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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-17
A MAYOR SHO0TSACLERK
BRUNSWICK THs SCENE OF THE
AFFRAY.

The Trigger Pulled by j. J. Spears and
Jacob L. Beach the Man Who Re.
ceived the Bullet-A Sale of County
Land the Origin of the Difficulty.
BRUNSWICK, Ga, Sept. 16.-On New
castle street, in front of s. B. Breedlove's
book store, at O'Clock this afternoon.
Mayor John J. Spears shot and seriously
wounded Jacob L. Beach, clerk of the SUI
perior court of Glyun county. About
month ago the board of education Of Glynn
county sold some land in the CITY of Bruus-
wick TO Mr.. Beach. The board is composed
OF ID. Glaubor, president, f. 4. Nelson, A.
l. Branham, II. G. Smith. G.. s. Scarlett,
w. j. Hayes and J. j. Spears, the latter
being member by virtue of Occupying the
office of mayor. The members present
when the sale was consummated were A. |.
Branham. president pro tenn, E. A. Nelson,
H. c. Smith, G. S. Scarlet aud J. J. Spears.
Mayor Spears objected to the sale for rea-
sons best known to himself
USED HARSH LANGUAGE.
subsequently he said some rather bitter
things against other members of the board
and against Mr.. Beach. since these savings
were not reduced TO writing or published
no notice was taken Of them. This morning
Mr.. Branham and Mr.. Beach were infor-
med that Mayor Spears had charged the
board with dealing unfairly and Mr..
Beach with having manipulated the city
council TO prevent an injunction being is
sued against tho sale Both gentlemen
sought Mayor Spears, both with the inten-
tion OF requesting him to reduce to writing
his charges and his grievance He was not
found. probably owing to rainstorm.
BEACH AND SPEARS FIGHT.
In the afternoon Mr.. Beach met Mayor
Spears on Newcastle street, in front Of e.
j. Aliens jewelry store What words
passed between them nobody seems to-
know, but a fight resulted. in which Mayor
Spears was rather badly worsted. Alters
ward Mr.. Beach and Sheriff William Berria
were standing on Newcastle street, in 'front.'
OF s. b. Breedlove's book store.
SPEARS ARMS HIMSELF.
Mayor Spears, who had armed himself
with pistol, passed. He called to Sheriff
Berrie and said: ~ am man of family
and do not wish to be hurt place myself
under your protection" Again some
words passed between Mr. Beach and
Mayor Spears, and it is alleged that the
former grabbed the latter by the collar.
Sheriff Berrie pushed Mr.. Beach back, at
the same time holding his right arm. Here
the stories conflict, but it is agreed thai
Mayor Spears drew pistol, cooked 1t and
fred three times at Mr.. Beach.
BEACH WOUNDED.
One shot took effect in Mr. Beach's left
side. The wound is serious. but not fatal.
| Tonight Mr.. Beach is in his room resting
quietly. Mayor Spears Is in Jail He re-
fuses to be interviewed, saying only: "L
had fight; am In jail"
Tho shooting caused great excitement. ID
is generally regretted.
Mayor Spears Is the Independent candi--
date for the general assembly against II. #.
Dunwody
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NEW YoRKs POPULATION.

Thirty Per Cent. of the People in One
Ward Missed by the Enumerators.
New YORK, Sept. 16.-The sanitary
police this afternoon completed their census
of the Second ward of this city. 1t shows
total of 1876 residents of the ward, in
stead of 922. as reported by the census
men. This is an excess of nearly
30 per cent. over Supt. Porter's
figures The health commission, after
considering this, adopted resolution set
ting forth that evidence pointed clearly to
the conclusion that the census of this city
as announced is both inaccurate and incom-
plete, aud calls upon the mayor to order q
new census to be taken Of all the inhabitants
of the CITY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-17
BARRUNDIA'S DEATH.
Guatemala Blames Capt. Pitts for Nc
DisarminR Him.

Guatemala Blames Capt. Pitts for Not
DisarminR Him.
CITY OF MEXICO. Sept 16.-The Guate-
malan government documents lay the blame
for Gen. Barrundia's death on Capt. Pitts,
who only partially disarmed Gen. Barrundia
when he boarded the steamer at Acapulco
The Official Bulletin of Guatemala says:
Guatemala was forced to war,
not SO much by Salvadorian
happenings as by the fact that at
the time President Menendez was murdered
and Gen. Ezeta came into power, revolu-
tionary bands were formed on the frontier
of Salvador and Mexico, near Guatemala.
IL was in consequence Of the formation of
these bands that Guatemala armed herself.
Salvador pretended to consider this threat,
and war ensued without the Guatemalans
wishing it,"
The treaty of peace, consisting of nine
articles, was signed by the minister's of the
United States, Costa Rica, Nicaragua,
France, Spain, Belgium and the charges
daffairs Of England and Germany.
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swITzsRLAND's OWL WAR
Firing Heard Near Ballerna-Troopl
Sent to 1esserete.

Firing Heard Near Ballerna-Troops
Sent to 1esserete.
BERNIE, Sept. 16.-Reports from BelIin-
zona state that quiet prevails there. Fir
ing has been heard in the direction Of Bal
lerna, but the federal troops have been for.
bidden to go beyond the outskirts of Bellin-
zona
NJ. Respini, conservative member of the
Ticino cantonal council, had an interview
with President Ruchonnet in this city to-
day. He demanded the impeachment of
the rebel officials and the reinstatement of
the former government.
battalion Of troops has been dispatched
to Tesserete to aid In the dispensing of sew
eral bands Of armed men which have as
sembled there. Additional reinforcements
will probably be required.
The conservative shops at Lugano, which
have been closed for several days. are now
open again and are decorated with flags.
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THE TITLE.
MoNTANA's DEMOCRATS.

The Elimination of Votes in Precinct
81 Touched Up.
HELENA. Mont, Sept. 16.-The demo-
cratic state convention yesterday nominated
Judge A. A. Dixon for congress. There
were no state officers to be nominated. The
committee on platform did not report until
large part to elimination from
the vote in Precicnt 81 of TIA
votes last year, and calls on the good people
of both parties to rebuke that elimination by
their votes this year. The administrations
Of President Cleveland and Gov. Toole are
commended and the contest of Martin
Maginnis and w. A. Clark before the
United States Senate is indorsed The
reference to President Cleveland was re-
ceived with great applause.
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Ca1oAGo's EXPOSITION.
The Movement to Enlist Woman's In
terest Successful.

The Movement to Enlist Woman's In
terest Successful.
CHICAGO, Sept. 16.-One of the features
of the afternoon session of the worlds fair
commission was speech by Commissioner
Mcdonald of California advocating, as he
said the rights of the whole of America to
due recognition. Mr.. Mcdonald had
introduced a report defining the
duties of the board of lady
managers, insisting that the subject be given
to the judiciary committee with insJruc-
tions to report not later than Thursday, fix
ing the duties and compensation of lady
managers He asked for vote in favor of
immediate action. 1t was adopted.
THE RULES.
The report of the committee on rules was
adopted, and the report of the committee
fixing the salaries of the executive commit
tee was clinched by a motion for reconsid-
Grafton, which motion was promptly Or
dered to lay on the table. The membership
of the executive committee and the fixing
of the salary of the director general are
subjects likely to occupy much of
the time tomorrow. Great interest
is being taken in the make
up of the executive committee, as that body
apparently, to very great extent, contr OILS
the managers of the great exposition. The
director general will probably be chosen
Thursday
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MARIETTA'S ACADEMY.
1t Ia to be Made as Much Like Wee
Points as Possible.

1t Ia to be Made as Much Like Vest
Points as Possible.
ATLANTA, GA, Sept 16-A charter for
the reorganization of the Georgia Military
Academy, which flourished at Marietta
before The war, will be asked for in the
courts on Saturday. The incorporators are
Maj. John Filter, Capt. John Milledge,
Col J. w. Robertson, and Judge
K. l.. Rogers of Atlanta, and
Col Charles Olmsted and Mr.. Hart
ridge of Savannah. A lot has been
donated aud enough money is in sight to
build the college, work ON which will Ds
begun in the spring, so that it will be ready
for occupancy in the fall. Prof.
Charles M. Nell will merge his Moreland
military academy into the institute aud
will pattern very closely after West Point,
especially in discipline.
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WALSH ON GORDON.

Augustus Brilliant Editor Sure the
Governor Will Win.
WASHINGTON, Sept 16 Hon. Patrick
Walsh and a party Of Augusta people are
here on a visit Mr. Walsh said o-night
that there was no doubt whatever that
Gov. Gordon would be elected to the SEN
ate. at matters not vino the alliance
brings out to oppose him." said Mr.. Walsh,
'he will be elected by an overwhelming
ma ioritv
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OHIO'S RRDIsTRICrING.

Boothman Springs His Scheme to
Overcome the Gerrymander.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.-Representative
Boothman of Ohio to-day introduced his ex-
pected joint resolution to set aside the re-
districting of Ohio by the recent democratic
legislature, and to have the elections for
members of the next congress in the old
districts, which meaps seven more repub-
lican members than can be elected in the
new districts. It is, however, too late in
this session to rush through such a steal as
this, and although an effort will probably
be made TO put it through, it is quite certain
To fail
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THE EXTRA SESSION.

The Force Bill Men the Only Ones Who
Want it Called.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.-No stock what
ever was taken by the republican leaders
here in the extra session talk. They say
the President will not call one, as only two
weeks time could be gained by it. The
force bill men, however, want it to make
certain of passing the election bill, but as
the leaders are against it the probability of
an extra session is anything but favorable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-17
PARDON FOR A MURDERER.

David Brown of Laurens County to
be Restored to Liberty.
ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. 16.-Dave Brown,
who was sentenced to hang in Laurens
county for murder in 1875, but whose sem
tence was afterward commuted TO life im-
prisonment, was pardoned by the governor
to-day. He has served fourteen years and has
been injured since being in the penitentiary
80 that he will be cripple for life. A
numerously signed petition was sent to the
governor stating the facts and and asking
his pardon. Brown will be released.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-17
A BLOW AT ABBsvILLu.
Lightning Made the Heavens as Light
as DaY.

ABBEvILLE, Sept. 16.-A terrible wind
and rainstorm occurred here Saturday
evening, and lasting nearly all night. For
five or six hours the heavens were almost as
light as day, the lightning was SO rapid
The Savannah, Americas and Montgomery
road did not suffer from the storm, as the
trains are making schedule time. The
Abbevilie and Waycross has suffered some,
but to what extent Is not yet known.
Open cotton in the field was greatly dam
aged. Superior court convencs here next
Monday. Sept. %.
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LABOR IN POLITICS.

A Full State Ticket Nomin ated in
Massachusetts.
Boston, Sept. 16.-The Massachusetts, la
Dor party gathered here in convention to-
day. The following state ticket was nom-
mated:
For Governor-Charles E. Marks of Som
eryille.
For Lieutenant Governor-G. r. Pearce
of Lynn.
For Secretary of State-John F. Dowd Of
Hyde Park.
For Treasurer-George L Moulton of
Boston.
For Attorney General. Johnson of
Greenfield.
For Auditor-P. F. O'Neill of Boston.
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sPAINs CHOLERA PLAGUE.

Hot Weather Increases the Number
of Cases.
SUAKIM, Sept. 16.-Advices have been
received confirming the report of the preva-
lence of cholera at Masso wah.
THE PLAGUE IN SPAIN.
MADRID, Sept. 16.-The hot weather has
increased the number of cholera victims in
Toledo and Valencia and has caused the
appearance of the disease in many villages.
At Albacete, Alacante, Castellon de la
Plana, Tarragona and Toledo the epidemic
is attacking the upper classes. Most Of the
victims are women and children.
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CoRK's STRIKING BAKERS.

They Become Violent and Molest
Purchasers.
CORK. Sept. 16.-Striking bakers have
become violent. Their pickets have been
hooting and molesting persons who have
made purchases at stores, and in some cases
the strikers have stolen the bread from
them. Several arrests have been made.
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sALvADoR's PRESIDENT.

Carlos Ezeta Unanimously Elected by
the Old Assembly.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 49, The depart
ment of state has received telegram from
Minister Miner at Guatemala saying that
the old assembly of Salvador had unani-
mously elected Carlos Ezeta provisional
president of the republic until March l
The telegram reached the department
through Minister Ryan at the City of
Maxico
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TOBACCO CONSOLIDATION.
An Agreement Between the Loui
Vile and Cincinnati PeonJa.

An Agreement Between the Louis
vile and Cincinnati People.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 16.-Further progress
was made to-day toward the consolidation
of the Cincinnati and Louisville tobacco
warehouses. A meeting was held, attended
by representatives from both cities and
their attorneys, and while there was some
discussion over the form of contract and
charter, there was substantial agreement,
and the Louisville parties have gone home
to secure the signatures Of their houses. The
papers will then come back for signature
by the Cincinnati men.
THE TITLE.
The title agreed upon is the Western
Tobacco Warehouse Company There are
to be issued 81, 600, 900 in bonds secured by
personal and real mortgages at per cent. 4;
S2,000,000 preferred stock at per cent. and
$2,000,000 common stock. H. Glover OF
Louisville is the president, and the vice
presidency will be offered to L. II. Brooks
of Cincinnati The warehousemen are re-
ported as being willing to take about
$2,000,0O0 of stock. Ii will require So, ,O00,-
600 to buy in the property, and this will
leave 81, ,000, 900 for q working capital
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CRAUVINIsM IN EUROPE.

Frances Labor Party Issues an Ad-
dress to the Germans.
BERLIN, Sept 16.-The Votksblott, the
socialist organ, publishes an address from
the French Labor party to the German
socialists. The address says that the Labor
party in France trusts that the miners con-
gress now in session at Halle will show the
insignifcance Of the existing diSunion and
promote the peace of the nations in contrast
to the chauvinism of the men who are
directing the policy Of the European states.
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A TARIFF CONFERENCE.
The Bill Apt Not to be Reported TIL
Next Week.

Next Week.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 16.-The conferees on
the tariff bill had an informal meeting to-
night at the residence of Senator Aldrich.
No action was taken, the evening being
spent in general discussion and an exchange
Of views 1t is believed now that the bill
will not be reported by the conferees to the
Senate before Monday next.
''The conferees of the two houses on the
tariff bill will probably reach an agree
ment this week." said Mai Mckinley TO-
night. land think the bill can be disposed
Of and 60 to the President the first of next
week" he said he apprehended no diff
Guilty In the conferees of the two houses
reaching an agreement, and he thought con-
gress would adjourn the latter part of next
week
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Brazil's Election.

RIO JANE1Ro, Sept 16.-Tbe elections
are known to be in favor of the govern
ment. Very few opposition candidates
have been returned. There has been slight
disorder at Cara. Otherwise complete
order has prevailed. The poll is light.
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TWO WEDDINGS AT AUGUSTA.
Samuel p. Weisi9er and Clarence
Brennor the Grooms.

Samuel +. Weisiger and Clarence
Brennor the Grooms.
AUGUSTA, Ca, Sept. l6.-Samuel p.
Weisiger, popular cotton mer-
chant and a member Of the firm
Of w. II. Howard e. Sons, and
Mrs. Kate Clanton Rood were married this
afternoon Rev. DIR. Plunkett, pastor of
the First Baptist church, officiated. Mr.. aud
Mrs. Weisiger left for New York this even
ing.
Brennor, superintendent of the Western
Union Telegraph Company in this city, and
Miss Mollie Mahoney were married to-day
at st. Patrick's church, Father O'Brien
officiating The happy young couple Left
for their future home in McCormick's, s. g.
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GORDON ON THE STUMP.
The Governor TO Make a Canvass Of
Several of the Counties.

The Governor TO Make a Canvass OF
Several of the Counties.
ATLANTA, GA. Sept 16.-Gov. Gordon
is being literally flooded with letters from
all parts of the state asking him to come
and speak on the issues Of the day. He has
agreed to speak on Friday at Fayetteville,
on Saturday in White county, next week
in Appling county, and then he
will speak in other portions of
the wire grass region. The tide that will
bear him to the Senate is rising higher and
higher, and will soon sweep Col. Livingston
and all other opponents out of sight. In
the language of an allianceman the alliance
is a mighty big thing in Georgia, but there
is one thing that is good deal bigger, and
that is Gov. John B. Gordon.
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An order to Pay interest.

CHARLESTON s.. c., Sept. 16--Judge
Simonton. in the United States court to-
day, signed an order authorizing the
receiver of the South Carolina railway te
pay out of the met earnings the interest or
the first consolidated mortgage bonds OF
the road, maturing Oct. /. 1889.
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Grand Sire of the Odd Fellows.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. 16.-A special
to the Star from Topeka says: "Charles
M. Busbee of Raleigh, N. c., has been
agreed upon by the sovereign lodge of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows for
grand sire to succeed Gen. j. G. Under
wood. Mr.. Busbee is native Of North
Carolina, is A wears of age and will be the
Youngest grand sire ever elected.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-17
PAINTERS ON A STRIKE.

Ten Men Working on the White House
Among Those Who Quit.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.-The union jour
neymen house painters of this city struck for
eight hours day this morning. Between
200 and 300 men are out. Some of the
smaller bosses have yialded, but those em-
ploying many men have refused to do so.
Both sides are firm Ten painters
at work on the exterior of the white house
building were among those who struck.
Five non-union men were put in their
places. The boss having the contract on
the interior painting gave In to the demands
of his men
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-17
HARRIsON's OUTING.
A Private Car at His Disposal for
Short Trips.

Short Trips.
ericsson SPRINGS, Pa, Sept 16.-The
Presidents mail this morning was light
Although he transacted considerable busi-
ness, it was mainly of routine and unim-
portant character. George W. Boyd of the
Pennsylvania railroad arrived here this
morning in Vice President Thomson's ele-
CANT private car and placed it at President
Harrisons disposal during his stay at Cres-
son. 1t will be used in making short trips to
many points of interest in this vicinity. The
early adjournment of congress will shorten
the Presidents vacation in the mountains
as it is his purpose TO be in Washington dur
ing the closing Of the session
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A rillnanite Dafeatad.

HAMPTON, S. O.. Sept. 1.-THE demos
cratic primaries to-day resulted in the
election of J. A. Moore, straightout, to thu
state Senate, against b Williams, Till
mantle The vote showed: Moore, 747t
Williams, 657 The rest of the county
ticket Is made up Of Tilmanites.
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A War ship Founders.

LONDON, Sept. 16.--The Austrian war
ship Tawrus, with a crew OF sixty-nine
men and four officers, has foundered In the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-17
A Big Fire in California.

STANFORD, CAL, Sept. 16.-Fire this af-
ternoon destroyed twelve business houses
and damaged several others, and also the
postoffice. The loss is estimated at $3.50, 900.
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Ship Owners and Their Men.

LONDON, Sept 19-The ship owners fed
GRAFTON have promised delegates represent
ing 1000 ship captains and officers that th ey
will affiliate with their federation.
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a Nerraas savad from Haneinr.

RICHMOND, VA, Sept. 16.-The governor
has commuted the sentence of Mamie Wood
(colored), who was sentenced to be hanged
Sept. 10, for burning the town Of Rocky
mount, Franklin county, last October, to
for life.
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Robert Ray Hsmilton's Death.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 16.-Dr. Joseph
Green arrived in this city last night He
confirms the truth OF the finding of Robert
Ray Hamilton's body in Snake river.
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Armania,s Patriarcns,

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Sept. 16.--The presi-
dents OF the ecclesiastical and secular coun-
ell Of the Armenian patriarchite have re-
signed.
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twenty-five Miners Killed

BERLIN, Sept 15.--An explosion oc-
Cured to-day In the Mayback pit at Sanet
Wenndel, Rhenish Prussia, by which
twenty-fve miners were killed. Other
men in the pit to the number of 325 were
rasc1ad
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Depew at a Fair.

SYRACUSE, N Y, Sept 16.-At the New
York state fair to-day Chauncey M. Depew
spoke to as large an audience as could get
within hearing.
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suicide OF an Alabamian.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Sept. 16.--J. A.
Hearn was found dead in bed at hotel in
Tuscaioosa this morning. lie was from
this city, and had taken morphine to ease
the troubles Of living. He was highly con-
nacted.
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A THIEF IN A PRIESTS HOUSE

he bteaIe $40 COLected IN the CHURCH
on Sunday.
ATLANTA, GA. Sept. 16-A strange theft
has just been reported to the police. Forty
five dollars was collected at the Catholic
church on Sunday and turned over to the
priest, Father Reilly, who conseorated it by
praying over it and then put it in his priv.
ate desk. During the night some thief,
without the fear OF the Lord or the priest
in his heart, broke into the house aud stole
the money.
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International Commercial Congress.
PARIS, Sept. l6. The International COM
mercial congress was opened here to-day.
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KILLED THE WRONG MAN.
ymery Johnson Dies from a Wound
InHanda ad for. Annthar-

Intended for Another.
ROME, Ga, Sept 16.-Emery Johnson,
who was shot last Saturday by Wade
Smith (colored), died to-day Of his wounds.
Smith fired at man who insultsd his wife,
but missed him and killed johnson. The
coroner's jury returned verdict Of invol-
untary manslaughter.