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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
In the Front Rank

Accident insurance few years ago was
comparatively unknown, al it Is surpris-
lug when we consider the rapid strides that
have been made by some Of the younger
companies. Among the most promising OF
these is the Provldent Fund Society of New
York city, which was organized only in the
last half Of the sos. II has pushed for
ward until it has become recognized by the
larger companies.
It's officers are good, solid business men,
and they are establishing a record that any
company cal be pro d Of. 1t has scattered
throughout the United States upward Of
1000 agents, and Mr.. A. N. Lock wood, the
president OF the society, gives much Of bis
time TO tue management of this branch OF
the business Que II Tie strong points used
by representatives in writing policies In the
Provide1t tuad is that an examination of
their books will show that not an honest
claim remains unadjusted OF unpaid at this
time. Such a course is sure to ultimately
put this company at the head OF all compel
iTors. I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
GUILTY OF MANsLAUaHTER.
The Slayer of Willie Ann Myers Gets
OF Light.

The slayer of Willie Ann Myers Gets
OF Light.
John Harris, the oolored youth who shot
his mistress, Willie Ann Myers. in her bed
in Yamacraw den Oct. "a last, was con-
vlcted of manslaughter In the superior
court at a late hour last night.
The trial occupied the attention of the
court all day, and attracted large crowd
of negroes to the gallery. There were no
witnesses to the shooting, and Harris
claimed that the pistol was accidentally
exploded while the girl was trying to take
it from him in a playful mood. Tho state,
however, produced witnesses to show that
Harris was jealous of his mistress and had
beaten her the afternoon before he killed
her.
The fact which saved Harris from the
gallows was that several of the states wit
nesses admitted that he and the girl were
skylarking little while before the shooting
and seemed to have made up their differ
euces The Jury was locked up several
| hours. William Pease, ESQ.,. defended the
prisoner, and Solicitor General Fraser con-
Quoted the prosecution. Harris will prob
ably be sentenced to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
THE LoNGsRoREMEN's ROW.
Another Story of the Rule Agains
South Caroliniana

Another Story of the Rule Against
South Carolinians.
Judge Falligant has not yet handed down
his decision in the injunction proceedings
Of the Workingmen's Union Association
against John Williams and others.
The case is such q peculiar one that Judge
Falligant desires to carefully read every
thing connected with it before making up
his Judgment. The association claims that
the adoption of the rule about South Caro-
lima labor was absolutely necessary to pro-
tsot the Georgia members. II seems to
have been a sort of wheel within wheel
A considerable number of the
members who are South Caro-
linians banded together for the purpose
of monopolizing the river work and began
bringing over their friends from across the
river. rushing them through the association
and then giving them preference in the
matter OF employment over those who are
citizens, and have lived here for years.
Williams. the association alleges, was the
leader in this movement. and when the
thing was carried beyond the point of en-
durance the Georgians got together and
adopted the rule that only two South Caro-
linians could be employed in gang. Will
Jams refused to recognize the rule, hence
the injunction proceedings.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
A FATAL FIRE.
Bacon's Barn Burned-A Valuable
Mare Roasted TO Death.

Bacon's Barn Burned-A Valuable
Mare Roasted TO Death.
The barn and kitchen belonging to A.
G. Bacon's cottage at the Vale Roysi mills,
a mile west of the city, were burned this
morning between l and 2 o'clock. Mr..
Bacon's fine black mare was burned In the
barn. together with other valuable property.
The fire was under too great Roadway
when discovered for any effort to extinguish
it to avail, there being no appliances at
hand with which to fight the flames. 1t
was with great difficulty that the cottage
was saved. supply Of hose was sent out
from the Ocean Steamship Company's
wharf, which was used to protect the mills.
which were in danger at one time.
The fire made brilliant reflection upon
the sky and was noticed from all parts of
the city. The general impression was that
the Vale Royal mills were burning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
CUYAs WINS HIS CASE.

An Important Cotton Suit Which
Greatly Interested Savannah.
A very interesting case has been decided
in the United States court at Montgomery,
IN which Mr.. J. Cuyas of this city obtained
judgment for $4,000 against Hudman
Bros. 81 Co., Of Opelika, Ala. The amount
was in full for all Mr.. Cuyas sued for
through his attorneys, Charlton, Mackall &
Anderson.
The suit grew out Of the shipment of cot
ton (. o. b. a couple of years ago, in which
several exporting firms Of this city, includ-
ing Duckworth, Turner g. Co., Roosevelt &
Esteve, the American Trading Society. w.
deBruyn Hops and others, we're viotimized
by Hudman Bros. & Co. Rather than go
to the trouble and expense of a lawsuit
several OF them compromised with the
firm.
Hudman Bros g. Co. sold to these export
ers high grade oottons, such as middling
fair, fully good mlddling, ETC., but instead
shipped the most inferior grades and in
Guiding such as tinges, stains, dog tails and
other mixed packed cotton. The samples
they sent, however, we're very fne, but
some suspicion led to turning
here. When the frauds came to
light most of the firms victims compromised
rather than enter into litigation, which the
firm appeared always anxious to do when
forced into the last ditch. In this way all
claims were settled for a small proportion
except that OF Mr.. Cuyas, who refused to
give them the benefit Uf or any part of their
frauds, which were manifestly Intentional,
as there was evidence enough to warrant a
criminal prosecution.
MIR. Cuyas brought suit in the United
States court at Montgomery, Judge Bruce
presiding. The case was called Dec. Is and
extended to Dec. 80, and the jury, after a
very short deliberarion, returned a verdict
for Mr.. Cuyas for very nearly $1,000 and
costs, the full amount sued for.
The case was one of the most important
cotton cases ever ventilated In south
ern courts In recent years, not SO
much on account OF the amount
involved as for the principle. All cotton
merchants in this city, as we'll as in other
ports, were greatly interested, as many
have been subjected to the vagaries and
frauds of INSCRIPTIONS interior shippers.
There was great array Of legal talent
engaged in the trial. Mr.. J. Randolph An
derson made strong argument before the
court aud was ably assisted by Judge Chill
ton and Tompkins and Troy of Montgom-
cry. Hudman Bros. & Co. were defended
by Arlington & Graham of Montgomery
and also Mr.. Graham of Opelika
J. K. GarmHny of this city was one of the
witnesses in the case in behalf of Hudman
Bros & Co.
Exporters have been subjected to numer-
GUS reclamations from these shipments of
I. o. b. cotton from abroad, and 10 appears
to some OF our exporters there has been
good grounds for such in their dealings
with the Opelika firm.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
TIE LADIES, auNBOAT.
An Historic Vessel That is Now Part
of the River Improvement Servics.

An Historic Vessel That is Now Part
of the River Improvement Servics.
One Of the dredges engaged in the harbor
Improvements is at work in the channel at
the "Obstructions,n near Elba Island. The
present generation knows but little OF the
local war history of this city and harbor, or
what their forefathers did in the way of
protecting their homes from their foes. The
obstruc ions in the river we're an important
feature in the defenses of Savannah
W hat they were can be imagined from
those which still remain at the mouth Of the
south emanuel. Vessels Of various kinds
AID sizes we're first utilized in obstructing
the river, but afterwaTd cribs made OF
hewn timber and filed with bricks and
stones. Some OF the latter were taken up
from the paved streets The cribs were sunk
across tho channels only small opening
being left through which the confederate
gunboats and blockaders could pass. The
distractions were guarded by boats and
covered by the guns of batteries on shore.
Near where the harbor dredge is now at
work was stationed the iron-cIad Georgia,
or as she was sometimes called. "The
Ladies' Gunboat," because the vessel was
built with money raised by the patriotic
women Of Georgia. The Georgia did not
prove to be formidable craft. In fact her
engines were hardly powerful enough to
drive her against the current of the river
and she was anchored permanently of
Elba Island. where her guns covered the
distractions in both channels. On the
evacuation of the city the confederates
sank the Georgia at her moor ings Though
in after years the United Sta es government
gave out a contract for removing her and
other sunken vessels and the contractors
were paid for the work it Is said that the
wooden part OF the vessel still lies In the
mud, now part Of the jetty protecting the
western end of Elba Island.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
4 Gift for the Orphans.

The president of the Union Society has re-
ceived $40 "a from Mr.. john J. Sullivan
Nos. 40 and 112 Bryan street. being one
fourth the gross receipts of his restaurant
Sullivan has for years made similar liberal
trioution TO the orphans of Bethesda,
and his generosity and charity are more
than appreciated by those whom he remem-
bers in his holiday gifts,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
This h;eana Eusineas.

The Suburban aud West End Electric
railway is rapidly becoming reality. The
cross-ties are now being placed. and O par
OF the iron has already arrived. The roat
will be uushed 10 completion as fast as mer
and money can do It, The price of Wes
Savannah lots tciu be advanced on Jan. /
1893. They are now selling for $3.50 for in
side, $500 Tor corners, $40 cash and as ,
month. They will be worth double th
price when the electric railway Is com
pleted. Call at once.
EDw. w. BROWN,
Real Estate, l07 Bay street, room Q, oyel
Savannah Bank and Trust Company.
Telephone 567,--dd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
SUMMARIZE SULPHUR SPRINGS
HOTEL.

Way Down Upon the Swa'nee River
Resort and Natures Own Sanitarium.
These wonderful waters are 80 effective
that we will give positive guarantee tC
cure, without the aid OF any drugs whatever
any case of kidney aud bladder trouble
or refund all Charges. after a thorough test
Of drinking and bathing. Also, rheuma
tism, dyspepsia, malaria. liver, skin and
blood diseases.
Good shooting, excellent boating, and
grand swimming pool Also hot and cold
baths connected with all the rooms; cuisine
flrst-class. For further information, addres:
A. HANLRY, Proprietor, Savannah, Ga.
JOHN 8. BowEH, Manager, Suwsnnee
Flo nd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
FARRELL NOT DEAD YET
He Tells Different Story From E
First About the Shooting.

He Tells Different Story From His
First About the Shooting.
g. W. Farrell, who wss shot by Mr..
Gugie Bourquin last Saturday afternoon.
was still alive at late hour last night, but
the chances were against his holding out
until daylight. His physicians have given
up all hope.
Warrants were yesterday served on Mr..
Bourquin aud his son and Prof. Taliaferro,
who was p esent when the shooting oc-
CURED. They gave bonds to Solicitor Gen.
eral Fraser.
Farrell made another statement of the
affair yesterday, in which he admitted
having fired at the Bourquins. but claimed
they made the first attack on him. This
is different from his first story, in which
he alleged Mr.. Bourquin shot him from bs-
hind in a cowardly manner while he was
seated under a tree, calling his dogs,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28

per annum instead Of 81, 900. This is the thorn
In Russelrs side and it pains him greatly.
AWAY WITH RUSSELL!
and all such greedy. would-be drains to the
taxpayers. Consider we'll workmen, and vote
for Rysls, who spends thousands of dollars an.
nuaily among workmen, while Russell does
nothing of tue kind, but holds TO the dollar,
and squeezes it so hard before letting it go that
you can almost hear the eagle holler.
TAXPAYER
The circulars are getting to be an inter-
esting feature Of the political campaign,
and doubtless more Of them will be OUT in
the next few days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
FRUIT FOR PRISONERS.
The Kings Daughters Send SUPP
to the Jail.

The Kings Daughters Send g Supply
to the Jail.
The Heart and Hand Circle Of the Kings
Daughters remembered the prisoners at the
jail Christmas with bountiful supply of
fruit, which was much enjoyed by the us
fortunates barred in from the rest of the
world. They returned their thanks to the
ladies in the following card:
We, the unfortunates confined in the jail of
Chatham county, beg to return our sincere
and heartfelt thanks to the good ladies OF the
Heart and Hand Circle of the Kings Daugh-
ters for their very kind remembrance on Christ
mas day. and we pray and trust that each of
their homes and firesides may be always cheer
full and hap ~. and we further trust that on the
day of general Judgment the following pas
sages Of holy scripture may be received by each
as an eternal reward: Matthew XIV, 81 IS, SO,
81. IS, 80, 90.
PRISONERS OF CHATHAM COUNTY JAIL.
Dec. &c, 1899.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
Widows aud Orphans Made Happy

Widows aud Orphans Made Happy.
1t has been a custom of Haupt Lodge No.
So of Odd Fellows ON Christmas to make a
handsome donation to each of its widows
who are in needy circumstances. One hum
bred dollars was appropriated for this char
liable purpose at the last meeting of the
lodge and that amount was distributed in
equal amounts among the widows Haupt
is noted for its many deeds Of charity and
benevolence. and in proportion to its MEM
bership distributes more money for the re-
lief Of the sick and distressed than any lodge
in CIeorpia
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
THE MORNING NEWS: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER %, 1892

three inches In thickness. Vinegar and
even brandy-ink-in fact, everything ex-
cept turpentine, is bound In 'icy letters. !"
Great has been the destruction Of jugs, eggs,
etc., by their bursting; and doubt very
much whether there will be left one orange
tree alive in all the country. Fig trees will
share like fate.n
While there is no exact record of the
temperature there must have been some
thing of ''cold wave" to form ice thick
enough to bear the weight of a 200-pound
man
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
HILTON DEAD.

Sales Victim Succumbs After Twenty
one Hours f Unconsclousness.
Reuben Hilton, who was shot by William
Sales night before last, an account of which
appeared 10 yesterdays MORNING NEWS,
died last night at 6 O'Clock. He never re-
covered consciousness from the time the
bullet truck him, and therefore no state
ment of the tragedy could be secure from
him. II the story Sales tells and which Is
corroborated by several eyewitness is
true, it Is a clear case OF justfiable nom-
eide. Coroner Dixon will hold an inquest
this morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
a Child enjoys

The pleasant favor, gentle action and sooth-
ing effect of Syrup Of Figs. when in need of
a laxative, and if the father or mother be
costive or bilious the most gratifying re-
suits follow its use. so that il is the best
family remedy known and every family
should have a bottle.-dd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
LOCAL PERSONAL

J. D. Tweedy of Madison was visitor to
the cotton exchange yesterday.
Z. NJ. DeLeon Of Atlanta was q visitor to
the cotton exchange yesterday.
A Borden Of Goldsboro, N. c., was a
visitor on the floor Of the cotton exchange
yesterday.
Hon. F. G. duBignon has gone to New
York 10 attend to some important business.
He will return next Monday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
Bow to Reach Savannah,

The MORNING NEWS offers to send, free
Of charge, by special arrangement with the
Recreation Department OF The Christian
Union, full information aud printed mat
ter as to reaching Savannah from your
home. The time tables and pamphlets issued
by the railroads or Steamship lines Won.
would use and the circulars OF the oavap-
nah hotels may be had by addressing the
MORNING. NEwS, Savannah, or the Recrea-
ton Department, The Christian Union,
New York.-dd.
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The Everett,

Jacksonville, Fla This house now opened
for the season Of 1892 aud 1923. The largest
and most modern hotel in tue city; accom-
modntions 600-l00 rooms with bath. Rates
So 10 per day, except for rooms on first
floor aud rooms with bath.
Orchestral music morning and evening.
McIver Il BAKER, proprietora.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28

Calauthe Lodge No. %, Knights OF
Pythias, has elected the following officers
for the ensuing term:
P. CT @. Schwarzbaum.
C. C.-P. Sternberg.
V. CA. n. Manucy.
Prelate-J. NJ. Frank.
NJ and An. II. Haynes
K. of r. aud S.-H. Strauss.
NJ. of Ed. s. Greenbaum.
K. of E.-George f. King.
Trustees-R. Hunt, G. A. Fleming, j.
Gardner.
Hall Committed. G.. Schwarzbaum,
r. Hunt, d. s. Greenbaum.
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r. and s. NJ. elect Of1csrs.

H. ouN - NJ H4sCC OunCerS'
Georgia Council No. 2, K. and s. NJ, held
its regular annual convocation last night.
The following officers were elected to serve
the ensuing year:
TIL. Ill. NV. s. Rockwell.
Ill. II. V. Tt. A. Sullivan
Ill. H. Al. r. sheldon.
Treasurer-D. r. Thomas.
Recorder. c. Postell.
c. of Oh. s. Colding.
G. of ca. McCallister.
Steward. f. Thomson.
Sentinel-C. G.. Anderson, Jr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28

We direct attention to our line OF full
dress apparel, which is extremely hand
some. correct in style aud low in price.
I'D. FALK CLOTHING Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28

do not hesitate to pronounce your Anti.
migraine the best and most efrectual head
ache cure that have ever tried. Il is
quick, pleasant and permanent Yours
Truly, Joseph Ferst, Savannah, Ga.--dd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28

Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint cures all
corns. warts and ounions.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
Calanthe Lodges Ulcers.

Why is it that people use Salvation OIL?
Answer: Because 1t is the best liniment-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28

The days of colds and DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
are at hand. Better buy bottle-Gd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
LUDDEN d BATES 9. M. Fl.

WEATHER PROB4BTLTT1ES-W f1f57T 49,
DAY: Generally fair to-ddy; continued io,r
.em perattiTe, mo dsrdfin0 TO night or to-pror-
T"0 morning; northeast to north pinds.
, 1892-02-16

Everybody has heard of the woman who
made the sign Of scissors with her fingers
to her husband until the latter had her
good and drowned" Her determination
not to give in is about equaled by a Craw-
louisville Qnd.) woman. After a disagree
ment with her spouse one night she gath.
cred up IA pillow and two quilts and de-
clared that she would sleep in the barn.
He thought at first that she was only jok-
ing, but she went out and made her bed on
the stable floor. After waiting In vain for
her to return he proceeded to ~reconnoiter,
and found her shivering with the cold,
but determined to remain during the
night. He got dow on his knees and
begged her TO return to the house, but she
was obstinate. He then aroused the neigh
bors, but she said she would sleep there in
spite of all entreaties, even though the
thermometer registered 10 dogs. above zero.
accordingly they went home and left her
to herself
, 1892-02-16

Have You ever noticed how people
from the different parts of the country
register" asked n hotel man yesterday.
Kentucky and Texas people, for in
stance, have a popularity all their own.
They register simply from Kentucky or
Texas, as if it made no difference what
part of the state they are from. just SO
they go down on the register as Ken
tuckians or Texans. 1t looks a little
peculiar, though, to see "A. B. Jones,
KY or *. Y. Smith, Texas but such
inscriptions are seen every day. Some
times Messrs. Smith and Jones, of Texas
and Kentucky, inscribe their county.
There is something aristocratic about
this; it conveys a sort of idea that Mr..
Jones, of Kentucky, is a legislator, or AT
least so well known in his county that a
letter address to him in his county would
be sent directly to his ancestral home,
and that Mr.. Smith, of Texas, owns an
entire county, perhaps, and a letter sent
to that county could not possibly go tc
any one se."-Kansas City Times.
, 1892-02-16
Sausage Made of Horse Meat

Lots of people like sausage, and for many
the frankfurter is an especially toothsome
luncheon. But listen to this news from
France: 1t is officially announced that the
people of Paris consumed within the past
year 2l,29l horses, 229 donkeys and 40
mules, the meat weighing, according to
the returns, 4,6l5 tons. At the $50 shops
and stalls where such food is sold the price
has varied from two sous to n franc a
pound, the latter being the price OF the
best horse steaks. Only bou one-third
of the meat is sold fresh and undisguised,
lie rest is used in making sausages. 4G2
horses having been seized and condemned
as unfit for foo before being turned into
sausage. Let us hope that the American
sausage is not like the French.
, 1892-02-16
AN LMPORTANT DECISION.

Judge Rinpr in the United States dis
trict court at Denver, recently rendered q
decisinn which. while it may work a tenn
porary hardship in Colorado, will event
uIllv do that state and the entire WesI
much good. 1t appears that in January,
1881, Custer county, Colo , issued a mum.
Der of warrants upon the face of which it
agreed to pay 10 per cent interest uDo
Them until paid. H. II. Dudley, a New
Hampshire capitalist, purchased several
thousand dollars worth of them on specu-
lation. There was no money in Custer
county's treasury until 1888, aud when
Mr.. Dudley then presented his warrants
Tor payment they were repudiated. March
-, 1890, he brought suit to recover. The
county set mp the plea under tho
Colorado statute of limitations that the
p%laintif was barred because he had not
brought suit in SIX years after the cause
for action had accrued, as the statute re-
quired. The plaintiff couteuded that the
cause did not accrue until January, 1888,
Wnrn tneTe were liu Is IN t1e treasury
aud when the warrants, which bore inter
est until paid, were presented and pay
ment refused.
Judge Riner gave Judgment 10 Dudley
in the sum of 1891. so. 1t is said that
his decision will affect the various coun
ties in Colorado to the tuue of So 900, 900.
However this may be the West cannot
afford to favor anything which squints
toward reputation. The West is a
new community aud is constantly looking
for money to aid in the development of
it's resources If the principal OF these
loans il insecure either one of two things
must happen: Men with money will re.
fuse to make the loans or they will dc
mand Interest commensurate with the
supposed risk which they are taking. In
either event it would be bad Tor the West.
We are therefore glad to see reputation
dealt a stout blow by the courts.