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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
HANGED HIMSELF TO A BED POST
A Man Spending the Winter in Flor
ida Commits Suicide.

OcalC, Fla, Nov. Ga Mr.. Fey COM
mitted suicide at Eastlake yesterday
noon by hanging himself from a post Of
his bed.
Fey came here several weeks ago with
Col. Carpenters excursion, from Spencer,
Mass, 10 pass the winter. He spent la9t
winter here. His son was with him. The
deceased was about 40 wears old He was
interested in shoe patent which was
going wrong. He also had other business
and money troubles to worry him 1t
seems that his mind was affected last
winter, but it was not deemed serious
Saturday and Sunday he acted strangely,
and gave every evidence of being de-
mented. His remains were inferred to-
day at Eastlake.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
LooHREN NOT TO RESIGN.
The Commissioner of Pensions De-
nieB a Rumor Of Dissatisfaction.

nies a Rumor Of Dissatisfaction.
Washington, Nov. 5-The report is
being widely circulated tonight that
Commissioner of Pensions LOchren has
resigned. The reason assigned for the
resignation is that he is an old soldier and
dissatisfied with the attitude of the ad-
ministration concerning reforms In the
pension list. IL is also rumorod that
First Deputy Murphy will take charge.
Secretary Smith when seen tonight con-
tradicted the report and insisted that
there was no truth in it. Commissioner
Lochren when questioned regarding his
reported resignation said: You can
deny in the most emphatic terms for me,
any statement that / have resigned. [
am deeply interested in the reforms,
which the present administration is max
ing In the pension bureau and intend TO
carry them out to the best of my abili-
tyu
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
MURDER WITH AN AK.
A Negro, His Wife and Daughter At
tackled by a Lodger.

Oklahoma, /, r., Nov. 6--News has Just
reached here of what will probably be-
come triple murder in the country
northeast of here. A negro named Clark,
his wife and daughter were found in
their cabin with their throats cut and
their skulls fractured by blows from an
ak. They had been assaulted and
robbed of some 5000 by a negro, who had
been living with them, John Milligin.
Mrs. Clark was dead. The other two can
scarcely survive.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
WATCHING AT WASHINGTON.
uoIlc Men Taking Great Interest in
the Days Elections.

=, washington, Nov. 6.-The elections
throughout the country tomorrow are
a"alIed a. with great interest by the pub
az men In this city, who see in them an
-Iu'cation of the result of the popular
is i'fCIions f,.5iioons OF 1894. The American public
rluiny aware Of the significance of the
ono Iowa, Massachusetts and Virginia.
c,st tl!esldent Cleveland hopes for demo-
ba..llc success, but his closet ADVISORS
0rtee;55ot On not given him much encouragement
6aiiislue OF Virginia and New York it is
0'eu ny the politicians here, that
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
DowNED BY s7a5, 900 IN DEBTS.
Members of the Royal Family Caught
by the Hallett Failure.

London, Nov GA public examination
of the affairs of Hallett & Co., agents
and bankers, shows liabilities amounting
to S725, 600 The Duke of Edinburgh, the
Duke of York, Prince Henry of Batten-
burgh and most of the prominent naval
officers are among the unsecured credi-
tors. William Hallett attributes his fail
ure to fnanciering the Dalziel news
agency to the extent Of over 5000, 900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
Mnncheater,s ship Canal.

Manchester, Nov. 6.--Water will be ad-
mitted to the whole length Of the Man
chester ship canal tomorrow. II is ex-
pected thatit will take two weeks to fiji
the canal The first steamer is expected
to make the passage from Liverpool to
Manchester on Dec l.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
Gov. Boies Better.

Waterloo, Ia, Nov. 6.-Gov Boies is
better. At no time since Saturday has
his temperature been above 10l'. His
pulse is normal. He is resting well and
retaining sufficient amount of liquid
nourishment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
six Killed in q Collision.

Reno, New, Nov 6.-In a collision be-
tween two freight trains on the Western
division of the Central Pacific yesterday,
nine miles west Of Saliva, Fred Leach,
a brakeman, Charles Givens, fireman,
and four tramps were killed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
A Hard Fight over a Jury.

Chicago, Nov. 6.-The third day of the
Coughlin trial was taken up with a con-
tinued effort to secure jurors. Over 200
have been examined. Four have been ac-
cepted by the state and an equal mum ber
by the defense, but none have been agreed
to by both parties.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
NO MORE NEWS FROM sANrAN-
DER.
Many Doctors and Nurses Dispatched
TO the City.

London, Nov. 6.--The Anglo-American
telegraphs that kilograms from Santan-
der, Spain, are subject to great delay.
No further news has been received from
Santander up TO noon to-day. Many doc
tors and nurses in addition 10 those
already sent him, have been dispatched to
the stricken city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
HANGED HIMSELF IN HIS CELL.
A Prominent German Cavalry Officer
Comes to a Miserable End

Berlin, Nov. Ga despatch from Han
over says that 1t. Won Meyerick, who
was most prominently connected with
the gambling fraud trials and who was
recently convicted and sentenced to four
years imprisonment, was found dead in his
cell to-day, having committed suicide by
hanging. 1t. Won Meyerick was dis
tinguished officer of the Landwehr
cavalry and was decorated with the
order of the Red Eagle.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
SHOT DEAD BY HIS WIFE.
A St. Louis Man Killed for Supporting
Another Woman,

st. Louis, Mo. Nov. 6.--While strug-
Cling for the possession Of a revolver to-
day John Miner, and his wife, Louisa,
fell to the floor, with the woman under
meath. In this position she succeeded in
firing the pistol, the ball entering near
Miners heart, killing him instantly. The
wife is under arrest. Miner is said TO
have been supporting another woman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
Sir Andrew CLARK Dead.

London, Nov. 6.-Sir Andrew Clark
died at o'clock this evening He was
Mr.. Gladstone's physician and one of the
most distinguished men in the medical
profession
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
killed His Mistress and himself.

Dallas, Tex, Nov 6.-Last night
Charles Martin, one Of the wealthiesE
young men in the city, shot his mistress,
Patty Cole, three times, killing her. He
then shot himself and died this morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
JACKSONVILLE AND THE FIGHT
A Purse of $4,000 and SO, 900 for
Training Expenses offered.

Jacksonville Fla, Nov. 6.-When the
story of the negotiations between Corbett
and Mitchell and the Olympic club of
New Orleans was read in the Times Union
here this morning it made at least four
men "laugh in their sleeves" for they
knew that it was big bluff to divert
public attention from the real negotia-
tions now going on. Three well-known
business men of this city have been in
negotiations for the past four days with u
New York man very close to both Corbett
and Mitchell, and the result is that to-
night a certified check for 0,00O was
mailed to Richard X. Fox, of New York,
with a paper attached, noting the condi-
tions of the offer from the Jacksonville
syndicate.
THE CONDITIONS.
These are as follows; The fight to take
place in Jacksonville, Fla, for a purse of
$4,000, put up by the Jacksonville syndi-
cate; the time to be between Dec. Is and
Jan. Is next; both Mitchell and Corbett
to put up forfeit of s., 800 each for fail
ure to appear and fight; Richard X Fox
TO hold the stakes; the fight to be with
regulation gloves, Marquis of Queensbury
rules; a $4,000 check to be put up imme-
diately; the other check for $4,000 to be
put up as soon as the representatives of
Corbett and Mitchell accept these terms,
sign the agreement and put up their for
felt of 81, 800 each
THE MONEY IN HAND.
As before stated, the $4,000 certified
check has already been mailed TO Richard
X. Fox with the above conditions at
tached, and tomorrow morning the bank
upon which it was drawn, will wire Mr.
Fox to this effect and notify him also
that the other $4,000 is on deposit, await
ing the acceptance Of the principals.
AS to money to cover the travelling and
the training expenses of the men, one Of
the syndicate tonight assured the agent
of the Associated Press that they would
cheerfully allow Corbett and Mitchell
$500 each for this purpose, in addition to
the S20, 600 stake.
SCENE OF THE FIGHT.
II the pugilists accept, the fight will be
held either in the sub-tropical exposition
building, or in a temporary structure to
| be erected within ten minutes ride of the
heart of the city. The chances are fully
three to one that the Mitchell-Corbett
fight for the worlds championship will
be held in Jacksonville, Fla, within the
next seven weeks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
Ex-congressman Buckner Frustrated.

Mexico, Mo-, Nov. 6.-While at the
table yesterday ex-Congressman Buckner
suffered a stroke of paralysis, His CON
dition is regarded as extremely critical.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
D1x1E's NEW BALL LEAGUE.
Savannah in 1.-THE Salary Limit
Fixed at 81 900 Per Month.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov 6.-At a
meeting of it's representatives, to-day, the
Southern Base Ball League was succeeded
by what will be known as the Southern
Association of Base Ball Clubs, limited in
membership to eight clubs, as follows:
New Orleans, Nashville, Mobile, Atlanta,
Savannah Augusta, Charleston, Mem
phis. In the new deal Chattanooga,
Birmingham, Montgomery and Macon
were dropped from membership.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
THE OFFICERS.

The new organization completed its or
ganization by electing j. B. Nicklin, of
phis, as vice president. The season will
open April Is and close Sept. IL, and will
be continuous. The salary limit is 81, ,O00,
and all contracts must be filed before the
season opens. The schedule committee is:
j. E. Hooper, of Mobile G. II, Stallings,
of Augusta, and j. II. Manning, Of Saw
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07
AN Uprisinp supnreaaad

Belgrade, Nov. 6.-The Turkish regular
troops nave suppressed the Arnaut rising
at Prisrend,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-07

Hospital Steward Cragg, when ap-
preached on the subject, said: ~ am ut
terly at sea regarding the order, and Sur
geon Murray Is very much disturbed.
There is a supposition that some objection
has been made by the treasury officials,
on the ground OF the legality Of any pay
ments by the service except through
checks. However, that is only a supposi-
tion. The real cause. / presume, can be
traced to the non-forwarding of the pay
rolls for September work, and the depart
ment officials naturally objected TO send
ing the collector $4,000 more, until they
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-30
LAST NIGHTS GERMAN.
One of the Most Delightful Dances OF the
Season,

One of the Most Delightful Dances OF the
Season.
One Of tina most delightful dances of
the season was the Christmas german
last night at Hotel Roanoke, given
under the auspices of the Roanoke
German Club. who excelled themselves
in this effort to give the society people
of the city pleasant evening.
The elegant ball room was beautifully
decorated with lovely flowers and
plants. and in the soft lights the young
men and beautifully and elegantly
dressed young ladies whirled in the
giddy mazes of the dreamy waltz until
midnight keeping time to the sweet
strains Of music rendered by the Roa-
noke Machine Works Orchestra.
The german was gracefully led by
Phil Norvell, while Mesdapes Huger,
Henderson, Coke, Yonnge and Hobbie
were present as chaperones. Among
those who participated in the dance
were:
Mr.. Dennison with Miss Lulu Terry,
Sollenberger with Miss Daniel, A. L.
Payne with Miss Davis, Mr.. Gordon
with Miss Hippey, Mr.. Syester with
j. Allen Watts, Mr.. Sanderson with
Miss Yuille, Mr.. Peyton with Miss
Mitchell, Mr.. Claggett with Miss
OFT, Mr. and Mrs. ellis. Judge
Turner with Miss Trout, Lorenzo
Norvell with Miss Palmer, Mr..
Christian with Miss Sexton. Mr.. Coffin
with Miss Sherick, P. T. Norvell with
Miss Terry and L. S. Lazell with Miss
Dorney. Those who danced as stays
were Messrs. Trout, Wexford, PAYNE,
Glasgow, Munford, Goodwin, Lazell,
DR.. Simmons, Kemp, Starkey and Cap.
tain Bird.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-30

The following members were present
at called meeting OF City Council held
last night: Messrs. Boehm. Clingenpeel,
Crabill, Davies, Dickerson, Dupuy,
Fackenthall, Graves, Hough, McCel-
land, Moomaw, Ramsey. Stevenson,
Strickland, Terry and President Buck
ner.
The first business to receive the
attention of the body was the report of
the committee on public property in
regard to purchasing pair of platform
scale for the city market. Attached
to this report was recomm endation to
accept the offer OF Evans Bros. to fur
nish the scales at Sal, which was
adopted.
The resignation of G. A. Wade, the
driver OF the street sprinkler, and the
aerial hook and ladder team, to take
effect January l, was read and accepted.
On motion OF Mr.. Fackenthall the
thanks of the body was rendered Mr.
Wade for his position in thus relieving
the unpleasantness existing between
Council and the Vigilant Fire Company
The resolution also provides that the
successor Is to be named by the Vigil
tants.
After discussion of more than an
hour the vote was finally taken on a
resolution to the effect that $500 be ap-
propriated and bonds to that amount be
issued to the Union Benevolent Society,
which are to Dear interest from date
and to be used by the eociety for the
purchase Of food and fuel for the poor
of the city. The result stood ayes o
and noes and the otion was declared
lost by the chair.
The discussion was still kept up, and
Mr.. Johnson, who attempted to pour oil
upon the troubled waters, offered a
resolution instructing the public works
to inquire whether tt o cinder sidewalk,
recently laid on Jefferson street, had
been done according to contract. The
chairman placed his veto on this by de.
claring it out OF order, as this subject
had not been issued in the call for the
meeting.
After two or three motions to adjourn
were lost Mr.. Crabill offered resolu-
ton, which was carried, to the effect
that Council ask the mayor to call a
mass meeting of the citizens of the city
for the purpose of raising relief fund
for the INDECENT poor of the city.
At the request of Mr.. Graves the BODY
then went into committee OF the whole
for the purpose of again considering a
portion of the proposed new city char
ter. A motion was made by Mr.
Graves which was adopted with
out discussion, that the whole
of section III ba stricken out, and in
lieu thereof paragraph he inserted
saying that the term Of Office of each
member of tho board of public works
come to termination ten days after
the passage Of the bill by the legisla-
n nd har y, 81
officials be performed by the city en-
gineer. This concluded the labors of
the city solons, who then adjourned
the meeting.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-30
Interfered with TIIlmnn Constapios

SAVANNAH. Ga, Dec 29-The can
tain, pnrser and some of the crew of the
steamer Alpha, plying between Savan
nah and Beaufort, S. c., were arrested
at Beaufort to day, charged with inter
ferinR with Tillman constables The
captain found couple of unknown men
searching among the freight on the
steamer and upon their refusal to say
who they were, were put ashore. The
arrests followed. The steamer men
gave bond for their appearance for trial.
In the meantime steps will be taken
before the United States courts to pre-
vent Tillman constables further inter.
fering with commerce.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-30
They Broug hit Back No Ducks.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The Presi-
dent, Secretary Gresham, Secretary
Carlisle and Capt. Robley D. Evans. of
the navy, returned to Washington
from their duckiDg trip down the Poto
mac this afternoon. They brought back
no ducks, but it was said they had a
good time generally. The return was
accom- panied by as much secrecy as the
little steamer put into some landing
place each night and left early in the
morning. The trip extended to Chesa-.
peake Bay, more than 100 miles below
Washington.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-30
HOLIDAY
Gifts.

Have you had trouble in
thinking of the right thing for
a Christmas present? Possibly
you haven't bee II to the right
place. Just go right away to
E. S. Green's store, H. Silver
thorn's old stand, you know,
and you will be sure to find
something In the immense
stock there that will please you,
If you wantthe present for man,
old or young; sedate matron
or blushing girl; or for any
age or sex from extreme youth
to ripe old age Goods always
as represented and prices very
reasonable.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-30
RUSSELL DECLINES THE HoNoE.
The Governor of Massachusetts Cannot
Visit Kentucky Next Month.

Visit Kentucky Next Month.
BosToN, Dec 29.-The following let.
ter has been received at the executive
chamber from Hon. Henry Waters On.
Of Louisville:
my DEAR GOVERNOR RUSSELL: The
Watterson Club, OF this city, a strong
and representative Democratic associa-
ton, wish to offer you public demon
stration on January 8 This will con.
sist of mass meeting in our principal
hall, where you will BE- expected To
make an address, long or short,
at your pleasure. Mr.. Carlisle, Gov.
John Brown and myself will be
your escort. A reception will bo held
at the Watterson Club house, which is
the permanent Democratic headouar-
tiers. Will you not wire me line say
ing that you will come and be the guest
OF Mrs. Watterson and myself. No one
else has been thought of but you. L
shall regard it as personal favor il YOU
will so arrange your affairs and come"
Governor Russell, by reason of pro-
fessional engagements, cannot possibly
accept the invitation, and has 81 in
formed Mr.. Watterson.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-30
POLICY OUTLINED.
The German Emperor Has Long Confer
ence With His Ministers.


BERLIN, Dec. 29.-Emperor William
yesterday had long conference with
Chancellor Won Caprivi, Financial Min
lister Miouil and War Minister Bransa.e-
See llendorf on the limo of policy to be
followed by the government in the
reichstag when that body reopens after
tho Christmas holidays. The confer
ence resulted in perfect entente. DR..
Miquil agreed to postpone the introduc.
ton OF his financial form proposal until
the next session of the reichstag, so as
to control his force on the carrying of
the Russo-Germ commercial treaty.
The chancellor agreed to limit the
increased expenditures to the gu % abso-
lutely necessary to cover the increase in
tho army. 1t was also agreed that if
ut the next session DR.. Miquil's hnan-
cial bill should be rejected, the reich
stag shall be dissolved, the ministers
believing that their best chance of
success is In the elections that would
follow on the rejection of the financial
hill
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-30
ONE LESS BURGLAR.
This One Killed by Trap That Had Been
Set For Him.

THIS Ono Killed by Trap That Had Been
Set For Him
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Dec. ga special
from Greenville says: For some time q
burglar has been robbing the store
houses of Georgiana and ali efforts to
capture him failed. Recently Mr.. j. L.
Vinson set loaded gun in his store,
arranged in such manner that any one
entering the back door would step upon
a trap. which would Are the gun. Last
night negro pried open the back door
and entered the store, stepping upon the
trap The gun fred both barrels, and
two loads of buckshot entered the burg
lars body killing him instantly. The
negroes name was Herbert, and he lived
about mile from the town. Burglars
will give Mr.. WILSON'S store wide
berth in the future
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-30
INTEREST WILL BE PAID
On the Certificates Issued by the Richmond
and Danviile Receivers

ana Danvitle Receivers.
New YORK, Dec. 29.-The receivers of
the Richmond and Danville railroad
system announce that interest will be
paid on the receivers certificates issued
June %, 1892, on January 1, 1894, at the
Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company
of Baltimore. Also the interest cou-
pons due January l, 1894, on the folio ".
ing bonds at the Central Trust Company
of this city: Western North Carolina,
first mortgage bonds; Franklin and
Pittsylvania. first mortgage bonds; Ros-
we'll railroad, first mortgage bonds;
Richmond, York River and Chesapeake
railroad, first mortgage bonds and tho
overdue,' July l, 1893, coupons of the
Richmond and Danville Company. The
Richmond, York River and Chesapeake
bonds must be presented for indorse-
mont of interest thereon.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-30
Murdered by Negroes.

RALEIGH, N. G., Dec. 29.-In july,
1892, jewish peddler named Tucker
disappeared in Franklin county. His
bones were found recently in the
vicinity whore last seen. A negro
woman has been arrested, who SAYS that
he was murd cred at her house by two
negro mon, who robbed him OF $3.50,
with which they all moved to Norfolk.
Later all returned but one of Thorn, who
passes there under the name OF John
Williams.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-30
INCENDIARIEs AT WORK.
Recent Heavy Losses by Mysterious Fires
ut Wheeling.

WHEELING, w. Va, Dec. 29.-The
tobacco and cigar factory of Harmon
Bros, of this city, was destroyed by an
incendiarY FIRE this morning. family
named kickett living over the factory,
narrowly escaped suffocation. Three
of the children wero carried out by flre
men. Two of the rescuers were seri-
ously burned.
Incendiary fires have caused loss of
nearly $4,000 in the past few weeks,
and created great excitement. Rewards
are offered for the arrest of the incen.
diary. Police investiga this morn
ing show that Harmon Bros factory
had been robbed and then fred by the
burglars.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-30
MORE INDICTMENTS AGAINST VAIL
Dissatisfied Stockholders Think TIL,
Directors Should Also Suffer.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Dec. 30. - The
Kings county grand jury came in this
morning and returned two new indict-
ments against Cashier John Vail, OF the
wrecked Commercial Bank. Contrary
to expectation, the grand jury failed TO
return any indictments against tho
directors OF the bank. To date only
Two concerned in the Commercial Bank
affairs have been indicted. Thew are
President Seth l.. Keeney and Cashier
Vail There was great deal of disap-
pointnent expressed by dissatisfied
stockholders, who have been trying to
have some of the directors indicted.
Vail was in the district attorneys
office waiting for the indictments He
had his former bondsman on hand The
bonds for $4,000 in the forgery indlct-
ments were renewed. New bonds for
IS, 900 each for tho two new Indictments
were furnished
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-30
Almost a CentennrInn

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 90.-Col.
Alfred A. Wynne died at his homo in
Sumner county to-day, aged "a. He was
a son-in law OF Gen. James Winchester.
OF the War of 1912, and personal
friend of Gen. Andrew jackson. Before
the war no was wealthy and dispensed
lordly hospitability at MS elegant coun-
try home. He maintained a degree Of
robustness up to the time OF his death
and never lost the stentorian voice, for
which he was remarkable.