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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-11-03
CRIMINAL BEASTS.
AN ODD STUDY OF MANS DEAL.
lNGS WITH THE BRUrES.
In Ancient Times Animals We're
blamed, Rewarded, or Punished
By Law-Curious Lawsuits
Against Animals.

n BOOK which delight all lovers
Of the curious and grotesque,
~ as well as provide food for seri-
1,,,c fh c,,csI,k Icu s..aA 4
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
SAW HER CHILD uNpEs GUARD.
Mrs. Hammond Afraid Her Husband
Would Attack Her.

Mrs. Hammond Afraid Her Husband
Would Attack Her.
ATLANTA, GA, Dec. IA case that has
furnished sensational head lines for news
paper publications for months past, was
revived again to-day by the application Of
Mrs. j. M. Hammond, the woman in the
case, for the services of bailiff to accom-
pany her to see her child, which was placed
in the custody of the father by the supreme
court. pending rehearing Of the dispute
over it. Mr.. and Mrs. Hammond are well
known in the city. Before their domestic
troubles got into court they moved in good
circles and were quite popular on account
OF their pleasant manners and the general
good style which they effected. One day
an explosion came by the husband attack
ing the fidelity Of his wife and then the
fight over the possession of their only child
began.
AT first the mother was given the custody
Of the child, but later the father secured it
on an order OF the ordinary. The supreme
court reversed the decision of the ordinary,
however, but pending another hearing, al
lowed the child to remain in the custody
OF the father ordering that the mother be
allowed to visit 10 whenever given
permission by the ordinary. To-day
Mrs. Hammond applied for permission
to see her child and at the same time
asked to be accompanied by an officer OF the
court, claiming that she was afraid Of per-
sonal injury at the hands OF her husband or
his hirelings il she ventured to the place
where the child was alone. A bailiff was
detailed to accompany Mrs. Hammond by
Judge Clark OF the superior court, and in
his company she visited the child.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
CLEANED AT GUYTON.

Interest In the Coming Election for
County Officers on the Increase.
GUYToN, GA. Dec. 19.-Guyton has been
quiet for some time politically, but some
canvassing is going on now in view of the
approaching election for county officers.
Several candidates are announced for each
of the Offices There seems to be more ex-
element about the election of magistrate
Of the Tenth Georgia militia district than
any other officer.
DIR. Saffold, the father of the agent here,
will move TO Guyton in a few days and will
occupy the Rain residence.
Miss Maud Harden returned to Der home
IN Savannah this afternoon. She has been
OH a visit TO the family of Col. Edward
Bird. Col. Bird has been confined to his
room for several days He called in a ply
stefan Saturday.
The congregation OF Guyton Methodist
church worshiped at New Providence Bap-
tist church yesterday. The pastor, Rev.
G. W. Hurt, preached good and forcible
sermon.
Fred Nease Of Union, one OF the Oldest
citizens of bingham. is at the home Of
W. b. Nell
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
A GREAT honor TO STYLES.
The Fulton County Veterans Present
Him With a Cane.

ATLANTA, GA, Dec. III is seldom
that a negro is the recipient OF such an
honor and compliment as that paid to Rep
resentativs Styles, a member Of the lsgisla-
ture from Liberty county. by the Fulton
County Confederate Veterans Association.
1t was his reward for the stand he took in
the fight over the bill accepting the home
for eX- confederate soldiers in the legislA.
ture. That stand which marked Repre-
sentative Styles as deserving niche in the
history Of the state when the illiterate
black man with the loyal devotion of a gone
generation beaming in his shining face
arose in Georgiss Houfe Of Representatives
aud with modest fervor trembling
in his speech pleaded for shelter for
the feeble old soldier who had fought in the
past to maintain his bondage, gave TO
the world an example of patriotism that
must stand forever credit to his color.
The unsssuming nsgro's simple appeal sent
thrill through the House that was not
kindled by the eloquence Of the old soldiers
most brilliant champion.
FELT BY THE VETERANS.
That thrill went out from the legislative
halls and pervaded the hearts Of the veter-
ans everywhere who heard Of it. Soon
after Representative Styles speech for the
home movement was started to fifty ac-
knowledge bis patriotic stand and tonight
the veterans association met and formally
presented him with handsome gold-headed
cane.
Rev. Sam Small made the presentation
speech.
The hall of the veterans was crowded.
Representative Styles was introduced by
President Calhoun, who had called special
meeting for the purpose Of complimentary
the negro member from Liberty. Repre-
sentative Styles made a speech before the
veterans that was affecting in its earnest
ness and feeling for the great compliment
bestow upon him. Afterward the asso-
citation was presented with photograph of
the old man who, as slave was faithful in
war, and as a freedman was still true to his
trust. The photograph was accepted by
President Calhoun Of the association in an
appropriate speech, and it will hang on the
walls of the association hall as a constant
reminder of the fidelity Of Representative
Styles of Liberty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
HoRaIF1sD AT ooNvIor LIFE.
Death of Man Who Threw Up a
Lucrative Law Practice

BRUNSWICK, GA, Dec. 19-Prof W. H.
Wallace, who has been teaching private
school here, died today. He was pro-
found jurist and learned man. At one
time he was solicitor general at Memphis,
Tenn, and in addition had a practice that
netted him s25, 900 year. His reputation
az criminal lawyer was great, but be
suddenly resigned his position, sold his law
books aud left Tennessee. Those who knew
him say the sudden change in his life was
due TO a visit he made with the Memphis
bar TO the state coal mines. On
that trip he looked upon hundreds
of men who had been convicted by him es
solicitor general and as he witnessed the
misery they endured aud reflected that
probably some convict among the many
might be innocent he resolved never to
prosecute another man, and Immediately on
his return to Memphis threw up his prsc-
tice. Fortune frowned on hin after that.
and being of an exceedingly proud nature
he would not accept proffered help. but
when his wealth was about exhausted be
gan teaching select school and followed
that until few DAYS before his death.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
CAUGHT BY A FALLING WALL

Three Firemen Killed and Another
Fatally Injured at Albany.
ALBANY, Dec. 19.-Seven men, six OF
them firemen, were buried under a flaming
wall while fighting fire that destroyed the
Fort Orange mill on Columbia street pier
to-day. Three are dead, one is likely to
die. one may recover aud the other two
we're fortunate enough to escape with but
a few slight injuries.
The fire broke out about noon, and by s
O'Clock the building was completely Quilted.
The men Of steamer company No. 4, who
were working inside of the ruins, were
ordered home by their chief. AS they pros
ceeded to get out by the river front, the
east wall, which was standing 60 feet high
toppled over without a moments warning,
the upper half falling inward and the lower
half out upon the dock.
SEVEN CAUGHT.
Seven men were buried under eight feet
of debris and as soon as their comrades re-
covered from the shock caused by the sight
Of the human burial they set to
work to extricate the men. James
Shattuck, Jr.; Bernard Banner, bis
brother Fred Banner, and John Whitnell
were the first rescued. OF these only
Bernard Banner was completely buried, and
but for the quick work at rescue would have
persisted. Withheld and Bernard Banner
were seriously injured and were taken to a
hospital. Banner probably will die. Whit
nell is likely to recover. Shattuck and Fred
Banner were not badly hurt.
The flremen scontinued working on.the
ruins and 10 a few minutes came upon the
dead bodies of Charles E. Marshall, foreman
OF steamer No. 4, and John Bridgeford
Three hours afterward the body Of Fred
Amtfor was recovered. 1t was badly
crushed. Amtfor and Bridgeford were un-
married but Marshall leaves a widow and
six children
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
DOWN ON THE RAILROADS
T1LLMAN SIGNS THE WILSON co.
ERCION BILL.

he Tells the Employees of the Roads
That Their Claims Are Second to
Those Of the Farm ers-rhe Governor
Particularly Sore on supt. McBes.
COLUMBIA, 8. c., Dec. 19.-The railroad
situation in this state is becoming serious.
The passage by the legislature of the Viii
son coercion bill. which virtually turns over
the control Of the railroads to railroad
commission, from whose decisions no appeal
is allowed, has aroused not only the railroad
magnates but the II 900 employees, about
10000 Of whom voted for Gov. Tillman and
the present administration, have put on
their war paint. This evening the governor
signed the bill after protest from the rail-
road authorities, and tonight 1875 railroad
employees held a meeting and appointed
committee 10 visit the governor.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE.
The committee submitted the following
report: The committee stated to the gov
ernor that they had been appointed 20 re-
quest him TO postpone signing the bill until
they could have time TO properly present
their objections"
Gov. Tillmsn replied THE bill has al
ready been signed and is now law. The
OpPOsAbAOh Vi CsbOO lU,OuO EdALOoh oLh-
ployes does not amount to a - compared
with the $4,000 or so 900 farmers demand
ing the passage of this bill"
SORE on MBEE.
The committee stated that they did not
come from the officials of the railroads.
but were men whose bread depended upon
their daily labors. His reply was "It
had thought you came from Bunch McBee
general superintendent of the Richmond
and Danville divisions In this stated you
would not have been allowed to enter the
door, but as citizens you have right to
hearing in this matter. Two years ago !
had bill before the legislature, and be
would not allow the bill TO pass. As |
stated to Bunch McBee, they have already
backed this water upon themselves. and
now they have only TO sink or SWIM" The
governors language was interpreted with
numerous oaths.
Upon this report the meeting appointed
another committee. which has issued a cell
for all railroad employees in South Carolina
to meet here next Thursday night. The
speeches at the nesting were red hot. There
we're many present who have been Tillmsn-
ties heretofore, but who have taken as en-
phatic oaths as the governor did tonight
not to support the reform movement again,
but to fight it to the death.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
ATLANTA,s oFF1oIALs.

A Special Committee Declares the
Books Badly Kept.
ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 19.-AtIanta's city
officials have been given raking over the
Goals in the shape of a report by a special
committee appointed to investigate the
books Of the various officials. In the report,
which has just been completed. the commits
tee of expert accountants criticises the off,
cials for their lack of system and
general looseness OF running the city's
business. Numerous errors and discrepancies
were found in books of original entry, but
the committee says that they believe that
there are no shortages. Among other
things the committee says that no business
man would tolerate such loosely kept books
as characterize the various departing nts of
the city government
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
A Railroad Ordered Sold.

AUGUSTA, GA, Dec. 19.--Judge Emory
Speer opened the United States court 10
Augusta to-day. The grand jury which
was sworn in is composed of the best citi-
zens in the community, with Charles q.
Goodrich, cashier Of the Georgia Railroad
Bank, as foreman. The most important
matter transacted to-day was ordering the
sale Of the Augusta, Gibson and Sanders
vile railroad. This narrow gauge road is
now in the hands OF Maj, Hamilton Wilkins
as receiver.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
Igently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
Iceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup Co
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
| LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK NY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
A Presentation to a Pastor.

MILLEDGEvILLE, GA, Dec. 19.-Ouite a
pleasant little incident occurred at the con-
clusion of the service at the Methodist
church last night. Editor r. B. Moore Of
the Unio1l-R Recorder, in behalf of the Off
GERS and members Of the Epworth League,
presented the retiring pastor, Rev. A. c.,
Thomas, with a beautiful gold headed
walking cane as a token OF appreciation of
Mr.. Thomas untiring zeal in working for
the organization OF the league. The pres
sentation took Mr.. Thomas completely by
surprise aud his remarks were very touch.
ing
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
STRIKE OF THE OPERATORS.
They Threaten to Have Trainmaster
Epperson Arrested.

They Threaten to Have Trainmaster
Epperson Arrested.
ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 19.-The local press
committee Of the striking railway teleg-
raphers this afternoon publish a statement
in which they charge Trainmaster Epperson
with violating the state law by destroying
certain orders alleged to have come
into his possession at Hapeville and
Hampton, when he does not
understand tie telegraphic alphabet,
and was therefore incompetent to handle
the alleged orders The committee saws
further that Mr.. Epperson will have to
answer to the courts for this alleged viola.
ton of the law and also that three young
lady operators taken from school at Senoia
will be arrested If investigation proves that
they are not qualified to serve as telegraph
operators according to law
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
ON TRIAL FOR HIS LIFE.

Delk Now Before the Court For Killing
Fellow Convict.
ATLANTA, GA, Dec i9.-General Delk, q
young white man who killed Tom Evans, a
negro, in the Fulton county jail about six
weeks ago. was placed on trial for his life
in the superior court to-day. Delk and
Evans we're both prisoners. Delk was be-
ing held awaiting trial for assault with To-
tent TO murder. The negro was being held
for burglary By some means unk known to
the Jail authorities Deik had secured q
long hloded knife and with this did the
killing as a result Of q quarrel.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
a rem urrer oyerrnlsd

TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Dec. IA dsmur-
rer to the alternative writ in the manda-
mus case against johnson, the suspended
tax collector OF Duval county, to compel
him to turn over the books of the office to
his successor, appointed by the governor,
court and the defendant was ellowed until
Friday to answer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
AN ELECTRICIAN IN A GILL.
BE Tempered With the Wires to Sc
cure a Rivals DischRrpe

cure a Rivals Discharge.
ATLANTA, GA, Dec l9.-J. r. Thomp-
son. young man who was for some time
electrician in charge OF the police signal
service, was arrested to-day suspected Of
having systematically interfered with the
working of the apparatus in order to secure
the discharge Of the present electrician,
who succeeded him in office some time
ago. For two weeks the police
department has been greatly annoyed
by the tapping Of signal service wires and
a general decentralization of the service.
Suspicion was directed to Thompson, and
after investigation by detectives he was
arrested. A warrant charging the young
man, who was opposed to allowing an
other man to take his job, with malicious
mischief was sworn out. and he will be
prosecuted on that charge.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
Negroes in q Shooting scrans.

MIDWIFE, GA, Dec. 19-There vss a
street fight here this afternoon between
two negroes, Link Wiggt1s and Charley
johnson. Virgins shot Johnson in the
abdomen and ran of. Il is thought that
Wiggius is shot 10 the arm, ss they we're
both shooting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
Prof. Neelv Dead,

ROME. GA. Dec. 19-Prof. G. B. Neely
died this morning He was superintendent
of public schools here nine years, esteemed
and beloved. He leaves a wife and nine
children.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
FULToNs CORONER DEAD.
he Was Renomineted Last Wee
Over Two Opponents

ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 19.-Ben J. Davis
coroner of Fulton county, died at bis home
this morning. He was a gallant conreder-
ate solder, losing a leg in Virginia.
Last week while lying upon his sick
bed be was renominated for the Office of
coroner, over two other opponents Mr..
Davis had acduaintances throuvhout the
state. especially among legislators and roll
ltlcians f-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
A Wood Paper Company Pale.

NEW Your. Dec. 1p-The failure Of the
American Wood Paper Company YVES re-
ported To-day. The company's headquarters
Is at Providence II is one Of the Oldest
wood paper factories in the country
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20

TEs fFie-cs of George 3. sssy ot Gal!a.iri.-s
making s,roag esorr for bis apoo.rt-ea. -
IRE supreme bezeh Of Tsnnssses a. sucaessos &c
GoY.-slsct Ilr.sT
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
SPECIAL NOTICE

All persons who favor the election of Hon.
JOHN J. McDoNOUGH as mayor of savap-
nah are cordially invited to attend the nesting
which win be held at 8 o'clock TONIGHT at
Masonic Temple.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
Dennis E. slblsv FsIls

CHICAGO. Dec. lp.-Denpis T. Slblev.
President Of the Sibley Elevator Company
's ssa this afternoon. His liabilities are
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
MAGNOLIA ENCAMPMEAr NO II
q, o. r

A regular meeting of this Encampnent will
be held THIS CTlesday) EVENING at 5 o'clock.
Golden Rule degree viii be conferred. Elec-
non OF othcers for the ensuing term. Come
prepared to pay dues. BY order
JNO. W. SMITH, c. P.
Attest HEERY n. WARD, Scribe.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
NOTICE TO TRAVERSE JURoes,

TO EMPLOYERS.
We would respectfully suggest if you
want to give your employees pleasant
and useful gifts that you give them
orders on us for such articles as may be
decided on.
This will insure their getting goods
that will givet them good, honest service.
FALK CLOTHING co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20

Ahbotts Easy Indian Corn Fart cures al
earns, warts aud nunions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
SFkCLAL NOTICES.

On and after Feb l, 1890 the basis OF meas
urenent OF all advertising In the MORNING News
VII be agate, or ct the rate Of 81 40 an inch for
the first insertion No Special Notice inserted
for less than 81 90 49,
NOTICE TO TRAVERSE JTR0RS
CRY CoUEr OF SAvAENLE.
NOVEMBER TERN, 1892
AL Traverse Jurors now att ,udine This court
who were dismissed until 10 O'Clock 4 N MON
DAY, tie 18th inst, and are not empaneled for
trial OF case now before the court need not re-
port until WEDNESDAY MORNING the 9,st
Instant, at 10 O'Clock By order of
A H. MAC DONETI,
Judge City Court Of Savannah.
PHIL1P N, RUSSELL. Clerk G. c. &
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

VAUGHAN.-The relatives and friends of Mr..
and Mrs. W. G. VAUGHAN are invited to attend
the funeral Of the latter from her residence I72
Bolton street. at O'Clock THIS AFTERNOON.
WHITE.-The friends and ACQUAINTANCE
OF Mr.. JOHN WHITE and family ara respectfully
invited to attend his funeral THIS AFTER
NOON at o'clock, from the First African
Baptist church.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20

STATE OF GEORGIA. CzArHAM CoUSry
- To the Superior Court of said county: The
petition OF MARGARET A. lyman. D. q
PURSE and EMILE NEWMAN respectfully
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
MEETINGS..
ALPHA LODGE NO.

ALPHA LODGE NO. 4,
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
PrePmasons.
The regular meeting of this Lodge will he
held at Masonic Temple THIS tTuesday)
EVENING at O'Clock
JoH1J 8. HAlNEs. Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20

First That they desire for themselves and
such other persons as may hereafter be associ-
ated With them, 20 be Incorporated under the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.
FlHECR ACKERs.
1000
PETITIONS FOR INcoRPoaATToN

]. S. COLLINS & CO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-20

y. %. autnOny, pre5IdInR cider.
Eastman, e. s. Sentell; Mckee. w. A..
Huckabee; Lumber City, r. L. Virgins
Mount Vernon, D. s. Allison; Empire, c.
:. Hines; Cochran Station, C. d. Adams
Cochran Circuit, M. j. Adams; Rhine, H.
g. Fentress; Jacksonville, Z. d. Phillips;
Springhill, J. S. Lewis; Lumber City, r.
L. Virgins: Hazelhurst, G. P. Pounaelle:
Bailey. F. A. Sanders Glenwood, d. F.
Miles; Mount Vernon, G. B. Allison; Alta
maha, to be supplied by r. W. Bugg
Higgs.on, E, NJ. Wright; Allie, J. E. Aiil-
son; n. Il. Olmstead, principal Of the dis
trict high school
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-12
STATE MASONS TO MEET.
ANNUAL GRAND coHuUNIcArIoS.
Ex-Governor Scales Dyinc-Ihe Supreme
Court Conycnes-Ucnvy snow fA'l'
North state Nwcs.

Rnr1oH. r. c.. Jan. 11.-lSpecal "A
number OF Masons from al over the state
began gathering here to-day % be present az
the annual grand communication when as
senbles here tomorrow Grand Secretary d.
". Balm states that there will le larger a.
tendance than ever before. Grand Master
r. A. Gudger Of Asheyiile. has already az
rived in the city
News reached here from Greensboro that
the death Of Ex-Governor a IL Scales -
looked for At any hour.
The Supreme Court convened here to-day
for tho January Grim nal term. The case d
Charles ID tchurch late Republican clerk
OF the court. charged with embezzlemeut,
was again called, but was continued. rs Up,
church i5 not IN the state. IL l5 under5t %
that DO il in New orb Ho h8s been ont OF
the state since the bill % Indictment was
found against him. and 10 steps Tor Te4ul-
sitIOn have been taken.
Ernest Jones col red who seyeraimonths
ago broke into the safe II A.. ". Hayward ot
ths city. end stole go and afterwards broke
jail and was recaptured IN New orE, was
tried and convicted to-day and sentenced TO
the penlentary.
Mr. a.. *. Drummer. secretary OF the North
Carolina Board of Managers OF the Norll
Fair returned to-day rom Chicago where ne
has been IN the interest oil this State at the
great exposition.
Heavy snow fell throughout this section
Saturday night.
Tomorrow at noon In Christ church Mr..
fd. Chambers Smith. a son of the late Chief
Justice W. y. H. Smith. Of tine supreme
Court of this State. VIII be united IN mar.
riage 20 Mss tnnie FaiaOm, daughter ~
Colonel Paul T.. falsOn. all OF TINS city.