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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-23
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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-23

EVERY WATCH Is POSITIVELY WARRANTED BY US. Any
getting watches and not perfectly satisfied return
time within and his refunded We furnish
bring the card with and when make
small have the amount punched from the margin
chapels the the watch to until get
entirely free.
THE WATCHES ladies and gents sizes and
worth least $40 RETAIL and are all OF them full ewed
through apemen have safety pnOn cut expansion balance
Rankings winding setting witt hard enameed dial Be-
Egns Wham their alone insure them to be reliable time
godhed and we will replace not wearing
satisfactorily any within five years Only 200 watches will be
distributed those to the cash purchasers noted.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-23
The Hodges Header

FOR SALE at Lowest Cash Prices.
or on two October payments. Re
pairs furnished on short notice.
KINNEY & KETTERING,.
4Otf C0RBIN, KANSAS.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-23
ORR PhAR

n CUSTOMER buying goods of us to the amount of
n $500, by JAM l. 1896 will receive choice of these
handsome godled watches free. Should you desire to
procure the watch before you have purchased the above
amount you cando the following liberal conditions.
After purchases have been made to the amount of
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-23
Farm for Sale.

| have a splendid SO-acre
tract, belonging to the es-
tate of DIN Sanders, in
Walton township, which
must be sold to pay debts and close
up the estate. Call on, or address,
W. r. SAVAGE, Admir-,
Wellington, Kas.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-20
TO DEFEND MooNsH1NERs.
Judge Speer Gives Two Prisoners the
Best Legal Talent.

Quite an amusing and interesting Incl
dent happened in the United States court
yesterday During the morning the case
against J. r. Hightower, of Emanuel
county, charged with illicit distilling.
was called. At first Hightower did not
respond, and his bond might have been
estreated had he not shown up a few
minutes later and answered to his name.
Have you counsel to defend you?r
asked the court, looking at the prisoner.
There was no reply, and in a minute
Judge Speer asked again, "Have you
counsell"
Are you talkin' to me2" asked High
tower.
eyes, sir" replied the Judge, land if
you would stand up, you might under
stand what l said. asked if you had
counsel"
mo, sir" responded the moonshiner.
'Why haven't you counsel" asked the
court.
"Cause 1 amt got the money to buy
ZEN" was Hightower's reply.
We'll do you want counsell" was the
next question.
Yes, sir,' replied Hightower.
Col. Charlton" said Judge Speer, ad-
dressing Hon. Walter G.. Charlton, who
was in court, "I'll ask you to take this
case.n
MAY IL please GHe court, Responded
Mr.. Charlton, 81 am not sufficiently
posted on the criminal law Of this court
to undertake the defense"
well, the court will assist you where
it is necessary" Judge Speer said.
IF the court will be my associate coun-
sci, " was the prompt reply, II shall be
very glad to take the case"
All this time Hon. f. G. duBignon, who
was also in court, was enjoying the joke
hnuplU He ChOEvinor hie annrAoin-
ton in pleasant but unmistakable man
ner which was not unnoticed by the
court.
The next case called was that Of Ben
net L. Ford of Emanuel county, who had
been indicted by the grand jury, and who
was also charged with operating and
working at an illicit still.
Have you counsel2'' asked the court.
''No, sir" replied the prisoner.
Would you like to have the court ap-
point counsel for you?' asked Judge Speer
with twinkle in his eye as he glanced at
Mr.. duBignon
Eyes, sir" was the prompt reply.
Brother duBignon," said the court,
with smile, ON ask you to take charge
of this case" and MIR. duBignon con-
sented.
One of the attorneys, who was present
at the time, remarked that this reminded
him of a somewhat similar occurrence in
the superior court something over twenty
years ago. A man named Virgins was
on trial before Judge Schley for the muir
der of two policemen. The court went
through with the usual questioning, and
then asked the prisoner if he had any
preference as to what counsel should be
appointed to defend him.
Eyes, your honor" was the reply, az
would like to have Julian Hartridge and
Gen. jackson"
Both of these prominent attorneys hap
pened to be in court at the time, and
when asked they readily consented to
take the case. Virgins, it is said, had
shot down two policemen, but was only
sent up for ten years for manslaughter,
five years for each policeman shot
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-20
CITY BREvITIEs.

Nat Goodwin played Gringoire in 1.-THE
Nominee last night to a delighted au-
dience. 1.-THE Nominee" is one of the
best farces that has been seen in Savan-
nah in long time.
The suit of w. w. Chisholm against
the city for damages for requiring him to
move back three feet the line of a lot on
Bull and Henry street lane was non
suited in the city court yesterday.
Weather Observer Smyth has returned
from tour of inspection of the stations
in the Savannah district of the cotton
belt. He reports all of the stations in
good condition and furnishing accurate
reports.
The city court grand jury completed its
inspection of the convict camps and chain
gangs yesterday. The grand jury will
meet this afternoon at o'clock 1t will
probably make its general presentments
next week.
There was large attendance at the
opening shoot of the Savannah Rifle As
ISOLATION at Wheelmen's Park yesterday
afternoon. The high wind proved a
great disadvantage and there were no
records broken. The weekly shoots of
the association will take place every
Thursday afternoon at the park.
A motion for new trial in the case of
j. B. Butler, from Bryan county superior
court, who was convicted of stealing
sheep at the last term, last November,
was argued before Judge Falligant in
chambers yesterday afternoon, Mai.
p. w. Meldrim appearing for the de
PENDANT and Solicitor General Fraser for
the state. Butler was fined $3.50 or
sentenced to spend six months in iail
The court took the matter under consid-
GRAFTON.
Chatham county has about 1870 convicts
on its chain-gangs now. They are divided
into four gangs. One gang is at work on
the Anderson lands, east of the White
Bluff road, opening drain from near the
White Bluff road into the De Renne canal.
Another is at work on the Minis swamp
canal west of Southover, and another
east of the Waters road About twenty
women, boys and disabled convicts are at
work on the county farm, and small
gang on the dredge in the Casey canal in
Cuyler swamp.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-20
SAYS THERE is NO DEAL.
President Collins Says He is Not
After the Brush Company.

President Collins Says He is Not
After the Brush Company.
President Collins, of the Electric Rail-
way, said yesterday that the Electric
Railway is not indebted to the Brush
Electric Light aud Power Company for
any considerable amount.
"A difference exists between the
Electric Railway and the Brush company
as to the correctness of accounts he
said. Each has a bill against the other
of about 5000 and the diff
ference either way will be very
slight when the accounts are adjusted.
The bill for machinery purchased by us
from the Brush company was less than
5000"
President Collins said the signatures
of the majority of the Electric railway
bOndhOldcrs TO the petition for the re-
lease of of the electc light stock held by
it were secured several weeks ago, so
per cent of them in fact. He expects
to secure the consent of the
remaining bondholders to the
release of the stock This stock, l $50
shares Of the Brush Electric Light and
Power Company, is held subject TO the
FIRST mortgage bonds of tho Electric Rail
way Company previous to its consolida-
ton with the Savannah Street railroad.
In fact, we have already the consent
or enough OF the DOndhOlderS TO secure
the release of the stock" said President
Collins, I'VE have recently put in S37 600
worth of new equipment. which is
subject to the mortgage. AS /
stated we have made no attempt to scoop
the Brush Electric Light Company"
The report that the electric railway
stockholders of the Brush company were
endeaYoring to get in control of the COM
pany, it is claimed, originated in a sharp
difference that arose recently between the
new and old stOckholderc Of the company.
At meeting of the stockholders of the
Brush company last week it was decided
to issue $4,000 in bonds to be used in
erecting a new power house and enlarg-
ing the companYs plant. This move was
strongly opposed by the representatives
of the Electric railway, who, it is stated,
voted $40 shares against it. The motion
to issue bonds was carried by large
majority vote, however. An active can
vass for proxies was made by both sides
There are some inside facts, however, in
connection with the meeting, which have
not yet come out, but which may throw
considerable light on the rumored deal
which is sought to be brought about
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-20
SOME INDICTMENTS RETURNED.
Work of the Superior Court Grand
Jury Yesterday,


The grand jury of the superior court re-
turned several bills Of indictment yester-
day afternoon.
w W. Lake was indicted for the burg
larry of the store of Buckner & LINER.
Feb. Il. Lake broke in but failed to
make a haul
Thomas Harris was indicted on a
charge of burClarizing the residence of J.
K. Burton, March 81.
Gabriel Simmons and Nero Phoenix
were indicted for breaking into the Office
of Edward Lowell ~ Sons
Joe F. Miller was indicted for assault
with intent to murder G. H. Heller,
April -.
Judge Glover was indicted for burglar
izing the residence of +. M. G. Smith,
March 25.
William Gordon was indicted for
assault with Intent to murder Irwin
Muldrew, April ,, by striking him with a
piece of wood.
No bill was found against f. b Cardue,
VINO was charged with perjury on the
trial of the case against Albert Grimm
IN the police court on a charge of selling
liquor on Sunday.
No bill was found against L. NJ. Her
ron, who was charged with larceny after
trust by j. A Henry, who claimed to
have given him in charge a lot of cleo
trician's tools which he said he appro
priated TO his own use.
The grand jury is busily engaged on
civil matters, and the finance committee
is giving a great deal Of attention to the
county budget. The jury will probably
return its general presentments next
week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-20
BAKING POWDER.
THE GEORGIA BANKERS.
They Are Arranging for Another Big
Convention June g.

convention y uA1C v.
The Georgia bankers are making ar
rangements for another big convention,
similar to the first annual convention held
here last June, in which so much interest
was manifested by the leading financiers
of the state.
The executive committee of an associa-
ton composed of Messrs. John A. Davis
of Albany, chairman; M. B. Lane, of Sa-
vannah; A. p. Culpepper, of Townsville;
X. J. Lowry, of Atlanta; B. J. Hughes, of
Rome; w A. Williams, of Waynesboro;
G.. q. Sanders, of Gainesville, and j. G..
Rhea, of Griffin, will meet in Macon to-
morrow to make all preliminary arrange
mentS for the sessions of the association
There will doubtless be a number of in
teresting papers on financial topics on the
programme Considering the financial
legislation, so much of which has recently
been and is now before the country, there
will, no doubt, be some interesting topics
for discussion under the head OF miscel-
laneous business
This committee will merely make the
arrangements for the business work be-
fore the convention. The arrangements
for the entertainment of the delegates, of
whom there will be between 100 and $50,
will be made by the committees APP
pointed by the Atlanta Clearing House
Bile in that city June 6. On the evening
of June an elegant banquet will be
served.
At the last regular meeting of the Clear
ing House Association, says the Constitu-
tion the following committees were APP
pointed by the president, Capt. T. B.
Neal
Committee on observation-disclosures. c. H.
Currier, j. w. English, c. A Collier, j.
H. Porter and E. H. Thornton.
Entertainment and Reception-Messrs
W. A. Hemphill, Jacob Haas, Charles
Runnette, h. F. Maddox and T. G. Erwin
Banquet-Messrs. T. b. Neal, r. J.
Lowry, w. L. Peel, P. Romare and H. M.
Atkinson.
Einance-Messrs. Joseph A. McCord,
II. @. Bagley and E. S. Pratt.
These committees have already COM
menced to arrange for the gathering of the
association and the banquet will be one of
the most elegant collatious ever spread in
this city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-20
THE VETERANS MEETING.

They Elect Officers for the Ensuing
Year and Fix the Programme.
The confederate veterans held large
and enthusiastic meeting at the Chatham
Artillery armory hall last night. 1t was
the ante-anniversary meeting and was for
the purpose of electing officers and adopt
ing programme for Memorial day next
week
The following were elected members of
the association:
President-Col G. H. Olmstead.
First Vice President-Maj G. NJ. Ryals
Second Vice President-Judge William
D. Harden.
Secretary-Mr. Harry S. Dreese.
Assistant Secretary-Mr. T. D. Gather
wood
Treasurer-Mr j. c. Cornwell.
Adjutant-Mr. J. T. White.
Sergeant-at-Arms $500 Mr.. Edward c.
Workman.
The reports of the various officers were
read and adopted and the re-
port of the committee on ar
Engagements for Memorial day, of which
Capt. Geo. w. Lamar is chairman. re-
ported the programme as mapped out by
the committee at a meeting held the
afternoon before. A report of the ar
rangements made by the committee was
given in the MORNING News. This re
port was adopted as presented, and the
veterans will gather at the armory hall
at a 80 O'Clock In the afternoon of April
20, from where, escorted by the Savan-
nah Volunteer Guards, they will march
10 the monument in the park extension
where they viii listen to an eloquent ad-
dress by the Hon. Robert Falligant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-20
TO OPEN THE STREETS.
The City TO Hold a Conference With
MT. Plants Attorneys.

The Chairman of the Committee on
Opening Streets Says Something
win Be Done Soon-The Right of
Way for East Broad Street Secured
to Estill Avenue Except Across the
s.. F Ss W. Property.
II is likely that the city will come TO
an amicable agreement with the Sayan-
nah, Florida and Western Railway in re-
gard TO opening the streets in the south
ern part of the city, across the COM
pany's right of way.
Alderman Charlton, chairman of the
committee Of council on opening streets,
said as much yesterday He is now
awaiting the return of Mr. r. G. Erwin,
chief counsel Of the Plant system, from
New York
81 think when Mr. Erwin returns
he said. that we viii be able TO reach
satisfactory agreement. The city may
not get all it wants. but very satisfac-
tory compromise 1 think. is assured. We
viii not get all the streets opened across
the railway, but I think we will get all
that are practically needed for the &C
commodation of traffic for some time to
come
No ASSESSMENT YET.
The board of assessors appointed to
assess the damages to the railway com
pany by reason Of the extension Of the
streets across its right of way, has taken
no steps as yet, awaiting the results of
the negotiations between Alderman
Charlton and Mr. Erwin.
MIR. Charlton was asked in regard to
the statement Of Mir Plant in reference
to grade crossings in yesterdays Morn
INC NEWS
~ read Mr.. Plants interviews with a
great deal of interest," he said. while
] am willing to admit the correctness of
some of the ideas advanced by him. | do
not think it is possible for the city TO
build over or tunnel under every railway
crossing within its limits. The city is
no5 ready 10 go into the tun-
n,ling or bridge building bust
ness yet. AS the railway enjoys
valuable privileges by reason of its entry
to the city | think the burden of pro
tecting the public from injury by reason
of its opera ions properly falls UPON the
railway company. Ii is not necessary TO
discuss that loint at present. however
] think the matter is in process of salts
IA tory ad us,ment'
WANT EAST BROAD EXTENDED.
In the meantime property owners south
east of the city are anxious that some
NsiAhE W NOhN' 4 Ait 1 X NJ "a way 4Ol NiS
extension OF East Broad street, from
Anderson street south to Estill
avenue, about three-quarters OF
q mile, has been secured except through
the savannah, Florida and Western
property. which is the width of the lands
on each side of the track Until that has
been secured nothing can be done The
only way that travel can now reach the
city from the territory southeast of it is
by the way of Waters road, or Estill ave
nue. and the White BluffOad.
There is demand that streets be
opened across the railway and the move
by the city in that direction is gratifying
to the property owners of that section.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-20
THE FOREST oIrY's SHOOT.
The Clay Pigeon Season Opened With
a Lively Match.

The Forest City Gun Club opened the
season with shot at its grounds on Estill
avenue yesterday afternoon. There was
a large attendance and the shooting was
good
The shooting for class medals was first
on the programme.
Charles Lamotte won the medal in the
first class, breaking 81 out of possible %
birds.
VIM. Davidson won the medal in the
second class on II birds.
j. H. Entelman the medal in the third
class on Is birds.
Sweepstakes shooting followed, Is birds
per man. John Riedeman won first
money on Is straights, John Woeltjen
second money and William Davidson
third
In the second match, 10 birds per man,
Lamotte and Riedeman tied on birds
each. The same two divided first money
IN the second match.
George Schwarz lost his match with
George Lamphart by point.
The club will continue to hold weekly
shoots every Thursday afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-20
AN EARLY MORNING BLAZE.

A Frame House at Jefferson and
Ninth Streets Burned to the Ground.
A 2-story frame house at jefferson and
Ninth streets. occupied by Mr.. Matthew
G. Register, the naval stores inspector,
and his family, was burned to the ground
shortly after midnight.
The alarm was turned in from box
I4l at - 40 o'clock, and the fire compa-
MES nearest that point responded to the
call. When the department arrived the
house was enveloped in flames, and it was
impossible to save it. The house and the
household effects were completely de-
stroyed
The fire started in the kitchen, and was
blown by the strong wind right into and
through the house Those in the house
were asleep, and were made aware Of the
fire by the smoke. 1t was with difficulty
that they made their way out in time.
The value Of the house is said to have
been about 50, 500, and it is believed to
have been covered by insurance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-20
GREENS ON A sERENADE.
They Compliment Their Members
With Music.


The Irish Jasper Greens made two
rounds last night. The company left the
agmory at $50 o'clock with full ranks
under command of Lieut.. Gleason. They
were accompanied by the First regiment
band. The residence of Capt John Elan
merry on Taylor street was first visited
where the company was given a hospit-
able reception.
Lieut.. James McGrath's residence on
Liberty street was next visited where the
company was likewise received.
Private j. Ii. Gallaher, who has re-
Gently become a benedict was next sere-
naded. Private Gallaher is one of the
most popular membersa of the Company,
and did the honors of the occasion in
great shape.
The Greens wound up at the Jail. where
Capt. John T. Roman, the popular com
missary of the First regiment, who has
recently been raised a grade in rank, re
ceived the boys in handsome style. The
Greens had a most en- ioyable time, as
might be expected. The evening was
filled up with songs, Jokes and witty
speeches by the members and their hosts.
and there was plenty of fun for all
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-20
SAVANNAH NOT IN 1T.
Was Not Invited to Participate in the
Grain Congress.

6ra1n congress.
Savannah, it seems. was not invited to
participate in the session of the South
and West Grain and Trade Congress,
which was recently held at Wichita,
Kansas. This movement was supposed
by many to have been one for the interest
and welfare of the whole south, but it
seems that only the gulf ports are to be
the benehciaries, If there are any benefits,
and while the South Atlantic ports are
mentioned, it is only Incidentally
The fact that the interest of the gulf
ports was more considered is probably
the cause of Savannah, Charleston,
Brunswick and F'ernandina not being
asked to send representatives to the meet
ing. The meeting organized itself into a
permanent body and designated Mobile
as the next place of the annual meeting.
The reasons as to why the South At
lantic ports are not sought in this con-
nection is due to the matter of rates,
which are somewhat more advantageous
fromthe gulf ports. The tendency of the
grain movement, however. is from the
ports of the North Atlantic to southern
ports, and it will no doubt eventually be
toward the ports of the South Atlantic
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-20
THE G. L. A. TOURNAMENT.
To Begin at the Associations Hall
Monday Night.

The Catholic Library Association will
begin its annual billiard, pool and card
tournament Monday night, The tourna-
ment will last q week. The entries will
close to night.
A number of entries for the various
contests have already been made, and the
total number will probably reach fifty.
Prizes will be awarded to the
successful contestants in each
class A great deal of interest always
attaches to the billiard and pool contests
in the tournaments.
A number of skilful players have
entered these contests and their progress
will be closely watched. Whist will be
the principal card game played.
There are some very fine whist PLAYERS
in the association, and this contest is ex-
pected to prove u most interesting one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-20
MRS. FRANK srRAssER DEAD.
An Estimable Yong Lady Passes
Away.

Mrs F. A. Strasser who has been i'll for
the past two months, died yesterday
morning at 2:15 o'clock, at the residence
Of her father, Michael Hayden,
AZ East Broad street. Mrs.
Strasser has been suffering from com
plication of diseases for the last two
months, and medical skill was of no avail.
Several days ago she rallied and it was
thought she would recover A reaction
set in Wednesday night, and Rev. Father
McCarty, who was called TO her bedside,
remained until she died.
Mrs. Strasser's death was a peculiarly
sad one, and while it was not unexpected
it was severe shock to her parents. The
deceased was a native Of this city and
was q years old, She was of generous
disposition and loved by all who knew
her. She leaves a husband, father,
mother, sister. two brothers, and large
number of friends to mourn her death.
The funeral will take place this afternoon
at O'Clock from her fathers residence.