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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
RAMSEY ON TR1 Al FOR MURDER
He Shot a Marsh ii Who Tried 20 Step
Him From Beating His Wife.

He Shot Marsh al Who Tried 20 Step
Him From Beating His Wife.
AUGUSTA, GA, Nov. 25.-The case Of
Henry Ramsey, who Killed Marshal Robert
Harris Of Summerville on Sunday several
weeks ago. is being tried in the superior
court. The states case was closed to-day
and the evidence for the defense Vas begun.
II will be remembered by readers of the
MORNING New s that Marshal Harris went
on Sunday in response to a call from Ram
sey's wife TO protect her against her hus-
band, who was beating her. Ramsey re-
sisted arrest. aud after Icing struck by
Marshal Harris, showed him out Of the door
and slammed it. AS Marshal Harris rose
from the ground Ramsey poked a gun
out of the door and shot him in the face
he died that night. The greatest indigua-
tiOu followed, aud the military guarded The
jail several nights TO prevent the lynchinR
OF Ramsey. An effort was made today by
Ramsey's attorneys TO get a continuance on
{ e ground Of popular prejudice and ex-
element. but the motion was overruled.
Ramsey Is defended by Marcellus p. Foster
and Joseph Ganahi. Jr. Solicitor BOykin
Wright represents the state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
BUSINESS In GOOD TRIM.
The VOLUME OF TRADE AHEAD
OF ALL PREVIOUS YEARS.

All the Interest In the Speculative
MARKETS Absorbed By Cotton.
More y steady at 4 Per Cont ocks
Weaker, hut With No Sign of Special
Disturbance.
NEW YoRK, Nov. pr. G. Dun & Co. g
weekly review of trade says: "The con-
dtion of business throughout the country
appears excellent, with the volume OF trade
greater than In any previous year.
AT Baltimore slight increase is seen In
the local demand for goods. the supply OF
money is ample and the caution shown in
southern dealings has been justified by ex-
cellent collections this seas5n.
"At Cincinnati cigar manufacturing does
well. exceeding last years trade Is per
cent.
The volume OF trade at Chicago Is salts
factory and collections good, with money IN
strong demand, currency being wanted tor
the southwest.
Business at Memphis has slightly i'm
proved aud also at Little Rock, though the
trade Is improving at New Orleans, with
money much easier and cotton and sugar
very active.
THE BOOM IN COTTON.
I'm the speculative markets c1tton has
absorbed interest because of enormous
transactions, amounting to about 5000 900
bales, or nearly the entire crop, in two
broken and one full weeks. The sales this
week have been 10000 bales, aud the
price advanced 5-16, with email signs of a
reaction. Low crop estimates now prevail
at the south on the ground that frost has
done much damage.
Wheat il comparatively inactive, with
y cent decline, and corn and oats uu-
Changed, with small transactions.
Pork products are higher.
Coffee is also stronger by u cent.
The condition of the great industries is
decidedly favorable. The cotton industry
is thriving every where. In iron the mar
ket remains firm.
money has been steady at per cent
"Stocks have been weaker, but there is
no sign of especial disturbance.
The business failures occurring through
out the country during the past seven days
number for the United States $50 and for
Canada %, or total of 200, as compared
with totals Of 240 last week and 21O the
week previous to. the last. In the corre-
spending week of last year the figures we're
235, representing 237 failures III the United
States and IS in the Dominion of Canada. "
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
The Largest Monolith.
From the st Pa,a Pioneer Press

from tte 81 raul EtCnesr Press.
ASHLAND, Wis, Nov. 1S.-The enormous
pillar of stone that will be the wonder Of
thousands upon thousands of people who
will visit the worlds fair was broken from
from its bed at the Houghton quarry today
amid the cheers OF the throng who visited
the quarry to witness the breaking of the
monster from its bed. The stone had been
sawed at each end and side, and but the
bottom remained TO be broker from the bed
of which 1t Yves a part. On the bottom
wedges to the number OF about 200 on each
side had been entered aud only the signal to
drive them further remained.
At IL O'clock Frederick Prentice, donor of
the mouolith, from a place on the rock gave
the signal to drive the wedges, and fifty
workmen began a. tue lower end to drive
them. Then like clJckwork the fifty mauls
of the men rose and fell as they moved from
the base 20 the apex Of the stone step by
step. Slowly a crevice appeared at the
lower end OF the stone which with each sue
ceeding blow became larger aud larger
until the stone lay broken from the mass of
which 1t had been portl n. Tho huge
stone lies at tie bottom OF the quarry, and
weighs in its present state 600 tons, but
when dressed down will weigh about 42O
tons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
SAW TdH NOON cur IN TWO.
An Engineer Thinks the orb Was
Smashed BY a Comet

An Engineer Thinks the orb Was
Smashed BY a Comet
WAYCRoss. GA, Nov. 25.-H. Il. Gro
watt, Savannah, Florida and Western en-
gineer, reports having seen a wonderful
phenomenon last night at ; so O'Clock while
on his engine seven miles north of Savan-
nab. He noticed that portion of the moon
was dark and thinking it an eclipse he
called his fireman's attention to 1t. In
another second half Of the moon became
dark and in about three minutes atterwerd
disappeared. He says he looked anxionsly
for it 10 resppear cut it was seen no more.
He firmly believes that tile moon was struck
by a comet end knocked into smithereens.
Crovatt has been an employe OF the Savan-
nah, Florida and Western for twenty-seven
years. He vouches for the truthfulness
OF the foregoing, as does his fireman. Green
Chapple.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
= HOT ON A TRAIN.
Six Brothers on a Drunk Attack the
1reinmen.

GALLIPoLIs, O., Nov. 25.-Six broth
ers, Williams by name. in a maudlin con-
dition, boarded north bound Ohio River
railroad train at Huntington and at once
became obstreperous. One Of the brothers
went into the ladies' car, used profane lam
guage and flJurIshed a revolver, threaten
ing to kill every one in the coach. Con-
ductor Smith grabbed him and pulled him
into the smoking car. The other Ave broth
e-s rushed upon the conductor with drawn
pistols and knives, and brakeman coming
10 his assistance. fight was precipitated in
which both the railroad men sustained seri-
GUS injuries from pistol and knife wounds.
The riot belln on the train was ruug by
one of the passengers and the train stopped.
The engineer and fireman ran to the rescue
armed with clubs and beat the Williams
broth, rs almost into inseusibility and threw
them off the train. Several passengers were
badly in iured It is not known whether any
OF the Williams boys were killed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
MURRAY's CONTEST.

He Claims That the Dem ocratic Man
ayers Cut His Tickets.
COLUMBIA, S. c.. Nov. 25.-The state
board of canvassers adjourned late tonight,
after nine hours session, without concluding
the contest of George w. Murray, rep, for
the seat of E. w. Noise, dem, in congress.
The face OF the returns show that the vote
was: Noise, 4,93l; Murray. 2695. MUIR
rays contest is based on a claim that the
democratic managers cut his tickets and
made them shorter than the legal size. The
case will be concluded tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
Foot Ball ct Athens.

ATHENS. GA, Nov. 25.-Since the repeal
OF the anti"athletic resolution by the trus-
tees foot ball has been given new impetus
in the state university. The season is too
far advanced TO organize college team and
play other colleges. Glass teams have been
organized, however, aud q series of class
contests will soon follow. This will put the
players in training ami keep up interest in
the game. Then next season the University
of Georgia will put forward a team on the
grldlron that will down the south.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
DARIHN DOINGS.

A Bark Burned at Sapelo-The Negro
shot by Howard Dies.
DARIEN, Ga, Nov. 25.-The Norwegian
bark Heidrun, Capt. Hansen, 9O5 tons, was
destroyed by fire at the Sapelo loading
grounds last night. she arrived in port
Nov. IS She was to have been loaded by
Hunter, Benn & Co.
Bird, the negro who was shot by Howard,
died this morning
W. c. WHY'S barn was destroyed by fire
last night about IL 80 O'Clock. The barn
was on Broughtou Island, and contained
about $500 bushels Of rice, and very little
insurance
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
BURGLARY at Boston.

BOSTON, Ga, Nov. 25.-Thanksgiving
was strictly observed here yesterday. Every
business house in town was closed. Services
was held at the Methodist church. Most of
the merchants and clerks spent the day in
the country bunting.
II. B. McCormack's dry goods house was
burglarized last night of dry goods and Jew
elry. The thieves gained an entrance by
cutting through thick glass show window
at the front. The loss is thought TO be about
$50 There is no clew as yet as to the
thieves
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
Run Over by q Hand-car.

CALLAHAN, FLA, Nov. 25.-W. r. Rat.
lit of Waycross. supervisor tor the Savan-
nah, Florida aud Western railway, while
nearing this station to-day on his crank.
car was knocked from the car upon the
track, the car passing over him aud lnjurlng
him severely aud painfully, but not fatally
One of his crank hands got his arm caught
in the handle of the crank, which threw
him violently forward upon Mr.. Ratliif
with the above result
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
No scoon of the Southern.

KNOXVILLE, TENN, Nov. 25.-Reports
sent from here relative to the United States
Express Company scooping the Louisville
and Nashville railroad from the Southern
Express Company, have been run down 5y
the correspondent of the Southern Associ~
ated Press. They are without foundation
and were given to credulous reporters by
discharged employe of the express COM
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
NOTES OF NArIoNAL-BANKs.
Recomm endations Of the Controller of
the Currency.

Recomm endetiOns Of the Controller Of
the Currency.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-The controller
Of the currency in his annual report, rec-
ommends among other matters, that banks
be allowed to issue circulating notes equal
to the par value of bonds held to secure
circulation; that the monthly withdrawal of
bonds pledged to secure circulation shall
not exceed S4.5OO,O0O in the aggregate !;
also that the tax on national
bank circulation be repealed. 1 is further
recommended that the controller of the
currency be empowered to remove officers
and directors of banks for violation of the
law. The report shows that 1863 banks with
an aggregate capital of more than SIS .0OO. -
600 was organized during the year. Fifty
three went into voluntary liquidation and
seventeen became insolvent. The circula-
tion outstanding shows net increase for
the year OF about $40 500 900
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
A Now Line to Cuba.

LOUISVILLE, KY. Nov. 25.-The Louis
vile aud Nashville Railroad Company an
nounced that on Dec. lott would ouen in con-
nection with its road line of steamships
from Pensacola, Fla, to Havana, Cuba. A
steel steamship of considerable tonnage has
been chartered to make at least two trips a
month
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
HARD TIMES AT HOMESTEAD.
Less Than 20 Per Cent. of the Surik-
ers secure VI Ork.

bIb EGCUTB - OK.
HOMESTEAD, Pa, Nov. 25.-About a
dozen strikers applied at the Carnegie mills
to-day for employment. They received
very little encouragement. There have
been about 100 men thus far who have
applied for work. aud less than 20 per cent.
have been successful.
On Monday the mills, which have been
running two turns of twelve hours each,
will be put on three turns. This will re-
ouire oue-third more men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
a woMAN's MAD JEALOUSY.

Che Shoots Man and BIS wife and
Then Herself
CAIRO, Ill, Nov. 25.-Ransom Sampson,
captain Of a harbor boat here, and his wife,
were shot by a woman named May Sims at
tie Planters house this morning. The
woman shot herself through the head after
firing at Sampson and his wife. Sampson
is dead ana his wife cannot live. The Sims
woman will also die. The tragedy is due
to jealousy. May Sims is said to have been
a former mistress Of SAMPSON.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
Trial Of the Dogs.

HIGH POINT, N. c.. Nov. %. The ALL
aged stake of the eastern field trials was
concluded to-day. Lorillsrd's Lora won
first prize, Count Gladstone second, and
Harry c. third. The day was clear aud
cold. Birds we're scarce The champion
athkes Will be run to-morrow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
Atlanta's Foot Ball Game

ATLANTA. GA, Nov. 25.-In the foot
ball games to-day, in the intercollegiate
series, the Alabama Military Institute team
defeated the Georgia Neurological school
by score of % TO 0. The University Of
Virginia and the University Of North
Carolina will play the final game of the
series tomorrow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
a RAILWAY MEETING
The Annual 81 ection of Oficers Eelc
by the Northeastern.

AHo Jun uaI hI ectIOn OF OmCer9 EeId
by the Northeastern.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Nov. 25.-The an
nual meeting of the Northeastern Railway
Company was held here to-day. A. F.
Kavenel was elected president, H. b. Plant.
w: 1. Walters, b. F. Newcomer, e. 0.
Mltte, II; Walters aud w. G. Elliott we're
eIecleo directors; John r. Henley, general
manager; John F Divine. general si7nerir'
tendent; 7. NJ. Emerson. traffic lnaneger
Dnrlng the past year the gross receip. rs of
inc road were 1858, 256; the operati ~ ex-
Sl5S, S45. 0-'p'''
G, President H. B. Plant, Vice President II.
:. heines and Secretary Smith arrived 60
uos 70 ntteno the annual meeting Of the
railway, which takes place tosmorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
Deaths Var o. a District.

ARLINGTON. Ga, Nov. 25.-After brief
period Of hemorrhagic fever T. f. Cole
man, the third party nominee for the
Senate TO fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Hon. Reuben Jones. expired at his
home In Early county, about ten miles
south of here this morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
CROOKED ALDERMEN.
The Last of the Accused Boodlers O
Toledo ConVicten.


Toledo Convicted.
TOLEDO o., Nov. 25.-The most dramatic
series of trials ever known In this city came
TO an end this evening when Councilman
George NJ. Douer was found guilty of crime
Of bribery. The grand jury indicted seven
members OF the council on this charge.
Six OF them are now under conviction. II g
seventh, Rainsen z. Swain, turned states
evidence and his testimony was largely in
strumental in con victiug the others. His
case probably will be oiled, after which
the SIX convicted men will be sentenced.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
eeven Prisoners Escane.

ATLANTA, GA. Nov. 25.-Seven negro
prisoners escaped from the DeKalb county
Jail this morning and so far none have been
recaptured. The escape was made by rails,
ing tile In tho floor ia cell and under
mining the wall of the jail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
A Sleet storm III Peoria.

PEORIA, ILL, Nov. 25.-The worst sleet
storm ever known visitel here to-day. The
electric street car systems are entirely par
alyzed and the telephone system is useless
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Nov. 25.-The
Angler Dry Goods Stock Company assigned
to-day. The liabilities are $4,000. The
assets are nearly $4,000. The firm will
pay dollar for dollar.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26

JASPER. FLA, Nov. 25.-W. Nice. Du-
bose, dealer in general merchandise, made
an sss gnment to-day to l.. L. Robertson
His liabilities are about $4,000. His assets
including unsecured accounts, are about
$1,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
Robert Barbour Dead.

PATERSON, N. j., Nov. 25.-Robert Bar
bour, president of the Barbour Flax Spin
ming Company, died of epoplexv this morn
ing. He was Is years of age. He leaves an
estate OF s., OOJ. 900 to $40 900 900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
vIRGINIA's PATRONAGE.
Democratic Leaders to Confer as
it's Distribution.

LEXINGTON, VA. Nov. 25.-To-morrow
at Warrenton, Va, Basil B. Gordon, chair
man of the democratic committee, will
meet Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, Senator Eppa
Hunton, Gen. William H. Payne and other
prominent Virginia politicians The OBJ
ject of the conference is presumed to be for
the distribution of the Virginia patronage
and discussion of the political situation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
A Murderer Granted a stay.

QUINCY. ILL, Nov. 25.-James Smith, a
negro murderer, who was to have been
hanged here to-day for the murder of
Charles Aaron, has been granted stay of
execution by the supreme court
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
Charleston and the Cenal.

CHARLESTON, S. c.. Nov. 25.-The cham.
Der of commerce to-day had a special ses-
sion and appointed f. w. Wagner and j.
Edgar Smythe delegates to the Nicaragua
convention, which meets in New Orleans
Wednesday next
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
Prof1.a Of The loot Ban Came

Profits Of the Foot Ban Game.
NEW YORK, Nov. est is estimated
that between $50, OO0 and $50, 900 will be
divided betWee Yale and Princeton as
their share of the receipts of yesterdays
foot bail game.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
GOV. Russell's Plurality.

BOSTON, MASS, Nov. ga recount of
the gubernatorial vote az the state house
shows Gov. Russell is reelected with plu-
ralitY of 1886
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
{ en-. Rosecrans Mucn aatter

Fort MONROE, VA, Nov. 25.--The i'm
urovement in Gen. Rosecrans' condition
has been so rapid that he has decided 10 re-
turn to his duties in Washington aud leaves
With his daughter Tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
GoBsR TO BE ExONERArED.
MIR. Glenn Withdraws From the Pros
ecution.

MIR. Glenn Withdraws From the Pros
ecution.
ATLANTA, Ca, Nov. 25.--Messrs. Glenn
and Maddox, the memorialsts who brought
on the Gober investigation by the legisla-
tive committee, have determined to have
nothing further to do with the investiga-
ton, except as they may be needed as wit
nesses.
Judge Gober's friends eagerly claim this
action by the memorlalists as an uncou-
dItional surrender. but the complaint of
psraality against the committee ia consid-
erei by many dlsintarested persons as not
without foundation. Since the commence
ment of the investigation, in fact, from the
appointment of the JOINT committee, 10 was
evident that Judge Gober would be exon
Grated.
TESTIMONY HARD TO GET IN.
Mr.. Glenn, who has been conducting the
examination of witnesses in support of the
charges, has had tough road TO travel
from the outset. The arbitrary course on
the part of the committee has been the
cause of frequent comment
1t was between II and l o'clock this
morning when Messrs. Glenn and Maddox
came to the conclusion that further effort
on their part would be wasted and their in
tention to leave the entire affair in the
hands of the committee was announced
This step was precipitated by rulings of the
committee last night bearing on certain
evidence sought to DO presented by Mr..
Cilenu
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
LIZ q Borden Not TO Be Indicted.

BosToN. MASS, Nov. "a special to
the Herald from Taunton, Mass, declares
that tue grand jury viii lind mo bill"
eRalnst IAzze Rorden.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
ANEW PHOSPHATE COMPANY.
A Syndicate Purch Asses a Tract of
Land IN Polk County.

Land IN Polk County.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Nov. ga
syndicate has purchased large, rich tract
Of phosphate land in Polk county, paying
$4,000 cash. T. T. Walter of Wilmington,
DEL, is president; Mr. REYNOLDS Of Atlanta,
Ga, vie president, and III. A. Limastree OF
Wilmington, Del, secretary and treasurer.
Mining will commence as soon as machinery
can be obtained
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
SPECIAL NOTICES,
NOTICE.

All bills against the British steamship DAv.
ENTRY. Garnsworthy master, must be pr,-
scented at our Office by or before IL o'clock soox
THIS DAY, Nov. &c. or payment thereof will be
deosrred. A MINIS SONS, Consignees
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26

KITTY WINsLow-I don't sea why IL should be
60 hard for young man to say mo "
Tom de Witt No; you girls seen TO find il
cay enOugu.-LJe.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26

PUOTOGRAPHERs
LAUNEY & GOEBEL
Are now prepared to show at their NEW
STUDIO the finest line of Engravings. Etchings.
Water Colors. etc. ever brought to Savannah.
Just suitable for the Christmas Holidays
Frames of all sizes and styles constantly in
stock or made to order. The public cordially
invited to inspect.
N. B.-We have also succeeded in securing
the services of Mr.. FRANK WEI TIN, late OF
New York. who is finished artist in Crayon,
Pastel and Water Colors
81 Whitaker.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-26
sT. JOHNS RIVER IMPROvEMENT

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Nov. IS, 1892
Notice is hereby given that the channel in the
st. Johns river Florida, known as the "cut.offr
between Fulton and New Berlin has been per
manently closed by submerged in dixie
j. II BACON
EnZiueer ia Charge
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-07

The Washington Post says: "Mr. and
Mrs. William G. Morrison had family
reunion of his brothers and sisters al
his residence on Rhode Island avenue.
Christmas Day. This is the first gather,
ing OF the kind that has occurred in the
family for a number of years. During
the lifetime of his mother ii was their
custom to gather annually at this sea-
son of the year at her home in Will
mington, Del, but since her death the
gatherings have been discontinued. OF
family of II children, eight arc still
living, the youngest being over 5s years
OF age, while the Oldest is over rs.
Seven OF the number were present, be-
sides ncphews and neices, among them
being Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas L. Morrison,
Ayondale, Pa; Mr. and Mrs. John p.
Taylor Mr.. and Mrs. William Arm
strong. Mr.. William Peoples, Whining
ton Del, Mr.. ard Mrs. Robert Morrison
Mr. James Morrison, Mr.. Thomas Nor
rison Fredericksburg, Va, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Eastman, and Mr.. George
Morrison and family of this city. MIR.
John Morrison Of Middlctown, Del,
was absent because of recent death in
his family. Mr.. William G. Morrison is
the we'll INSTRUMENTATION