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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
A NEGRO KILLSA MAYOR.
sPARTANBURG READY TO LYNCH
THE MURDERER.

The Negro Beating His Wife Whom
the Mayor Appeared to Stop the
Dis.urbeuce-TheM Mayor Pushed out
of the Door, and Shot as He Was
Falling.
SPARTANBURG. 8. c., Sept. 27.-This
little city, situated on the Charlotte and
Atlantic railroad, a branch Of the Rich
mond and Danville system, was the scene
of fearful tragedy at 6 o'clock thic even
ing. j. A. Henneman, the mayor, was shot
down without momeat's warning, and
the brutal murderer is now In
jail, in momentary expectancy of
being lynched. A burly negro
named John Williams was making dis
turbance at home with his wife. Cries of
all sorts were heard coming from that di-
rection, when Mayor Henneman went to
the house to find out the cause. He arrested
Williams and was trying to prevent his es-
cape until the police came to his assistance.
SHOT IN THE BACK.
Williams succeeded in pushing Mayor
Henneman out of the door, and while he
was falling shot him in the back, killing
him instantly.
To say the town is excited does not begin
to express it. Groups of excited men gath
cred all over tho city talking of nothing ex-
cept this fearful outrage. AT this time Is
o'clock the Jail is surrounded by a
bowling mob, and lacks only a leader
to procure the prisoner. There is
no doubt but that South Carolina will add
another lynching to her list tonight.
Mayor Henneman is the same man who
some time ago prevented mob from lynch
ing murderer Turner, an influential far
mer who killed his brother-in-law. Mayor
Henneman on this occasion mounted a
cannon which the mob had placed GEAR the
jail and, with pistol in his hand, shou, cd
that he would kill the first person who ap-
preached the jail. By his GOODNESS and
bravery Turner was saved
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
BOSSES OF TIE THROTTLE.
A Meeting of the brotherhood of I.
conceive Engineers at Jersey CITY.

A Meeting of the Brotherhood of Lo-
connective Engineers at Jersey City.
JERSEY CITY, N. j., Sept 27.-The Jer-
sey City opera house was crowded from
floor to roof this afternoon by members Of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
their wives and friends Address were
made by p. NJ. Arthur. grand chief engi-
neer of the order; Gov. Abbott, Patrick
Fennell better known by his nom de
plume "Shandy Maguire'1 and G.. r. Dor
ity. grand chaplain OF the order. Chauncey
M. Depew was expected to speak, but was
not able to be present. At the convention
in the morning Chief Arthur spoke dis
couraging the proposition to
consolidate the order with the organizations
of railroad men, SO as to make
one grand brotherhood Of railroad EN-
ployes. The matter was generally dis
cusl ed but nobody spoke in favor of it. No
action was taken, nor we're any officers
elected. The election OF officers will be held
at the meeting in Atlanta, Co., in May
next.
TELEGRAM FROM DEPEW.
The reunion wound up with dinner.
James c, Currie read a telegram from Hon.
Chauncey NJ. Depew, which Rad been over
looked st the hotel for several hours. Ii
read:
PAwLING, N. Y, Sept. 81, 1891.
James C.. Currie, Chairman Of the brotherhood
of Locomotive En0ineers, Taylor's Hotel
was taken sick yesterday afternoon and
while not serious, it preventSmy being with you
to-day. deeply regret missing the pleasure of
meeting you. / wanted 10 emphasize to
the brotherhood in New Jersey aud
Pennsylvania what have said
elsewhere, that the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers has demonstrated by its
unequaled prosperity and strength and the wis
dom of its action, that its organization is a
model for trades unions. You are not only the
most successful OF the labor organizations, but
you have the respect and confidence Of those
whom you SO admirably serve-the people and
the corporations. CHAUNcEY NJ. DEPEw.
The secretary reported that in addition
to the six divisions of the order under whose
auspices the reunion was held, no less than
fifty-eight other divisions were represented.
The total representation was close to 1000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
TWO FIRES AT ST. LOUIS.
a Flour Mil and a Big Warehoust
in Ruins

Flour Mill and Big Warehouse
in Ruins.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept. 27.-Between 3 and
o'clock this afternoon fire was discovered
In the machinery and storage room of the
Plant Milling Company. The building was
fve-story structure rs feet front on Cho-
teau avenue and 100 feet deco.
ne warehouse contained 1000 barrels Of
hour aud the building with its contents is
In ruins. George P. Plant, president of the
company, places the loss at S250,OOO with
insurance of about the same. The original
RANT Milling Company was established in
1901 and the company is one Of the best
Enown in this country. The mills will be
rebuilt.
WAREHOUSE IN RUINS.
Shortly after the Plant mill fire had been
sounded from Ninth and Spruce streets,
the location of the immense warehouse of
the Mansur Tibbetts Agricultural Imple-
ment Company. This structure was en-
tlrely new, and was filed from base
ment to roof with all kinds of
farm implements, wagons, ETC.. and
the fire took hold of them as though
they had been made of paper. In less than
half an hour the entire building was a mass
OF flames. The stock in the warehouse was
valued at about $225, 900 andwas nearly. if
not quite, covered by insurance. The build
ing was owned by the Tiffany Real Estate
Company, valued at Sl50,OO0 and was in
sured for 800 900. The origin of the fire is
unknown.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
RIoTING IN COTTON FIELDS.
TWO Reported Killed in the Strike
Trouble az Morianua.

TWO Reported Killed in the Strike
Trouble at Morianua.
LITTLE Rock, ARK, Sept. 27-Late re-
ports received from Morianna say the
gouble between the cotton-pickers near
lere eliminated in a riot, resulting in
sSsral negroes being killed and a number
.ee sheriff of the county quelled the dis
@Oahce and has the leaders in custody.
ORIGIN OF THE RIOT.
ne riot grew out of strike inaugurated
s,s s number Of pickers, who demanded 75
n.y. ger lO0 pounds, an increase of % cents.
ns,I lanters refused to grant their de-
st,ss The dissatisfied negroes at once
fIsS1t aod their places were immediately
GER 3oy others. The strikers became an
vs6 na N The proceedings and tried to pre-
BEN sFon the working negroes TO quit.
wonss, ielused, a general fight ensued,
wiAA men aud children participating
is re,@..e sticks, knives and revolvers 1t
eu that two were killed outright.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
RUINED BY WINE AND woMaN.
The superintendent of Atlanta's Post
office Money Department jailed.

Inc SuperlnbendS Snt OF Atlanta' POST
office Money Department Jailed.
ATLANTA. Ga. Sept. 27.-Emmet B.
Stanley, superintendent of the moner order
department in the postofiice, was arrested
this morning at o'clock, charged with en-
bezzlement. Stanley has had fine reputa-
tion, but several days ago he was seen un-
der the influence of liquor, which fact de-
preciated his previous good record and
awakened the suspicious of Postmaster
Lewis, and Stanley wGs watched. Saturday
he made an unintentioHal error in his
accounts, but which was called
to the attention of Gen.
Lewis. The general at tho
close of business in the evening asked Stan
ley for his hooks and the combination to the
cafe. Instituting an investigation into the
acc ounts of the superintendent a deficit Of
81, ,242 81 was found. A warrant was sworn
out before Commissioner Haight. Deputy
United States Marshal Newt. Mcdonald
was awakened, received the warrant and
lodged his man in jail, where he awaits q
preliminary trial by Commissioned Hsight
tomorrow. Stanley's trouble has made
him very unwell, and the doctor has been
TO see him several times to-day. Wine and
women caused his downfall.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
AN OVERDOSE OF LAUDANUM.

A Butcher Boy at Albany Snatched
From tho Jaws OF Death.
ALBANY, GA, Sept. &c. w. Scott, a
yonng butcher well and favorably known
in this city, lay at deaths door all night last
night, owing to an overdose Of laudanum.
He has worked for W. w. Rawlins for
years. and no poor, hard working boy can
claim more friends than he. de has one
failing. He had been on a spree for day
or two, but yesterday he was at his post all
day. Late in tho evening he went to the
drug store and purchased vial Of lauda-
mum and went home He drank the con-
tents Of the vial with no other intention, it
is believed, than to produce sleep, and re-
tired. He was soon breathing unnaturally
and the physicians had hard work in
snatching him from the jaws OF death.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
A BLAZE AT CoviNG ron.
The Warehouse of W. @. Clarke
Co. in Ashes.

The Warehouse of W. @. Clarke g.
Co. in Ashes.
CovINGToN, Ga, Sept 27.-The large
stone warehouse of w. G. Clark & Co.
was burned here to-day between 10 and 12
O'Clock. It was occupied by Thompson,
Farler g. Co., as merchants and cotton fac
tors. The building and its contents was
entirely consumed, except a few groceries.
There were about $50 bales of cotton, and
between 1000 and 5000 feet OF
lumber and other merchandise, to
the value of several thousand
dollars. The insurance on the building
is !, 600 ia the Southern Mutual. The in
surance on the cotton is $1,000, and the in-
surance on the merchandise is $2,500 The
estimated value of the property burned was
so. 600 or $50 000. Two other wooden
warehouses we're burned containing lime
and cotton seed. The origin of the Dire is
unknown, but is supposed to have been in a
bale Of cotton received yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
TRBMOR OF TIE EARTH.
Printers Rush from Newspaper
Office at st. Louis.


ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept. 27.-BuiIdings
here facing north and south were visibly
affected by the earthquake shock last night.
The watchmen in several high build
iugs say they become alarmed and
made all haste ia reach the
ground. At one newspaper office
the compositors, who were on
the fifth floor, left their cases and
rushed panlc-stricksn down the stairways
and into the streets. Throughout the
whole city the police report that the
people rushed from their homes in great
alarm. No serious damage has been
reported as yet.
FURNITURE TUMBLED ABOUT.
PEORIA, I'LL, Sept. 27.-Late lest night
a severe earthquake shock was felt in this
city along the bluffs and back from the
river. Communication with outside towns
brings information that the shock was felt
In Bloomington, Jacksonville and other
places. The train dispatcher at Logansport,
Ind, says the shock was so violent there
and at Vincennes that the people left their
houses in fright, as articles of furniture
were tumbled down The air has cooled
TO- since the disturbance, but the sky is
CAOuuleSS, WlIn no sign Oh rain.
THOUGHT IT WAS A STORM,
DECATUR, ILL, Sept 27.-An earthquake
shock was felt here at II o'clock last night.
Dozens of families in all parts of town were
awakened. They thought there was a
storm until they saw that the sky was
clear Some felt their houses tremble fully
half a minute. There is much excitement,
though no damage has been reported.
FoIrR DTSTTNCvT StIOCYS
JACKSONVILLE, Ill, Sept 27-About II
O'Clock last night this town was shaken by
an earthquake shock, which was noticeable
for four distinct shocks, each of which
lasted several seconds No damage was
done, bat the people were somewhat
alarmed, many being awakened from
sleep.
THROWN OUT OF CHAIRS.
MOUNT VERNON, ILL, Sept. 27.-An
earthquake shock of several seconds duration
shook this city and county for miles around
last night at II o'clock. Houses rocked, men
were thrown out of chairs and brick build
ings were badly damaged. No loss of life
has been reported.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
MUST STEAL CASH.

Onclals hot Inoict 4ble For
NJ, Focketing Bonds.
from ~ roaLHANs, La. Sept. 27.-A special
the I,~la'ze' Tex, - the Picas ,sne has
|treasur..' z; u. d. Mcmillan, ex-eounty
hnisapply, pss been on trial charged with
Judge II sis luuds 70 tine amount Of SI4, 900.
him, cha hs-' 's,- l~er ordered the jury 70 acquit
moaey 4 ,.g that the legal definition OF
coupons AZ "a ~ lender coin aud that bonds or
vic j. ra,.ll, Ivy money. judge Hightower,
trightes. Owed as one of tho states
b. indic,1Si ..ah, holds that no official can
rresent stst. Ivy embezzlement urder the
sash" AVS unless be steals actual
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
A COLLISION ON THE OCEAN.
The Circassia and the Schooner Day
light Crash.

The circassia and the Schooner Day
light Crash.
New YORK, Sept 27.-The Anchor Line
steamer Circassia returned to port to-day
with a large hole in her starboard bow.
She coIlided last night about 10 o'clock
with the schooner Daylight, bound from
Boston to Philadelphia. The Day
light was commanded by Capt
Hoggsden; the Circassia was in
charge of Chief Officer Ralston at the
time. Ralston says the steamer was going
along slowly. The night was dark and
hazy. Suddenly he and the man on the
lookout saw white light directly ahead.
He was in a quaudary as TO what action
should be taken when a green light appeared
on the unknown vessel. The helm OF the
Circassia was set to port.
CHANGED HER COURSE.
In few moments the unknown schooner
showed red light and was directly under
the steamers bow. The engines were re-
versed, but before they had any effect the
crash came. A hole four feet square
was smashed into the Circassia's
starboard bow. The jibboom and
bowsprit OF the schooner were carried
away. The Daylight proceeded on her
way. There was no little commotion
among the steamers 120 passengers when
the crash came. They will remain on the
vessel while she is being repaired. This
will take but day or two, for the steamer
will not go on the dry dock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
CHASING THE FOX.

Reynard Had Bee 3me Lazy and Was
Soon Overteken.
LEXINGTON, KY, Sept 27.--The Charity
exposition held at tho fair grounds was a
success as a charming novelty. but not in
attendance. There we're three fox chases
over the mile track and one deer chase, the
hounds used being the best in the country.
Owing, however, to the fact that the foxes
had been fastened up for a few days, the
chase was not exciting. The second fox
was overtaken and killed in hurry. To-
morrow a wolf chase will occur. the hounds
used being Russian imported wolf hoands
The dog show was one Of the finest ever
held in the Country
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
Smallpox at Bailey.

BAILEY, GA, Sept. 27.-There are several
cases Of smallpox in the family Of Gabriel
Horn. a negro, vino lives twelve miles from
mere, near Piney Bluff ferry, on the Alta
maha river. The disease was brought into
Horu's family by raft hand who had been
TO Darien.
The ordinary OF the county employed a
competent physician, who has made thor
ough examination Of those sick and reported
as above. Every precaution possible is be-
ing taken by the county authorities TO pre-
vent further spread Of tho disease.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
AFArAL RUNAWAY.

Two Ladies' Killed and Another Badly
Injured at Marietta.
ATLANTA, GA, Sept. 27.-At Marietta
to-day the horses drawing carriage in
which four ladies were returning to their
home from church ran away. The ladies
were all thrown out ana Miss Katie
Reynolds, II yesrs of age, had her neck
broken. MrA Merritt, her aunt. received
internal injuries from which she died ia a
few hours. Miss Alma Kohlheim was badly
hurt, and Is in a critical condition. Mr..
Reynolds. the mother OF Katie, jumped
from the carriage, but was not badly hurt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
TWO KILLED ON A FREIGHT.
A Fast Train Crashes Into q Slower
one Ahead Of 1t.

Fast Train AThS lcS luLO u OiOWSF
one Ahead Of 1t.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, Sept. 27.--An acci-
cident occurred on the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, five miles west of this city, this
morning. a freight train west-bound had
lust left the water station and was moving
az slow speed when fast freight
coming behind at full speed ran into the
former freight, demolishing the caboose
and number Of freight cars and badly
wrecking the engine Of the fast freight,
scalding the engineer, Charles Ernest, and
horribly crushing a man named william
Thorp, who WAS sitting between cars near
the engine Both unfortunate men were
brought ~ this city aud both died this
afternoon,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
Thomasville Tonics.

THoMAsvILLE, GA Sept. 27.-F. N. Lohn-
stein has sold out his stock Of clothing TO
A. NJ. Parker. who will open large cloth
ing aud gents furnishing business at the
old Young & Co.'s stand. Mr.. Lohnstein
continues in the dry goods business.
The Colquit; county grand jury has
recommended that the county whisky tax
be $500
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
FLAMES ON A STEAMER.
Fifty State-rooms on the Main Deck
nastrnuad and Otl,nr IA .,.a..a D.

Fifty State-rooms on the Main Deck
Destroyed and Other Damage Done.
LONDON. Sept. 27.-At O'Clock this
morning fire broke out in the freezing room
of the Peninsular and Oriental Company's
steamer Rome, which was in dock at
Greenock, where she was under
going alterations. The fire rapidly
gained headway. Fifty state-rooms
on the main deck were destroyed and it is
feared that the whole stern is doomed. All
the workmen's tools on board the vessel
were lost. It is estimated that the amount
OF damage done will probably reach
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
AN AIRSHIP FAKE.
Attempts to Draw Out a crowd of the
Unsophisticateda at Albany.

Attempts to Draw Out Crowd of the
Unsophisticated at Albany.
ALBANY, Ga, Sept. 27.-The airship
sensation didn't work in Albany, nor did
the huge flying monster reach this city as
per advertised programme. The Albany
Netos and Advertiser published specials
clipped from the Atlanta Journal dated at
Peoria ILL.,, Evansville, Ind, Cartersville.
Ga, and other towns on the route, stating
that Prof. Nemeer's monster airshlp passed
over those places from Peorie Sept. 25 on its
way south, and wound up its tale of woe
with a special from MonteZumn Ca, as
follows:
MoETRzuMA, Sept. 96, g p. NJ
Our town was startled to-day about noon by
the rapid passage Of the great aIrship. Every
body turned out to see it, but its flight was very
swift, and just glimpse was obtained. a
farmer came into the city about an hour after
this and said the ship passed him at Flint river
shingle was dropped from 1t, and this the
farmer secured. On it was written: We will be
in Albany Ga, tomorrow and will remain
there two weeks. We have been engaged by the
NeiOS and Advertiser to fly over the country
and collect subscriptions. No union passenger
depot will be requiled for us while we are there.
PRoF. VENEER
1t is time the people of Albany became
terribly worked up over something, but
the airship sensation didn't take worth a
cent. Even the unsophstIcated negroes Of
the city didn't grow excited. The NEWS
correspondent couldn't find any one who
had seen the flying wonder, and it IS sup
posed the professor took an upward curve,
having decided to cancel his promise to
our sprightly little daily.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
EMBRYO WILLIAM 4ELLs.

They ShOot Cigars From Each Others
Mouths With Fatal Effect.
DBL RIO, TEX. Sept. 27.-Tom Reynolds
lies in a comatose state at his lodgings on
Perry street. the result Of bullet IN the
brain. Late yesterday evening Reynolds
and George Pheff r were shooting cigars
from between each others teeth with a
target rife. Both men we're drunk and
unsteady. Finally Pfeder shot little 20
ono side with the above result. Reynolds
will die. Ha is young white man, .
years Old and unmarried. Pleifer is about
~. Tho men were the best Of friends.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
No Revolution in Mexico.

CITY OF MEXICO, Sept 27.-In regard to
the revolutionary rumors in connection
with Mexico. the Associated Press CORE
spondent here has made an investigation.
Reports received from twenty -four states
and two territories say most perfect peace
preyails
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
show-case Makors Assign.

NASHVILLE, TENN, Sept 27.-The Terry
Show Case Company Of this ciuv, which has
been in financial difficulties for some time,
made an assignment yesterday, naming
James NJ. Head as trustees. The total LA
bilities are S43, i6l. The total assets are not
given, but are In excess of the liabilities.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
CENTR AL AMRRIC as ROW.

Salvador's President to Gail Guate
mala's President to Account
CITY OF MEXICO, Sept. 27.-A letter from
Salvador says President Ezeta has decided
to call President Barrillas of Guatemala to
account for inciting the rebellion in Sal
vador, of which President Ezeta is said to
be obtaining ample proofs The Mexican
press generally is attaching President Bar
rillas aud Guatemala.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
China Trying to ConcilIate.

BERLIN, Sept. 27.--The Chinese ambassa-
dor has had protracted conference with
the foreign minister to whom he impaired
a conciliatory note, similar to that commu>
nicated to NJ Ribot the French foreign
minister, Thursday last
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
SLAIN WITH A SHOTGUN.

supt. Bradford Dunham Kills James
Cunningham.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, Sept H.-About 6
o'clock this evening Col. Bradford Durham.
general superintendent Of the Alabama
Midland railroad, shot with double-barrel
shotgun and instantly killed James Gun
ningham, young man of 10 years Of age
Dunham, after killing Cunningham, drove
to the county Jail aud surrendered to the
sheriff
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
snicldn nfnDnctor.

CONVICTION, GA, Sept. 27-Dr. w. J.
Lowery Of Athens, TIA, committed suicide
last night in the western part Of this county
by taking an overdose Of morphine.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
LEASING OF CoNvIcTs.
The Question In Tennessee Carried
Into Court.

The Question in Tennessee Carried
Into Court.
NASHVILLE, TENN, Sept. PA special
to the american from Knoxville, Tenn.
says: "The penitsntiary lease question will
now 60 to the courts in SO far as it relates
to convices who are worked away from the
main prison, or rather sub-leased. 1t will
be remembered that Attorney General
Pickle, in an elaborate opinion, held that
the convicts could not be sub leased. Moth
ing of this came bsfore the legislature.
Now, however, the question goes to the
courts.
WHITE CoNVICT'S SUIT.
civilian Warren. white convict in the
barracks at Bricevllle, has, through his at
torneys, filed petition in the Knox county
criminal court before Judge Sneed praying
for writ of habeas corpus. The writ was
granted aud addressed to the
warden at Briceville, who is
called on to show cause why he should
not surrender the prisoner The writ
is made returnable next Wednesday. This
brings the whole question before The court.
1t is far-reaching aud exhaustive The OBJ
ject is to determine the legality of the SUBJ
lease, and if it be decided that convicts cam
not be sub-let then all convicts must be
taken from those places where they are
now working on sub-contracts.
WOULD PREVENT RIOT.
"This would remove them from Brice-
vile, Coal Creek and Oliver Springs. If
the petition for habeas corpus is favoraby
acted upon, it is understood that the lessees
will take the case to the supreme court of
the state, which is now in session here. If
they win, those acting for the convicts will
take the case up. 1t is believed that within
two months at the most, perhaps in less
time, a final decision can be had"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
Ex.Treasurer Kemblo Dead.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Sept 27.-William
ksmble, ex state troasurer. died suddenly
this morning Of heart failure.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-28
ConsueQrn's Wreck

Madrid, Sept. 2L--It Is osicially stated
that COO buildings remain standing at Con-
saegra. There we're ?, 100 before the foods