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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
BURGLARS IN LIBERTY COUNTY
A Well Known Citizen Lost His House
by Fire.

Hinesville, Ca, Dec 6.-News has Just
reached here of the burning on Monday
night of the residence of w. II. Simmons.
living about twelve miles west of here.
The family awoke just in time to escape
from the building with their lives The
loss is about $1,000. with no insurance.
Mr.. Simmons is one of the most reputable
citizens of the county.
On the night of Nov. a. some one at
tempted TO break into the store of Mrs
Nj. r. Frank in Pennington, and a few
nights ago Mrs. Trask, with womans in
stinct, scented danger and determined to
remain in the store that night, which she
did, In company with her son. BY and by
the burglars came along and began break
ing into the building. They were succeed
ing admirably when the plucky little wo-
man, with her son, opened fire on them
There were three in the party, but all
escaped. Mrs. Trask thinks one was hit
as one of the party fell, and after con-
siderable effort, arose and ran away.
On Monday night some one broke into
the house of w. A. Fraser in Pennington
and carried off some few articles.
r. Q. Cassels. who was recently elected
a county commissioner, has declined to
serve, giving as his reason the precari-
Gus condition of his health. His resigna-
ton causes general regret, as he is one
of the best financiers and economists in
the county.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
COPES' SLAYER IN A CELL.
Carolina Detectives Run Him Down in
Beaufort County.

They Traced Him to Florida and Then
Back to the Place Where Re Was
Arrested-He Declines to Discuss the
ssassination-others Implicated in
the Crime and the Prisoner Expected
TO Tell the Whole Story - Shrewd
Work Necessary to Save Him From
Being Lynched.
Columbia, S. C, Dec. 6.-Gov. Evans has
had difficulty to-day in preventing the
Iynching Of a white man in the city OF
Orangeburg. The man is D. c. Murphy.
alias J. T. Spankin, a desperate fellow OF
vagabond appearance. After going by a
circuitous route via several railroads. the
eherif and five detectives and deputies ar
rived here with him late tonight and
lodged him in Jail. He is charged with
being the principal in the foul assassina-
tion Of Treasurer Robert Copes of Orange
burg early in October The treasurer had
been out in the country collecting taxes
and was returning along a lonely road,
when from ambush, in a swamp, he was
shot Half of his head was blown Off He
AelA a AdA sc aAAOAAA VI AlAt cAdAt > AloAt1
on his person. The assassins managed to
find only about $40 of it, however. The
treasurer was a prominent man and gem
orally beloved. For days-even weeks
the men of the county secured the coun-
try around for some trace Of the assas-
sins. They could find none. They were
determined to lynch the assassins.
In the crowd who searched for clues
were two detectives, Views and Lambert.
They found strong evidence. showing
that this fellow, Murphy, was the prlnci-
pal
They kept it to themselves. For many
weary, weary weeks they trailed Murphy
from the scene of the crime through to
Palatka, Fla, where he has a wife whom
he sneeks in to see occasionally. He got
there a couple of days before them and
had disappeared when they arrived. They
took the trail again and followed close
on through Georgia. getting hot after him
at Pittsylvania. On Wednesday they To-
Gated him in the woods near a small place
In Beaufort county. He ran a blind
tiger" there during the night and hid way
out in the woods during the day. He
submitted to arrest without asking
question. He took the detectives after he
was lroned, TO see his hiding place. He
had declined to speak of the assassination
at all. There is evidence to show who the
other assassins were and it points to sew
eral in Orangeburg county. He will likely
give their names. There is no doubt of his
being the principal. The detectives have
silenced their witnesses temporarily.
The fellow is desperate-looking char
acter. He is six feet high and of powerful
build, with high cheek bones and I'M
shaver face. The detectives and escorts
had to spirit him from Orangeburg in
jiffy early this afternoon, as the town
was rapidly filling with men and excite
ment was running high. They went to
Sumter and thence worked their way here
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
A HOTEL RENOVATED.
The Charleston Celebrates by Giving a
Banquet.

Charleston, S. c., Dec. 6-The old
Charleston hotel has been reconstructed
and transformed into one of the most
thoroughly quipped winter resort hotel
in the south, and was formally opened to-
night by complimentary banquet ten
dered to the proprietors, Cart & Davids,
by the business men of Charleston. One
hundred and fifty of the representative
merchants, manufacturers. capitalists and
professional men of the city were present.
Mayor Ficken presided and made a ring
ing address. J. Adger Smyth, president of
the cotton exchange, spoke for the bus
mess interests OF the city and Lawyer
George N. Trenholm responded in behalf
of the new owners of the hotel. The
banquet was one of the most brilliant in
the history of the city. More than $780,
900 has already been expended on the
hotel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
WAS THE MAN MURDEREpp
A Human Skeleton Found in the Forest
Near Abbeville.

Abbeville, Ga, Dec. GA human skele-
ton was found in Wooded Glen on the
outside of Abbeville six miles from the
court house yesterday, by z. B. Howell,
while hunting. The skeleton was pro-
nounced to be that of a white man, and
from evidence adduced at the coroner
inquest it is supposed to be the remains OF
one Forbes of Savannah, who had a United
States license as engineer and machinist
A revolver was found in the midst of the
remains with one chamber empty The
skull and bones were bleeched white. A
pair of shoes and remnants of clothing
were also found. There is good reason q
believe that the man was murdered. The
verdict of the jury was in accordance with
the facts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
ALABAMA's LEGISLATURE.

The Question Of Calling a Constitu-
tional Convention Brought UP.
Montgomery. Ala, Dec. "a bill was
introduced in the lower house of the
assembly to-day providing for the sub
mission to the people on the first Monday
in August. 1895. of the question Of calling
a constitutional convention. There is a
strong movement in this direction and
the measure is likely to prevail.
There was also introduced to-day a bill
to regulate contests for state Offices. This
is in line with Gov. Jones recommendation
two years ago. and with Gov. oates rec
ommendation yesterday
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
OARoLINA,s CONSTITUTION.

The Reform Caucus Fixes the Date of
the Convention.
Columbia, S. c., Dec. 6-The reform
caucus of the general assembly tonight
agreed to have the election of delegates
to the proposed state constitutional con-
vention take place on the third Tuesday
in August; and fixing the time for holding
the convention itself for the second Tues
day in September The plan of ADOPTING
new election machinery, avoiding con-
stitutonal questions as to the present
election laws, was agreed to. The general
assembly will enact this
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
A FREAK OF NATURE.
A New Railroad Projected From Moul-
trfs to Triton

Moultrie. colquitt county. Ga, Dec. g.
Quite a curiosity in the shape Of a negro
child was born last week at a turpentine
still near here. It had four toes on the
side Of its foot and three on its leg. 1t
lived only a few hours.
Much interest is felt In the proposed ex-
tension of the Boston and Albany rail-
road, which now runs from Pidcock to
MOultrie. The proposed extension is from
MOultrie to Triton. The name Of the road
has been changed to the Georgia North
ern.
The populists have put out full ticket
for county officers in this county, with
very brilliant prospect for defeat.
Three new turpentine stills viii be
opened near Moultrie this winter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
Experiment Station nirsntnra

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 6.-The terms of the
members of the board of directors of the
experiment station from the First and Sec
ond congressional districts having ex-
pired Gov. Atkinson this morning APP
pointed James r. Evans of Screven county
and Philip B. Body of Calhoun county TO
fill the positions. They were appointed for
term of five years each.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
A Country Store in Ruins.

Valdosta, Ca, Dec. GA special from
Lake Park to the Telescope states that the
large store of Wells Bros, with its con-
tents, was burned this morning. Only
the desperate work of citizens saved
other property There was some insurance
with agencies here. but the amount is
not known. The firm was the largest
there and the loss is 5000 or Sc. OOO
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
TRAILER RESIGNS.
His Action Follows Movement to Re-
duce His Salary.

Columbia, S. c., Dec. Estate Liquor
Commissioner Traxler, who was appoint
ed by Gov. Tillman when the gin mills
law became operative. last night rendered
his resignation to Gov. Evans. The cause
of the resignation is not known. 1t is IN
derstood that the idea of cutting his sal
airy made him quit the business. He has
been sick of it for some time. F. NJ
MiXson, the present superintendent, will
succeed him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
Clifton Sets Up the ovaters

Atlanta. Ga, Dec. 6.-Secretarv Clifton
treated the Senate to an oyster bake on
the grounds of the Atlanta Brewing Conn
pany this afternoon. The oysters for the
occasion were shipped from Darien. The
senators, many of whom had never seen
an oyster over the Goals before, enjoyed
the affair immensely.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
A Man Passes as a Woman.

Punta Gorda, Fla, Dec. 6. A notori-
Gus person known all over Florida as
big Six died here to-day. big Six"
was supposed to be a woman and led a
life of shame as such. Since the demise
it has been discovered that Big Six was
a man. He is supposed to have been
George Asben of Gadsden. Ala
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
Tmportant to Florida Touristr.

The Windsor hotel. Jacksonville. Fla,
opened for the season on Thursday, Nov.
is. The hotel has been thoroughly reno
waited, etc. and will be run under the same
successful management as last year,
Baker & Travers.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
TURKEYS.
WIN. G. cooPER's
FOR YOU.

We have just what you want for that cake
you are about to make or the box you want to
send away. We make a specially Of shipping
orders Try us.
SPECIAL THIS WEEK.
Grenoble Walnuts. Texas PecaLs, Jordan
Almonds, shelled Wanuts, large Malaga
Grapes, sin FLOW er Apples, Plum Pudding,
Atmores Mince Meat, Cleaned Currants, Three
keys, Cape Cod Cranterries, Cranberry Sauce.
new Figs in boxes. new Dates in boxes, fine
Pruaes, fine Prunells, Saratoga Chips Old Vir-
ginia Hams Macon Sausages, tine Jellies and
Preserves by the pound
The Best Evaporated Fruits on Earth
at
JOHN TEA EVANS & CO.'S,
1852 Congress street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
A Shoe pealer Fails

Athens, Ga, Dec. 6-Charles w. Bald
win, shoe dealer of this city. failed TO-
day. A voluntary assignment was made
Tor the benefit of creditors. The assets
amount to $4,000 The liabilities are
$l7 600
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
NOTICE
1852 Congress street.

In Regard to Assessment of Real Property
in the City of Savannah for Taxation for
the Year 1895.
City TreasureE's Office Savannah, Dec.
5, 1S94.-Under and by virtue of an ordi-
Gil on the 21st of November, 1894, tax pay
ers are hereby notified that the ASSESS
ment and valuation of property for the
year 1884 Is continued as the basis of tax
year 1895, as to real estate, including i'm
provements covered thereby. Objections,
If any, must be made in writing and
filed in the office of the clerk of council
within fifteen days after the date of the
publication of this notice. In the abb
sence of objections within the time speci-
fed, the assessment and valuation will be
considered as satisfactory and will be
binding for the year 1895.
c. S. HARDEE,
City Treasurer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
TO THE PUBLIC.

All persons are cautioned against nur-
chasing that tract of land in Chatham
county, Georgia, Immediately south ~
NAH known as the Branch Tract. CON
tanning one hundred and seven acres
more or less, bounded on the north nv
by lands of Barstow, and west bv lands Of
Gen. A. r. Lawton, as / have made n
contract for the purchase thereof. and
cific performance of the contract.
J. H. ESTILI.
Savannah, Aug. SO.1Sss.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.
ELECTION FOR DIRECTORS.

ELECTION FOR DIRECTORS.
The Central Railroad and Banking Company J
OF Georgia.
Savannah, Ca, Dec. Z, 1894.
An election for thirteen directors to serve fol-
the ensuing year will be held at the Banking
House in Savannah. MONDAY, Jan. Z. 1895, be
tween the hours OF 10 o'clock a. m. and ~ N.
Stockholders and their families will be
passed free over the companys road to attend
the election from the 9Th TO the Sth OF January
inclusive. and will be passed free returning
from the 9TH TO the 9th of January inclusive
on presentation Of their stock certificates TO
the conductors.
transfer books will be closed from 29th De
cember to 9TH January inclusive.
T. NJ. CUNNINGHAM, Cashier.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
TANINIANY CLUB.

The members of this club will meet THIS
EVENING at O'Clock.
P. H. GEARoN. President.
JAS. W. MINTIRE, Rec. Sec'y.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
MEETINGS
THE CENTRAL RAILROAD AND BANK
ING COIPANY OF GEORGIA-MEET-
ING OF STOCKHOLDFRS

The annual meeting Of stockholders will
Re held at the Banking House in Savannah on
THURSDAY. zee. ~. AZ 10 o clock a. u.
stockholders and their families viii be
passed free over the cOmpany's rad TO the
meeting from the 18th 10 the .Ol4 inclusive.
and viii be passed free returning from 10th 10
I'd inclusive on presentation Of their stock
certificates TO the conductors
1rausier looks will lie closed from Dec. 18th
10 -Uih inclusive. 7. N. CUNNINGHAM
Cashier.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
SAVANNAH LODGE NO. Sc, X. OF P.

SAVANNAH LODGE NO. Sc, h. OF p.
Brothers: You are requested to ~
meet at Castle Hall on THIS friday HSCA
AFTERNOON, at O'Clock, to pay the ri q II
last sad tribute Of respect to our de- lSsZs&lT
ceased brother. j. X. Watkins NJ
Funeral from Trinity Methodist "
church.
Members Of sister lodges cordially invited to
attend. SAM SELIG Acting C. c.
NJ. E. ROBINSON. h Of R. and s.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
Just
Shoes.

That's our bushes.
When you are ready tn
''skake" those old shoes
we are ready to serve
you with fall and win
ter styles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07

once and Residence. 81 Bun Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-07
SHOES.

On the down grade o,
qualities where Che,
ness ceases to be econ
omy' We never eros.
that line.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-05-04

The editor Of the Carlisle Chronicle
got tired Of the newspaper business
and gives 1t up. He will haul milk
for the Bathgatc cheese factory this
summer.
We set every one here reading the
bible last week. A great many have
now concluded that your correspond.
cnt Is as near to heaven as tho rest,
OF mankind. Yes, dear brethren, we
arc strictly In It,.
Died at his home In Carlisle, April
18th, 1894, John W. Argue. Mr..
Argue was born in Coll,ornc, Carlton
county, Ont, In the year Of 1910, be-
Ing fifty-three years old. lie with
his family came to this country eleven
years ago and settled III Carlisle and
has resided here ever since. Mr..
Argue leaves wife and eight child
rcn: three suns and five daughters.
He was onecf the leading men in
this part, an earnest Christian, II Low.
Ing father and husband. He will be
greatly missed by his family and hi;
friends aud neighbors. But he Is
gone to a better land where sickness.
and sorrow are not known. lie was
member of the 40 U. w. and {
true and worthy brother. His re
mains were laid to rest IN the bath
gate cemetery April 3Oth and wa
followed to his last resting place by
very large number Of sympathizin,
ncighbors and friends. Brothe
Argue, you are gone from us but ar
not forgotten. The mourning wido,
and fathcrlcss children have the syn
pathy OF this whole community.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-05-04
A Million Frinds.

A. friend in need is a friend indeed
aud not less than one million people
have found just a friend in DIR. King.
New Discovery for Consumption
Coughs and Colds.-If you have ncvc
used this Great Cough edicine, one
triat will convince you that it ha
wonderful curative powers in all dis
eases uf Throat, Chest and Lungs
Each bottle is guaranteed To do al
that is claimed or money will be re
funded. Trial bottles free at Il. Il
Shaw Il Co. drug store. Large bottle.
SOC. and $40
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-05-04
Toilette.

Our elevator man IL. +. Dicmer, is
gone to spend two weeks ut Minncas,-
lis, where he will be the guest Of $. S.
Cargill who is president of the victo-
ria Elevator Co.
The two sons Of John Emerson are
still In Il precari0us condition, and re-.
quirc the constant attention Of DR..
Harris. But VIC hope soon to hear of
their restoration to health, Frank
Emerson is also laid up with "a slight
attack of crysipclas.
The sympathy of the residents of
toilette is extended to orr friends
Walter Bryce and his wife, in this
their hour of bereavement; it is al
ways Il sad time when the death am
gel visits a home and withdraws one
Of its members, and we condole with
Mr.. and Mrs. Boycc over the loss of
their fair little daughter Elsie.
On Sunday last Rev. Mr.. Moore
preached his inaugural sermon as pas
tor of the NJ. Il. church here: there
was Il large congregation present. and
they were treated to a very impress
i've sermon. We believe that the Rev.
gentleman will prove Il worthy sue
ccssor of our late esteemed pastor
Rev. WA. Baker who laborcd earnest
~ for the spiritual welfare of his
charge. 4.
And VIC are pleased to hear tlIat the
S. "A. authorities have seen fit to re
turn Capt. O'Ncil. to the scene of his
old battle fields in the Emerson dis
trict, and VIC can look for reyi, a in
the meetings; circumstances certainly
seemed to array themselves against
the late Captain who albeit Il very
good man, was deficient in that tact
which is SO necessary in the manage
mcnt Of a corps. We hail the return Of
Capt. O'Neil with delight.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-05-04
From the South.

The following is an extract from a
communication that appeared in the
Fargo Forum Saturday, which echoes
the sentiment of many like articles
in the state press at the present time:
"Wllat right had the so-callcd COM
mittcc to unscat one of its members
and rule said member out of the re-
publican.mrty? 1t is not the Judge
of its own members nor has it control
over the political actions of any indi-
vidual member. The member is not
responsible to the committee, but to
the people of his district who placed
him there to represent them, and who
can say but the people of the first lc-
gislativc district themselves whether
or not lie fifty represented their in
tcrcsts and wishes in voting for Scna-
tor Roach?
What was tic animus that promp-
ted the action of the committee in
"expclling" Senator LaMourc while
they "Resolvcd to deplorc" the action
of the other eighteen members Of
the third legislative assembly who at
various times voted for democratic
senatorial candidates with the hone
of clccting? The animus is evident,
the conclusion far-fctchcd. LaMourc
has always been a stumbling block in
the way Of certain sclf-asserted lcad-
crs who have reached positions far.
above and beyond their deserts OF
to fill, and: fearing that the
reflection of the calcium light Of ex-
pericncc through which Jud was wont
to view their mental mediocrity:
might serve to waken up the rank ant,
file to the needs of better and p.orc
suitable material in which t. ploce
Its trust, they determined. ON this
course in the hope that new lease uf
power would be granted them before
the awakening which must come, now
that the contrast was So plainly visi.
bic, where. brains, not s'cheek'' is at
work to secure favorable state lcrisla.
tion.
II am not mistaken in the other
eighteen fellows they will not quietly
take the spanking given them by tho
but the very first sun,
shiny day when everything is looking
most lovely, YOU will find them on
swimming again. To give up now is
10 tacitly admit that the methods
pursued by the ;'Uncrowned Kinpn
are the only ones that can be pursued
with safety by the Republican marty
Of this state.
The position LaMOurc now eccuDics
Is unique to say the least. lie can af.
filiatc with the democratic or populist
parties or remain free lance and
work what havoc he may in the ranks
Of his private enemy, or. With his dis.
trict to back him, which is as near !.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-05-04
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