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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
A CONDUCTOR UNDaR ARREST.
He Is Charged With Criminal AS
sault on a Child.

He Is Charged With a Criminal AS
sault on a Child.
AMERICUs, Ga, Sept. 30-Americus is in
fever of exciteraent over an alleged case
of assault with intent to rape. If true as
charged, and there seems really no room
for doubt, it is certainly very grave case
against Conductor Drake, who runs the
fast passenger train between Columbus and
Americus On his train last Saturday
night, which reached Americus at $50
o'clock, was a 13-year-old girl named Eva
Williams. After the train had left Colum-
bus some ladies noticed the little girl cry
ing. They questioned her and found that
she was crying because she left her grand
mother in Columbus, and was on her way
to visit some relatives Ia Albany. One Of
the ladies lived in Alb my, and informed
her that her relatives had left Albany and
were living in Admission.
PUT IN HIS CHARGE.
Feeling an interest in the lonely girl, the
ladies sought Conductor Drake got him
TO promise to take charge of her when he
re8ched Americus and carry her back to
Columbus on his train, which was to leave
Americus at $40 o'clock Sunday morning.
He took her to tine Hawkins house and
registered her as his nice telling the pro-
prletor that he wanted a room with two
beds, which was given him. She went to
bed at once and he went out in town.
THE ALLEGED ASSAULT.
Some time during the night he returned
and entered the room and made the alleged
assault She screamed, left the room, made
her way to the Office and themes to the
sleeping-room Of Mr.. Aycock, the proprie-
tor, whose good wife took her in charge and
is still giving her protection.
few citizens were acquainted with the
fact yesterday. When mis- train arrived
last night he was arrested on the charge of
assault with intent to rape. He gave bond
in the sum Of 81 900. The little girl tells
the above story in a very intelligent man
ner, and with great fra kness.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
BUTrE's BIG BLAZE.
Workmen at Work in the Building
When it Started.

Workmen at Work in the Building
When it Started.
BUTTE, MONT, Sept. 30.-FIre broke out
yesterday about noon ON the first floor of
the Bowes block, a four-story brick being
erected on the southeast corner of Granite
and Eutaw streets, one door east of Main
street. Workmen were at work there at
the time, but it quickly became moss of
roaring flames. A strong wind from the
west carried the fire eastward, where 1t
caught block fronting on Main street.
The Hennessy mercantile store, one of the
leading dry goods houses, was soon on fire,
as well as the buildings next south, the
First National bank, Khanweiler's dry
goods store, and the Centennial brewery,
which was entirely consumed.
ON THE NORTH SIDE.
On tie north side Of Main street the Bar
nard block, opposite the Bowes building, was
burned to the ground. Several houses west
of it had their fronts badly burned. The
flames caught the building Of the Bonner
Mercantile Company on the northwest
corner of Main and Granite streets, and did
serious damage to the stock in the rear end
next to the Barnard block, which was
aggravated by water. The losses, as nearly
as can be learned, foot up $3SS, 900; and the
insurance $2l0,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
IN THE THRoEs OF POLITICS.
Mighty Issues to be Decided in Wash
inRton Territory To- Day.

Mighty Issues to be Decided in Wash
inRton Territory To- Day.
TACOMA, W. T., Sept 3O.-The most bit
terly contested political campaign ever
fought in Washington territory ends to-
night. Twenty-four hours later it will have
been decided whether Washingtons first
government is to be republican or demo-
cratic. The fight between the two parties has
been largely waged on the tariff issue, with
the passage of a constitution, the deciding
of the capital question aud the adoption Of
prohibitory and woman's suffrage planks in
the constitution coming in as side issues.
The republicans prophesy the election Of
their entire ticket with maiorities ranging
anywhere between 5000 to $4,000.
WHAT THE DEMOCRATS CoNoEDE.
The democrats concede the election of
Ferry for governor and Wilson for con-
gress, but claim a division of the supreme
court judgeships. For governor and con-
gressm an they cJncede ma jorlties of from
5000 to 5000 The last figures are more
than 1000 less than given TO Allen for dele
gate against Voorhees, one year ago. The
chairman of the republican territorial COM
mittee claims that the legislature will be
republican on joint ballot by majority of
three. On the other hand, the democrats
claim the legislature on joint ballot by
ten.
OBJECT OF THE DEMOCRATS.
It is here, to secure the United States
senators, that the democrats have been con-
centrating their entire energies, permitting
and encouraging the sacrifice Of other
portions of the ticket, If by such this end
may be secured. They are better organized
than ever before in the history of the terri
tory. Their meetings have been largely
attended and enthusiastic, and their leaders
are very sanguine. The prohibitionists and
more radical Of the women sutfragists
have been working for the defeat
of the constitution rather than for
the adoption Of separate clauses in thei in
terest, having no hope Of carrying the same.
The farmers are also opposed TO it on the
ground of extravagant salary lists, many
Judges, etc Democrats also criticize it IN
districts where to do 80 is popular, as
a means of securing the end they
seek. 1t will be adopted, notwith-
standing ali this, by a good
majority. The capital question will not be
decided at this election owing to the num-
Der of candidates, and the fact that a ma
iority of the votes is necessary to decide
it. The three cities having the highest votes
win be the contestants next year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
A HORROR OF THE RAILS.
EYES IN A BoDYLBss HEAD OPEN
AND CLOSE.

The Decapitated Man a Brakeman
Who Fell between Cars-The Sign of
Consciousness Gwen Several Min
utes After the Decapitation-Other
Crimes and Casualties of the Day
NEGAUNEE, MICH, Sept. SO.-A brake
man named Thomas Higgins to-day
slipped bet tNeen two freight cars on NOV
ing train, near Maple Ridge A signal to
stop was given by another brakeman who
saw the fall, and the train stopped and
backed up to where Higgins lay. Eight
cars had passed over his body, which was
flightfully mangled. The head was COM
pletely severed from the trunk and lay
seve. al feet from the track Fireman
Byo picked up the head aud was
horror-stricken to see the eyelIds close and
again open and partly close again. This was
seen by Engineer William Whitney and the
brakeman. All three were badly fright
ened. This sign of consciousness was given
several minutes after the head was severed
from the body. The three witnesses are
reliable men
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
JoaNsTowN's woRKMEN.
The Force for the State Cease Opera
tiOnS for Good.


JoHNsTowN, PA, Sept. 30.-To-night the
force of workmen for the state laid down
their tools for good. In the morning they
will be paid off, and many of them not
residents of the place will leave town. There
have been about 1000 men employed
during the past week or two, aud about 2, 900
teams. When these men leave town it is
anticipated that the residents, more than
ever. will feel their losson account of their
loneliness A committee of three promi-
nent citizens went to Harrisburg last night
hoping to present the condition of things
here in such light to Gov. Beaver that he
would consent to a continuan Q of work,
but nothing favorable has been received
from them.
BACK TO THEIR BOOKS.
School children were out to-day in force,
but where there were thirty-siX rooms in
operation last year there are only twenty
four now. Some of them are or )wded a
little, but the average to the room is not
much greater than last year. OF 80 acherS
of them are gone. Thi' is in Johnsto wn
boro gh alone. In one portion of Millville
borough and in Woodvale borough the loss
is much greater.
FOUND HIS SISTERS BODY.
Harry Bischoff, who has been here every
day since the food 10. king for the body of
his sister, who was lost from the day ex-
press, leaves for his home in st. Louis to-
night, the body having been recovered a
few days ago.
Although the greater part of the state
forces worked in the river to-day, but little
headway was made, and it was left alone.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
Cbarleston,s New Professorg.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Sept 30.-The trus-
II. F. WAGNER of Charleston to the chair
of modern languages, and Beauraguard
Bozs of Virginia assistant professor of
mathematics. There were over 100 appli-
cants for the two positions, and they came
from all paris of the world. 1t is regarded
as the most remarkable election ever held.
Tue sal ries are $1,000 ca h. There were
applications from Europe, Asia and
America
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
MExICo's BIG STORM.

It's Main Force Has Abated, Leaving a
Trail of Desolation.
CITY OF Mexico, Sept. 30.-The main
force Of the great storm that visited the
Bagio country within the past few days has
abated, although in its track desolation is
apparent on all sides. The second crop of
corn, which was very large, is partial
loss This will entail great suffering among
the laboring classes. Trains on the Mexican
railroads are again running re ularly.
The town of Celaya still remains inun-
dated. The inhabitants living in the lower
streets have been removed to the old San
Franciscan convent for safety.
The fields in the vicinity Of Leon are all
under water.
1t is estimated that the loss of crops in
the Bagi1 country will be over S500,000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
COMPLETION OF THE PETREL

~'srything About tho Vessel Com
pleted Except a Propeller.
O4LTIMoRE, Nd, Sept 30.-The naval
DGd to report to Secretary Tracy on the
s~ooat Petrol came over here to-day. 1t
rVSsts of Commodore j. s. Skerritt, Chief
laneer De Hallin, Commander W. B.
M, Lieutenant Commander Tilley, and
a. ssa'al Constructor J. f. Hanscom. When
A. s board last reported, mention was made
teet some of the general fittings.
nlngs - essentially necessary for a sea-going
'o's9i' '1.,' were lacking. These have all been
.,Upplied ,o and completed satisfactorily to the
,oal ,r ana the vessel is ready to be turned
~ W. 10 the government aud be taken to
S,lorIolk, \. where her masts will be put in
s'aGe - ana where her batteries, which are all
S@uy at Annapolis, will be forwarded. .Ln
ira H1I propeller, however, has not yet been
i-' Il. nlsned by the contractors. This will be
ne very soon and the drawings of the
'orK as finished will be handed in.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
TRIAL OF THE oRoNIN GANG.

The Request of the Defense as to the
Special Venire Granted.
CHICAGO, Sept 30.-When Judge Nc
Connelps court was opened this morning,
the counsel for the defense in the Cronin
case renewed their motion that the sum-
moning of venire men be taken out of the
hands of Sheriff Matson and be intrusted to
a special bailiff appointed by the court.
The counsel for the state admitted that ia Q
statute is mandatory on the subject, and
,h.fm tion was accordingly granted.
The application of defenda Kunze for a
bill of particulars on the evidence on which
the grand jury indicted him also came up,
and Judge MCCONNELL denied the motion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
TO QUIT THE KNIGHTS.

BostOn's Tin-PIate and Sheet Iron
Workers in a Huff.
BOSTON, MASS, Sept SO.-The tin-plate
and sheet iron workers of Boston and
vicinity have decided to leave the Knights
of Labor and organize an independent
union. The immediate cause of their with
drawal is said to be the support given by
District Asse nbly No. 80, and the general
officers, to the cigar makers local assembly.
A mass meeting will be held tomorrow to
act upon the question of applying for mem
bership in the amalgamated building trades
cnnncil
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
ovER-1ssUEs OF STOCK.

Two OF the Chicago lines staff Held
for the Criminal court.
CHICAGO, Ill, Sept. 3O-James d. West
and Charles E. Graham, ex-editor and sec.
retary of the Chicago Times, were to-day
held to the criminal court in bonds Of IS, ,0OC
each. In holding them over, the court said
that sufficient evidence had been introduced
to warrant such action on his pArt a I'D
while he did not pretend to pass upon the
actual guilt of the defendants, he felt that
he was justified in having the grand jury
examine into the case. The charge is that
of having flaudulently over-issued stock Of
the Chicago Times Company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
4 DAILY, SO A YEAR. 4
J 5 CENTS A COPY.
WEEKLY SIS AYEAR
FLACK'S DIVORCE PLOT.
THE GRAND JURY INDICrs THE
WHOLE GANG.

Judge Bookstaver Declared Guilty
Either Of Negligence or CoIlusion-
The ex-Sneriff's Lawyers also come
in for Severe Censure-Leeislativ
Attention Called to Some of the
Facts Brought Out.
NEW York, Sept. 30-At noon to-day the
grand jury came into part one of the gem
eral sessions, with tho result OF their inves-
legation of the Flack case. Foreman Fos-
dick read long presentment which statel
that the jury gave the case vory careful
colside alton, aGd had called before them
and examined every person who could
throw any light on the conspiraey. The
jury was satisfied that there was a wicked
conspiracy; that such conspiracy could be
carried on under cover of the law was OF
great public concern.
LEGISLATIVE ATTENTION INVOKED
The jury called the attention o. the levis-
lature t. the pernicious system Of al; loi1I-
ing referees TO take testimony in divorce
cases. The testimony snould be taken by
judges in open court. u he harm Which
would be done by ths publicity of such evil
dence would be fa.' less than chat which be-
falls When things are done in secret
THE JUDGE IN BAD LIGHT.
ut is Obvious" runs the report. "tbat n
decree of divorce could MT have been
obtained without the sanction of judge
Bookstaver. The sanction was OBJ
tanned partly ly deceit and i'm
posture, and partly by either judicial negli-
gence or Judicial collision III by negli-
gence, such was excusabe; if b. collusion.
such was criminal, we have not otdetermined
which,
PERNICGoUs HABIT
The jury next called attention to the per.
nicious habit OF lawyers allowing their
names to be used in cases of importance
where they are not retained Lawyer
| Wright, while it may be that he intended
no wrong, still deserved cansure Ambrose
| O'Neill and Joseph Weeks. the jury thought.
| mad imposed on tie court, and had obsaf ed
a divlrce ~ collision, deceit and fraud.
The presentment concluded by stating
that the jurors, after most careful investi-
CATION, had come TO the conclusion that a
wicked and criminal conspiracy had been
| committed, and the persons whose Ganes
appeared on the accompanying z indictments
| deserve to DO treated according TO law
| Foreman Fosdick then handed Judge Glider
sleeve the presentment and Indictment.
The judge said that In view Of the recon-
mendations of the jury, he thought that a
copy Of the prese ntment should be sent to
the governor, the court of comm n pleas
and the superior court, and he would SO
order.
| THOSE INDICTEED.
The district att 1rney stated late this after
noon that the following persons were in-
dicted in connection with the case aud
would be in court tomorrow to plead:
Sheriff James A. Flack William l.. Flack,
his son; Judge Ambrose Mcneil, counsel for
Sheriff FIack; Thomas Meeks, the referee
in the divorce proceedings; Mrs. Raymond,
the correspondent in he case, and George
D. Hart, brothrr-in-law of e sheriff.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
ROrTBRDAM's STRIKERS.

Men-of- War Ready to Land Men in
Case of Disorder
ROTTERDAM, Sept 30.--A number of the
striking dock laborers manifested a dispo-
sition to return to work to-day, but they
were prevented from doing so by the argu-
ments and threats of their comrades Two
Dutch men-of-war, three gunboats and two
sloops-of-war are moored in the river.
Forces from these vessels will be landed in
the event of the strikers creating any dis
ordar
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
CROOKED 10 THE LAST.

A Defaulting Treasurer Tries to Palm
Off Bogus Certificate.
CLEVELAND, o., Sept. 30.-Jacon Zinti-
master, treasurer of Bethlehem township,
Stark county. Ohio, has been forced to re-
sign. He was over $4,000 short in his
accounts, aud tried to satisfy the township
trustees with a S4 certificate of deposit
which had been raised TO "a, 900 by the addi.
tion of three ciplers. Forged notes to the
amount OF 81, 900 have also been presented
for payment. Zintimaister's father and
brothers have met all his obligations, and it
is runored that the young man has disap-
naared
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
ITALY'S FEAR.
AN UNsEAWORTHY CRAFT.
why Minister Douglass Was Not Sent
Off in the Petrol.

why Minister Douglass Was Not Sent
Off in the Petrol
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30.-The official cor
concerning the detail of the
~. Wn'ted States steamship Ossipee to take
minister ~! Douglass to Hayti is made public
.n'S evening. 1t shows in the first place
dn4I 5uaC Commander Kellogg was relieved from
tHnn tu1y o, on the Ossipee before it was known
sat suaV lhat vessel would be detailed for the
ITSaslce named. Lieutenant Commander
t1 LyanS insisted that he could make the
up. up on the Ossipee, although hi,
v1,e' Ta engineer reported that the boilers
ne IN an unsafe condition. Secretary
oon,s;ty appointed a board TO make thor
rog ruga examination of the ship, and upon a
daa,, idSgoI1 that it would take $4,000 and 106
az, jS work to make the ship seaworthy, de-
snJl ugl to revoke the order for her sailing,
diraIta dha tae captain # the Kearsarge was then
cnec'ed to put his vessel in readiness to
OI'ey Minister Douglass to Hayti.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
Wazcross Needs No AID.

WAYcRoss. GA, Sept. 80. Tho follow
ing telegram wes sent to-day by the mayor
and cou Gil of Waycross: tine resolution
introduced by Representative Mcdonald TO
reimburse the town OF Waycross for ex-
penses incurred in maintaining quarantine
during the epidemic in Florida i without
official sanction. We do not desire its pas
sage. Please lay this before the House,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
HAD UP A YELLOW FLAG.

A Ship Infected With Chagres Fever
Arrives at Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Sept 30.-Shipping
circles were somewhat disturbed at yellow
flag displayed on the British steamer Recta,
Capt. Lowe, which arrived to-day in ballast
from st. Lucia, West Indies, to load for
London. She is still at quarantine with
eight seamen aboard having what is
thought to be chagres fever. The captain
renal aboard the ship, but the pilot YVES
allowed to land.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
sROr DEAD BY A thief.

Livery Stable Keeper Killed by a
Man Who sold Him a stolen Mule.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept. 30.--Charles
L cey, a well-known livery man of this
city, was shot and killed at Dexter, Tenn,
last night by negro named Bill Swift. A
few days ago Swift stole a mule from John
Farrabee, farmer living near Dexter, and
brought 1t to Memphis, here be effected a
trade with Lacey. Yesterday Farrabee APP
peared and GAINED the IN lie. Lacey swo .
out warrant for Swift's arrest. and in
company with Farrabee drove out TO the
thiefhs house. Swift was ready for them,
and as l. cey opened the door he shot him
dead The murderer escaned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
CHINESE INCENDIARIES.

Their Object to Influence the People
Against ALWAYS.
SHANGHAI, Sept. 30.-It has been discov-
cred that the recent fire in Teglosheven was
of inceudiary origin. Several persons have
been arrested for completely in the crime.
The authorities have learned that the OBJ
ject of the incendiaries was to create the
idea that the fire was an omen to warn
people against the Introduction of railways
in China.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
TwoMBLEY UNDER ARREST.
A Claim That He Rushed to a Saloon
After the Crash.


After the Crash.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Sept. 30.-Seth Twom-
bley, the engineer who had charge of the
fast freight that wrecked the passenger
train on the Rock Island road at Eighty
seventh street last Tuesday night, was
officially placed under arrest last evening.
The warrant was served upon Twombley
as he lay in his bed at his home. He
was surprised at the action of the
coroner's jury, and could not understand
why that body had held him. He cursed
the fireman, LeCloche. who testified that
he Twombley) was drunk, and said it was
untrue. The police say that they have a
man who saw both jump from the cab after
the whistle was blown, and who also saw
the engi Aeer 60 direct to a saloon after the
collision occurred.
T. B. Twonbley, master mechanic of the
road, father of Seth, was so worried over
the accident that he is now sick in bed at
his home.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
Danville,s Tobacco Sales.

DANvILLE, VA, Sept. 30.-The sales of
leaf tobacco on the warehouse floor for the
past wear we're 2S, ,S03, 1868 pounds, a decrea 9
from last years. sales Of 2,500 900 pounds.
The average price was IS rs per 100. The
decrease in the sales was due to the short
crop. The sales of manufactured products
since January we're 5,sO7, 900, an increase
over the same time last year of nearly
3 OO0 0O0 nor1nds
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
Compton p,Escompte Affairs.

PARIS, Sept. 30-The tribunal of the
Seine has decided tnat the directors of the
o.d Compton d'Esconpte, WAC were also
members of the board of directors of the
Societe des Metaux, o responsible to the
liquidators to the sum of 100000 francs.
Directors who were not me nbers of the
Societe des Metaux board are held response
bic to the amou 1t of 100000 francs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
Won Hatzfeldt to Re-Marrv.

LONDON, Oct. /, A. M.-Rhenish news
papers announce that Count Won Hatzfeldt,
tue German minister to England, will
shortly re-marry his former wife, an Amer
ican lady med Moulton. 1t is understood
that their separation was merely formal.
The ceremony will take place at Wiesbaden.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01

ALBANY, N. Y, Sept 30.--Action has
been commenced by Attorney General
Tabor against tue assembly ceiling coli
tractor, John Smith, in the supreme court
Of D sida county, b. recover $3.50, ,5G3 The
Albany county sheriff to-day arrested Mr..
Smitn, wlo gave bail Ia s50,000.s
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
SENTENCED TO LIVE IN A CELL.

A Judge Very Severe on Man He
says de would Have Acquitted.
DIES MONIES, IA, Sept. 30.-A special
from Waterloo, Ia, says; "E. Billings, who
was yesterday convicted of murder in the
second degree, was to-day sentenced to the
penitentiary for life Judge Ney, in pass
ing sentence, remarked that If he had been
a Juror he would have voted for acquittal.
He then pronounced upon him the full limit
Of the law. Billings was convicted OF the
murder Of County Attorney Kingsley at
Waverly, la, ia December, 1887"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-01
Rainhridira Rriafs.

BAINBRIDGE, Ca, Sept. 30.--In Miller
county Saturday night, on DR.. e. Bush's
farm, the negroes hal a festival aud first
class row. Doc Wallace as seriously, if
not mortally, cut by Jim Brown
II. G. Townsend has been appointed claim
adjuster Of the Alabama Midland Railway.