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Fergus Falls ugeblad. [volume] (Fergus Falls, Minn.) 1882-1938, 1892-11-09

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-14
PROHIBITION IN CAROLINA.
Tho Roper Bill Passes the House-sel
satlonal Incidents.

Tho Roper Bill Passes the House-sen-
satlonal Incidents.
COLUMBIA. 8. c.. Dec. 13.-The Roper
prohibition bill passed the House to-day by
a vote Of &c 10 A.
Dnring the debate Representative Nettles
Of Clarendon, the prohibitionist leader, re-
plying to some remarks by Col John c..
Haskell TO the effect that Nettles had broken
faith IN his conduct Of the measure, said
that it was false, and he rsoounted what had
taken place between himself and Col. Has
kell. The latter arose quickly and said that
Representative Nettles' statement was un-
qualifiedly false. Col. Haskell is also said
to have spoken more emphatically across
the floor after he took bis seat
Senator Beasly called the attention of the
Senate to a sensational paragraph in the
State this morning saying that Reading
Clerk +. Q. Caughman had been heard to
say that IL the prohibition bill passed he
would get 500, 900 from Louisville firm to
stump The state against the reform party or
any other d-d party that advocated it.
On his motion committee was appointed
to investigate 1t.
The general impression is thai the Senate
will reject the prohibition bill 10 pro-
hibits the sale of liquor save for ''medici
nal, scientific and sacramental purposes"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-14
SLAIN BY A TRAIN R0BBER
A BOLD RAID AT HUNTINGTON,
w. VA. ENDS IN MURDER.

One OF the Robbers a Six xFooter Who
Looked Like a Cowboy-The Other a
Boy 19 Years Old-The Robbers Es-
cape After q Fight With the Train.
men.
HUNTINGTON, W. VA, Dec. 12-An at
tempt was made here last night to rob the
east-bound Chesapeake and Ohio passenger
train. Two men boarded the train at mid
night. One OF the men was nearly feet in
hight, with long flowing hair. He wore a
broad sombrero and had the appearance Of
cowboy. The other was ared-headed boy
about Is years old. coarsely and commonly
dressed. Both wore belts heavily burdened
with weapons. just after the train
left the depot. they put on masks, drew
large Colt's -evolvers and entered the coach
Immediately ahead Of the sleeper. They
ordered all hands up and proceeded to search
the passengers. One of the first was Mr..
Eiser, or Tuck, as other reports say. walk
ing in the aisle He said he had no money
and resisted. Instantly the tall man fired
two shots into bis brain and he fell dying.
A GENERAL FIGHT FOLLOWS.
A panic ensued, during which the train
men reached the scene and a general fight
ensued. The cowboy pulled the bell cord
and the train stopped at Twentieth street,
where he and his companion escaped. A
passenger named Flanagan received q
bullet in the foot during the fight. There
is no clew except a mask and overcoat
dropped by the robbers. Shortly after
ward Butler Forgey, who lived near the
scene, heard a noise on his premises and go
ing 30 the door was assailed with revolver
shots, one bullet striking him on the right
shoulder and breaking his arm. No attempt
was made 10 rob him, and 1t is supposed
that the desperadoes, trying to escape In
the dark, were determined TO prevent pur-
suit. 1t is suspected that they are members
of a gang Of toughs now intesting this city
AN ARREST.
HUNTINGTON, w. VA. Dec Is. II P. NJ.
At 8 o'clock this evening detectives arrested
Burrell Forgey for train robbery on the
Chesapeake and Ohio road. He is the man
who said he was shot in the right shoulder
after the robbery by providers around his
house. Forgey corresponds exactly to the
description OF she tall robber and has been
identified by Matheson as the man who
shot him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-14
PUT A BULLET IN HIS BRAIN.
An Ex-Surgeon OF the Confederate
Army Kills Himself.

An Ex-Surgeon OF the Confederate
Army Kills Himself.
CHARLESTON, 8. c.. Dec. 13.-Dr. Joseph
NJ Meggett committed suicide to-day by
shooting himself in the head while tenn
porarisy insane.
DR.. Meggets belonged TO the old families
of sea island cotton barons of Edisto island
of the ante-bellum times. He was 55 years
old and was a graduate of the South Caro-
lima Medical College In the class of 1858.
He entered the confederate service as a pri-
vate In q company Of Edisto island barons
raised at the beginning of the late war, but
soon received commission as surgeon In
the confederate army and served through
the war with distinction and gallautry.
After the war he met with reverses, but
continued the practice of his profession till
about two years ago. when he moved with
his family TO this city. His wife opened a
boarding house at 266 Meeting street known
as the New Pavilion. 1t was in this house
that he took his life. There is no doubt
that the deed was done under mental
alteration. The coroner's jury returned q
verdict 10 that effect.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-14
SPARTA'S BIG SENSATION.
GILMORE BELIBvEDT TO HAVE BEEN
SHOT By HIS SON.

Gilmore Drew His Pistol the Moment
West Slapped His Facs-One OF the
Bullets Would Have Killed Sidney
Lewis Had He Been in His ONCE.
SPARTA, Ca, Dec. 13-The street battle
here yesterday, In which DIR. w. r. Gil
more lost his life and Hon. Julian West,
Mr.. Ames and Young Gilmore were
seriously wounded, has been the main topic
here to-day. II the great political campaign
IN which Congressman Thomas Watson
went down sent wave Of excite
ment into every corner Of the dis
trict. the tragedy which capped that
battle, and In which one OF Watson's
lIeutenants went down, has rolled into
rumbltng quake. Mr.. Gilmore was resi~
dent Of Washington county, and was one of
the strongest OF Mr.. Watson's supporters.
During the campaign he issued circular In
which the private character of some of the
leading citizens OF Sparta and Hancock
county were alluded TO in nothing less than
obscene terms.
THE ATTACK ON WEST.
The Ishmdelite threw OFF the slur 10 O
frazzling rejoinder and DR.. Gilmore re-
newed the attack, enlarging the scope of his
charges and referring 60 the record OF Hon.
Julian West In most insulting way. Ths
two men met for the first time on yesterday
afternoon and Mr.. West asked DR.. Gilmore
II he was not the author OF the article.
Or. Gilmore admitted the authorship and
Mr.. West demanded a retraction. DIR. Gil
more reiterated his published statements,
whereupon Mr.. West slapped his face.
FIRING BEGINS.
Al f,anS Ink ..tl
Gilmore slashed out his pistol and fred an
Mr.. West. His two sons also opened fire on
Mr.. West and the two policemen who were
rushing toward the soene. Mr.. West and
DR.. Gilmore had grappled and no one knows
who fred the deadly shot. The evidences
before the coronor's jury showed that Mr..
West was totally unarmed and that DIR.
Gilmore was killed by ball from his sons
pistol. The Oldest son fired one shot and
ran away, and this shot Is supposed to have
done the deadly work. The police succeeded
In arresting the two young Gilmores, who
were placed in jail. They we're liberated
this morning TO attend their fathers funeral
this evening.
A PECULIAR INCIDENT.
A peculiar feature OF the shooting was
the fact that the only shot fired by DIR.
Gilmore passed through the window OF ths
Ishmuelits Office and would have struck
Editor Lewis, q most hated opponent. had
that gentleman not been absent from the
city.
The affair is generally regretted by the
good people of Sparta, who, Despite the
abuse aud slander of Watson and his fol-
lowers. are a brave and patient people. It
was such tragedy as is liable to happen In
any community and that ID was not worss
In its results Is due more to the conser-
vatism Of democrats generally than TO any
lack OF fanatloal desperation on the part Of
Mr. Watson, his teachings or his followers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-14
oARoL1NA.s CONSTITUTION.
Politics Injected Into the Debate In
the Senate.

COLUMBIA, 8. O., Deo, 19.-Politics was
injected into the debate on the clnstitu-
tional convention question In the Senate to-
day. Senator Buist Of Charleston offered
an amendment providing that at each cleo
ton precinct there should be one manager
and one commissioner from among those
opposed TO calling such a oonvention. He
said; "If the white people should be divided
you will have upon us q revolution before
you know what you are about"
Senator Fndley said that there would be
no division unless it should come from those
who supported an independent candidate
for governor.
Senator Smythe of Charleston declared
that If there was any division the caucus
was responsible for it. Don't we stumble
upon these caucuses In the House, in the
Senate, in the committee room wherever
we gol Who then is drawing the lines and
sowing the seeds of di visloni Divisions are
being made here all the time. IL the Senate
refuses 10 place proper safeguards around
the election the responsibility is on the ma
jority.h
SENATOR EVANS SHOCKED.
Senator John Gary Evans of Aiken
said he was shocked by SeuAtor Buist's
statement. my God" said he, ''has It
come to this, that the charge is made that
an honest count cannot be held in a contest
between white democratsl Coming from
the senator from Charleston IL sounds very
much like the devil quoting scripture, as
his county Is the only one where dishonesty
was committed. Such speeches as these
made by Charleston's senator are an insult
to che Senate and the people,"
Senator Buist's reply was vehement. He
was proud TO have it recorded that he had
advocated a free ballot and fair count.
Senator Slnythe also replied warmly, de-
nouncing the charge Of unfairness in his
county on the unsupported authority of an
anonymous soribbler.
The amendment was lost and the bill
passed its second reading.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-14
CHNTRAL'S STRIKE
Trains Running in and Out of Atlanta
Without Delay.

Trains Running in and Out of Atlanta
Without Delay.
ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 18.-Apparently the
strike OF the telegraph operators on ths
Central road has had no effect on the run
ming OF trains so far as Atlanta Is concerned.
To-day passenger trains have arrived and
departed as usual, and the only unusual
thing that oan be noticed Is the closing up Of
the block houses on Peters street. Two
operators were employed at this place. AZ
the freight depot non-union operator this
morning took the place vacated by the
striking operator yesterday, and though
repeatedly importuned TO do so, refused to
quit 10 please the strikers. One Of the
strikers said to-day that IL the Central man
agement was found TO have employed oper-
ators who have not had one
years. experience In railroad oper-
be prosecuted for so doing. as the law re-
quires that before an operator can give
orders for running trains he must have had
years experience.
AT the office Of Mr.. Haskell, agent OF the
road here (Mr, Haskell having gone to
Jonesboro), It was stated this morning that
the places OF the four operators, who work
between this city and that. mad all been
filled.
Mr.. Conner, who Is here, refused TO talk
concerning the strike.
FREIGHT TIED UP.
ROME, Ca, Dec. 13.-The strike Of the
operators on the Georgia Central railroad
has caused sll freight trains on the Chatta-
nooga, Rome and Columbus to be tied up
to-day. Rome was the only office which
did not 60 out. 1t is reported that some Of
the important Offices are being filled with
non-union men. The operators are hopeful
and so are the railroad people
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-14
STEWART AN INDEPENDENT NOW.

The Senator Remains Away From the
Republican Caucus.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Stewart
of Nevada took his new stand In the Senate
by remaining out Of the republican sena-
torial caucus, to which he was invited like
all other senator's elected as republicans
He considers himself an independent now,
even though he has not as yes been formally
elected as such. When his absence from the
caucus was spoken of to him to-day he
smiled a broad Santa Claus smile and sim
ply said. interrogatively. "Wellp as though
it twearied him to have his change considered
news.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-14
INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
Amendments to Strengthen the Law
Introduced In Congress.

Amendments to Strengthen the Law
Introduced in Congress.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Amendments 20
the interstate commerce law introduced to-
day are intended 20 be a general strength
ening Of the present act. 1t is proposed TO
permit traffic contracts between the rail-
road companies, under certain conditions
and various restrictions, giving the inter-
state commerce commission power 20
cancel these contracts IL they are
considered as making unreesona bic rates
or calculated to produce unjust discrimi ma
tion. Railway corporations will be made
liable to prosecution under the law, a PEN
atty which they have heretofore evaded.
The Imprisonment penalty is abolished, it
having been considered so severe that it is
never applied. Witnesses will be given inn
munity when they testify, thus doing away
with effect Of the recent decision of the
United States supreme court in the Counsel
man case.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-14
SESSION OF THE FEDERATION.

Congratuletory kilograms From
Heads of Other Organizations.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 13.-The sec
ond days session Of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor found several new delegates
In attendance. The president read con-
gratulatory kilograms from Eugene K.
Debs and Frank P. Sargent OF the Brother
Gilthorpe of the International Brotherhood
of Boilermakers and Shipbuilders.
At the morning session numerous resoIu-
tions were referred TO appropriate COM
mittees, the most sensational of which was
introduced by Delegate Morgan of Chicago
providing that the convention Join In plea
TO the governor Of the state OF Illinois for
the pardon of Oscar Neebe, Samuel Field
ing and Michael Schwab.
The convention donated 81 900 to defend
the arrested Homestead strikers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-14
NOBLE GIvEs A DINNER.

The Members of the Cherokee Indian
Commission His Guests.
WASHINGTON, Dec 13.-Secretary Noble
tonight gave dinner 60 the members Of
the Cherokee Indian commission, composed
of David N. Jerome, chairman; Alfred NJ.
Wilson and Warren G. Sayre. who have
negotiated agreements with the ten Indian
tribes. The purpose Of the secretary, be-
sides testifying to his appreciation Of the
work Of the commission, was to enable them
TO become acquainted with the members of
the Senate and House committees on Indian
afPafrz
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-14
HoNoRs TO DEAD HaRoRs.
A Monument to the Old Richmor
Howitzers Unveiled.

Monument to the OLD Richmond
Howitzers Unveiled.
RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 13.-The ceremo-
MES incident to the unveiling of monu-
ment to the memory of the dead members
of the old Richmond Howitzer battalion of
artillery took place at the Richmond theater
this afternoon. The building was crowded
from pit to dome despite a pouring rain.
James B. Moose presided and introduced
Rev. W. M. Dame, who offered prayer,
after which w. L. White introduced the ora
tor, Leigh Robinson of Washington. After
On oration, which was greatly applauded, a
procession composed Of the local infantry,
cavalry and artillery. the old veterans Of
the Howitzsr Association, Lee camp and
Pickett camp, confederate veterans,
marched through the principal streets to
the monument ia west end. The young ar
tillery men that compose the present bat
terry dropped out Of line and proceeded 70
the monument ahead Of the procession.
Here Capt. Hutchinson caused a salute of
thirteen guns to be fired just as the veil was
thrown back by Col. J. G. Shields.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-14
HOOKER's BILL.
The Presidens-elecs Don't Want 1t t.

The President-elect Don't Want It to
Apply TO the Next Congress.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 13.-It is understood
that Representative Bynum, who is a mem
Der of the Judiciary committee, told the
democrats on that committee to-day that
Mr.. Cleveland did not want the Hooker
bill, changing the date of the meeting of
congress, which is now before that commit
tee, to be rushed through so as 20 bring the
next congress here in the spring. It is con-
sidered probable that the Hooker bill will
either remain in committee or be amended
30 as to make It apply to the congress after
the next, namely, the Fifty-fourth.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-14
GOVERNMENT POSITIONS.

The Civil Service Comm 'ssioners
Asked to Make Statement.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-In the Senase to-
day Senator Daniel offered a resolution
calling on the civil service commissioners
for a suocinct statement Of the government
positions inside and outside of the civil
service rules; the methods of applications
and examinations; the quota of each state
filed and vacant; aud what positions are
open to appointment outside the civil service
rules; the purpose being to procure in a
compact form information for the use OF
those desiring to enter the government
service
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-14
AN ovER1ssUH MUST BE PAL

Holders of Cincinnati Southern Stock
All Right.
CINCINNATI, o., Dec. 13.--The celebrated
Doughty overissue of Cincinnati Southern
railroad stock, which has been through the
courts since the winter of 1Ss1-'S2, was de-
cided to-day by Judge Smith in the general
term session Of the superior court, on error.
The court held for the owner OF the certifi-
Gates in question aud they may recover
from the railroad company the full market
value OF their stock at the time they first
demanded the same, also interest from that
time to the present.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-14
CARoLINA's FUNDING BILL.
The Governor Said to Have Offered
3 Per Gent. Commission.

The Governor Said to Have offered
Per Gent. Commission.
COLUMBIA. 8. G., Dec. 13.-Tn the House
to-day the refunding bill passed its second
reading. Several anti-administration mem
bers offered amendments, but Mr.. Jordan
of Aiken gave them 10 understand plainly
that the administration would accept no as
sistance from them In this matter, and that
they proposed to bear alone the credit of
success or failure. In presenting an amend
ment to the effect that the unnamed amount
in the bill, which the governor and the state
treasurer are allowed to give as commis-
sion to the parties placing the bonds, should
be specified at 2 per cent. Col. Haskell
made a statement that be was Informed by
a gentleman high in the financial world
that parties representing Gov. Tillman and
Secretary Of State Bates had offered him
per cent. commission. This seemed to have
some effect on the members, and after some
discussion the debate was adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-14
SESSION OF TIE SENATE.
Senator George Advocates the Pas
sage of the Anti-Option Bill.

Senator George Advocates the Pas
sage of the Anti-Option Bill.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The joint reso-
luton for the appointment Of commission
TO make an agreement with the five civil
lized Indian tribes for the allotment of their
land In severalty, and opening Indian Terri
tory to settlements, was discussed in the
Senate to-day. but went over without
action till tomorrow.
The anti-option bill was then taken up,
and the remainder of the session was occu-
pied by Mr.. George of Mississippi In advo-
caoy of the measure
Notice was given by Mr.. Teller that he
would ask the Senate to act tomorrow on
the Presidents message at the close of the
last session vetoing the bill for the relief of
McGarrahan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-14
COTTON WAREHOUSES BURNED.
The Total Loss S75o,ooo-rhe Build
inos Fllll of Cotton

The Total Loss S75o,ooo-The Build
inRs Full OF Cotton.
BALTIMORE, Nd. Dec. I3.-One of the
largest and most destructive fires that has
ever visited the water front Of Baltimore
started shortly after 8 O'Clock this morning
In the massive cotton warehouse of Alexan.
der Brown at the corner Of Bond and
Thames streets, aud quickly spread throuehs
out five buildings The six large buildings
were stocked with II, POP bales of cotton,
belonging TO leading cotton firms Of Balti-
more, and were valued at about $3.50. 600.
With the exception of countless bales float
ing In the harbor the entire lot is a total
loss. The warehouses are a complete
wreck. The entire damage is about $3.50, 600.
IL is insured. Spontaneous combustion was
the cause OF the fire.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-14
TRIAL OF DR. BRIGGS.
The Defendant Makes Strong Speech
in His Own Behalf

The Defendant Makes Strong Speech
in His Own Behalf
New York, Dec. 13.--Ths trial OF DR..
Briggs for heresy was resumed to-day, Rev.
DR.. J. O. Bliss presiding. DR.. Briggs In
his defense first pointed out the difference
between the presbytery sitting as a deliber-
ative body and as a judiciatory. He dts
cussed the arguments of DIR. Birch and
Col. McCook, oomplimenting DR.. Birch on
bis earnestness, but said there was no real
attempt in his argument TO prove the
charges. or Col. MoCook's argument he
said 1t was forcible. plausible and specious.
but the theologian who spoke In COL No
Cooks behalf evidently preferred dogma to
Christian life. So far as COL MoCook's
argument was concerned, the holy script-
ure was conspicuous In 1t by its
absence. DIR. Briggs condemned in forci-
BILE language the action of the committee ia
ignoring the charges In their argument and
talking about other alleged and more seri-
GUS errors which were not included In the
charges. Mrs. Cleveland was a spectator
this afternoon