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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
ROW MEETING
NEGRO METHoDIsIS STICK Up FOR
A DaUNKEN BLACK.

The Sheriff Menaced by an Angry
Mob When BE Arrested the Of
fender-Gsinesville Military Com
pany Wired to Come to the Scene.
The Sheriff Saved by a Bogus Dis
patch.
GAINESVILLE, FLA, Nov. 15.-At Turner
City, near the Micanopy junction of the
Florida Southern railway, a negro camp
meeting is in progress, the annual religious
picnic knock-down and drag-out Of the
African Methodist church. Every year
thousands gather there about this time from
all parts Of the state and every year trouble
of some sort arises. To-day a drunken
negro began firing his pistol. and Sheriff
Fennel, being on the ground with eeveral
deputies, arrested him. taking his pistol from
him and starting with him for the train,
then ready to leave for Gainesville. He was
opposed by vast throng of excited and
threatening negroes. who refused to allow
him to proceed.
A CALL FOR MILITIA.
Seeing that he would need more help he
wired Capt. ]. E. Webster to bring down
bis company, the Gainesville Guards. Be-
fore an answer could be had things grew
worse. Capt. s. @. Tucker, an ex-sheriff,
being also present, thought quickly, and
read TO the mob bogus dispatch from Capt.
Webster to the effect that he would be
down with his troops in an hour or so. This
quieted the negroes and Sheriff Fenners
few friends rushed him and his prisoner
into box car and locked them up. The
train then pulled out for Gainesville, where
the negro was locked up. II the negroes
had killed the sheriff and his posse Capt.
Webster could have done nothing without
first getting orders from the governor.
MORE TROUBLE POSSIBLE.
Things are more quiet, but il the sher-
i'll attempts to take the ringleaders tonight
there may be much trouble, and possibly
bloodshed. Mr.. Fennel is a determined
man. Even leading republicans think he
should enforce the law at any hazard, for
this place is beginning to be very great
nuisance. 1t is In the midst Of one of the
largest orange and vegetable growing sec>
tions In Florida, and each year az this, the
busiest season, the labor for many miles
around is worthless, to say nothing of the
shooting, fighting, gambling and whisky
selling which is carried on.
sLAsHED AT WITH A DIRK.
Bill Rowe, a negro desperado, created a
disturbance at a negro restaurant last night
about II o'clock, and when Policeman Ben
nett sought to arrest him, he slashed at
Officer Bennett with dirk and ran. Officer
Bennett fired at him and missed him, but
Officer Teamster ran him down and locked
him up.
J. I. Medlin, formerly chief clerk at the
Savannah, Florida and Western railway
depot. he's been promoted to the position of
assistant Inspector of agencies, to take the
place Of Mr.. McCraine. Harry RunkIe is
promoted to chief clerk In the freight office,
and J. Harry 'Fench has been promoted to
the local olerkship.
1t is thought that Miss Rebecca Bradford,
member of a very highly respected old
time family OF Tallahassee, is dying with
pneumonia
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
A SALVATION ARMY TRAGEDY.
A Female Private Shoots a Captain
and Commits Suicide.

n pem6l0 ErlVhD9 SnOOtS captain
and Commits Suicide.
OMAHA, NEB.. Nov. 15.-The muster Of
the northwestern division of the Salvation
Army at Omaha Tonight to meet La
Marechale Booth Claiborn of France, has
terminated in a tragedy, sad, sudden
and inexplicable. While the soldiers
of the army were filing slowly out of
their barracks the sound of a pistol
shot rang out above the notes of the bell
tolling above the house, and with a groan
one Of the army's captains fell to the pave
ment bleeding from the mouth and nostriIs
SECOND SHOT.
Her body had not yet been lodged on the
sidewalk when q second report from pistol
was heard, and a private reeled
from the ranks and staggered blindly
a step or two and fell dead in the gutter,
her life going out amid cloud of smoke
from her own pistol. The real motive for
the fearful double crime is not so clear as
might be, but the indications point to a
rather queer combination Of jealousy and
semi>religious frenzy.
ON SLAB IN THE MoRGUE.
However obscure may be the motive that
prompted the deed, its result stands out
only too plainly, for the body Of Nettie
Birdler, the murderess and suicide, rests on
a marble slab at the city morgue, aud her
victim, Capt. Hattie Smith. of the Saliva
tion band at Oskaloosa, Ia, is awaiting in
untold agony the final extinguishment of
the vital spark at her temporary boarding
place on Davenport street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
FATAL FIRE AT CLEVELAND.
One Fireman Killed and Two Danger
ously Injured.

One Fireman Killed and Two Danger
ously Injured.
CLEVELAND, O., Nov. 15.-One of the
most threatening fires Cleveland has had in
several years broke out at O'Clock this
evening, and before it was extinguished at
midnight had destroyed 100000 worth
Of property and resulted In the death of
one fireman aud the serious injury of
two others. The fire started in the big Job
printing establishment of Short 81 Forman,
fronting on Superior street. at No. 1913, aud
extending back to Frankfort street. The
building is in the heart of the down-tow n
business and banking center, surrounded by
high brick blocks.
START OF THE FIRE.
The fire started in one of three buildings
fronting on Frankfort street, and inside of
nVe minutes the flames were through the
FOOT. The fire burned fiercely and spread
rapidly to four other buildings adjoining,
and all were soon enveloped In flames. The
SSon1son house, five-story brick
building fronting on Superior street, was
tne next in the path of the fire and the
LANES played over and around its roof
Inc guests made hasty exit and it seemed
almost certain that the hotel would be de-
Hroyed, together with the Weddell house,
ouJOALAn IL On Tue east, ITOntlDR 0UU
teet on Superior street.
FIREMEN CAUGHT IN DEATH TRAP.
Ihe first alarm was followed by q general
eau Tor steamers, and ten engines were soon
az work. One Of the first steamers to ar
Tlve T was No. l, and Capt John Grady and
rHemen Michael Hawley and Charles Ward
OF the same company carried line
,o INTO the burning building. An instant
Ster later one of the floors fell, crushing
GSSapt GRADY TO death and seriously iujuring
5lremen Hawley and Ward. Capt Gra-
oys body was recovered, and the other two
nen were sent to a hospital, where they are
teported In critical condition. After an
noars hard work the firemen gained the
mastery OF the fire. saved the two hotels and
buildings.
THE LOSSES AND INSURANCE..
GLEvELAND, Nov. 16, 8 A. M.-The losses
as follows:
snort snort q Forman on stock, $I20, 900; in-
'urance nearly as much,
Y. Z. Scoville, owner of the Short 81 For
"'aa building, S25, 900; insured for $23, 600.
C1nst National Bank building, loss $2, 900.
oSo 'eVsiand sEa Faucet Company, the occupants,
N'' Poo'OOO They are insured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
FLoRIDA's CAPITAL CITY.
Gov. Fleming Signs Death Warran
Annointnanta tv the G0uarnnr

Gov. Fleming Signs Death Warrant.
Appointments by the Governor.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Nov. 15-Gov.
Fleming has signed the death warrant of
Frank Foster, who murdered Sheriff Ep-
person OF Bradford county about two years
ago, aud has set Thursday, Dec. 10, as the
day for his execution.
The Ponceannah Cemetery Association OF
Lake county, capital stock $3.50, has filed
articles Of Incorporation with the secretary
of state.
Gov. Fleming has made the following ap-
pointments: Carlos w. Stevens of Tampa,
to be a member OF the board Of health of
Hillsborough county: Leonidas Il. Wade Of
Jacksonville, J. R. Smith Of Trenton and
FL. L. Berry of Portland, to be notaries
public for the state at large.
A very large crop of sugar cane has been
made in this county this year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
SMALLPOX IN LIBERTY.
me Government to Stamp Out the
Harris Neck Rpidemic.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-Surgeon General
Wyman Of the marine hospital service to-
day received a letter from the governor Of
Georgia calling attention to an epidemic of
smallpox at Harris Neck, Liberty county,
Georgia, and requesting that the marine
hospital service take charge Of the epidemic,
as there is no organized board of health in
that county and Harris Neck is remote
from the county seat or any town.
Tho country there is populated
chiefly by negroes. The surgeon
general has sent telegraphic orders to the
surgeon in charge Of the quarantine station
at Blackboard Island, fifteen miles from
Harris Neck, to visit the infected district
and begin measures at once to stamp out
the disease. A large number of vaccine
points have been forwarded. Fuller par>
ticulars are expected as soon as the surgeon
has reached the infected locality and thor
oughly examined into the cause and extent
of the disease.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
FLAMES IN A sAN3TUM.

Editorial Rooms and q Job Departm ent
Damaged at Norfolk.
NORFOLK, VA, Nov. 15.-Fire broke out
this morning about 10 o'clock in the edito-
rial rooms in the second story of the Nor
folk Virginian building and quickly COM
municated to the third story, which
contained the Job printing establishment.
The composing room. on the fourth floor,
was badly damaged by water, but the
type was not materially injured. The
first floor, which contained the
counting room, offices and press room is
uniniured. The damage to the building
and Job department will amount to several
thousand dollars, and is insured. A serious
loss is the damage to the files of the paper
and library. The fire will not interfere
with the prompt publication of the paper.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
DIES FROM HIS INJURIES.
The Man Found Beside the Track Nea
Jesup Fails to Recover.


Jesup Fails to Recover.
JEsUP, GA, Nov. 15.-J. T. Mclaughlin,
who fell from freight train No. 8 on the
Savannah. Florida and Western railway on
Nov. and was found Sunday morning be-
side the track. 216 miles from this place. an
account Of which appeared in the NEWS
last Monday, died last night at ! o'clock.
He had not spoken nor taken any nourish-
ment since being brought to his home. The
coroner summoned jury and held an in-
quest during the day.
The Mekins hotel will change hands to-
morrow. and w. T. Mekins taking charge
and w. II. Lotion, the present manager, re-
firing.
Miss Laurie Hume of Rome, lady Of
many accomplishments, who has been en-
gagged as assistant in the Milikin's girl
school, arrived yesterday. This school,
under the present management and the able
assistants, bids fair to rank among the very
best in the state.
A large crowd attended an opossum sup-
per at DIR. g. w. Drawdy's residence at
Stillville last night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
TRAIN ROBBERS SCARED OFF.
ne Railroad 1 Authorities We

nallroad Authorities Were
Warned OF Their Plans.
0T. LOUIS. Nov. 15.-An attempt TO rob
sue Missouri. Kansas and Texas south
ouuu Train No. 3, at South Canadian. I. T.
20. : q frustrated by the officials Of the rail
s g company. Last night telegram was
the the 1o, 70 Muskogee, notifying the officers that
south Canadian hid in the river bottom. An
on.ra was run ahead of the regular train, and
E Ss placed In the postal and express oars
eot - pelleved that one or two OF the gang
the unLe on she train at Muskogee and signalled
The tro.rs toooers not to attempt the robbery, as
nnt u ne an u. was guarded. Officers have been
FuS on The trail Of the outlaws
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
eARzA GIVES BATTLE.
He Attacks Guerrero and is Route
After a Hard Fight.

He Attacks Guerrero and is Routed
After Hard Fight.
SAN ANTONIO, TEX, Nov. 15.-There can
no longer be any doubt that Catrino Garza
has opened the revolutionary ball in Mexico
in earnest. Mexican troops had brush
with the revolutionists to-day near Guer-
rero, and it is reported that Garza's
forces were routed. A dispatch was
received here stating that GAIA made an at
tack on Guerrero late yesterday evening
and was only driven off after a stubborn
resistance on the part of the Mexican gar
rison. In the conflict one Mexican officer
was killed and another wounded. The
loss on Garzas side is not def
nitely known. The fact is
evident that the insurgents have been
quietly increasing their force and now have
begun an active campaign. It is further
stated In dispatch received from Rio
Grande city that the revolutionists are we'll
armed and have many sympathizers on this
side of the border.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
Faara for a Fish,ne Flaat.

LONDON, Nov. 15,-Intense anxiety pre-
walls among the relatives and friends Of the
crews of the BrightlinR sea fishing fleet, all
OF which were at sea when the recent storm
burst upon the English coast. Not one ves-
sci of the fleet has returned to port since tho
gale began, and it is feared that the whole
feet may have been overwhelmed by tne
terrible force Of the hurricane.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
LOUISIANA BANK FAILS.
It Had Been in Successful Existence
for TW enty Years.

1t Had Been in Successful Existence
for Twenty Years.
NEW ORLEANS, La. Nov. ia special
to the 7ImeS-D Democrat from Tyler, Tex,
says: "After successful career of twenty
years, during which it had built up q
reputation as one of the solidest and
soundest financial institutions in the
state, the banking house of
Bonner 6G Bonny has been forced
TO the wall. For some time past those
familiar with the affairs have known that
the bank was In straights, but 1t was
thought it would be able to pull through all
right
$50 far as can be ascertained the liabilities
of the bank will exceed $500,000. The as
sets are said to more than cover the liabili-
ties, but as they consist in part Of stocks
and personal paper it is not known whether
they will realize sufficient to pay the de-
posit account and other debts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
French Miners to Strike.

PARIS. Nov. 15.-Delegates representing
40, 900 miners met at Lens to-day and de-
clared immediate. general strike of the
miners In the north of France. Deputy
Basly, who presided. read telegram from
III. Constans, minister ef the interior, an
nouncing the intention of the government
to push legislation dealing with miners
grievances. The strikers have promise of
support from the Loire and st. Etisnne
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
A SKIN Bank in France.

PARIS, Nov. 15.-M. Bespard. Boulangist
member OF the Chamber of Deputies. has
been arrested for connection with banking
concern known as the Caisse Centrale. This
bank accepted from purchasers of shares
when fully paid for, were not forthcoming.
The procureur Is proceeding with the trial
of the directors of the concern.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
Prince George of wales III.

LONDON, Nov. 15.-Prince George of
Wales is seriously Ill with enteric fever at
Marlborough house. He was seized with
chill few days ago and came from Sand
ringham on Friday. accompanied by his
father. The fever developed rapidly, but
according TO the latest bulletin the princes
condition at present is faYorable. M
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
Japan Not to Haln ohina

here danS, dhuS, NOV. l5.-The Japanese embassy
Hsne s1saed in London papers that the Jananese
h9o;- VIII cooperate with the Chinese
In,usb .Ispnib european fleets. 1t is said that the
nrasan alese envoy at Pekin signed the demand
tor ~ u 10y Dy tne powers regarding protec-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
M1LLEDGEvILLE's RAILWAY
Camp Bros. of Gain esvlle Lease 1t at
$4,000 Per Year.

$4,000 Fer Year.
MILLEDGEvILLE. Ga. Nov. 15.-The
MilledReville Asylum railroad has
lust been leased to Camp Bros
of Gainesville. The terms Of the lease
are that the road shall be put in
thorough condition by the company, or that
the company will furnish 1000 for that
purpuse. Camp Bros. will give SS,ooO
rental per annum and agree 70 keep
the road I'D IN first-class condition.
This will give the stockholders and
bondh olders per cent. per annum on the
amount invested. The road has always had
more business than 1t could do, but for some
reason or other has not paid anything dur
ing the last year. Lack Of confidence by
many of the stockholders has been one OF
its great drawbacks. Camp Bros. Will
move here and build new homes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
Russians visit De Ohartrea.

PARIS, Nov. 15.-The Grand Duke Alexis
and the Duke OF Leuentenberg have paid
visit Of several days to the Due de Chartres
at Chantilh. 1t is supposed that their object
is to show that the czar's family maintains
social relations with the royal house Of
Franco
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
Cardinal Bernadon Dead.

PARIS, Nov. 15.-Cerdinal Bernadon
archbishop OK Sens. died to-day. He was
born at Castres, department OF Iarn, on
Juue 25. 1916. aud was created cardinal On
June z, 1856.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
DOM PHDRo's DECLARATION.

d6 ID WlIIlng TO heturn % Brazil II
His Services Are Desired.
PARIS, Nov. 15.-According to an official
communication sent to the public press the
leaders Of the Brazilian colony here have
received a declaration to the effect that
Emperor Dom Pedro, seeing with profound
grief events in Brazil tending TO
dismember the country, is ready to return
If the nation desires his presence IN order in
his old age to render final service to the
union, integrity and greatness of his father
land
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
A Sc. Augustine Dentist Dead.

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA, Nov. 15.--Dr. ID;
II. Newton, prominent dentist here' olea
tonight Of heart failure.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-02-04
WHO is TO BLAME?
Ex-Chief Stetson Asks Pertinent
Questions and Snopests Wisely.

Ex-Chief Stetson Asks Pertinent
Questions and Suggests Wisely.
Frank L. Stetson, formerly chief of
the Minneapolis fire department and
.presidento of the National Association
of Fire Engineers, makes some excel
lent suggestions in the following letter:
At the last annual meeting of the Ma
tional Association of Fire Engineers,
held at Detroit in August, the following
resolution was offered: "That a COM
mittee of nine be appointed to draft a
uniform building law, and submit the
same to the legislatures of the several
states of the Union, with the request of
this association that the same be
passed"
The American Institute Of Archi-
tects. the Master Builders, and National
Inspectors, and last, but not least, the
National Board of Underwriters, who,
by the way, can do more than any other
organization to put such law in force,
because difference in rates strikes the
economical builder every time, should
frame proper building law. and sub
NIT it, that would compel owners to
build so that structure would stand
alone should those adjacent be removed,
and the interior of the same could burn
out, without damage to the exterior
wall. About 40 per cent of the fire loss
of the United States is from exposure
alone. 1t might be well when report
ing the total fire loss to report the prob
able loss had the building been built
with adequate fire walls, or in proper
manner. When the walls fall there are
always plenty of curbstone fremen
standing around to criticise the fire m n.
the chief III particular, but do you hear
them criticise the architect, builder or
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-02-04
FACTS AND FANCIES.
White Goods Sale

Next week; 10000 yards of White
Goods at almost one-half price. An i'm
porter retiring from business) accepted
our bid of IS cents on dollar for his
stock of White Goods, and we are
thereby enabled to offer our customers
the following bargains:
Tape Checks, regular price nc, now
sc.
Plaid India Lawn. regular price 1880,
now nc.
Plaid India Lawn, regular price 15c,
now loo.
Plaid India Lawn, regular price zoe,
now 1215c.
Plaid India Lawn, regular price 25e,
now 15c.
Plaid India Lawns at sc, nc, 1Oc,
1910. 15c and zoe.
And upon examination you will say
they are great bargains. as they have
never before peen offered in such good
qualities at such low prices. In addi-
ton to this we shall offer our entire
stock of Toile du Nord Seersucker.
which is regularly worth 1870. during
this sale at 10c. See the window dis
play; everything marked in plain fig
ures in stock as we'll as in the windows.
Early callers always have the best as
Sortment to select from.
HABIGHORST & Co.,
233, 235, 237 East Seventh Street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-02-04

The city owns lots 81 and 5,aS shown,
and had the refusal of an option OIL lots
and for $4,000, but the option has
now expired. The proposition, as orig
inally made, was to have the city dedi
cate the entire block to the government.
provided postoffice costing Sl,500,000
was erected thereon. The amount was
cut down to SS00000, and the city pro-
poses to deed lots 3. 4 and for the pur
pose. The old city hall-nOW the cen
trail station-occupieS lots 3 and 4, and
the Costello shops are upon lot 5. In
1887 the legislature passed the act en-
aiding the city 10 make the gift to the
government, and as far as ST. Paul is
concerned, everything is ready to be
contaminated. The first step will be
to formally deed the property to the
government, and the next to build the
pOstOffice.
While no. one can say what style of
building will be created. in the name of
all that is modern and progressive, it is
hoped that it will not be one of the old
StereOtyped structures which stand all
over the country as monuments to the
stupidity and retrOgreSSiOn of the archi-
tectural bureau of the treasury depart
ment. st. Paul wants a modern build
ing. The site is a splendid one, and
should support building in keeping.
There is no reason 10 believe the
amount actually 10 be expended will
not largely exceed $4,000. 1t is pos
sible that additional appropriations
may be obtained from time to time dur
ing the construction of the building,
especially as the present congress Is
soon to be succeeded bya body far more
progressive and intelligent. 1t is be-
lieved Senator Davis and Congressman
Castle will lie able to do. in the future.
more efficient work than has been done
in the past, when congress is rid of the
domination of Reed.
Under the most favorable circum-
stances, it Will be six years before the
building will be completed. Nobody
expects to secure an appropriation from
the present congress. 1t NAV be year
before that is done. Another year will
elapse before the first contract is let and
four more will be necessary to complete
the building.
The location is not as convenient. as
far as car facilities are concerned, as the
present postoffice corner, but it is fair to
presume that in six years change will
come and the growth of the city will
have made necessary many new car
lines, if not a completely new scheme of