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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
NEWSPAPER MEN IN SESSION.
The Editorial Association Begins Its
Ninth Annual Convention.

Chicago, H., May 16.--Journalists of
every degree are at the Hotel Mecca,
where have arrived over 400 newspaper
men to attend the ninth annual conven-
tion of the National Editorial Association
which began Tonight.
President Il. w. Palmer Of the worlds
fair delivered an address Of welcome and
was followed by Moses p. Handy, who
also welcomed the editors TO Chicago on
behalf of the convention.
Gov George w. Peck Of Wisconsin, who
is als0a delegate 10 the convention, re-
spOnded 10 the addresses Of welcome and
Byron W. Price president Of the asso-
citation, also expressed his thanks 10 the
worlds fair onioials for the pleasant well
come extended 70 them.
The annual address 10 the convention
was then delivered by S. G.. Matthews Of
Memphis
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
Frank Almy HANGED.

Concord, n H., May 16.-f'rank Almy
was hanged in the Jail here at l0:l4O'clock
this morning for the brutal murder OF
Christie Wardon on July -, 1891. Tho
execution was a bungling job. Almy's
feet touched the floor when he went
through the drop
The physicians issued the following
statement "At the post mOrtem eX-
animation OF Frank q. Almy, thirty min
utes after death, 10 was found that death
came Instantly with tho drop by reason Of
tho dislocatiOn aud fiaeturo 0f Che spine
nt the second and third ceryical
ycrtebrU.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
pnt In place bv oleveland.

Washington, May 16.-President Cleve-
land to-day made the following appoint
ments:
William II. Pugh Of Ohio to be commis-
sioner of customs, vice S. V. Holiday Of
Pennsylvania, resigned.
Robert M. Cousar of Tennessee to be
deputy first auditor Of the treasury, vice
Alex +. Mcmillan of the District Of Co
lumbia. resiRned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
A BLAZE AT BALTIMORE.
Two Establishments Ravaged by the
Flames.

Baltimore, Md, May 16.-The estab-
lishment of o. F. Day, Son & Co., at 80
West Baltimore street, was completely
Quilted by fire this afternoon. A large
stock of trunks, sachels, harness, etc,
was destroyed The fire originated in a
cellar and within ten minutes flames were
pouring from the windows of all five
stories of the building. Many of the en-
plOyes had narrow escapes.
Cushing's book store, at "a West Balti-
more street, was damaged to the extent
of few thousand dollars by fire and
water
The evils of overhead wires were again
illustrated. Ten minutes was lost by the
firemen in cutting through a mass of them
before a ladder could be raised.
Days loss on stock and building is over
100000, and his insurance $40, 900.
Cushing's stock was insured for $751;
amply covering the loss.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
A BISHOPS PALACE BURNED.
The Isle of Man the Scene of a Disas-
trous Confagration.

London, May 16.-The central part of
the episcopal palace at Bishops court,
near Douglas, Isle of Man, scat of the
Anglican bishop of Sodor and Man, has
been destroyed by fire. The
bishops court, a handsome struct-
ure, was much resorted to by
visitors to the island. The confagra-
ton broke out so suddenly and spread
so swiftly that the servants narrowly
escaped with their lives. Three of the
servants tied sheets together and made n
rope, by which they descended in safety.
Another servant jumped from the upper
part of the palace and was severely in
iuTed. In addition to the serious loss by
damage to the palace building, books and
documents of priceless value were con-
summed in the flames.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
Teamsters on a strike. )

. indianapolis, May 16.-All the union
teamsters and laborers in the city (about
2,0O0) went on a strike at 80 o'clock this
afternoon. All public street work is at
q standstill The contractors and repre-
sentatives of the union have been in con-
ference for several days, but have been
unable to agree upon a scale. The men
demand eight hours. This afternoon the
police were kept busy keeping down in
cipient disturbances. A few non-union
men continued working and were Kissed
and hooted al by the strikers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
TUNNELED OUT OF PRISON.
Four Convicts Escape From the In
diana Prison at Jeffersonville.

Four Convicts Escape From the In
diana Prison at Jeffersonville.
Jeffersonville, Ind, May 16.-At the In
diana prison. south, four convicts es-
capped last night. They were Robert
Adams, Nathan Bell, Frank McCarty and
William Nelson, alias Rodgers. Thepris-
oners were confined 10 the cell house on
the ground tier. their cells adjoining
They drilled a 2-foot hole through a 5-inch
tagging to the ground. This accomplished
they tunneled under'the tagging distance
Of twenty-five feet To the north wall of the
range and at this point the task of tln-
neling through a 3-foot wall made of Bed
ford lime was a task of only few hours.
From this point the prisoners went to the
improvised wall, made Of upright boards.
on the east side of the prison, which they
scaled. This temporary wall is used
while a new bricr,wall is being built.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
Erastus wiman's Assignment.

New York, May l6-Erastus Wiman
to-day made an assignment TO Lawyer
David Bennett King Of No. A Pine street,
MIR. Wiman would not make any formal
statement. He merely said that the as
signmeng was without preferences. Mr.
Wiman has been in Strengthened financial
circumstances for some time past, and his
affairs have been the subject Of a good
deal Of newspapSr discussion
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
H1GGINsoN's REMOVAL.
His Request for Court Of Inquiry tt
be Granted,

Washington, May 16.-Capt Higginson
OF the United States steamer Atlanta,
anticipating that Secretary Herbert
would not be satisfied with his actions
and delay in getting the cruiser Atlanta
started for Nicaragua when ordered, has
written the navy department requesting
court of inquiry into the matter. Sec
retary Herbert has decided to grant the
request, and the court viii be ordered as
soon as Capt. Higginson returns to the
United States. The court, it is under
stood, will also be instructed to inquire
into navy yard methods generally.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
A Newspaper at Auction.

Washington, May GA telegram from
Raleigh N. c., states that the State
Chronicle Of that city yesterday was sold
on mortgage held by Joscphus Daniels,
proprietor OF the Raleigh North Caro-
linian Mr.. Daniels was the purchaser
Of tho material except the presses, fran
chise. subscription list, etc, which were
purchased by J n. Hodingof the Raleigh
Paper Company. 10 Is understood that ho
bought for the News and Observer News
paper Company and that the Two papers
VIII bo consolidated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
ARGUMENTS 10 BE HEARD.
Two OF the Railroad Gases to Be Heard
By Judge Simonton.

Charleston, S. c., May 16.--In the suit
of Charles Fl. Phinizy and Alfred Baker,
trustees, against the Augusta and Knox
vile railroad ct al, Judge Simonton in
the United States district court to-day
filed an order directing counsel to submit
argument before him as to the proper per
son to be appointed receiver for the road.
The court also directs the counsel 10
submit arguments in the case of the suit
for foreclosure OF the mortgage on the
Port Royal and Western Carolina railway
at the suit Of the Central Trust Company
Of New York The argument win be
heard at an early day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
LONDON STILL EXCITED.

Prices for American Securities Lower
on the Stock Exchange.
London, May 16-An unsettled feeling
was evident on the stock exchange to-day
and prices were lower notably for Amer
ican securities There was much excite
ment, owing to heavy selling orders from
the continent.
r. HodgsOn & Sons, brokers. we'll
known for thirty years past in their line
of business, have failed.
The failure is announced Of the City Of
Melbourne Bank, limited.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
BULLETS FLY IN A FEuD.
Two Men With Pistol and Shotgun
Bring Down Foe at Marion, Ala.

Montgomery, Ala, May 16.-News
reached here last night from Marion>of a
shooting scrape between prominent cit
liens of that town. 1t was the result of
an old feud Capt. J. p. Cooke was shot
by f. l.. Huey and B. NJ. Ruey, Jr., sons
of Col b. NJ Huey. The shooting was
done in the main street of the town.
Cooke was shot three times with pistol
and shotgun. 1t is claimed that the
shooting was done in self-defense. Col.
Huey and his sons were arrested and
placed in Jail TO await the result Of Capt.
Cookies wounds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
woMAN's MISSIONARY UNION
The Closing Session Devoted Princi-
pally to Hearing Reports.

Nashville, Tenn, May 16.-The closing
session of the Woman's Missionary Union
was held yesterday in the First Baptist
church. The reading of reports from the
different states consumed most of the
session. Rev. A. j. Dia2 of Cuba ad-
dressed the union. He spoke earnestly of
the work in Cuba saying there are $500
members, seven churches and twenty mis-
sionaries. The recommendations of the
executive board were discussed and
adopted The following officers were
elected Miss Fannie e. Heck, president:
Miss Annie w. Armstrong, CORRESPONDING
secretary; Mrs. T.. V, Ellis, recording see
retary; Mrs. NJ E. Oliver treasurer.
This is the board of the past year. A
resolution was adopted locating the head
quarters Of the board in Baltimore. The
meeting then adjourned sine die.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
Terminal pepoaits.

New York, May &c H. C0ster OF
Drexel, Morgan X Co. said the deposits
OF Richmond Terminal securities with tho
firm under the reorganization plan were
80 per cent. greater than 0n May l. Some
dopositors had been allowed 20 withdraw
their securities iu order 10 dis
pose Of them, az negotiable receipts h.d
not yet been issued, The n0ubcg low.
ever, was snaN,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
vANDERB1LTs NEW CONQUEST.
The Great Railroad System Gains an
Entry to Louisville.

Louisville, KY, May 16.-The Wander
bit system of railroads has attempted to
gain footing in Louisville for several
years and the efforts have at last been
successful. The Big -Four has secured
The uncompleted Louisville and Jefferson
vile bridge and will complete it at
once, and branch of the system will be
quilt to this city. In order to secure
proper terminal facilities the company
proposes to build an elevated railway in
congress alley five miles in length, con
the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
PALLIsTER A CORPSE.
Roehle's Companion at Sing Sing
Shares His Fate in the River.

Roehle'S Companion at Sing sing
Shares His Fate in the River.
Sing Sing, N. Y, May 16.-A body found
in the Hudson river Off Sing Sing this
morning was identified by State Detect
i've Jackson and Principal Keeper Com
naughton of the prison as that of Pal
lister, the murderer of Policeman Kane.
The body was very much decomposed. A
bunch of KEYS found in the clothes were
identifedsby Keeper Connaughton as those
taken from the guards by Pallister and
Roehle at the time Of their escape from
the death house of the the prison
nearly month ago. The body
was found in the river by Jack Binkle
and Bob Smith, two fishermen, and
brought TO the Sing Sing dock The
coroner was notified. Investigation
showed bullet hole under the left eye.
The supposition is that Roehle shot Pal
lister and then committed suicide.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
Another Lynohine In indiana

Seymour, Ind. May l6.--Lou Trenck.
who murdered Henry Raedlera week ago
last Sunday, was hanged at BrOwnstown
AT O'Clock this morning by mob from
this place. The lynching party was com
posed Of the same men who hanged Tur-
10y az Bedford yesterday morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
BURIED BOMBS.
The Police Make Startling Discov-
cry in the Suburbs Of Paris.

cry in the Suburbs Of Paris.
Paris, May 16.--The police found to-day
several bombs, many pounds of dynamite
and a chest of burglar tools buried in a
lot surrounding shed in the suburb of
Levallois The bombs were more power
full than those before seen in Paris. Each
consisted Of an old can, formerly used for
preserving peas, still bearing the label a
glass tube filled with acid, and packing
around the tube of giant powder and
small pieces Of iron. Any one of the bombs
is powerful enough TO blow up d house
or to wound scores Of persons if il ex-
ploded in the street The police do not
feel certain whether or not tho bombs
and dynamite were buried by the an
archists or by the burglars who own the
chest Of tools, but they have made several
arrests, among them the owner Of the
property on which the discovery was
made and three anarchists.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
srURrEvANT's SUCCESSOR.
Samuel Roads, Jr., OF Massachusetts
the New Chief of the Division.

Washington, May 16.-Secretary Car
Isle to-day appointed Samuel Roads, Jr.,
of Marblehead. Mass, chief Of the sta
tionery division Of the treasury depart
ment. vice A. L. Sturtevant, resigned by
request. Mr. Roads, Jr., was born in
1853 He has a reputation as an author,
journalist and politician represented
his district in the Massachusetts, legisla-
t,Ire for several terms. At present he
occupies the position Of private secretary
10 Gov Russell of Massachusetts, and is
said to possess considerable executive
ability
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
"A MILLIONAIRE DEAD.
he Recently Presented the City With
a Manual Training School.

Louisville, KY, May l6.-A. V. Dupont,
aged 60 years, the richest man in Louis
VILE, died suddenly Of heart failure this
afternoon. Mr.. Dupont was a
bachelor and the second largest
etoclSholder Of the Louisville street rail-
presented the city OF Louisville with %
manual training school, the buildings
having cost the millionaire si23010. he
Ha,s closely related - tho Dm'outs Of
Delaware
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
charlortte's New Assaver.

Washington, May lG.-The President
to-day appointed $. w. Cramer assayer
of Tho mint do CharLOllo. ". Q.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
AIabamala pank EEamlner.

Washington, May rs Controller Eekels
today appointed John *. Mcdonald Of
Montgomery, Ala, national bank exam
incr for Alabama, vice y. j. Campbell
removed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
JUDGE Tw1aes DIVORCED.
The Separation Followed by Marriage
to Another Woman.

Sioux Falls, S, d., May 16.-Judge H.
D. d. Twiggs of Augusta, Ga, for eight
years a judge on the supreme bench and
prominent in politics, has been divorced
from Lucie E. Twiggs, a leading society
woman of Augusta and a relative of Sena-
tor John B, Gordon of Georgia Thecase
was brought in Brookings, q small town
near here, to avoid publicity. Mrs, Twiggs
made answer to the suit to make the de-
cree binding, but no serious fight was
made in the case. A minor child was
given into the custody of the mother
The marriage occurred in May, 1861, and
in 1888 Mrs. Twiggs, unable to live happily
with her husband, deserted him. Five
children were born of the union.
THE JUDGE REMARKED.
Chattanooga, Tenn, May 16-Judge
Fl. ID. d. Twiggs of Augusta, Ga, who
secured a divorce at Sioux Falls, s. D..
from Lucie +. Twiggs, a leading society
woman of Augusta and a relative Of
Senator Gordon, arrived in Chattanooga
at noon to-day and was Immediately mar
ried at the Stanton house to Mrs Cornelia
r. Harrison, charming young widow of
Charleston, S. G.. Mrs, Harrison has been
living at the Stanton house for the past
month with her 5-year-old son, awaiting
the granting of a divorce to Judge Twiggs
The judge is fully thirty years the senior
of his new bride.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-17
Trial NIP Of the Now York.

Philadelphia, May i6-Ihe nrm0red
cruiser New York started to-day on her
Official trial trip.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01
A Sound Liver Makes a Well Man.

Are you bilious, constipated, troubled
with jaundice, sick headache, bad taste
in mouth, foul breath, coated tongue,
dyspepsia, indigestion, hot dry skin, a
pain in back and between shoulders,
chills or fever? If you have any of these
symptoms your liver is out of order and
your blood is slowly being poisoned, be-
cause your liver does not act properly.
HERBINE will cure any disorder of the
liver, stomach or the bowels 1t has no
equal as liver medicine. Price IS cts.
Free trial bottle at III. z. Hooper s.
Co.'S. drug store. Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01

Friday night Jim Keenan's restau-
rant was broken into and some loose
change taken from the money drawer,
about SIS. Suspicion pointed to a
tramp tailor giving the name of Nc
Nanara. He was found about two
hours after the discovery of the burg.
larry, at bis room in the Central hotel.
He at first denied the theft, but when
taken before Justice Lewis plead
guilty, and now lies IN jail. He wa;
doubtless disturbed while at his pilfer
ing, for he left about as much money
as he took scattered On the floor where
he had pulled off the money drawer
He is a young man about 80 year,
old, and is evidently tough charac-
ter
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01
Highway Robbery.

The devil seems to be in the people
around here these days. Some strang-
ers who had come to town the last few
days, in moving wagons, and who will
locate here and were awaiting the
arrival of their household goods BIZ
freight, moved into a vacant house
in the south part of town Tuesday,
before the rain, having got permission
to do SO by the party having the house
10 charge.
Tuesday night, about ten a'clock.
while the men we're out caring for the
horses the two women in the house
were visited by two men who asked
where "the men of the house we're. "
When told they were out caring for
the horses, the two men took posses
sion OF gun they found handy, went
out and finding the men-three of
them-''held them up" and demanded
rent for the house-$3 if they got out
right away or s. if they stayed in till
morning. The So were handed over.
and the boldC O highwaymen departed.
The facts were reported to Sheriff
Spencer, who with a couple of deputies,
after hearing a description of the men
easily located them as E. w. Wickens,
and Fl. I. Watkins, two men who
recently located in what is known as
the old, Geo. Moses places, south of
the railroad track. Going to the
house where the men they suspected
live the officers found only the women
at home, but just before leaving the
two men were seen to approach the
house from the rear, and were arrested.
They were taken before the men who
were held up and identified by
them and their wives. One of the
captives afterwards acknowledged to
the theft.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01

DIED-At her home in Great Bend,
Tuesday, May 80, 1898, at 100 p. m.
MRS, ANNA BROWN, wife of John w.
Brown, aged about 81 years.
Mrs. Brown died of child birth fever,
having given birth to child only a
week or more ago. She leaves six
children, three of them by her mourn
ing husband. Mr. Brown, and three
by her former husband. The latter
are almost grown, and live in Ken.
lucky. Deceased has two sisters living
in Butler county, Kansas. Funeral
services were held at p. m. We'd
nesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01
The Womans' Exchange,

Conducted by Mrs. G. M. Balm and
Miss L. D. Morton, will do cutting
and fitting, domestic sewing, stamping
and embroidery etc; and carries a
complete line of ladies' furnishing
goods. Also baking and pastry work
of all kinds done to order. Ice cream
served on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Saturdays Of each week. You are
cordially invited to call. West room
in old opera house block.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01

Fred Moore. south of the river, was
damaged quite considerably by the
hail storm of last Wednesday night.
He bad some wheat that gave promise
of being worth cutting, but the hail
cut it too soon. His fruit trees and
window lights were also pelted into
disuetude. The hail seems to have
been heavier in some spots than others.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01
A Seneca woman refuses to reg

A Seneca woman refuses to regis
ter upon the plea that if her husband
hast enough sense to do the voting
for the family, she does't want to live
with him. If that woman hasn't a
sealskin cloak it is because she is
married to man who doesn't know
his business.-La Crosse Chieftain
(Rep)
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01
The Greatest Discovery OF the Age.
Catarrhal Deafness Cured. No More
Use for Ear Trumpets.-TFiumph
Last,

catarrhal Deafness Cured. NO More
Use for Ear TruHpets.-Triumph
at Last,
An infallible remedy for the cure oi
catarrh and deafness in all its stages
by one who has been great sufferer
from catarrh and almost total deafness.
No catarrh or Shiny green and yellow
sticky matter dischaging from the
nose. No deafness. No ringing
cracking sounds in the head. Nc
mucous matter lodging in the throat
No occasional hacking cough with
throwing up Shiny green and yellow
sticky matter. 1t is blessing thai
words cannot describe.
For further information write fol-
circulars. Address, Frank Wortz &
Co., Wausau, Wis. Drawer 1929.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01
1 will open a German school, in

1 will open a German school, in the
central school buildings, Thursday,
June 1st, at 8 o'clock. Terms: s1.00
a month. All Germans should take
this opportunity of sending their chill
dren. The school will be non-sectarian,
and only German writing, reading and
spelling, with grammar and COM
position will be taught. Children must
understand little German. Parents
should call on me for books and
further particulars concerning the
school. If sufficient number of
scholars can be had. class will be
started for English speaking scholars
who do not understand any German.
81. KUPFERNAGEL,
Evangelical Pastor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01
MAKE No MISTAKE.

NoTIcE-To all my old and new
friends. When you want a haircut,
shave, or razor-honed go to Ferger's.
Make no mistake, it is the End barber
shop west of Aliens corner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01

You should remember that / am
still in the painting business here and
and ready to do any work in my line,
painting. paper hanging, decorating
etc. Shop. first door north of Nor
rison. Leave orders atBeye's grocey.
AxEL WEAdERGREN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01

Fred and Burt Steckel, of Elm
wood, were doing business in the city
Friday. They report much more rain
in that locality than here. last Thurs
day, the ground being wet down four
or five inches. Many fields of wheat
on the east side they think will make
ten bushels to the acre, even without
any more rain,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01

Geo. Spencer humanely gave one
of the prisoners in his charge permits
sion to get out of doors and see little
of everyday life, and now the "trusty"
has sued George for wages" while
out for recreation. Verify the way of
the keeper Of transgressors is hard.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-06-01

Discussions of live questions of the
day will be the regular Sunday even
ing bill of fare at the Congregational
church, during the summer months.
1t will doubtless prove rs beneficial as
"more sniffen'' in the sermons.