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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-17
HOW TO SPEND 100000.
Count Won Wulffenstein Can Give
Invaluable Pointers.
From the Netp York Press

Count Won Wulffenstein Can Give
Invaluable Pointers.
From the Netu York Press
Three million dollars is high price for
experience, and when that experience ex-
tends over five years..only and is narrowed
down to it's vices and follies the price seems
usurious indeed. 1t cost Count Berthold
Ulrich Baron WuIff Won Wulffenstein that
amount, and Count Won Wulfenstein now
occupies modest apartments at No. 300 East
Forty-ninth street, perfectly satisfied that
the outcome Of all is a neatly folded mar
rage certificate and bright sweet woman
TO share the future with him. They were
married at st. Bartholomew mission a
few nights ago.
Following Is the counts story as told by
himself to reporter:
Count Won Wulffenstein inherited a
fortune Of $1,000 900 when he became of
age ten years ago. That was In Prussia
His father, known Familiarity as Baron
UJest, died while the boy was young, and
estates and gold passed to him through the
death OF his elder brothers shortly after
ward,
He did duty as a lieutenant in the Ger
man engineers, aud when the decree which
made him millionaire was read be hur-
ried post haste to Monaco to try his luck
with the cards and spend his money.
A YEAR OF WILD GAMBLING.
For the first year the spendthrift oscillated
between Monte Carlo and the private gam
bling clubs at Berlin, touching all the big
gambling resorts within distance. He
plunged on the horses and sat tireless over
the faro Ia les he won little aud lost a
great deal; but his purse was heavy and
luck was bound to turn He plunged heavier
on the horses, and held his place at the
tables with increasing energy. Only the
solace OF fair women relieved the mo-
notony of gaming.
be took part in several duels and the last
caused his transfer TO South Africa with a
regiment detached TO the colonies. Army
lie bad lost It's charm and active army life
was out OF the question, especially when 1t
conhicted with the congenial pastime Of
heavy gambling. TIE count took leave OF
his comrades and with still q fair slice Of his
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-17
PENSION LAW REFORM.
THE ATTEMPT TO SECURE IT TO BE
MADEIN The SENATE.

The Appropriation Bill Will Have TO
Carry the Full Amount Needed for
the Next Fiscal Year-It VIII Prob
ably Be About S195, 100000 Trans
fer of the Pension ONCE to the War
Department and Local Publication
of Pension Lists.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-It is now proba-
BILE that the only successful attempt this ses-
SION at legislation for pension reform will
be made in the Senate. The pension APP
priation bill as it will come from the House
committee on appropriations, and as ID will
pass the House. will have to carry the full
amount necessary for the payment of pen
sons during the next fiscal year under
the existing pension legislation as con-
strued at the pension Office. The
total amount is more likely to be the S1S5,
100000, which Secretary Noble now says
was the sum Of Commissioner Rsum's esti-
mates for next year before he revised them
and Gus off $40 100000, out OF desire ap.
parently, TO make the estimates to send to
congress as small as possible. 1t is proba-
BILE that the amendments to the appro-
priation bill looking TO pension re-
and in the House, but there is a question as
90 whether they would not be subject TO a
point of order, and therefore it Is probable
that the Senate will prove to be the better
place TO propose such amendments, mas
much as there is no question Of point Of
order there in this connection.
TWO PROPOSITIONS.
IL Is probable, therefore, that the amend
pnenUs will be proposed by a member of the
Senate committee on appropriations who
has been carefully examining all the pro
positions thus far suggested on this line, and
who Will choose the most feasible and
practical and embody them in proposed
amendments to the bill. tits probable that
the transfer of the pension office from the
interior department Co the war department
and the publication OF the pension lists
locally will be two Of the propositions en-
bodied In the amendments offered in the
Senate.
The friends OF pension reform are very
hopeful that enough republicans IN the
Senate will vote for the propositions to In
corporate them in the appropriation bill
and that when it comes back TO the House
there will be no difficulty in keeping them
In the bill 1t is, of course a question
as to whether President Harrison
would sign the pension appropriation
bill with such legislation in it. He might be
tempted to veto it by the arguments which
the opponents of reform and especially the
pension claim agents, who will. of course,
fight this attempt most bitterly, would
bring forward. The probability that the
failure of the bill might force spring ses-
sion OF the next congress would of course,
influence republicans. all OF whom are anx-
tous TO see the next congress assembled here
as soon as possible,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-17
A FAILURE AT CAIRO.
@. A. Wright 81 Sons Forced TO sus-
pend.


pend.
TOWNSVILLE, GA, Dec. 16.-G. A .
Wright & Sons of Cairo have failed. The
firm is now In the hands of s. L. Hayes,
temporary receiver. This is one of the
largest failures that ever occurred in this
section. The assets are estimated at
$3.50 900, and the liabilities at $40, 900. The
assets consist mainly of the White Sulphur
Springs fla property, farm lands In
Thomas county, notes and mortgages on
small farmers and merchandise. The firm
has been doing a large supply business
among the farmers for many years, and
their trouble is the elimination of many
years losses. The Messrs. Wright stand
very high for integrity. They have turned
over every asset even their homes in Cairo
The following creditors have mortgages:
Thomasville National Bank. 81, 075; Mein-
hard Bros. & Co., S1.210; Frank & Co.,
IS, 222; J. Kyle & Co., $1,41S; Bay State
Shoe and Leather Company, 81 OPS
A large number of home people had loaned
the broken firm money in small amounts.
but most of them are also secured. The
Messrs Wright stand so we'll with their cred.
itors that time has been extended them from
year to year with expectation that
they would pay out. but the last two hard
years were more than It's financial condi-
tion could stand, and this old and highly
esteemed establishment goes down in a
wreck
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-17
MURDERED FOR HER MONEY.
Her Brother Suspected OF the Crime
and Is Missing.

Her Brother Suspected of the Crime
and Is Missing.
GAINESVILLE, FLA, Dec. 16-News has
been received here Of the murder by chok.
ing in the village of Micanopy on Monday
of Mrs. Elizabeth Jones. Her own brother,
P. L. Livingston, it is believed. committed
the flendish deed. At the coroners inquest
facts were ELECTED going to show that the
crime was committed for the purpose of OBJ
tanning titles TO land in the above named
village aud in the country near 1t. Il was
also ascertained that Mrs Jones had 81 500
and some land near by, which in case
of her death would become his,
as he was the only relative. Il ia
believed he killed her 70 get into possession
sooner. Mrs. Jones was shot in the leg q
short while ago by some one not known,
but she accused her brother of the deed at
the time. Livingston has left for parts I'M
known. II the Micanopy people get him
he will dangle from q tree.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-17
a BLAZE AT STATRSBoRO.
A Livery and Feed Stable Burned I
the Ground.

A Livery and Feed Stable Burned to
the Ground.
STATEsBoRo, GA, Dec I6-Statesboro was
visited by another conhagration on Wednes-
day night about 9 o'clock. The livery feed
and sales stables belonging to w. r. Outland,
situated in the heart Of the town, was found
to be on fire. An alarm was at
once given, and in short time States
boro's gallant bucket brigade were at hand
aud did some noble work. They succeeded
in saving Blitch's stables, being the next
building to It, and only few feet distant
from the large 2story burning building.
The horses, buggies aud harness were most
all saved The loss is about 81, 200, with
$1,000 insurance. The risk was carried by
the Hartford Insurance Company. This Is
the first fire here in five months. Statesboro
is still booming ahead. W. s. Witham, a
banker of Admission, Ala, has been
here with the view OF starting up a bank
but the people rather have bank backed
by local capital, hence they gave him but
little encouragement. Sea island cotton
continues to pour in. There are a score of
dwellings going up here, all of which will
be occupied as soon as completed. The
fall term of the Statesboro Academy
will close next Friday. The
school has prospered under the able
uhahaSetuehb OF EroI. w. II. Zane ana Will
open again the second Monday In January.
Mrs M. f. Stubs, the wife OF Rev. M. F.
Stubs, of this place, died on Monday
morning after a brief illness. Mrs. Stubbs
was taken i'll few days ago and lived but
a short while. Jaundice 10 said to have been
the cause of her death. She leaves a large
family of small children.
Capt. w. N. Hall happened TO serious
accident a few days ago. He had been
loading some shells and while holding In his
hand box containing powder It blew up,
burning him in the face and left hand. The
wounds, though painful, are not serious
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-17
REV. CARSON INSTALLED.
Interesting Services at the Flemin9to
Presbyterian Church.

Interesting Services at the Pennington
Presbyterian Church.
McINTosH, GA, Dec. 16.-The installa-
sion OF Rev. Charles G. Carson as pastor
Of the Pennington Presbyterian church
took place last evening. The church was
decorated with japonicas, and over the pull
pit hung the motto: "God Bless Our
Pastor" The decoration reflected honor
upon Mrs. J. 7. Spencer. Dr. l.. c. Vass
of Savannah preached an eloquent sermon
the subject being: why Am | Presby-
terian" 1t was an able effort. showing
clearly the doctrine of the Presbyterian
church TO be in accord with the Bible.
Rev. E. W. Way of Walthourville then
delivered the charge to Mr.. Carson
as pastor, stating that it might
seem to be presumption on his part to de-
liver the charge to the pastor of Fleming
ton church, when he himself had only been
a short while an ambassador for Christ, but
shat he delivered 10 as a representative of
the Savannah presbytery and as a servant
of Christ. Rev. Mr.. Brown of Brunswick
then delivered the charge to the people, re-
iating to them the duty of
congregation co its pastor.
His charge was elaborate and we'll
framed, showing the congregation that they
should assist their pastor by giving eneour-
egement TO him, in being in regular attend
ance upon all divine services of the sane
tuary, by paying strict attention to his dis
courses, by paying his salary promptly, and
In praying for him constantly. Mr.. Car
son was then declared the pastor. Mr.. Car
son is native of Tennessee, and graduate
OF Auburn Seminary, and is a young man
OF superior talent, and by his eloquent SER
mons and pleasant manners has won the
hearts of his people,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-17
D1xIR's PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Contracts Made for the Best Report
Ever Sent South.


Ever Sent South.
NEW YORK. Dec. 16.-The directors of
the Southern Associated Press have been
in session here for three days. All the
arrangements for the Southern Associated
Press service have been completed. A con-
tract has been made with the New York Tele-
graph Company. Several additional south
ern newspapers have been given the privilege
OF entering the southern report and now
there is virtually no newspaper in the south
receiving telegraph news that does not re-
ceive IL from the Southern Associated Press,
which Is now the successor in Virginia
North and South Carolina, Florida, Geor-
gia. Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and
East Tennessee OF the United, New York
and Western Associated Press
y. Z. Hatton, who has fog many years 30
satisfactorily made up the report for south
ern newspapers which have been served by
the New York Asso lated Press, has been
elected, and has accepted the Washin gton
agency OF the Southern Associated Press.
The news reports are to be much i'm
proved, and every facility to make it the
best report ever sent south has been &C.
quired,
Grover Cleveland will receive the South
ern press representatives tomorrow at noon.
The directors attending the meeting here
are: Evan P. Howell, T. F. Stockton, J. H.
Estill, Adolphus s. Ochs, J. c. Hemphill,
and Treasurer Patrick Walsh. Representa-
tlves are also here from New Orleans, Rich
mond Norfolk and Savannah
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-17
oARoLINA's LEGISLATURES.
The Railroad Coercion Bill-The Pro
posed Reapportionment.

| The Railroad Coercion Bill-Ths Pro-
posed Reapportioument.
! COLUMBUS, S. C., Dec. 16.-One more eff
fort was made in the House to-day to pre-
vent the passage of the railroad coercion
bill, but the reformers put it through to the
tune of 66 TO 81, and it was sent to the
clerks to be enrolled for ratification. -Four
Of the reformers who voted against the bill
asked to have 1t recorded that they did so
. because they thought it ought TO be
amended. The House had refused TO ac-
| cept the amendments offered by its friends
/ 1t is stated by person who claims TO be
| informed that Gov. Tillman will veto this
measure passed by his closest Rdherents.
The bill TO redistrict the state and put
Charleston in the black district was contin-
ued until next session. Whether or not
1t will be brought up will probably depend
upon who is put forward against Brawley
of Charleston for congress.
IN THE SENATE.
The proceedings in the Senate to-day i'm
dictate that the bottom has been knocked
out Of prohibition, notwithstanding the
large vote by which the Childs bill passed
the House. A motion was made to require
the Judiciary committee to report the bill
at once. In supporting this Senator Finley
declared that If it were not reported to-day
it could not be passed. The motion was
overwhelmingly defeated and the bill will
not be reported before Monday.
Senator John Gary Evans scheme to
change the system Of county government
appears TO be dead.
NoN-PAYMRNT OF TAXES.
In the House tonight the ways and means
committee introduced bill providing that
corporations not paying their taxes shall
forfeit their corporate existence.
The woridfa fair pat{tiOn puas waporkad
favorably and an appropriation of $1,000
was recommended.
The bill TO make insurance companies and
building and loan associations deposit SIS, 600
in state or United States bonds was debated
with vigor and further consideration was
postponed until tomorrow. This is a rad
ical bill against which the companies have
protested on the ground that it will drive
them out of the state. A substitute was
introduced providing for the organization
OF an insurance department, to be in charge
of a commissioner and an actuary.
In the Senate tonight Senator Hemp
hills bill to allow women to vote and to
hold offices was killed by a vote of 81 TO IA.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-17
ST. eIMoN's TO BE SOLD.
A Decree of Foreclosure on the First
Mortgage Bonds.

A Decree of Foreclosure on the First
Mortgage Bonds.
BRUNSWICK, Ga. Dec. 16.-To-day in
the superior court, on motion of Goodyear
& Kay for the first mortgage bondholders,
a decree Of foreclosure against the So.
Simon's Hotel Company was entered on the
first mortgage bonds, amounting to $75, 900,
with accrued interest and costs. The i'm
mediate sale of st. Simon's hotel and other
property was ordered, which will take place
in February. The verdict and Judgment
disposes of various claims and ixed the
legal priorities and, the property will be
sold free from membranes, and various
liens were transferred from the property 70
the fund. Col w. G. Brantley was
awarded fee Of $500 as counsel for the de-
fendant and advising the receiver, and
Goodyear & Kay were awarded a fee OF 10
per cent. on the amount OF the sale. In no
event shall their fee be less than $1,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-17
SOUTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE.
DIR. John B. McGehee Presented With
a Gold Watch.


Gold Watch.
COLUMBUS, Ca, Dec. 16.-The session Of
the South Georgia conference to-day was q
quiet one. It is believed that the con-
ference territory will be redivided int
eleven instead OF nine districts.
A report from DR.. ". p Harrison book
editor, was read
The reading OF the annual reports of diff
ferent ministers and reports of their pre-
siding elders and examining committees
were taken up.
Revs. George F. BurnelI and E. L. Tucker
were continued in the class OF the second
year. Rev. George P. REVERE was ad-
vanced to the class of the third year.
A. K. Beall and g. W. NJ. Luke were
discontinued from the class of the second
year at their own request.
Revs. j. h. Martin, ]. W. Finley, E. F.
Morgan and E. D. Phelps were advanced to
the class Of the fourth year.
Tue following we're continued in the third
year GLASS: Rev. j. c. Griner aud NJ. A.
Morgan.
The following were appointed commit
Tee on Payne and Lane Institute: Reva j.
o. A. Clark, T. w. barley, N. P. Banks
and N. w. Dozier.
q. b. Allison was requested TO solicit SUBJ
scriptions for the Evans monument
news. =. II. Taylor aud II. w. joiner
We're elected TO the order of local elders.
The following were advanced from the
fourth year class t. the order of elders:
F. L. Stokes, L. r. Allison, John W. Con-
nors, J. NJ. Boland, David s. Meyers, John
Q. Flanders, w. c. Jones. John F. Mimms,
John W. Foy. Thomas r. McMichsel, H.
Stubs, j. b. Dickinson. j. B. Funderburk
and G. II. Mccoy.
Revs. NJ. G. Wade, K r. Hamilton and
Aaron Kelly were elected TO the order OF
local deacons.
Rev. Gordon T. Roberts of the fourth
GLASS was located at his request.
Revs. E. +. Cook, J. C. G. Rabun and
Thomas W. Ellis we're continued in the
fourth class.
DR.. Young j. Allen of the China mission,
DR.. T. +. Manghum, DR.. Solomon and Revs.
Wilde, Wade and Fontaine were presented
to the bishop, who, in turn, presented them
TO the conference.
DR.. John b. McGehee was called to the
front of the desk aud presented by the
bishop, in appropriate remarks, with hand
some gold watch, the gift of the lay and
clerical members OF the churches of bis dis
trict as a testimonial OF their high esteem
and love- DIR. McGehee accepted the gift
with an appropriate expression of gratitude.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-17
OUT TO PIECES BY AN ENGINE.
John Q. Owens of Camden County
Killed at Brunswick.

John Q. Owens of Camden County
Killed at Brunswick.
BRUNSWICK, Ga, Dec. 16.-The most
horrible mangling of human body ever
witnessed in Brunswick was done by
Brunswick and Western switch engine No. l
at 5 o'clock this afternoon, when John C.
Ovens, merchant of Spring Bluff, Camden
county, was Instantly killed. He came to
the city to sell Cook Bros. a raft of logs,
and went to the mills this after
noon to see them. While
crossing the track at the rear of the train,
his foot caught in some scattered lumber
beside the road ana he stumbled. The engine
and one car passed over his body, cutting
it into many pieces and scattered fragments
for 100 feet. Coroner Jennings was two
hours getting the body together and il was
8 o'clock before any one identified the re-
mains. Owens leaves a wife In Camden,
She has been sent for
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-17
MALE CAHMBNCITA.
Arrest OF Crook Who Looked Like a
Woman.

Arrest OF Crook Who Looked Like a
Woman.
JACKSONVILLE. FLA, Dec 1.-two
rather handsome white men, Of whom
numerous complaints have been made con-
corning their demoralizing the youth OF the
city, stood with boutonnieres In their lapels
and gnzed at the municipal Judge this
morning, laughing with brazen effrontery
at questions concerning their guilt One of
the men was captured with a card reading
"Laurene, Male Carmenoita," on his per-
son. He bore such q striking resemblance
10 a woman that the jailer was ordered to
strip him. He then boosted that he never
yet visited city where be was not arrested
charged with being a female In mems
clothes. His pal brought fine minist erial
letters from the north, on the strength OF
which one preacher loaned them $3.50. The
judge fined them $780, he said he was
sorry he could not hang them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-17
A CoLoRED BARBER KILLED.

He Wac About to Hit q White Man
When the Latter Fired.
LYONS, GA, Dec. 16.-A colored barber
at Vidalia, Montgomery county. five miles
above here. was shot and instantly killed by
L. Stripping Of this place this evening. The
barber was cutting Joe Flanders hair when
STRIPPING made some remarks about it. The
barber said he Was liar. STRIPPING struck
at him. The barber knocked him down and
while he was down got piece of scantling
from under the window and was about to
biz him with il when Striplinp shot him
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-17
ELECTION FOR DIRECTORS,

CENTRAL RAILROAD AND BANKING Co, OF GA
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. /, 1892 {
An election for thirteen directors to manage
the affairs of this company for the ensuing year
will be held at the Banking house in Savannah
MONDAY, the I'd day of January, 1898, between
the hours of &c o'clock A. NJ. and O'Clock P N.
Stockholders and their families will be passed
free over the company's road to attend the cleo
ton from the alst of December to I'd of January,
inclusive, and be passed free returning from the
ID to the 5th Of January. inclusive, on presenta-
ton of their stock certificates 20 the con-
ductors.
T. NJ. CUNNINGHAM, Cashier.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-17
NAsHvILLEs FALSE REPORT.

The Florida Agent of the Central Puts
in Denial.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Dec. l6.-A press
report was sent out from Nashville Thursday
night representing the striking telegraph
operators on the Central railroad Of Geor-
gia as saying: mot train has been moved
CD the Georgia Central since the strike went
confident Of winning the fight"
b. K. Price, Florida soliciting agent Of
the Central railroad, said Tonight This
assertion OF the striking operators is incor-
rect. There has been no delay on the Central,
either Of freight or passenger trains The
road is, Of course, short of operators, but
trains are made up lighter and additional
time
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-17
Nicholas Held Responsihle.

RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 16.-An inquest
was held over the bodies Of James Mills and
Judson Wilkinson and the coroner's jury at
late hour last night returned verdict
holding Nicholas responsible The verdict
is as follows: I'VE find that James Mills
and Judson Wilkinson came to their death
by drowning, the result Of auger holes bored
in the boat by Philip L. Nicholas"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-17
Glynn's Commissioners

BRUNSWICK. GA, Dec 16.-To-day the
grand jury Of Glynn county elected county
commissioners for another rear. They are
Thomas W. Lamb. Mallory z. King and
James l.. Foster. So far Mayor Lamb has
been elected to every office within the
gift of the people or any body OF men that
he has consented to let his name 20 befo re
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-17
Aliens Railroad Bill.

ATLANTA, Ca. Dec. 1.-THE substitute
for the Allen railroad bill is now ready for
the governors signature, it having passed
the Senate to-day. and an amendment of
the House being concurred in tonight. The
principal new feature Of toe substitute is a
clause giving one railroad power to CON
denim the right OF way of any other railroad
In order 20 get an entrance to any city.