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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
EUGENE KELLY DEAD.
He Was 80 Years Old and the End Came
Peacefully.

Peacefully.
New York, Dec 19.-Eugene Kelly, the
millionaire banker died this morning at
his home In this city. He was S6 years
old. He breathed his last at 9:3j O'Clock.
The end was peaceful. When it came
the banker was surrounded by the mem
bers OF his family, who have been at his
bedside almost continuously for the past
few days. DR.. McCreery, the attending
physician, was also present. Paralysis
was the cause Of death.
Mr.. Kelly began to sink rapidly yester-
day morning, and it was not thought that
he would live until evening. He rallied
a trife last night, but his condition was
such that DR.. McCreery was Of the opn-
ion that he would not linger long after
daylight
No commotion was created in the house
hold by the bankers death, as all We're
prepared for 1t. Word Of his death was
at once sent to his downtown office, and
in a short time the news was known In
Wall street and telegraphed over the
country
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
sHOT IN THE HEAp.
A Quarrel over a Girl Costs Virginia
Negro His Life.

Lynchburg. Va. Dec. 19.-william VIM
bush shot and killed Tom Tate in Bed
ford county last night, and made his es-
cape The two negroes quarrelled over
a colored girl and Wimbush laid in
wait for Tate and shot him through the
head He then took the body and car
ried IL to the murdered mans home and
laid II in the yard, after which he fed
and has not yet been heard from. The
Tate family seems 20 be unfortunate, as
saulting a white man named Barksdale
some time ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
IN JAIL ZOE BRIpERY.
4 Prominent Citizen of Wheeling Ac-
cused of @ Crave Oneass.

wheeling, W. Va, Dec. ia sensa-
ton was caused here this afternoon wnen
Judge Campbell issued a bench warrant
for the arrest Of Charles Goff. a promi-
nent citizen and juror in damage suit
against the Wheeling Street Railway
Company. Michael LOTUS, superinten-
dent Of the company filed an AFFIDAVIT
charging that Gon approached him and
proposed for a consideration to look out
for the company's interest in the jury
room. Judge Campbell Immediately dis
missed the jury and ordered Gotf's arrest
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
pULLmAN's IDLE MEN.
A sooialistio Petition on the Right to
Live Drawn Up.

Chicago. H., Dec. 19.-The men who
have not been able TO obtain employment
at Pullman or elsewhere since they joined
the Pullman Palace Car Company strike,
numbering 800. have drawn up social
isiic petition which will be presented to
the city council, county commissioners
and legislature with the double object
of elciting an expression Of opinion or
legal definition Of the right 20 live. and
hiring some measure Of relief by calling
attention to their deplorabe condition.
The proposition is made to pledge the
labor Of the petitioners to the city IN re-
turn for the city opening to them unoc-
cupied land in Chicago on which the
necessaries Of life could be produced The
petitions, which are now being largely
signed will be presented on behaH OF
III the moor of the county.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
ST. LOUIS ELECTION STEALS.
Four Policemen, an Assemblyman and
EIGHT Private Citizens Indicted.

ElEnL EIAWaJS OAbANShs 1AC4cI6Os
st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 19-The grand jury
inquiry into the frauds at the recent elec-
ton bore fruit to-day. Policeman Cliff
ford Mahon, Groin and Murphy, John
Hagerty, a democratic member of the
house Of delegates. and eight private citi-
zens were indicted for various grades OF
crime at the polls. Five arrests have
been made. All these men but three are
democrats, and the others are of unknown
politics. The inquiry is still in progress.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
A NEW TRIAL FOR GOODMAN.
Errors by the Presiding Judge the
Ground on Which 1t is Granted.

Ground on Which 1t is Granted.
Richmond, Va, Dec. ia special dis
patch from Covington says Circuit Judge
Mclaughlin has granted new trial to
Conductor Goodman, who shot and killed
Col. Parsons OF. Natural Bridge.
The principal grounds upon which the
lower court is reversed by Judge Nc
Iaughlin are that the StCples evidence,
which was disagreed to, and which showed
that there was Foundation for the charges
made by Col. Parsons, should not nave
been admitted: that the evidence as to
Conductor Goodman's habit of carrying a
pistol before actually taking charge Of his
train should not have been excluded, and
tbat at nroDer instructions offered for Good
man were refused, and some of those given
for the commonwealth were improper. In
the second trial which must occur before
a new Judge. the charge viii be murder
in the second degree.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
TRIPLE TRAGEDY IN TRoUP.
a White Man, a Negro Preacher and a
Negress Killed.

Atlanta. Ga. Dec. ia reliable citi-
zen Of West Point, who was here tonight.
stated that on last Saturday night two
young white men shot negro preacher
named Turner, who had written an in
sulting note to their sister. Learning to-
day that Turner was not dead, they
went TO the house where he was being
nuraed to finish him. They took friend
with them. At the door they were met
by negro woman, who brained one OF
the party. She was then shot dead and
Turner was killed The name of the
brothers could not be learned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
AN Ex-ooUNTY CLERK SUED.
He and His Bondsmen Asked to Make
Good 100000 of Uncollected Taxes.

Good 100000 of Uncollected Taxes.
Memphis, Tenn, Dec. Estate Con-
troller Harris has begun action against
ex-County Clerk Quigley and his bonds
men to recover $4,000 on his bond to reim-
burse the state for privilege taxes not col
lected. There are $S,0OO,0OO of these uncol-
lected taxes. one-third Of which are
against the retail liquor dealers of this
city. The controller has recently been fill
ing suits against all classes of these delin-
uuents but the liquor dealers organized
and brought such pressure to bear that
yesterday the controller announced that
he would accept 10 per cent of the amounts
due in full settlement. Other classes of
business men are not included in the COM
prOmise.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
A NEW TREATY WITH JAPAN.
II is FavorabIy Reported to the Senate
in Executive Session.

Washington. Dec. 19.-In executive ses-
sion this afternoon the japanese treaty
was favorably reported by Mr. Morgan.
He said that he would not call it up for
action until there was a full Senate.
which probably means that there VIII be
no vote on it until after the holiday re-
cess. There appears to be no opposition
10 the ratification of the treaty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
-Four Dwellings Burned.

Chattanooga Tenn, Dec. 1s.-At $50
o'clock tonight a fire on Amstein street
destroyed four house belonging to the
Southern Land and Loan Company The
buildings We're valued at about $4,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
Z. AND o.'s EARNINGS.
a Decrease Shown as Compared With
the Same Period Last Year.

Baltimore, Nd, Dec. 19.-The board OF
directors of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road to-day reelected Charles f. Mayer
president Of the company for the seventh
consecutive term.
The statement of the earnings and ex-
penses for November shows net de-
crease Of $3.50. For the flve months OF
The current fiscal year the net earnings
were s551 93S less than in the corresponding
period of the last fiscal year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
PAID s8 900 IN FINES.

The Dubuque Pension Fraud Case
Against Kessel Ended.
Dubuque, Ia, Dec. 19.-Dr. Kessel, in
dicted with Van Leuven in the pension
frauds, yesterday afternoon came before
Judge Shiras in the United States court
and pleaded guilty to three indictments.
Judge Shiras sentenced him to two years
Imprisonment and $1,000 fine in each of the
three cases, imprisonment to be suspended
upon payment of the fines. DR.. Kessel at
once paid $1,000 and the cost and was re-
leased
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
NEW ORLEANS LoNesHoREMEN.
The Reduction in Wages Goes Into Eff
feet with Very Few Men Working.

feet With Very Few Men Working.
New Orleans, Dec. 19.-To-day the trade
of the port. as far as work on the levee
front is concerned is at an absolute
standstill The stevedores gave formal
notice some days ago that they would on
and after Dec. 10, only pay wages of a
reduced rate. This reduction meant a
wage-earner. The stevedores meanwhile
had perfected their plans for an unlimi-
ted supply of negro labor, provided that
the whites refused to accept the cut,
which it was expected that they would
do. The stevedores, having a possible
fear of trouble, applied to the mayor
Tb me oT9ne boWever Ve no men of anv
color were willing to work The white
men reading the different notices in the
papers did not apply for work, while the
negroes did not show up at all
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
oH1oAGo,s ELECTION FRAUDS.
The Board Of Commissioner Resumes
It's Investigation.

Chicago, Dec. 19.-The board of election
commissioners resumed to-day the inves-
tigation into the mutilation of the ballot
boxes. containing the ballots cast in the
late Hopkins-Swift mayoralty election.
If is generally believed that the guilty man
IS one of three attaches of the election
commissioners once.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
A PROFESSOR HUNG IN EFT1eY.
The Students of the College Deny All
knowledge OF the Act.

KnoWIedRe OF the ACT,
Richmond, Va, Dec. l9.-Prof F. W.
Boatwright. president-elect of Richmond
College. was hung in efigy this morning
on the college campus, and placards bear
ing notices not at all complimentary to
the new head of the institution were tack
ed up about the buildings and grounds.
1t was supposed that this was the work
Of students, who last week publicly dem
onstrated their disapproval of the action
OF the trustees in advancing the young
professor, but they issued a statement to-
night declaring that they knew nothing
condemned the proceedings They adj
vanced the theory that the thing was
really done by others to get them into
trouble. The faculty were looking into
the matter this evening, but they have not
decided upon any course Of action.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
a Marine Hospital for Savannah.

W ashington, Dec. 19.-Mr. Lester Of
'551rgia introduced into the House to-day
IN appropriating $150,000 for the estab-
J siitHient OF marine hospital at Savan-
~ tIhe old custom house site is to be
"a "a ier the hospital
III H. lester also introduced a bill appro-
ing $4,000 for the establishment of a
treasury at Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
TWO THOUSAND AT a HANGING.
The Victim Who Made the Sport for the
Crowd a Negro Murderer.

Greenville, Miss, Dec. l9.-Steve Adams
was hanged in the Jail yard here at 1890
p. m. to-day for the murder of James
Tverson on the Right of April 1, 1894, four
miles from Greenville. Two thousand peo-
nle. mostly colored, including hundreds OF
women and children, witnessed the hang
ing
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
srEvENsoM CONES SOUTH.
The Vice President to Spend the Holi-
days at Asheville.

Washington. Dec. 19.-Vice President
Stevenson left Washington at Il O'Clock
tonight by the Southern railway for
Asheville. N. c., to spend the holidays
there with his family The condition Of
his invalid daughter remains uncnanged
b,I+ Mr. Stevenson hopes she viii soon
he strong enough to be taken to the
nilder climate Of Florida.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
a rl-ansas Mayors in Convention.

little Rock, Ark, Dec. 19.-The state
convention Of Arkansas mayors, who
have been in session here since yes
terdav. adjourned to-day. Resolutions
were adopted requesting the legislature
10 call a constitutional convention 70
frame a new organic law for the state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-20
D1ilwaukee OIothiers Fail.

Milwaukee, Wis., Dec. 19.-H s. Mack
& Co. wealthy Wholesale clothiers, were
closed this afternoon by mortgages on
paper aggregating over $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-24

The following special grand Jurors have
been drawn 10y Hon. T. Ashby Wickham
of the Henr1c0 County Court. for Septem-
Der term of the court: Messrs. John T.
Whitock. Thomas James. Conrad Feitig
II. fl. Gillian. Oliver Cartwright. j. W.
Penick. William Scott r. A. Henley, and
Samuel G. DUval.
Hettfe James, who was some time ago
adudged insane. was on "Wednesday even
ing taken 10 Petersburg 10 the state hos
pital FOR Insane. she has grown consid-
erably worse since her confinement and
n was necessary 10 put irons on her.
Mr.. ). Sterling Gilmer who Is charged
with feloni0usly shooting Charles Davis.
Jr n small colOred boy. last Sunday. and
whose case was set Tor examination be-
fore Justice G. W. Thomas yesterday,
waived the magistrates examination and
the case was certified 10 the County
Court , -
n seven Pines on Wednesday the
"Ifaitbful Workers OF Trinity Lutheran
cburch mad a picnic. There was a good
crowd present ana all had splendid
lime. There was a game OF base ball be-
tween A nine from the church and the
iiishland Springs club. resulting In a
t.irtory for the latter by score of 10 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-24
No REASON FOR mr. ACT.
Col. Winstead wa. Highly Regarded at
Grecnsbo-o-N Financial Irc ub ee

GREENSBORO, n. c., Aug. 23.-Spe-
cial-Colonel James NJ Wnstead, who
was killed by jumping from the city Hall
in Richmond to-day. was one Of Green's
boro's most prominent and highly respect
ed citizens. and the news Of his untimely
death east q gloom over the community.
Colonel Winstead passed through the
city Yesterday morning from Atlanta,
where he mad been on business, on his
lie sent word uD TO his wife. t-lHns her
OF his unexpected trip 10 Richmond, ana
nothing more was heard until the sad
news received to-day.
lie was president Of the Piedmont and
FiVe-Ccnt Savings Banks OF this city,
and president OF the II. J. Scales To-
hacco Company, OF Atlanta. and had busi-
ness interests at Wikesooro ana Anton,
and was also president OF the local board
OF the ola Dominion Building and Loan
Association, OF Richmond. Va.
Deceased was "a native Of Person county,
and came TO this city about twenty years
ago. lie was in his siXty-nnth year and
leaves a widow and three stcp-Children.
His life as n Christian Is without a
blemish He was a consistent member
and steward or the West M3rkct-Strcet
Methodist church. and Will always be re-
rrembercd for his many deeds of charity.
,rbe moor never appealed 10 him i'm vain.
Colonel Winstcad had been worried re-
Gently over his business interests, Whlch
were large. II is not known mat ne Was
in any financial trouble. t 49,
Ills remains viii be brought mere To-
morrow morning for burial
The TWO banks OF which he was pIesi-
dent are closed to-day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-24

Tho Joint spccial committee appointed
bv the presiding officers Of the two
branches of the cry COuncIi few DAY
ago under a resolution introduced by
Mir. Joseph Wallerstein, will meet for
organization and other business this
evening at $50 o'clock in room No. II OF
the City Han.
The committee consists Of Messrs. Jo-
seph Wallorstein. H. J.. Carter. and \.
- Landerkin. Of the Common Council,
and OF Messrs T.. -. Stake and James
T. Vaughan, of the Board OF Aldermen.
Mr.. Wallerstcin. as the father OF the
resolution which created the committee,
will be elected chairman.
The object Of the committee is 10 con-
fer with the proper authorities OF the
Norfolk and Western railroad 10 induce
them, if possible. 20 extend their ROAD
into the city OF Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-24

In the Chancery Court yesterday the
following business was transacted:
Mr.. y. c. Wherry qualified as executor
of Mrs. Mary Howard Paine. deceased.
Mrs. Julia l.. Liggan qualified as eX-
ecutrix Of Samuel II. Liggan, deceased.
Wallace L. Epps (cOlOredl qualified
as administrator OF Matthew T. Epps de-
ceased.
An Injunction was granted in this tri-
bunal In the case of II. :. Wallerstein
against Emmanuel Ullman. and Mr.
William ReiEhelmer was appointed re-
cciver TO take charge OF The stock OF
goods and other personal property per-
talning 10 the store at 207 east Broad
street, occupied by the Booth Wall Paper
Company. Mr.. Reinhoimer executed the
REQUIRED bond Of $1,000 before he en-
tered upon his duties as receiver.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-24
hrer State senators.

state Senators Thomas y. Williams. Of
Neckienburg county. and George W. Nor
ris 81 Albcmarle county. while IN the
CITY Yesterday visited the several State
officials i'm the Capitol building.
State Senator Walter y. Watson, OF
Nouoway county IS also al present in
This city but for a more serious reason.
lie is suffering with fever. and has Tor
several days been a patient at the hos
pital connected with the Medical College
on east Marshall street Last evening he
was said 10 be resting easier Senator
Watson is closely attended by his young
or brother. II. Hunter W atson. who was
one OF the committee clerks in the Sen
ate during the last session Of the Legis-
lature
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-24

The meetings at the Broad-Street Mis-
sion Hall. ~ east Broad. are increasing
in interest. All denominations are repre-
senfed. The singing of Gospel hymns Is
an attractive feature. Tonight the choir
OF Clay-street Methodist church Will be
in attendance.
These delightful Gospel meetings are
held every night; also monday prayer
meetings every day. except Sunday. A
cordial welcome is extended 10 all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-24

Mr.. j. a. McCready Of No. 1901 west
Main street, had the misfortune 70 lose g
valuable horse Wednesday evening by
the animals falling into Il we'll and break
ing its neck.
ON Temple street between Main and Cary
TO Craze, and il Is supposed while running
around stepped on the cover over the
well. and, this breaking, he fell head
foremost 10 the bottom.
There we're about Is feet Of water IN
the well. and If the fail had not broken
me animals neck he would have been
drowned. The dead body was gotten out
saan afterwards.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-24
Property IranSfsrs .

a. ~ Sweickert. IL 81 feet on west side
Twenty-nnth street between Broad and
Marshall. 1850. Sarah J.. Kelley's trus-
tee 10 Il. NJ Foster, % feet on Marshall
street southeast corner Henry, s2.t0J.
- feet on Second street northwest
corner Federal. 500; Marinda Mallory 3
trustee 10 W. C. Neal, u feet on east
side Second street between Canal and
Evrd 500: Charles Selden and wife -
Adam Feitig. Is feet on south side Nam VAIN
street between Second and Third, $500,
Willie c. and George l.. Swan 10 Mrs. A.
g. Clarke. % feet on east side Twenty
eighth street near VI, SLIGO.
Uenrico: Thomas H. Flrrand and wife
10 Annie NJ. wife Of Joseph +. Blair.
co feet on west side Holing street Sll-'oO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-24

This entertainment. which promises to
be one Of the most attractive Of the
season. VIII take place Friday evening.
sion, Twenty-eighth and Franklin
streets, Church nm. IL is under the aus
pieces Of some OF the managers Of that
most noble of all charities, the Home
for Incurables, for which IL is the bene-
fit Many attractions will be offered
which will make il I'm every respect a
most unique entertainment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-24

via Richmond. Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac Railroad Company Tickets on sale
August 23d 10 18th. good until September
9Th. Those who desire can stay until
Septembcr 18th, by depOsiting their
tickets with JOINT agent Of the Trunk Line
Association on or before September 9Th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-24
On 10 Washington.

the Knights Of Pythias conclave? Ii
so the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad vii sell you ticket
at $3.50 for the round trip. from August
23d 10 18th. inclusive good until Septem-
her 9Th. Several solid trains in each
direction daily.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-24

Under a Joint resolution adopted by
the General Assembly during It's last seS-
sion. and approved by the Governor
on March :. 1924. It was decided that
al the completion OF the new library
building, and when the Capitol building
shall be vacated by the removal Of the
library and state officials. the latter
building. with the exception of the Of
fees retained by the Governor and SEQ
rotary OF the Commonwealth. shall be
fitted up for the Use Of committees OF
the General Assembly.
Cnder the same resolution IL was
further provided that a committee con-
sisting Of the Lieutenant-GOVern the
Speaker Of the House of Delegates. and
one member OF the Senate and two mem
beers Of the House Of Delegates. shall
have the Capitol building properly fitted
up under the supervision Of the Super
intendent Of Public Buildings, and at an
expense not to exceed one thousand
dollars.
The committee which will have full
control Of these alterations consists OF
the Lieutenant Governor. Major Robert g.
Kent OF Wythe county; the Speaker or
the House OF Delegates, Hon. John +.
Ryan, OF Loudoun county; Senator VIII
liam Lovensten, OF Richmond, and COL
onel John ). HarwoOd and Hon. J. Aston
CabeH, members OF the House OF Dele
gates.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-24

Real merit is the characteristic OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla. and II is manifested
every day In the remarkable cures TINS
riila Is the kind. Try 1t.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-24

Richmond to Washington and return
$50 via Richmond. Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad. Tickets on sale Au-
gust sd TO 18th, good until September 6th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-24
Inv and Equity Court.

In the Law and Equity Court a suit
was Instituted Yesterday by the Endow-
mont Guarantee Company against Jo-
seph Rindsberg, trading under the firm
name OF the Booth Wall Paper Company
action OF debt for SOL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-24

r. 4. Slaughter. treasurer of the city of
Petersburg. was in the city yesterday. and
called at the office Of the Auditor OF
Public Accounts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-24

Hoods Pills cure nausea. sick headache
iniigestion. blliousness. Try box.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-24

Mr.. w. G. Long. a bicycle rider of ten
years experience expressed himself as
well satisfied with "A regulation II the
speed but 20 reduce il TO four mi es
when corners We're TO be turned. would
be too slow. He suggested limit from
ten 70 twelve miles on straight course
and one-haf Of IL for turning corners.
lie next presented a petition from livery
stable owners VINO asked that the = iuses
about the Introduce on q bells ana lsmp,,
be stricken cut I'm the interest OF ~
owners Of hors The petition set toitn
that the flash Of the light and the souid
of the bell would Only brighten hoIsIs. ~
was signed by every owner OF livery
stable I'm this city. 49,. ,-,,,o.,,,
Mir. Long also thought the proposed
license tax to be unjust. he had touni
the same opinion TO prevail among people
Who did lot ride bicycles. II bicycle
shonld be taxed, then doctors buygies.
baby carriages was3ns b drawn ,s1od ~ ply ply
S Soats we're certainly dreaded by bicycle
ILL., more than by others, for they
rinid certainly suffer the greater damage
Mou," COLLISION. While the average speed
driving horse was from eight to ten
VI H. an hour, he was In favor or nXing
he speed Of bicycles at twelve miles