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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
KILLED HIS sTEPMOTHER.
Cold -Blooded Murder in the Woods OF
West Virginia.

Cold -Blooded Murder in the Woods of
West Virginia.
BALTIMORE, March ga Charleston,
W. Va, special to the Sun says: 'Informa-
ton reached here to-day that last Saturday
Thomas Woods, who lives on Donnelly's
Fork of Mud river, in Lincoln county,
near Tornado postoffice, sent word to
his stepmother, Mrs. Woodson Woods, that
O of her neighbors across the hill was sick
and wanted her to come Immediately. He
concealed himself behind a tree, near the
path, to await her coming, and when she
approached stepped out, fired a revolver
full at her left breast, the bullet taking ef-
feet just below the nipple. She fell to the
ground.
THREW HER OVER A CLIFF.
'To make sure of his work, Woods shot
her again in the neck and afterwards
dragged her to cliff near by and dropped
her to the ground below. Shortly after
wards she recovered sufficiently TO give the
alarm, which was heard by men getting
out cross ties, who went to her assistance
accompanied by Woods, who professed
9 tire ignorance of the matter. She
was conscious, and related the story of the
sh Doting, accusing Woods of being her
sassin, and died afterward. Woods is
now in custody. The only known cause for
the crime was disagreement between him
self and his stepmother in regard to a
division of property belonging to his
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
End Of the Y. M. O. A. Convention.

WAYCRoss, Ga, March 25.--The dis
trict convention Of the Young Mems
Christian Association, after a very success
full session. has adjourned sine die. Ia
summing pits labors uch good was seen
70 have been accomplished, not only for
the cause but 20 the people The farewell
service was held at the Methodist church.
The house was not large enough to hold the
people. Tho delegates have left for tLeir
respective homes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
WindriIn Accants

WASHINGTON, March 25-James H.
Windrim, the newly appointed supervising
architect of the treasury, has accepted the
appointment and will enter upon his duties
Wednesday. The resignation Of Mr.. Freret,
the incumbent, was voluntary, having
been rendered informally soon after the
administration changed, with those of other
subordinate officers of the department.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
Charleston Favors Port Royal.

CHARLESTON, s. c., March 25-All
Charleston is up and in arms for p )rt
Royal for the naval station. The executive
committee Il the chamber OF commerce.
held a meeting to-day and indorsed Port
Royal. The produce and cottone eeHchanges
are expected to follow suit to-itfbrrow or
the next day. Mayor Bryan viii also be
out in an interview tomorrow indorsing
Port Royal. In fact, the entire city is on
the warpath against Savannah and Bruins
uicL
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
LYDECKER ON TRIAL.

His Responsibility for the Aqueduct
Fraud the Issue.
WASHINGTON, March ga court-mar-
tial was convened at the war department
this morning for the trial of Maj. G. J.
Lydecker, corps of engineers, on charges
arising out of the failure of the aqueduct
tunnel. Maj. Lydecker was represented by
his counsel, Gov. Boutwell, he proceed
ings opened this morning with the reading
off the order convening the court and
dice of good order and disciplne-whichi is
supported by six specifications which set
out the faulty work in the tunnel and the
failure of the defendant to exercise due
care in its supel'intendence. The trial
promises to occupy considerable time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
A Small Verdict for Libel.

LONDON, March 25.-In the suit for libel
of Mr.. MERCER secretary Of the SKIN hos
pital against Henry Laoouchere, pu blisher
OF Truth, a verdict Of 40 shillings was to-
day returned by consent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
COPPER'5 CLOSE.

Quiet at London and Weak at Paris
Owing to Rumors.
LONDON, March Chopper closed quiet
at G42 los and 942 for three months de-
livery. The stock market closed quiet
The creditors of Morrison, Kepewish &
Co. have accepted dividend of shillings
and 6 pence on the pound, leaving the firm
ample funds for the prosecution of cred
itors' claims against the copper syndicate.
WEAKNESS AT PARIS.
PARIS, March 25.-The bourse to-day
opened firm, but became weaker owing to
forced sales in connection with repor ed
difficulties of coulisSer with large ac-
count for rentes open.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
All Serene in Samoa.

nail March 25.-Reports bv
Sh ,cD y. tne navy department from Can't
Sa,rsN N.4laKer, commanding the United
NSliaS steamer Vandalia, and Commands
Aba commanding the Nipsic, both at
prts - samoa, confirm the telegraphic re-
liz tbSr1tnNe ~ sne Associated Press, but add moth
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
wRnoKAoE ON THE OCEAN.
A Belief That IL Means the Loss of the
Qunboat Conserva.

New YORK. Marh 25.--Vessels arriving
from the south, both at this port and at
Boston, report having on Saturday last
passed through large quantity OF wreck
age, apparently OF a steamer. Their de-
scription Of the wreckage leads to the be-
lief that IL belonged TO the gunboat Con-
serva, the vessel which had so much trouble
getting away from this port because she
was suspected OF being for tue Haytian in-
anrOants
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
Inundatlons Feared in Prussia.

BERLIN, March 25.-Serious inundations
are feared in east Prussia. The Vistua has
overflowed its banks, and the bridge at
Lublin has been destroyed. All the rivers
in Silesia and Hanover are risiLg &
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
COLLAPSE OF A BUILDING.
One Man Killed Instantly and Two
Severely Injured.

BINGHAMPToN, N. Y. March 25.-A
three-story brick block in process of con-
struction suddenly collapsed in this city this
morning. About dozen workmen we're in
the building. Fred Purcell. "A tinsmith, was
killed instantly. Two others were seriously
injured. the Others escaped without in
iurN
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
PENNsYLvANIA's SLAVES.

Notice Given OF a Suspension in Coal
Mining,
PHILADELPHIA. March 25.-A special to
the Press says announcements were posted
to-day at all the collieries in the Pittston
region, including those of the Pennsylvania
Coal Company, Lehigh Valley Coal Com
pany, and of smaller companies and indi-
vidual operators, notifying the men of a
suspension of six weeks duration This
will be terrible blow to the men, who for
months have been on very short time, and
are now in very poor condition. About
10000 men and boys are affected by this
suspension.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
IOWA'S RAILROADS.
Sworn Statements Show a Decrease
in the Net Earnings.

DEs MONIES, IA. March 25.-The execu-
tive council has just completed the annual
assessments of railroads doing business iii
Iowa. The total assessment for the pur-
poses Of taxation is fixed at s43,556, 156;
Of which $43, 500 is Upon
railroads proper and the balance
upon sleeping and dining cars. The sworn
statements of railroad officials show de-
crease in the net earnings Of Iowa roads
last year of $l,500000, while ten roads
failed to pay operating expenses. The total
assessments are about $270,0O0 more than
last year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
CHESS CHAMPIONS.
The International Tournament Begins
at New York.

at New York.
New York, March 25.--The sixth Amer
lean chess congress and international tour
nament began to-day in the hall of the
Union Square Bank building. The attend
ance was very large. The conditions Of the
tournament are that each player
shall contest two games with
every other player. Prizes Of
81, 900, $3.50, 5000, $500, $780, $500 and 800
are to be awarded according TO the total
number Of games won by each player.
Playing begins each day at o'clock, last
ing till II o'clock, with recess from to
o'clock. The list OF contestants in the open
ing games shows that as a rule the Ameri-
can players are pitted against the visiting
chamniOnz
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
Murder in the First Degree.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, March 25.--Charles
Williams (colored) died yesterday Of wounds
received week ago at the hands OF bis lie
tie stepson. Murder IA the first degree was
found against the prisoner by the coroner's
Jury
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
Killed by q Circular Saw.

DENTON, MD, March 25.-William
Driver, colored man employed at the mill
OF J. NJ. Anthony near mere, fell against a
circular saw this morning. One OF his arms
was cut Off at the shoulder, and he died in
ta,, Yaiputaa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
CLEVELAND IN CUBA.
He Goes for a Visit to the Famous
Santa Rosa Estate

HAVANA, March 25.-Ex-P President Cleve-
land and party have been visited by both
the intend ent of the treasury and the
director general Of marine. The tourists
started yesterday for the Santa Rosa estate
belonging to Senior Mier. They are ex-
pected to return to this city to-day. Ex-
Postmaster General Dickinson remained at
the Pasaje hotel, being slightly indisposed.
He is entirely well again, however.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
A Bardware Dealer Asslrns.

BALTIMORE, March 25.--Arthur Emory,
q well-known turfman, engaged in the
hardware business at Nos. 13 and l5 West
German street. made an assignment to-day
to William n Wye.h, trustee. The bond
filed was $4,000 The liabilities are
probably 10000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
MOVES CHANCES GOOD.
He Has a Satisfactory Interview with
the President

no las a 0dOlSldCUOTy 1uIoTVl0W WIDu
the President.
WASHINGTON, March est seems to be
generally expected that the President will
appoint ex-Speaker Noyes Of Massachusetts
interstate commerce commissioner vice
Commissioner Walker. He had satisfac-
tory interview with the President when
presented to him by Senator Hoar to-day.
The President asked Mr.. Noyes whether he
was lawyer and intimated that he would
appoint no o Q but lawyer. II have been
trying to be alawyer for twenty five years."
said Mr.. Moves
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
News Confirmation Expected.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-John C. New
appeared before the committee on COM
IInerce to-day and refuted the charges
brought against him. His friends say that
the committee agreed unanimously to
recommend his confirmation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
1,aguerre Not to Be Prosecuted.

PARIS, March 25.--The Journal des De
bdts says the government has abandoned
the prosecution Of Deputy Laguerre for his
connection with the Patriotic League.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
Twentv storna Burned.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL, March 25.--The
photographic special from Clinton, H.,
state that fire at Kenny, Dewitt county,
tonight destroyed 100000 worth II
property. including more than twenty stores
and business houses.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
A Min Owner Aaaigna.

GREAT DARLINGTON, MASS, March 25.-
Frank w. Adams, proprietor Of the Glen
dale wooden mills, at Glendale, made an as
signment Saturday to II. ]. Dunnow Of
Stockbridge. The amount of his liabilities
Is unknown.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26

AUGUSTA, Ca, March 25.--William
Worriu (coloredl, was frightfully mangled
between two freight cars while coupling in
tho Georgia railroad yard this afternoon
His injuries are thought to be fatal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
A SECRET TO THE LAST
DEATH OF A HERMIT

She Lived in Poor tyle Though Well
Supplied With This w orlds Goods
WINCHESTER, VA, March 25.-Rosanna
Mccormick, aged IS years, an eccentric
character, who resided by herself near
Jordan's White Sulphur Springs in this
county, for many years, and who was we'll
known by thousands of people from
the north and south, who have
been patrons Of these springs was found
dead at her home yesterday, lying on
fertilizer sacks and sheep skins. She had
number of fea her beds, but never slept on
them. She always wore long heavy boots
with pistols in them for protection, rarely
ever taking them off. and she died in her
boots.
DIED OF PNEUMONIA.
AT the coroner's inquest verdict of died
of pneu nonlan was rendered. She was a
great re der. very int II gent, fine his
torian and the owner of two farms, a num-
Der of cattle and sheep, which she amassed
by her industry. She told the fortunes Of
many fair maiden and old-time
lady in the United States. She
was great pedestrian, always
walking to the city clad in the toughest
material, accompanied b. her fat lful d q,
and carrying a long staff A number Of
handsome uncut silk dress patters were
found among her effects. She never took
physic, and would not have physician in
her last illness
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
A Sheriff Closes a Dry Goods Store

a bherIH CIoses O Dry HoodS btore.
CLEVELAND, o., March 25-The dry
goods store of Schedler e. McWalters was
closed late this afternoon by the sheriff on
judgments aggregating $780, 600 The liza
bities are placed by the bookkeepers at
800 900. and the assets at about the same
amount
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
MEXICAN TR AN wRECKERs.
An Engine Demolished and It's Occu-
pants Killed.

hI1 Luk3 II4O DtuIOlI5u5N hL4U AUb OCCU-
pants Killed.
LAREDO, TEX, March 25.-The north
bound passenger train from the City OF
Mexico, on the Mexican National railway.
was wrecked at MalivRto Saturday night
nnd the engineer and fireman were killed.
Supt Kline Of tue northern divisioa was on
the train at the time, and is Of the opinion
that the work was done by wreckers. A
large pile of sto les had been placed on the
track and the engine was thrown from the
rails and demolished.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
pope Leo's FaintinR Fits.

LONDON. March GA dispatch from
Rome says that the pone's fainting fits have
become more frequent lately.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
Jsws a xpelled from Kief.

LONDON, March 25.--Dispatchei from st.
Petersburg say that large number OF for
eign Jews have recently been expelled from
Kiaf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
strIlces Increasine in Germany.

BERLIN, March 25-Tho labor movement
is spreading throughout Germany Many
strikes are rcportedin the provinces.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
Bond pnrnhnaan

fsrinSass Sassa.lNeroN, ~ March 25.-The bond Of
10, spS SYS-1ay ~ aggregated $4,000 AS at
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26

PEsTH, March 25.--Rioting was renewed
here to-day. The military were called out
aud dispersed the mob.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26

LONDON, March 26, 5 A. M.-The Daily
News, in scathing editorial, says that the
utter collapse Of Attorney General Web
ster's offense is glaringly shown by the fact
that besides the solicitor general, Charles
Hall was the only lawyer who attempted
Of Co nmons 1t is noticeable that the
Standard has no ''leadern on the subject.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
EXTENSIVE POSSESSIONS.

They own millions Of acres of coal and
iron lands, besides the famous Pratt and
Coalburg mines near Birmingham, several
important branches and mineral railroads
of Alabama and Tennessee, and besides
large blocks of stocks of several
f the principal furnaces in the two states
A private telegram vouches for the correct
ness of this information, while Nathaniel
Baxter, Jr., of Nashville, president of the
company, is reported as disclaiming all
knowledge of such a transaction. How
ever, he does not positively state that the
sale has not been made. 1t is said the COM
pany will meet and elect an entirely new
board of directors on April l.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
Bartinoton Dimes with SALISBURY.

LONDON, March 25.-Lord Harrington
dined with Lord Salisbury this evening.
aud afterward had a long conference with
the prime minister.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26

frances Cabinet to Be Rem odeled.
PARIS, March 25.-It Is stated that the
cabinet will soon be remodeled in order to
avert a threatened ministerial crisis.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
READINGS IRON WORKS.

Extravagance in the Management
Helped Bring on the Crash.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 25.-An aft
ernoon paper says the Reading Iron Works
will probably pass into the hands of re-
ceiver in short time, and the creditors will
then, il the business is economically man
aged, recover something from the wreck
receivership is believed to be the only
solution of the difficulty. The plaut is very
valuable and cannot shut down except at a
sacrifice of all the interests concerned. The
appointment Of a good strong man as re-
ceiver, with full power 10 conduct the bust
ness, will enable the creditors to recover
a part Of the loss due by the bankrupt con-
Germ
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
A BIG DEAL.
The Hewitt-Cooper Party Buy Out
Large Corporation.

Large Corporation.
ST. LOUIS, March 25.-Information
cones from Florence, Ala, that the con-
trolling interest in the Tennessee Coal,
Iron and Railway Company, has been sold
to Abram s. Hewitt, Edward Cooper, Mr..
Murphy and others of New York city. The
Tennessee Coal, Iron aud Railway Com
pany is the largest and wealthiest corpora
tion doing business in the south, being a
consolidation of the Pratt Coal and Coke
Company, the Coalburg Coal and Railroad
Company and one or two other important
companies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-26
ExrRAvAGANr MANAGEMENT.

The meeting Of creditors held last week
resulted in some startling disclosures, and
it was said to-day that the directors are
coming in for a share of the censure attach
ing to the management for the failure. 1t
has been state that the failure was
due to the general depression in busi-
ness, and low prices, but this is
not wholly true. The concern has been
very extravagantly managed, and vast
sums of money have been wasted in recent
years. The salaries over 81 900 amount to
nearly 100000 a year. Nearly all Of this
sum could have been saved, and
will be saved under an economical
receivership. Z. w. Colt, presid snt OF the
company, has been getting $4,000 year
and Frank Ralston, the secretary, $4,000
There are number of other high-salaried
officers, and this enormous obligation Of
nearly 500, 900 year has helped to carry
the COMPANY down.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-02-05
contngLous IiloOd pIsenseg.

Ulcers, sores, pImplcs, Itch, salt rhGum, etc.
arc evidences Of contagious blood disease. It'll
maniicstly duty to eradicate blood poison from
tho system by a use of b. u. u. botanic Blood
Balm), thus enabling tho sore places to heal, and
thereby removing all possibility Of other mem
bcrs Of the family becoming likewise afflicted
Send to Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ca, for booA
j. Ii, OUTLAW, Mt. Olive, n. O., writes: ~ had
running sores on my shoulders and arms. One
bottle II. b. Is. cured me entirely"
L. Johnson, Belmont Station, Miss, writes
i'B. B, u. has worked on me like charm. BY
head aud body was covered with sores, and ms
hair came out, but b. y. u, healed me quickly.
". j. Kinnin, lIutChens, Texas, writes: "B
d. i. has cured my wife Of q large. ulcer on hel
Leg that doctors aud all other medicine could moi
cure"
N. j. Rossman, prominent merchant Of
Greensboro, Ga, writes: ~ know Of several CaSeI
OF blood disease speedily cured By u. b. b, Two
bottles cured lady OF ugly 5crOiulous skin
VIC. Blrchmorc 4 Co., AIaxey, Ga. write: "B
b. II. In curing Mr.. RObt. Ward Of blood poison
effected one Of most wonderful cures that ever
came 10 our knowledge"
Logan & Wholesale agents. II
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-02-05
Female 1.nborin cities.

The National Labor Bureau has taket
I'm tho subject OF womOn's work ant
wages and is making investigation
which will likely result In much good
The Importance Of tho subject increases
cyory year because the army Of homes
female wapu.workers increases In size
How to widen the field oiwoman'S worl
IL among the problems that have beer
taken hold oiby tho Bureau in the hopes
oiarriylnp at some sort Of satisfactory
solution. The New York Prss' thus
summarizes tho work so far a. II has
already progressed with especial regard
10 tho wages commanded by women In
the cities!
Tho statistics Of weekly earnings oh.
tanned by the partial inquiry arc cettaln'
~ not a. encouraging aS VIC might have
reasonably hoped for, San FranClSco
stands first, the average pay for women
workers reaching nearly 81 per week.
~. Paul and San Jose arc the only other
cities In which tho amount exceeds 50,
though tho average for New York 10
s. 50. This Ia small ray, when the cost
OF living In a city 10 taken Into Consldur.
alton. still, u must DO remembered
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-02-05

Special Correspondence Qf nc iRteNlqeceF'
NV MARTENsvILLE, w, Va, Feb, g.
The GoGSClub met pursuant to call Of
the President, and appointed the follow
ing named delegates to the State League
Convention to be held at Parkersburg,
Feb, 10, 1889; Bert Cochran, Judge 3.
7, Jacobs, NJ, A. Brast, j. w, McIntire,
0, l., wager. Alternates; j, s., Nc
Caskey, W, w. Selby, Vim, Brown, r.
N, Thomas, j, L, Hart,
A motion acCrediting any member OF
the club who may be present us a dele
gate was adopted,
The committee on resolutions, con-
slstinR OF ]. w. MClntire, @, l., wager,
], L, Hart and ]. s. McCaskey, reported
the following, which were unanimously
adopted,
WuRRRAs, The effort made by un-
sCrupulOus political knayes to defeat
the will OF the voters Of this Cogression-
al District by scratching the name Of
Hon. Geo. w. Atkinson from ballots af-
ter they were in the custody OF our
county court, and thus giving the GER
tihcate OF election to John o. Pendleton,
who is not entitled to It, has cast blot
upon the reputation OF county OF Wetz'
el, and,
WHEREAS, The majority in theprcsent
Legislature are endeaVoring to prevent q
declaration OF the result OF the guherna-
torial election, with the evident inten-
ton OF reversing the will OF a majority
OF the voters OF the State, legally ex-
pressed, in the choice Of Gen. Nathan
Golf for Governor Of the State; there
fore,
Resolred, That we demand thorough
investigation Of the alleged frauds upon
the ballot in this county, by the proper
officials, and call upon the County Court
to offer suitable rewards for the detec-
ton and punishment Of those who have
thus disgraced the county.
Resolred, That the revolutionary and
unconstitutional course OF the majority
in the Legislature in the matter OF can
wasting the returns Of the late State
election deserves the severest condemna-
ton OF every good citizen, and we cor.
daily approve OF the determined and
patriotic coufse OF the Republican mem
beers Of the Legislature in their contest
for right, law and established usage.