several persons who were on the
train at the time of the murder of Con-
ductor Whigham. He also made con-
fession in the presence of witnesses He
was reared in Norcross, Gwinnett county.
He is the son Of Carrie Williams. About
two years ago be shot and killed Nese Dur
ham in Lake county, Florida. He also
wounded Orange Murry. He was put in
Jail, but broke Jail and made his escape to
Georgia. He also admits that he killed
Conductor Whigham, which be regrets.
The confession is in the shape of a letter to
his mother. He entreats her TO keep the
other children at home as long as she is able
TO give them bread. He says that working
on public works and assocating with wild
negroes has been his ruin. He will remain
in the Americus Jail until orders for his
removal are received from Judge Roberts.
as Wilcox, the county in which Conductor
Whigham was murdered, Is in his circuit.
Miss Agnes Aycock to-day sold her book
and toy store to Brown a. Mardre and will
retire from business
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
NAVY OF THE GAULs.
A Vice Admiral Advocates Extensive
Building Operations.

PARIS, June T-In the Chamber Of
Deputies to-day Vice Admiral de Dompierre
de Hornoy declared that the mcn-of-war
now possessed by France were of an anti
quated type and ought TO be replaced by
new vessels, which would equal in number
and strength the united fleets of Germany
and Italy. Only In this way would France
be able to retain her RANK OF the second
naval power OF the world. He moved the
appointment of a committee to inquire into
the condition Of the navy
Admiral Krantz, minister of marine, In re-
plying said that with the present credits it
was impossible TO increase the numbe of
workmen employed at the arsenals. The
governments contracts with private
firms might, however, bo increased.
This would involve an outlay of
$4,000, 900 francs. This amount could
be spread over five budgets. The
admiralty, he said, was now effecting inn
provements in old men of war and torpedo
boats.
M. Cheirllotte insisted upon the necessity
of reform in naval matters.
The debate was then adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
COLUMBUS CHAPTERS.
Death of DR.. Battle-T. j. Nichols Dying
of Paralysis.

COLUMBUS, GA, June 17.-Dr. Thomas
W. Battle died at his home in this city late
last night. He was one of the most promi-
nent citizens and most successful physicians
in this city, besides being a large stock
holder and director of the Eagle and
Phenix Manufacturing Company. His
estate is estimated at $150,000. He leaves a
wife and nine children. Dr. Battle was
born in Monroe county, Georgia, and he
was educated at Athens, Ga, and the Uni
yersity of Pennsylvania. He practiced
medicine for long time in Stewart county,
and moved to this city few years ago.
His funeral took place this afternoon.
I. ]. Nichols of this city is in dying con-
dition. He is paralyzed.
Charles Ruudells, who was sentenced to
five years with hard labor for embezzle-
ment while manager Of the Southern Ex-
press Company in this city, was taken 70
the penitentiary to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
A BATTLE WITH GAMBLERS.
They Greet Sherifrs Fosse with q
Volley of Bullets.

They Greet a Sherifrs Fosse with q
Volley of Bullets.
WAYcRoss, GA, June H.-Sherif Hem
derson and posse made a raid on a negro
shanty at Waltertown last night, in which
there were thirty gamblers at play. The
negroes Immediately extinguished the lights
and began fusilade upon the posse The
posse returned the fire and the negroes soon
became ratified and eager for escape. They
packed the chimney, pushing each other
out upon the roof. Some five or
six were extracted from the chimney.
One fellow, more daring than the rest,
shot at the party from the roof after he had
emerged from his sootv berth. Nineteen
were bagged and jailed here. Eight of
them were tried this afternoon and five
were convicted and sentenced to twelve
months on the chaingang. None of the
posse were hit, but it is thought that some
of the escaping gamblers received slight
wounds
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
FAY OF THE STEEL WORKERS.
Carnegie's Manager Insists That His
List Must Hold Good.

PITTsBURG, June 1.-THE amalgamated
association completed its wages scale to-day
and placed it in the hands of the printer.
They refused to make it public, but it is
understood that there are but few changes
from the present scale. The election of
officers will be the last work of the conven-
ton. The scale at the Homestead Steel
Works is receiving no little attention An
other conference will be held with Manager
Abbott of the Carnegie firm before the cor
yention adiourns. Manager Abbott still
declares that the scale presented by the firm
must hold. If the association accepts it,
we'll and good; if not, men will be secured
outside the association.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
A NOTE FRoM THE nuNnEsRArH
RUsso-GERMAN RIVALRY.

The Berlin Posts Views on the Visit
of the Gear.
BERLIN, June 17.-The Post says that
persons familiar with the political situation
do not share in the pessimistic views gem
orally entertained regarding probable ten
sion between Russia and Germany in the
event of the czar's returning Emperor
Williams visit anywhere in Gsrma ~ ex-
cept Berlin. The paper adds that all inter-
state requirements will be fully met by the
selection of Kiel as place of visiting, and
that the visit has no connection with the
foreign policy of either country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
OLD WORLD WIsEAoREs.
A Hitch in the Catholic Importation
Question.

question.
WASHINGTON, June 17.--The question of
the legality of the proposed Importation of
a corps of foreign theologians for the
Catholic University of America was re-
Gently referred to the Attorney General on
an appeal from the opinion given bv
the solicitor of the treasury that
such Importation would be a viola
tion of the provisions of the alien
contract labor law. The attorney general
to-day returned the papers to the treasury
department with a statement that he does
not consider the case in its present shape as
properly calling for official recognition
The point made by him is merely technical
and refers solely to the manner of refer
ence This objection will probably be over
come by formal request by the Secretary
of the Treasury for an opinion as to the
legality of landing the persons IN question.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
SORROW IN THE STABLES.
Withers, One OF the Kings of Horf
Breeding, rs No More.

breeQlng, Is NO More.
LEXINGTON, KY, June 17.-Gen. Will
lam l. Withers, aged 81 years, proprietor
OF the celebrated Fair Lawn farm, and a
breeder Of noted trotting horses, died at his
nome here yesterday from the effects of
wounds received in the Mexican war.
he was a native Kentuckian, but
moved to Mississippi in 1851,
where he remained until 1871, when
ne came here and commenced breeding
horseS. He was the first man in Kentucky
70 pay So, 900 for trottihg stallion, ne
paying that amount for Almont. He
served through the late war on the confed-
crate side, and was wounded by shell
yyi While in command of land batteries at
Vicksburg.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
SUNK IN LAKE MICHIGAN.
Two Steamers Collide and One Goes
to the Bottom.

%WO otean6rS COlllQo anu Ou0 ZOOS
to the Bottom.
SAULT STE MARIE, MICH, June 1.-THE
steamers North Star, of the Northern
Steamship Company, bound north, and
Charles J. Sheffield, bound up, came in
collision Friday evening sixty miles west of
Whitefsh Point. There was heavy fog
at the time. The North Star struck the
Sheffield just forward of the smoke stack,
and in eight minutes she sunk. All
the officers and crew of the Sheffield were
saved and forwarded 20 Cleveland on the
steamer Deveraux. The North Stars bows
were stove in, filing her forward compart-
ments, and the boat would have sunk but
Tor her collision bulk head She has placed
Jacket on her bow. and has lightered 200
tons Of -four. The Sheffield was owned by
d. II. Brown of Cleveland. and E. M.
900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
End of an insurance Suit.

a, MEMPHIS, TENN, June 17.-The case Of
tt the Mansfield Drug Company against some
tthlrty-four insurance companies of Now
4 ork, Philadelphia, Hartford. New Or
;eans and London, which has been on trial
N The United States circuit court for the
past week, was ended this morning, the
Jury returning a verdict for $50, 800, the
.nll amount claimed by the plaintiff COM
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
Bunker Hill Day.

sBosToN, June 17.-"Bunker Hill" day
was celebrated in the Charlestown district
to-day by carnival parade in the fore
noon, and a military and civic parade in the
afternoon, which were witnessed by large
crowds, although the number was consider
ably smaller than in previous years on ac-
count of showers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
A Monument to Father Damien,

LONDON, June 17.-At meeting at Marl-
borough house to-day, the Prince Of Wales
presiding, it was resolved to erect a memo
rial to the late Father Damien, who devo-
ted the last years Of his life TO the care of
the lepers OF the Sandwich Islands. The
memorial viii be erected at Molokai. 1t
was also decided to construct leper ward
in London where study Of leprosy would
be encouraged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
A Newspaper Change.

LITTLE Rock, ARK. June 17.-The
Arkansas Gazette To-Day passed into the
control Of stock company composed OF
leading democrats Of the state, who elected
Jacob Frolich. formerly secretary Of state,
and late financial clerk OF the patent Office
at Washington, business manager, and d.
A. Brower editor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
Italv,s African Camnaien.

Deputies to-day Prime Mi lister Crispi, in
Offering a motion to reduce the African
credits, pi omised to submit papers which
would show that Italy is about to gather
the fruits of her sacrifices in Africa. A
vote of confidence In the government was
carried by large majority.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
LExINGToN's ENHANCEMENT.
Addresses and Rowing Race by the
Boat Crews

LEXINGTON, VA, June 1.-THE annual
commencement exercises of Washington
Lee university began Sunday morning with
brilliant baccalaureate sermon by DIR. w.
W. Moore Of Union Theological seminary
at Hampden City.
The address before the Young Mems
Christian Association was by 8. M. Say
ford, Harvard graduate Of Newton, Mass.
Both speakers made scholarly addresses and
fine impression.
The annual regatta of the university
boat crews was rowed this evening. The
Albert Sidney crew was the victor by three
lengths over the Harry Lees in an exciting
race. The final celebration Of the literary
societies .ook place tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
Alaxander,s Warlika Toast.

ST.. PETERSBURG, June 7.-Newspapers
here minimize the significance Of the czar's
recent toast TO the prince of Montenegro.
They declare that the foreign press has re-
ceived wrong impression. regarding the
matter, and that it exaggerates the impor.
tance of the czar's utterances on the occa-
sion in question.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
Train wreckers Sentenced.

CLEVELAND, O., June 17.--Frank Sadler
and Frank Ryan, two young men who
made two attempts about month ago to
wreck the limited vestibule train on the
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne aud Chicago rail-
road, pleaded guilty at Canton, o., to-day
and were sentenced to fifteen years in the
penitentiary and to pay fine Of $500 each.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
Lanoaster's Strike to Continue.

LANCASTER, PA. June 17.-AJ confer
ence. yesterday of the striking iron workers
of this city and Columbia with representa-
tives of the Amalgamated Association, it
was resolved to continue the strike, and
assistance was received from the national
assembly. Two Columbia mills are run
ming with non-union labor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
wEsLEYAN's PRETTY GIRLS.
The Exercises of the Third Day a Com
plete Success.

ITO e~1NgE OFIN71g VI VEEO
plete Success.
MACON, GA. June 17.--The third day Of
the Wesleyan commencement was grand
success. The number Of visitors has greatly
increased and the large chapel was filed to
its full capacity. This morning was devoted
to reading by the junior class ana award
ing medals in the sophomore and junior
classes. The programme was lo'g but
was patiently and attentively listened to
throughout.
Miss Hattie Saussy of Savannah sang
"My Hearts in the Highland, !" and received
liberal applause and an encore.
Miss Mamie Richmond of Savannah read
an essay, "The Story of the Statue - and
won golden opinions and many compli-
ments, it being the opinion Of many that
hers was tho best essay of the day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
swITzHRLAND's INDEPENDENCE
A Menacing Warning from the Ger
man and Russian Ministers.

A Menaoing Warning from the Ger
man and Russian Ministers
BERLIN, June 17.--The North German
Gazette says that on June 10 the Russian
and German ministers at Berne made a
formal complaint to Dr. Drose, the Swiss
minister Of foreign affairs, that Switzerland
in her lenient treatment of socialists and
anarchists had abused the right Of neutrality
which has been conceded to her, and has
failed to fulfill duties connected with that
right.
A NOTE FROM THE BUNDEsRATH.
BERNE, June 1.-THE bnndesrath has
sent a note TO Germany regarding the
Wohlgemuth affair. The note says that
the Swiss police exercise supervision over
the movements of foreigners in Switzer-
land.
The bundesrath reaffirms the neutrality
Of Switzerland and disputes the right of
any state to question or dedounce it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
Russla,s New Rifies.

ST. PETERSBURG, June 17-The Russian
army will soon be provided with breech-
loading rifles which will carry distance of
5000 feet. Noiseless powder will also be
used in future by the army. These i'm
provements In the arming of the troops in
volved immense expenditures.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
England and sugar Bounties.

LONDON, June 17--In the House of Com
mons to-day William Henry Smith, the
government leader, announced that the
government had decided TO postpone further
proceedings in relation to the bill to put
into effect tho sugar boupties convention.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
ST. PHILIP NRRI.

A Movement to Erect Monument to
Him as Protest.
ROME, June 1.-THE Catholic societies Of
Rome intend asking the municipality for
permission to erect monument to the
"Apostle of Rome, st. Philip Neri, founder
of the society Of oratorians, of which Car
dinal Newman is member This is in-
tended as protest against the recent erec-
tion of monument in honor Of Giordano o
Bruno.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
Frisco,a Gable TO Honolulu.

SAN FRANCISCO, June II. The Evening
Post Of to-day states that $l,0O0,000 has
been subscribed fov the proposed cable be-
tween Honolulu and San Francisco and
that the work of laying the cable viii be
nnnrnaneed within eighteen months.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
Acceptances of Bonds.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE bond offer
ings tJ-day aggregated S152,200. The
secretary accepted $142, 200 at 1868 for
as. and 129 for As
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
German Papers and Samoa.

BERLIN, June 17.-German papers are
guarded in their commeats on the settle-
ment Of the Samoan question. They blame
the government for withholding the pro-
visions of tho treaty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
His Daughter Made His Secretary

WASHINGTON, June H.-Mlss Anna
Fisher has been appointed private secretary
to her father, Judge George P. Fisher, who
was recently appointed First Auditor of
the Treasury at Washington. Her salary
ia 81. 900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
France,s Rlectoral campaign,

PARIS, June 1.-THE electoral campaign
opened to-day with Boulangist meeting at
Montmarhe, which was attended by 5000
persons.
M. Ferry delivered an oration at the BAN
quet at the National Republic Association
this evening.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
Giasgow,s strikers.

LONDON, June II. The strikers at Glas-
gov engaged in q riotous demonstration to-
day, but were soon dizpe sed by the police.
Several Of tho ring leaders were arrested.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
stanlev's Intentiohs.

LONDON, June 1.-THE Times says that
letters received at Zanzibar from Ujiif
stated that Stanley intended, in company
with Emln Pasha, to force his way through
Masailand TO Mombasa.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
Louis Napoleon Resigng.

ROME, June 17.-Prince Louis Napoleon,
at the request Of his father, Prince jerome,
mas resigned his position in the Italian
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
ANDREW s1MoND's FORTUNE.
The Value of the Estate Estimated at
from 81, 100000 to S2.5oo,oOO,

from 81 100000 to S2.5oo,ooo.
CHARLESTON. S. c., June 1.-THE will
OF the late DriAndrewSimonds was admitted
to probate to-day. As the appraisement
has not yet been filed there can be only
guessing at the total value. which is esti-
mated at from 81 300, 600 to g.. 500 900. The
probate judge says it is the best drawn
will and the most evenly distributed estate
that perhaps has ever been filed in the Office.
Here are the terms: Each one OF the chill
dren, three sons and one daughter, get the
following personal property, viz: One
hundred shares First National Bank stock
400 shares gas stock. p shares Piedmont
Factory stock, IS shares Pelzer Factory
stock, 10 shares Graniteville Fac
tory stock, 25 shares City Railway Com
pany stock, $4,000 South Carolina railway
hrst mortgage bonds, 5000 state South
Carolina Brown consols, 5000 city of
Charleston per cent. bonds, S., 900 city Of
Charleston per cent. bonds. $4,000 North
eastern railroad first mortgage bonds. 81. 500
Northeastern railroad second mortgage
bonds.
THEIR VALUE.
The face value of these securities aggre-
gate about $63, 900, but as all of these are
gilt edge and most of them are worth from
% to so per cent. above par, it will be seen
lhat hese oequeSts represent about $40, 900
or 200 each In adding each devisee is
given life estate on about 100000 worth
or real estate with the remainder to their
heirs. All the children are treated exactly
alike.
Mrs. Louise Augusta Cunningham of
Abbeville, a sister of the deceased, gets a
legacy of 81 900, and Mrs. Florida G. Ball,
another sister, a plantation in Yalobusha
county, Mississippi Mrs. Simonds gets all
the rest and residue of the real and per-
sonal estate forever and absolutely includ-
ing the Simonds mansion on South battery
ana lts furniture, paintings, etc. The execu-
tors are the wife and eldest sons of the de-
ceased, The will was executed in June,
1854.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
aaraahanine Takes wings.

BELGRADE, June 17.-Ex-Premier Ga
TSashanine and his family have fed to
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-18
A Richmond Society Lady III.

LEXINGTON, VA, June 17.--Mrs A. Fl.
Chalkley OF Richmond, weIl-known Vir-