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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24
SAVED FROM REsoURRs.
a Mob of West Virginia Miners Out
witted by q Sheriff

Charleston, Kans twha County, w. Va,
March 23.-Deputy Shhriff L. Walker, of
Fayette county, arrived here this morn
ing with Wash Atkins, sentenced to
hang fer killing Ike Radford John Crit
fifth, who murdered Jim Coleman at Deep
water, and Dave Wells and j. B. Gibson,
rioters, charged with murder in the first
degree, supposed to have killed Adkins in
the attacks on Wyant's tipple on Feb. IS.
They were brought from t'a yette jail
here because a mob was threatening to
break into the jail and release them. Last
night twenty miners with Winchesters
marched on Fayetteville with this in
tent. When they reached F'ayette station,
four miles this side, the mob stopped for
reinforcements. Sheriff Walker, hearing
of 1t, tried 20 go to the jail to protect the
prisoners, but was held up at the station
by the mob, which was compelled TO wait
two hours, as reinfOrcements did not
come, and his identity, fortunately for
him, being unknown, he was released.
This morning, collecting a posse armed
with Winchesters, the sheriff went to tho
Jail, got the men out and smuggled them
here in Chesapeake and Ohio baggage
car.
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aEoReIA,s z. NJ. @. A.
The state Convention in Session at
Atlanta.

Atlanta.
Atlanta, Ca, March 23.-The state con-
vention Of the Young Mems Christian
Association organized for business
this morning, with the following
officers: John Nicholson, Jr., of
Savannah, president; J. r. Potts,
of Augusta, first vice president; James
Ackerman, of Athens, second vice presi-
dentr w. S. Bell, of Atlanta, third vice
president; j. D. Moss, Of Athens, secro-
tary, and Il. A. Cole. Of Walesca, assist
ant secretary.
After the organization Secretary Stacy,
Of the Griffin association, inaugurated a
novel Introductory service to make the
mentors acquainted with each other.
This service consisted in cGch delegate
rising and giving a brief history Of him
self, his name residence, connection
with the Young Meu'5 Christian Associa-
tion, whether married or single, etc
Prof Dorritee, OF savannah and ID. l..
Luther, of Atlanta, conducted song
services during the session. The business
Of the association consisted in the read
inc OF papers on various features Of asso-
citation worr. The association will be in
session until Sunday afternoon
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DAILY, $40 A YEAR. ,
s CENTS A COPY. ?
WEEKLY, 81 % A YEAR }
A BANK CASHIER KILLED.
His Slayer a Desperate Who Made a
Demand for Money.

He Presented Written Demand, and
When it Was Returned to Him He
Opened Fire Frisoo's Police Iden-
tify Him as the Murder of Brake-
man and a Sheriff Who subse-
quently Tried to Arrest Him.
San Francisco, March 23.-Frederick
Bounemant entered the branch bank Of
the San Francisco Savings Union about
9:3O o'clock this morning and presented
to William Herrick, the cashier, note
written in red ink demanding money and
threatening to blow up the building with
nitro-glycerine in the event of re-
fusal Mr.. Herrick returned the note
TO Bonnemant without a word, when the
latter suddenly drew a revolver and
fired, the bullet, however, missing Her.
rick, Herrick thereupon quickly Sc
cured a revolver which was close at
hand fired simultaneously with the WIS.,
itor, but the shot went wide of its mark.
Bonnemant's shot struck the cashier Just
above the heart, killing him instantly.
THE assassin CAUGHT.
G. s. Melvin, q bookkeeper, at this
stage took a shot at and slightly wounded
the assassin. who fled followed by a crowd
an exciting chase Bonnemant was cap
tured. a search Of his person brought to
light "A number Of articles indicating an
archistic propensities. Among them were
some receipts for making high explosives,
a piece of fuse such as is used TO set OFF
dynamite two revolyers, a dirk knife and
n burglars small steel saw.
Mr. Herrick. his victim, was 33 years
Of age, and had been connected with the
bank seventeen years
Bonnemant is about 80, and says he
came from Denver.
BONNEMANT IDENTIFIED.
The police this evening identified Bon
nemant as William F'redericks. who
killed n brakeman on the Central Pacific
train some time ago, and who was tracked
to the mountains, where he shot and killed
Sheriff Pasco of Nevada county in resisting
arrest He is also the man who assisted
in the attempted Jail break at the Folsom
penitentiary some time ago, furnishing
George Sontag and others with shotguns,
pistols and knives with which TO take the
lives of the guards.
On piece of paper in Frederick's pos
session the murderer had ~. d.
Bright ton" marked for death Brighton
was the man who turned Chris Evans
over to the officials the last time Evans
was arrested.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24
HArCH's OPTION BILL.
a Synopsis of the Measure Ordered
Reported 80 the House.

Washingt on, March % The House
committee on agriculture to-day perfected
the Hatch anti-option bill and directed
Representative Hatch to report it to the
House fayorably. The vote on the bill
was II 10 2, as follows:
Ycas-Messrs. Hatch. dem. OF Missouri;
Alexander dem, Of North Carolina; Shell,
Gem. OF South Carolina. Formau. dem. Of
illinois Moses. dem, OF Georgia. Capehart.
Ge6, Of West Virginia: SiOlcy, dem. OF
Pennsylvania; Marshall, dem, of Virginia;
Schemerhorn dem, Of New York; Hainer,
rep, OF Nebraska; Williams, dem, Of Missis.
Slppi and FLYNN OF Oklahoma
Nays MCssrs. Apslcy. rep, Of Massachu-
setts and Baker, rep, Of New Hampshire.
Simpson, pop, of Kansas, Funston, rep,
OF Kansas Waugh, rep, of Indiana, and
Funk, rep. Of Illinois, were absent
The bin as reported defines 'oUtions"
and futures" and provides that all such
transactions or assignments shall be in
writing and signed in duplicate, and shall
state I'm explicit terms the time when the
right or privilege Of delivering the articles
shall expire Dealers are to pay special
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24
NEGROES IN POLITICS.

The Blacks of Columbia to Take q
Hand in the City Election.
Columbia, S. c., March 23.-The negroes
of this city held a large mass meeting to-
night to decide whether they should take
part in the municipal election which oc-
ours April 2. Committees were appointed
from each ward to see that every negro
was registered and ascertain their full
voting strength. Another committee
win decide by Monday whether a regular
ticket should be put in nomination. The
negroes heretofore have taken no interest
in the municipal elections and can ac-
complish little harm. The democrats
have a majority, and the only result of
the mass meeting will be TO stir up bad
feeling.
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WILSON VERY WEAK.
No Change for the Worse Since He
Reached San Antonio.

San Antonio, Tex, March 23.-Con-
gressman w. L. Wilson spent a restless
pight, and is in weak condition to-day,
but DR.. Underwood, his medical at
tendant, reports that no unfavorable con-
ditions have arisen, and that his patient
is no worse off than when he arrived here
yesterday Mr.. Wilson sat up a few
hours yesterday, and the doctor thinks
that this is the principal cause Of his
weak condition to-day. He remained in
bed all day and admission to his room was
denied ali reporters and other callers.
His son stated to the correspondent that
his father had not discussed his tariff
bill or any Other political subject not e en-
with Congressman Iarsney, since first at
tackled with his sickness Young Wilson
will probably leave tomorrow for Wash
ingtOn. Congressman Tarsney will also
leave for Washington tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24
RELIGION IN THE JURY BOX.
Objection Made to Members of the A
P. a. in Colorado.

Denver, Col, March 23.-For the first
time in the history of the courts of Col
orado the question Of religious differences
has been raised In the case of Andrew
and James Burns, charged with robbery,
Attorney Tom Ward, for the defense,
challenged Juror because he was mem
ber of the American Protective Associa-
ton. The challenge was everruled he
then challenged the entire jury and found
that eleven out of the twelve were mem
bers of this organization. The attorney
at once asked for a new venir and that
the coroner's Office have charge Of the
Jury on the grounds that Sheriff Burchi-
nell was prejudiced against the defend
ants because they are Catholics. One of
the Jurors when leaving the court room
shouted: 'Hurrah for the American
Protective Association"
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Homo of the Teaohora.

Brunswick, Ca. March 20. Chairman
Gwinn, of Atlanta Park, of Macon /;
Stewart, Of Marietta and Branham, Of
Brunswick, of the teachers home com
mittee, left for Cumberland to-day TO
select a site for the teachers home. They
return tonight, and will meet tomorrow
and award the contract Tor the work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24
BLOWN OUT OF EXISTENCE.
No Trace Found of Laborer Killed
By Dynamite Explosion.

Hazleton, Pa, March pa Hunga-
rian named Pathick, this morning en-
tered the pump house at No. Strippings
with a lighted lamp on his head. A cot
ton bag containing twenty sticks of dyna-
mite hung on the wall The bag, it is
supposed, became ignited from the lamp
and the dynamite dropped to the floor
a terrific explosion followed. Several
boxes of dynamite, which are kept there,
were also discharged The pump house
was destroyed and the machinery and
pipes were broken and twisted and car
ricd 100 yards away Not a trace of
Pathick has been found.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24
HANGING MAY EASE HIM.
a Nan Shoots Cashier Because He
is in Desperate Circumstances.


is in Desperate Circumstances.
San Francisco, March % - Shortly
after the branch Of the San Francisco
Savings Union was opened at o'clock
this morning, an unknown man entered
the place and, without warning. fred
three shots from revolver at William
A. Herrick. assistant cashier All Of the
bullets took effect and Herrck fell dead
to the floor The assassin then
walked outside and fred another
shot at his victim through win
dow. AS the murderer fled. c. $.
Melvin, the bookkceper, snatched a pistol
and fired twice at him, but without effect.
"A crowd Of citizens followed him and at
tempted his capture, but this was not
effected until several policemen had
Joined the pUrsuers one of whom shot the
murderer. He is not believed TO be seri-
ously wounded. His name is Frederick
Bonneman, and he states that his crime
was due to his desperate circumstances.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24
CHANGES IN THE NAVY.
Admiral Walker to Take Charge a.
Honolulu.


Honolulu.
Washington, Marsh 23.-Admiral Walk
er's formal orders direct him to sail from
San Francisco April by steamer for
Honolulu. The vacancy caused by his
detachment from the board of inspection
and survey is filled by orders issued to
Capt. Thomas O. Sclfridge, who will be
promoted to the rank of commodore by
Admiral Benham's retirement April 10.
Lieutenant Commander Seaton Schroeder
has been made recorder of the same
board
TO OCCUPY PEARh HARBOR.
The announcement made some days
since that the President would make
use of the S250,0O0 appropriated for
naval stations, in 1892 as soon as possible
in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is fully con
irmed by the statement of one of the
highest ohicials of the government that
Admiral Walker goes to Honolulu for no
other purpose than TO establish q naval
station OF the United States and 20 pro-
vide against any possible attempt by a
foreign power to influence the affairs of
the government there. 1t IS understood
that the admiral will be authorized to
secure the necessary land for naval sta
tion and take possession Of il. He will
leave san Francisco the second week of
April and hoist his flag on board the
Philadelphia on his arrival at Honolulu
HIS NAVAL SECRETARY.
Orders were prepared to-day designa-
ting Lieut.. Sydney A. Staunton as flag
lieutenant and Lieut.. Spencer Wood as
naval secretary TO the admiral The lat
ter officer has been on duty for the past
year as Secretary Herbert's naval aide
Admiral Walker will be relieved from
the command Of the Pacific station as
soon as his mission is completed But
the completion Of his mission will involve
the practical establishment of United
States protectorate over Hawaii by the
occupation Of Pearl Harbor as a United
States naval station.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24
CONVICTED OF CONSPIRACY.
A Nashville Coal Dealer Caught by an
Antitrust Law.

Nashville, Tenn, March 23. Il. NJ.
Overton, a member of the Nashville
Trust Company, was yesterday convicted
in the criminal court for entering into a
conspiracy and combine TO regulate the
price of coal. There are indictments
pending against every member of this
trust in Nashville. This is the first con
ylction under the new Tennessee anti
frLIeI In ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24
Floods in Texas.

Houston. Tex, March 23-The heavy
rains which have prevailed over the
southern portion of the state for the past
few days have caused incalculable dam
age Many farms have been deluged and
the crops destroyed. Rivers are out of
their banks. and in Nacogdoches county
every bridge in the county has been
washed away.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24
Justice jackson s Improvement.

Washington, March 23-Letters re-
ceived from Justice Jackson Of the
supreme court of the United States. now
at Atlanta Ga, says his health is very
Washington about April ], 10 resume his
place on the bench.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24
TRorTERs TO BE SOLD.
a String of Flyers Shipped to Be Put
on the Block

Terre Haute, Ind, March 23.-Stam-
boul, 2:07tl, and twenty-one other head
Of stock, were shipped to e. J. Harrimans
stock farm iu New York to-day Thir-
teen head will be put in the sale opening
next week, in New York. The sale in
cludes Nutpan, 2:243i, pacing, By Nut
woOd-Paucoast, nine brood mares, and
four youngsters. The Sultan and Elec-
tioneer strains are largely represented.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24
a Mob Reacues a mnrderer.

Memphis Tenn, March ga mob of
masked men overpowered the iailor at
oxford, Miss, Wednesday night, and
rescued John Deter, The murderer A
deputy sheriff recognized several mem
bcrs ofthe mob, and wholesale arrests will
follow Great excitement prevails at
Oxford
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24

OoLoUITT STILL ALIVE.
His Case Not Hopeless, But the
Chances All Against Him.

Chances All Against Him.
Washington, March Ex-senator Col
quit is still alive This morning he was
supposed to be dying. He began to sink,
and for a time all hope was given up.
Under the influence of stimulants he was
partially restored and later fell asleep.
He seems better, spasmodically, but soon
relapses into a torpid state again. Every
sinking spell Inc has leaves him that much
weaker. His case is not absolutely hope
less, bat the chances are all against his
recovery
At 1890 o'clock tonight, Senator Col
quit was resting quietly. The sinking
spell of this morning and early afternoon
have not been repeated so far tonight,
his condition remaining otherwise un-
rhaugpd
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bombarded the station with stones. Two
companies Of infantry were called out.
They charged the students, who. after a
little fighting, retreated slowly Many
students We're wounded, three of them so
severely that it was necessary to send
them to a hospital
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24
A MISTAKE IN A NAME.
The English Bank of the River Platte
the One That Failed.

Washington, March 23.--The cable dis
patch sent out yesterday announcing the
failure Of the London and River Platte
Bank was erroneous. 1t was the English
Bank Of the River Platte that failed. and
not the London and River Platte, which
is one Of the soundest Of English banking
institutions The mistake arose through
a misinterpretatiOn Of the original dis
r.rf f1It
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24
Nov York Exehanges oIosed.

New York, March 23-To-day being
Good Friday, the produce, stock, coffee,
cotton and metal exchanges and state
courts were all closed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24
GOLD IN VIRGINIA.
Two Veins Found AssayinR 80 to
Sl2.bO Per Ton.

Richmond, Va, March 23-Two veins
Of gold-bearing quartz, assaying on the
surface from 80 to $3.50 per ton, have
been discovered in Louisa county. 1t is
said that New York capitalists who own
the property, have organized a syndicate
to buy up all the adJ joining land.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-24
aRAvEsEND's HEELERs.
Eighteen Men to Plead Guilty to Elec-
tion Grimes.

NTo,,- x-o,,- ~ 90 % .
-'o" l orh, Nlarcl % oL 1he twenty
one men OF GraVesend, who were indicted
for election crimes, or misdemeauor.
eighteen remain TO be disrosed of All of
these it vvos cold ~, O., TeIo,,,4 80
,,,o,.,;,o. ~ - ~ i1I''iii .'iie
sbo,liI w: NJ P-eau EuiIty. 1hat they
l ~ uo OIlIS; several oI Uuelr Oohosnen
@ s"iu 'uIs morning was part OF the agree
w. Gliveleu .l! tllo Oy JusIl9e Newton ana
tio1 til1 PiUSecaClon' ins%ooat Inueeu. the elGc-
Uloh inspectors say JIley might
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-25
Special Commissioners No
 tice of Sale.

Circuit court of the United States for the Southern division of the Northern district of Alabama.
 Frank Delatorre and Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company of Baltimore. trustee, vs. Birmingham, Powderly and Bessemer Street Railroad Company-No. 42 in equity. pY virtue of a decree rendered on the 29th ID day of September, A. D: 1892, and also by decree rendered on July Is, A. D. 1894, modifying and amending the decree hcst above mentioned. py the circuit court of tie United States for the Southern division of the Northern district of Alabama, in equity, Tn the aLoye % entitled cause, l shall shall proceed to of the United States court house and post othce building in the city of Birmingham, Ala, within the legal hours Of sale, on TUESDAY, THE 25TH DAY CF SEPTEM-
 BER. A. l.. 1894,
 the prop erty and franchises of the Birming- ham, Powderly and Bessemer Street Railroad larly described in said decree, rendered on the 29th day of september, A. D. 1892 will be required to pay in cash sum suffc ent to pay the costs of this suit and also the costs of cause No 33, pending in thls court ,e- tween the same part.es, together wiIh iae expenses of the sale of the property here.n advertised, and also the amounts allowed ny the court'i its decree of January II, .S93. or which may be hereafter allowed, to the tcus- tee aau it's solicitors aad the receiver md his solicitors ihe aggregate Of which s' ms will be announced by the unuerslgneu comia,s- sioner at the time of offering the property for sale.
 The Da1aQce or the purcHdSe money tie pur- chaser or purchasers wljl be required 10 pay within thirty days after such sale has been duly confirmed. The unuersigned conlinis- sioner will entertain no bid unlil the oiG6er shall satisfy him that he is prepared to meet the cash payment herein req lred.
 Ii the property is purchased by the holder or holders Of allowances made by the court. or receivers debts and obligations. or "i re- ceiver' $ certificates, or by bon'ihoiuer or bondholders, he or they shall, alter naying The amount Of the cash payment to De an- nounced by the undersigned commissioner at , the time of sale as aforesaid, have the r!slt to use his or their claim claims in pay 10 2 for the property to the extent ana in .ruer that such claim or claims shall be entitle- 10 share in the procee oi sale.
 In the event of the failure of any bidder 70 comply with the terms or the sale thai are to be complied with on the day oi safe, the commissioner wilt reject the h.d and proceed at once then and there to make rnsale, or by procls nation without further pub .ication adjourn said sale 10 some future cay tO be then and there announced by him.
 N. w. TRIMBLk,
 Special ComIai-3U1et.
 4t sep II Is IS 22
 The above sale is osfpobed until the tu:'t tEe r order of tn court. <. ". TRiMBLE,
 Special Commissioner.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-25
ADVERTISING TOLUMNS0-=-
MOVING MADE EASY
FIGURES TO PROVE THE CORRECTNESS OF [ ellas THE STATEMENT.

FIGURES TO PROVE THE CORRECTNESS OF q glIse THE STATEMENT.
 After thinking the matter over and get ting bids from several contractors we have concluded the best and cheapest way to move is to turn our goodsihto dollars, which are easy to handle. On October we will move to 20l2 First avenue, and will up to that time offer the following bargains:
 Hanan's $6 and S7 shoes at s 95. A small lot of hand -sewed bals, congress, 7B to Il, at Fl 90; 800 pairs of ladies' Oxfords, all sizes and styles, cost from S1. 25 to $2, at $1; !; 200 pairs of misses and children's Oxfords, cost 75 cents to $1. at 50 cents. Children s red Oxfords, 20 cents; infants' soft soles, 15 cents. Ladies' button boots, misses' and children 8 school shoes at cost. You will naturally ask, "How can you sell them so cheapfo In the first place we bought the shoes at less than 50 per cent of their value, and, secondly, we are deter mined not to carry over a single pair of summer goods. This is splendid oppor- tunity to shoe your entire family at very small cost. Repairing done we'll and as cheap as any place in the city.
 CRADDocK SHOE CoMNANY, Corner First Avenue and Twenty first
 Street. 9-22-3t
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-25
Sheriff's s Sale.

DY virtue of an alias fe-i facias issued cut of ID the clerks cttice ot the City Court of B.r- raiH E ham, Jefferson county. stale Of Alabama, and 10 me directed whereby am eonma aded to make the amount of q certain Juc snenr re- ceniy obtained against soha NJ. Eus ' NJ. NJ. Williams out oi me goods, chattel.. lands and tenements Of the said Jonn N. Euc;, I have levied on the following pp, perty, wit: 10 acres in the southeast corner Of he Ior' b. east quarter nf northeast quarter of section D. township Is. range west also iot in southwest quarter Of southes,i quar CT of section 20. township IT, range wet, also lots T. .S, 9, lD 2n 21 and 22 in hlnri ]. in Huey's survey in Pratr Mines, all in Jef ferson county, Aiaban1a.
 Therefore, according 70 said eomniaDd, I will sell at public outcry. for casn. s!i ihe right, title and interest Of the abCv, -i.a med John M. Huey in nd 10 the a5ove-d -described property, on
 MONDA-, THE I6th DAY OF OCTOBER,
 1Sgs, during the legal hours ,f sale, at the court 'scuse door in said county. 9i- Dated this 10th day of September, !SS !. 7'
 c. NJ. MORPJ ". ..--
 Sheriff ofJefTerson county, s-nJsni. V. sep11 3t tue 7isw