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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
DEATH IN A CELL.
Fatal Result of Surgical Operation
in Macon.

III AAAgDus
Macon, Ga. Aug. 10.-W. II. Jones, who
killed Henry L. Fields in this city about
six weeks ago, died in his cell at the jail
to-day while undergoing an operation for
structure ana under the influence Of ether.
Jones has been in Jail about three weeks
After killing Fields he made his escape
and remained in the swamp for some
time. While in the swamp he was taken
sick. and his health continued 80 bad that
alter hiding out for three weeks he volun-
tarily surrendered. After being confined
in all he partially recovered from the
fever contracted in the swamp, but
for the past ten days suffered intensely
from structure. and although earnestly
urged Dy his family and friends to have
an operation performed, declined TO do so
until yesterday, after he was told that IL
was the only way TO save his life and
stop his suffering. Ether was admins
tered and when the operation was almost
concluded, he gave one quick gasp and
was dead.
Dr. Etheridge, one Of the physicians in
attendance, says that the operation itself
was highly successful, but that the ether
killed Jones, as he was previously afflicted
with heart trouble.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
A NEIoHBoR's LAST LOOK.
Marrow Escape of Mrs. Allen Of Texas
From Burial Alive.

Madison, Tex, Aug. 19.-At Midway.
in this county, Mrs. Lucinda Alien was
seized with cohc Physicians and nurses
after six hours Of attention pronounced
her dead. She was dressed and placed
in her coffin. and just as the cortege was
about 10 start 10 the graveyard, neigh
Dor asked for a last look az her She
(the neiRhbor) thought sne discovered
signs Of animation. The suspected corpse
was taken from the coin. placed in a tub
OF water and soon revived. She thus es-
capped being buried alive.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
SHOT DEAD AND ROBBED.
Attempted Train Robbery and Cow
ardlY Murder in Texas.

Lufkin, Tex, Aug. 19.-Yesterday even
ing about o'clock the engine on the
State road was running from station
called Wells TO the coaling camp,
about eighteen miles from here.
About a mile and half from Wells
the engineer observed a pile of ties
across the track. He reversed his engine
and all on board jumped Among the
arty was Dr. Dreweny Of Rusk.
AS he alighted on the ground masked
man stepped out from the brush and shot
him dead. Holding the others of with a
pistol. he robbed the body Of the dead
doctor. obtaining $50 in cash, check on
the irst National Bank Of Rusk for S25
and a gold watch and chain, The robbers
evidently thought they were wrecking
the pay-car which was 10 pay of at the
mines.
Dogs from the convict camp refused to
take the trail OF the robbers. The country
is being scored for the assassin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
WITH FRIGHTFUL FORCE.
Explosion of 1900 Pounds of Dyna
mite and 600 Powder Kegs.

Explosion of 200 Pounds of Dyna-
mite and 900 Powder Kegs.
Fort Smith, Ark, Aug. 19.--Last night
four powder houses Of the Speer Hard
ware Company, located two miles from
here on the Poteau river, exploded The
powder houses are total wrecks small
cabin near by, the home OF Mrs, Cook
was blown TO splinters. Mrs. Cook, her
daughter and an infant were hurled into
eternity. The powder house contained
1,200 pounds Of dynamite and 800 kegs Of
powder.
The shock was felt at VanBuren,
Alma, Greenwood, Jenny Lind. Hackett,
Kavanaugh and many places nearly
twenty miles away. In Fort Smith
thousands of dollars worth Of property
was destroyed. The opera house, Boston
store, Arcade, J. j. Little, Ayers IL Co,
Vaughn hardware store, F'agane Bour-
land and Western Union buildings were
severely damaged, while along Sixth
street and Garrison avenue is a continued
story Of wreckage. No explanation can
be given for the explosion. IL could not
have been an accident ana many rumors
are flying about. one is to the effect that
remnant OF the Dalton gang is about 10
rob the bank hereN
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
STILL SQUALLY.
London Times Adds Its Thunder to
the Yacht Discussion.


London, Aug. 19.-The Times tomorrow
will say that Capt. Half, on Saturday,
telegraphed from Southampton to Mr.
Gould, who was at Cowes, stating that he
had discovered that the yachts center
board had not been displaced from it's
fastening and lost, but that it had been
jammed in the trunk.
The Times viii add that ''some further
exclamation of the affair seems to be re-
qulred, when all the circumstances are
taken into consideration. 1t may be fur
ther said that on returning to Cowes,
Saturday evening members of the sailing
committee were anxious to learn how the
accident had occurred. They tele-
graphed to Capt. Diaper, the pilot
of the Vigilant, to come to the
Royal Yacht Squadrou's parlor, but up to
6 o'clock no notice had been taken of the
dispatch. Lord Wolverton has with
drawn the cup he offered to the winning
yacht, and has decided to send it to the
Royal Dorset Club to be raced for Fri
daV0 -
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SEIZURE OF STEAMERS.
An Oficious Canadian Customs ofhcer
Bounced Without Pay.

Amherstburg Ontario, Aug 19.-The
Dominion government has suspended Gus
toms Oficer Mccormick of Pelee Island
without pay, because of the part he took
in the seizure of the American pleasure
steamers LeRoy Brooks, Victor and
Louise for alleged violation of the Cana
dian fishery laws.
II e suspension is the result of the in
quiry instituted by the Dominion govern
ment into the seizure of the American
boats 1t was found that McCormicK had
been altogether too olhcious in enforcing
the fishery laws against American pleas
ure seekers. The charge against the
Louise has not been sustained and the
case will be dismissed.
The three steamers were seized some
weeks ago Just across the Canadian line
They mad the members of fishing club
aboard and their violations of Canadian
fishing laws were purely technical.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
SUICIDE OF A VETERAN.
Capt. Nicholson Of Washington Com
mits Suicide by Shooting.

Capt. Nicholson Of Washington Conn
mits Suicide by Shooting.
Washington, Aug. l0.-Capt. Z. w.
Nicholson, superintendent Of the United
States treasury stables, committed sui
eide here this afternoon by shooting him
self in the breast. The wound did not
cause immediate death and he was taken
to the Emergency hospital, where he
died few hours later. The deceased
was from Indiana, his son, Meredith
Nicholson, being an editorial writer on
the indianapolis News He was a broth
erin law OF Capt Meredith OF Chicago,
formerly chief of the bureau Of printing
and engraving.
The only cause that can be assigned for
the act was dependency. 1t is said that
Capt Nichols, who was a republican, was
very anxious TO visit his family in In
diana, but feared If he left his duties to
make the visit he would lose his position.
He became depressed in spirit and ended
his life Deceased was about SO years
old and veteran Of the late war
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
A STORMY SESSION.
Falling Out Among the knights of
Labor as to the Master Workman.

Falling Out Among the knights of
Labor as to the Master Workman.
Philadelphia, Aug 19.-District As
sembly No lof the knights Of Labor held
meeting tonight, which is said to have
ended unpleasantly for General Master
Workman James II. Sovereign The
assembly has been the bone of conten-
tion between the Sovereign and anti
Sovereign factions for some time past.
and to-night's meeting was attended by
Sovereign, General Secretary Hayes, j.
b. Mcguire and Henry b. Martin of the
executive board in an attempt to settle
the dihiculties of the organization.
The session was so stormy that Sover-
eign is said TO have called in policeman
to clear the hall. Not succeeding in this,
1t is asserted that the opposition forcibly
elected Sovereign, while his followers
took precipitate leave Sovereign denies
the fOrcible ejectiOn story.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
AS. A. M. Depot Burned.

Glenw0od, Ga, Aug. 19.-The depot
building of the Savannah, Americas and
Montgomery railroad was destroyed by
fire here this morning at 1880 o'clock
The origin of the fire was evidently the
work Of an incendiary. This makes the
second fire this town has suffered from
within the last two months the first
being the magnificent residence Of Dr. w
w. Terrell. Our citizens are on the
lookout tor the inceudiary. The railroad
company loses but little besides the build
ing
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
A BARBECUE IN COFFEE.
Democratic Principles Explained tc
Thousands of People.


Douglas, Ga, Aug l9.-Thore were over
thousand people presentohere yesterday
at the big democratic barbecue. Hon. w.
G. Brautley was introduced by Col j. M.
Denton. MIR. Brantley spoke for an hour,
delivering a very fine speech. He ex-
pressed the hope that those who had be-
come populist friends would return to the
Democratic fold, as some few have recently
done
Col. Denton then introduced Col. Leon
A. Wilson as the next senator from the
Fifth district. Col. Wilson made one of
his characteristic speeches in behalf OF
pure and undetilod democracy
The best of order prevailed throughout
the exercises of the day. After Col Will
sons address all repaired to the table, so
bountifully spread with choicest barbe-
cued meats and delicacies, for which Cot
fee county is proverbial
Coffee county will outdo her former
record for pure democracy in October.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
I. t. U. vEsrIeATIoN.
Charges Against the Management OF
the Childs-DrexeI Home.

the Ch1lds-Orexel Home.
Colorado Springs, Col, Aug. 19.-An in
vestigation into the management of the
Childs-Drexel home in this city is being
conducted by the visiting committee, A.
L. Runyon of Pueblo. W. A, Whitemeyer
and James J. Burns Of Denver, and Joseph
Conway of Kansas City.
An inmate notified Supt. Schuman Of
charges of conspiracy with threats Of ILL
treatment The notification thus filled
was sent by Mr.. Schuman to President
Prescott, of the International Typograph-
ical Union at Indianapolis, demanding an
investigation.
The committee will investigate current
rumors against the management, as well
as proposed repairs and Improvements. IL
is believed generally here that the man
aRement will be Yindicated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
A MAYNARD SISTER.
An Alabama Young Lady Draws Her
Money and Leaves Home,

indianapolis, Ind, Aug. ID. Stanley
Of Selma, Ala, was in town to-day in
search OF his sister, Xilla, who left her
home in anger with her parents and
brother for opposing the attentions Of her
betrothed. She drew s40O from the bank
and disappeared. She was traced 10
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cincinnati and
Indianapolis but the indications now are
that she went on TO ST. Louis. Her fam
lily stands high socially ia Selma. Her
lover is aiding in the search
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
FOR WIFE BEATING.
Suspicious Character Surrounded in a
House at Waycross.

Waycross, Ga, Aug. 19.-Garrett
Clark, colored, charged with several
crimes, was arrested this afternoon by a
policeman. He was in house and the
police quickly surrounded IT, He tried to
escape through the rear door, but failed
The officers were informed that CLARK had
concealed revolver on his person. The
arrest was made on the grounds that
Clark had given his wife a severe beating
He was also charged with having stabbed
a negro man nearly 10 death This will
hardly be proved by the evidence He
will have TO answer 20 the charge of car
rying a concealed weapon when he has
satisfied justice as to the other charges.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
Cholera Gases.

Amsterdam, Aug. 19.-One new case of
cholera and one death from the disease
occurred to-day at Haarlem. At Nelsen
there were reported four new cases, and
at Barsingerhour one new case.
CHOLERA IN GALRsIA.
London, Aug 20.-The Times has a
despatch from Vienna stating that from
Thursday to Saturday there was 273 new
eases of cholera and 229 deaths from the
disease in Galicia. In Bukowina thirty
eight new cases and twenty one deaths
were reported in the same night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
TOWN IN DANGER.
An Insane FirebuR Believed to Be
Starting InoendiarY Firas.

An Insane FirebuR Believed to Be
Starting Inoendiary Fires.
Providence, r. l., Aug. l9.-The officials
of the fire department decided to day
that the city is practically at the mercy
of unknown fire bugs. During the past
two weeks there have been twelve incen-
diary fires. Two lumber yards and a
there is evidence that the same person
has set all the fires.
The police believe it is the work OF
James McGunigle, an insane fire-bug.
who was sent TO the asylum after having
set fire TO the Union Congregational
church. He escaped three months ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
THE sULrAN's SETBACK.
Kabyles Victorious in an Engagement
With Troops Sent Against Them.

Tangiers, Aug. 19.-Europeans who
arrived here yesterday from Mazagan
say that the troops Of the young sultan
have been defeated by the rebellious
Kabyles. They tried to take the rebel
position by storm, and were repulsed
after hard fight. Their loss was very
heavy. After the battle the sultans
troops fed in great disorder, and those
who escaped the pursuing tribemen
tants of that city are panic-strlcken.
1t is reported that all the southern
townships revolted against the sultan.
The Spanish force at Malilla is expecting
trouble.
Preparations to resist attacks of tribes
men are already making
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
WRECKED BY THE WIND.
a Saw-Mlll Shed Blown Down and
One Man Hurt.


One Man Hurt.
Abbeville, Ga, Aug. 19.-The shed of
the saw-mill of h. A. Wilson at Reid
field, fve miles from Abbeville, was
blown down during storm that swept
over that place yesterday.
Mr. A w. Allen, a prominent citizen of
Wilcox county, was caught under the
shed as il fell and was seriously injured.
Or. A, Il. Royal who was called to see
Mr. Allen, says that he sustained serious,
but not necessarily faJal internal injuries
Mr.. 7. u. Sessions, the sawyer Of the
mill, escaped mlraculously without in ury
but his son, Irwin, Is years old, received
painful injuries on the head The dam
age to property at the mill is estimated
to be ABOUT $500. This is the second time
that Mr.. Wilson's mill shed has been
blown down within the last two years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
FREE-FoR-ALL FRAoAs.
A Heavy oaken Chair as an Argu
ment Amongst Ponulis+s

ment Amongst Populists.
Hammond Ind, Aug. l9.-In free-for-
all fracas, which marked the close of the
popuhst county convention here yester-
day, Delegate Walker was struck over
the head with heavy oaken chair, fell
ing him to the floor, while others were
pushed about and roughly handled. r.
A. Hawthorne, the populist candidate for
congress from the Tenth district oc-
cupied place on the stage and witnessed
the proceedings The con vention was the
most turbulent and boisterous in the his
tory of Lake county.
A full county ticket was nominated
but on account of the technicalities ID was
decided that the proceedings were out of
order and the ticket therefore irregularly
named. A new convention has been
called for next Wednesday.
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PoPULIsTs DESPERATE.
They Make Wild Claims on Demo-
Gratis Without Authority.

orats Without Authority.
Brunswick, Ga, Aug 19.-Arrange-
ments have been completed for a grand
democratic rally in Brunswick on Tues
day next, when all the democrats in
Glynn will assemble and whoop up the
cause. This will set the ball rolling and
no let up will be made in this county un-
til the victory is won. Several prominent
orators from other cities will participate,
while Hon w. G. Brantly will speak for
Glynn.
The desperation of the populists is
causing them TO make wild claims about
prominent democrats changing to their
faith, their latest claim being on Col
Brantly. At the time the publication
appeared yesterday claiming Brantly as
a convert, Brantly was in Coffee county
delivering a democratic speech to a large
crowd under the auspices of the state
democratic committee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
FEVER CAUSES FEAR.
Shipment of Infected Cattle Creates
Alarm in Kansas.

AIhfIn IN hdnsaB.
Topeka, Kan, Aug. 19-The recent
shipment of Texas cattle in Linn and An
derson counties and the discovery that
they were infected with Texas fever is
causing much fear among the stock men
Of Eastern KANSAS.
The infected cattle were shipped in by
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad
Company The attorney general in
directing the attorneys Of those counties
TO investigate and bring suit, says the
prosecution should be filed against the
men who shipped them in and not against
the railroad company. IL is stated over
400 head of native cattle have already
died with fever.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
cnwhov and niovoliat.

Munich, Aug 10.-The race between
the cowby Cody and the 0icyclist Fisher
was completed to-day. Fisher won.
having covered 100 miles while cody was
covering l3O The race was ridden in
heats whose total time was seven hours.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
CHOLERA IN GALRsIA
Palace Burned.

Lisbon, Aug. 19.-The royal palace at
Contra, where the queen dowager passes
most of her time, was partly burned last
night. Deputy Costa and two of his
friends We're injured seriously while help
ing the occupants out of the palace.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
a Man-of-War,s Mission.

Gibralter, Aug. 19. 49, The first-class
British gunboaJ Bramble has, in con-
sequence of the disturbed conditions pre-
vaiiing in certain parts of Morocco been
ordered to proceed to Tangier to safe
guard British interests.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
An AGED Ladv,s Death.

ParkersburR, w. Va, Aug. l9.-Mrs.
Eunice Conrad the oldest woman west Of
the Allegheneys, died yesterday at her
home In Gilmer county, az the age Of III
years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20

Braunfels, Tex, Aug. l9.-Mrs. Hugo
Cramer and daughter and Mrs. Hartman
were fishing in the river to-day, when
their boat upset and all three were
drowned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
UNDER KENTUCKY LAWS.
The Southern Railway Company In
corporated at Louisville.

corpofaJeu al LOUISVILLE.
Louisville, KY, Aug. l9.-r Articles in
cooperating the Southern Railway Com
pany in Kentucky have been filed in the
county clerks Office. The incorporators
are Samuel II. Spencer, Charles H. Cos
ter. Francis Lynde Stetson Of New York,
Alex B. Anderson Of Raleigh, N. G. (;
William A. Even, f. Dobbs Ferry Of
New York, L. w. Bullitt Of Louisville,
w. NJ. Baldwin, Jr., Of Washington.
The capital stock is fixed at 81 ,O00 900
and the indebtedness must not exceed
sl0,000O0O.
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BLEW OUT HER BRAINS.
An Unfaithful Wife Murdered by a
Jealous Husband.

jacksonville, Fla, Aug. ia special
TO the Iimes-Union from Dade City, Fla,
says: Last night Milton HiPgs came
home from Floral City where he works,
to see his wife. AS he reached home his
wife drove up IN a cart with another
man. HigRs led the woman into the
house ana blew out her brains. The MUIR
derer escaped. Mrs. Higgs was notori-
ously uufaithful.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20
BANK FAILURE.
A Texas Bank in Trouble Through
Last Years Suspension.

Vernon, Tex, Aug. 19.--Tho State Ma
tional Bank Of this city was closed yes
terday by Bank Examiner johnson. The
exact reason cannot be obtained, but is
thought to be due to poor collections and
the payment of bonded Indebtedness due
10 The snspension of the bank last year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-20

Thomasville. Ga, Aug 19-W. Henry
Gaudy, son Of Charles Gaudy, died in this
city yesterday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-12-20

cure them These two reforms are essen
tial and the two parties do well to join
hands to secure them. With honest elec.
tions, fair measure of home rule, and a
people undisturbed by dread of negro
domination, the state will be on the road
to new prosperity. Then there can be
free and fair discussion of national ques.
tions. The industrial needs Of the com
munity will receive attention and men
will divide politically with an intelligent
perception of the issues involved rather
than In obedience TO race tradition. In.
stead of white mans party arrayed
against a black mans party, two parties,
each made up of both peoples, will con-
tend for supremacy in honorable rivalry,
The race question will be out of politics.
Policies not prejudices will rule elections
Then New South will in earnest have
started on its career of development.
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NUGGETS OF NEWS.

At Houston, Tex, L.V Peshoes Hun
garian nobleman, is now on trial on charges
of rape, incest and adultery.
While endeavoring to extinguish a fire
at their home in Elyria, o., Mr.. and Mrs
G. j. Cook were fatally burned.
Emperor William has requested the car
not to remove Count Won Schouvaloff the
Russian ambassador to Germany.
Jim Bradley, Joe Lynch and Joe Boone,
notorious Kentucky moonshiners, were
captured by government officers and their
stills destroyed.
Colonel Nat Gather, the gifted orator
and secretary of state of kentucky under
Governor MagoiIin, died yesterday at Har-
rodsburg, Ky, Of cancer of the tongue,
aged 80.
The citizens O La war; Colo, are today
slaughtcring rab..or By She thousand. The
sport win continue tomorrow, a general
invitamon having been extended to all
sportsmcn.
At indianapolis n notorious character
n..med George Davis held up number OF
men in a saloon and robbed the place
taking with him two revolvers. When ar
rested he tried TO blow up the place with
| dynamite The dangerous explosive was
taken away from him.
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Canada's New Ministry.

TORONTO, Dee. 2O-The new Canadian
ministry, subject to changes. is given out
as follows by the government organ: Pre-
mier and president of the council Hon.
Mackenzie Bowel; minister Of finance,
Hon. G.. E. Foster; marine and fisheries,
Hon. John Costlgani justice, Sir Charles
HILBERT Tupper, X. G. NJ. G.; railways
and canals, Hon. John G. Haggard; lie
works, Hon Joseph A. Ouimet; agucul-
ture, Hon, W. B. Ives; trade and COM
merce Hon. A. r. Anglers; interior, Hon
L. NJ. DAILY, Q. c.: militia and defense,
Hon. j. c. Patter q secretary Of state,
Hon. Mr.. DlcGey; TJstmaster general, Sir
A. p Carun, *. c. NJ g.. ministers with
out portfolios, Sir Frank S. Smith, Sir
John CARING, X. G. NJ. g., and Hon, d.
FERGUSON
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A Noted Bunco shnrp Arrested.

AMSTERDAM, n. Y, Dec. 2O.-Kid Wad-
dell, noted bunco sharp, 32 years old,
was lodged in the Montgomery county
Jail at Fonda on the charge Of being one
of the men who swindled Moses Weldon,
a wealthy farmer Of Minden, Montgomery
county, out of S4,S)O on Aug Is last. Wei
don was swndled by means of the old
three card monte game Waddell is wanted
in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsyl-
vaniu on similar charges as that for which
he is now under arrest He is under in
dictment for swindling various people out
of an aggregate amount of $6O,OJO.