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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
WAS 1T SUICIDEP
Serious Shooting of a Newspape,
Man N Augusta.

Serious Shooting of a Newspaper
Man N Augusta.
Augusta, Ga. Aug 23-E. J. Faure, a
newspaper man, attempted to commit
suicide to-day by shooting himself in his
room at the Planters hotel. Night be-
fore last Mr. Faure returned. after two
weeks visit to Atlanta. He seemed to be
in his usual good spirits but last night
seemed TO be very much worried. 1t was
thought to be of no consequence. how
ever. This morning he did not come
down to breakfast, and at Has O'Clock
two pistol shots were heard in the vicinity
of Room So on the third floor.
Sergeant Morgan and Mr.. Joe Bull were
the first to reach the unfortunate mans
room. They found Mr.. Eaure sitting in
chair in the middle of the room, clothed
IN a negligee shirt ard a pair of white
trousers. When the two gentlemen
entered Mr.. Faure did not seem a bit
worried, and when asked by Mr.. Bull
what was the matter, replied that he had
accidentally shot himself He was car
ried TO the bed and DIR. Green summoned.
Upon examination it was found that the
bullet from Smith and Wesson 4S-calib re
pistol had entered the left side three
inches above the heart and striking a bone,
took an upward course and came out on
top OF the left shoulder. The other shot
went wide of its mark. going through the
partition of the next room and lodged in
the hall
Mr. Faure was form erly editor of the
Evening News, but several months ago he
resigned and since that time has been out
of work. 1t is thought financial troubles
were the cause of the unfortunate mans
attempt to take his life. Mr.. Faure was
taken to the hospital, where he will re-
ceive the best of medical attention. His
home is in New Orleans, where his pa
rents live, but he has been in Augusta
nearly two years
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
THE ooNEY ISLAND MEETING.
Meeting of the Southern Railway and
Steamship Association.

steamship ASSOCIATION.
Coney Island, Aug. 23.-The convention
of the Southern Railway and Steamship
Association met this afternoon, and, after
a short session, adjourned. 1t was de-
veloped during the meeting that the fol
lowing transportation companies had
signed the associations agreement
for the ensuing year: The Western
Railway of Alabama, Atlanta and West
Point railway, Southern railway, Cen
trail Railroad and Banking Company of
Georgia, Ocean Steamship Company,
Georgia railroad. Louisville and Nash
vile Railroad Company, Clyde Steam
snip Company, Kansas City, Memphis
and Birmingham railroad, Bruins wick
and Western railroad, Alabam8 Midland
railroad, Charleston and Savannah
railroad, Savannah, Florida and
Western railway, Georgia Southern
and Florida railroad Wilmington and
Weldon railroad, Atlanta and Florida
railroad, Port Royal and Augusta rail
road, Baltimore, Chesapeake and Rich
mOnd Steamboat Company, Nashville,
Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad, and
Western and Atlanta railroad.
The executive board of the association
met a. O'Clock Ghis afternoon. The en-
tire session was given up to a delegation
representing southern compress interests,
opposing reduction of the rate of 10
cents for 100 pounds paid by southern
transportation lines for cotton compress
sion The matter will be decided by the
executive board tomorrow.
Another meeting was held this evening,
and the members were in session up TO a
late hour. Nothing could be learned of
the proceedings.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
THE JURY,s VERDICT.
A ooroner's Inquest Throws No Light
on Miller's Death.

Altoona, Pa, Aug. 23-The coroner's
jury impanneled 10 investigate the death
Of Bank Examiner Miller, this morning
rendered verdict hat the deceased came
10 his death from the result Of pistol
shot wound, the weapon having been fired
by his own hand, but whether by acct
dent or intention. 70 the jury is unknown.
The hearing Of Bank Clerk Clabaugh,
which was 10 have been held this morning,
was postponed till Saturday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
ANOTHER FORGED ORDER.
Mr.. John Lynch Loses So Through a
Negro Who Presented 1t.

Negro Who Presented 1t.
The man who has been working forged
orders on several of the merchants in the
city succeeded day or two ago in OBJ
tanning 50 on an order presented to Mr..
John Lynch, the grocer at Taylor and
Whitaker streets. The order was signed
by a lady who lives near the store, was a
good imitation, and MIR. Lynch thought it
was all right. The note stated she
wanted IS to pay for a c. O. D. package
which had Just been delivered, and he
let the man have the amount. The negro
started toward the house from which
the order was supposed to have been sent,
and nothing more was thought of the
matter until it was discovered that the
lady VINO was supposed to have signed
the order was out of the city The man
who presented the order is a rather
bright, slim mulatto, about 5 feet 10
inches in hight. The writing of the order
is very similar to those presented at
various drug stores.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
FREIGHT TRAIN WRECKED.
Three Men Killed and Three Others
Badlv Hurt bv an Axle Breakine.

Three Men Killed and Three Others
Badly Hurt by an Axle Breaking.
Fort Atkinson, Wis, Aug % Three
men were killed in a wreck on the Chi
cago and Northwestern road near this
place at ~ As O'Clock this morning. Three
others were badly hurt The train was
a freight and was running at the rate Of
twenty miles an hour at the time of the
accident. The killed were in one
end of box car, partially filled with
hard wood lumber, and they were
buried under the debris The names of
the killed are Thomas Ingalls,, 40 years,
lived at Az West Madison street, Chit
cago; Charles Klein, aged 30, whose wife
lives somewhere in ChicaRo Stephen
Ontke, 40 years, Austin, Tex.
The accident was caused by the axle Of
the lumber car breaking. The dead and
injured were brought TO this place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
PUFF RELEASED.
Prosecuted by Felix Mendel for As
sault With Intent to Murder.

Prosecuted by felix mendel Tor AS
sault With Intent to Murder.
George Puff was given preliminary
hearing before Justice Waring Russell
yesterday on a charge Of assault with in
tent to murder, preferred by Felix
Mendel.
Last Tuesday Mendel was passing a
place at South Broad and Houston
streets when a pistol, that was in Puh's
hand, was discharged, and Mendel in
sisted that the shot was meant for him.
The evidence brought out al the prelim-
mary hearing, however, established the
fact that Pun was holding the pistol in
his hand cleaning 10 when il was dis
charged
There was no evidence whatever that
he had Intentionally cred at Mendel,
and he was discharged by Justice Rus
sell Mendel thought Puff had some
grudge against him on account Of some
words they had had, and hence the pros
ecution.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
RAIL ANp oRossTGE.

There were sixteen passengers for
Washington yesterday at noon by the At
lantic Coast Line train. There will prob
ably be number to-day. the cheap rates
TO the encampment OF the Knights Of Ply
thias being a great inducement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
ASSAULTED WITH A RAZOR.
A Jealous Woman Slashes Her Rival
in. the Face.

in the Face.
Lucretia James was badly carved up by
Matilda Edwards at the Tybee depot
about O'Clock last night. AS a matter
OF course the fight was about man
The Adonis in the case was colored
man named Bird He was down at Ty-
bee and LIcretia went to the depot to
meet him on his return Bird and Ma
tilda had formerly been lovers it seems,
but Matilda had been cast aside in favor
of Lucretia Matilda knew that Bro had
gone TO Tybee and she too went TO the de
pot in the hope of meeting him and win
ming him back TO her.
When she found Lucretia awaiting him
also her anger knew no bounds, and she
did her best to destroy that young
woman's beauty with the aid of razor
She inflicted several severe cuts, but zone
of them dangerous. She then made her
escape and had not been arrested at mid
night. Lucretia was taken TO her hons
in Charlton street lane.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
WAITING WITH THE WOOL.
A Boston Bark With Full Cargo Ly-
ing OFF Cane God

Boston, Aug. 28--The Portland bark
Grace Dering, from Rasario to Boston, is
lying off Cape Cod with a large cargo of
wool, waiting for the new tariff bill 10 be-
come law. She was sighted several
days ago. Under the present law a duty
of II cents per pound would be collected
Under the new law the cargo can come
in free. 1t is estimated that the CON
signees will make over $4,000 by delay
ing the vessel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
Cotton Statistics.

Liverpool Aug %. The following are the
weekly cotton statistics sales 50 0O0 boies
American 5000 bales. trade takings 1900
bales actual exports 10000; total imports
5000 bales, American 600 bales; total stock
1905, 900 bales American 9S4 90 bales: total
ahoat 3i,OJO bales, American 81 900 bales:
sales for speculation 200 bales; purchases for
export 1000 bales
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
LABOR STATISTICS.
Labor COMMISSIONER Figures as to
the Industries of Maine.

Lhe Industries or Maine.
Augusta, Me, Aug. 23.-Returns that
have been made to Labor Commissioner
Matthews regarding the states manu-
featuring industries show that reduc-
ton has been made in employees earnings,
taking into account the reductions in
running time and of working force 10th
Of shutdowns and by lessening Of crews
and cuts in wages.
The gross amount paid in wages in
some of the leading industries Of the state
show the following per centage of loss
Cotton goods, Fl per cent. wooden goods.
43 per cent builders finish 80 per cent. ;
paper boxes, So per cent. oil-clotb. 81 per
cent. foundry and machine shop pro
ducts, GA per cent. spools. &c per cent. ;
granite, 30 per cent. and lime so per cent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
DYNAMITE IN WHEAT.
A Machine Wrecked, Barn Fired and
Man Killed.

Akron, o., Aug. 23.-While threshers
were at work on the farm OF George
Whitner on the western edge Of the city,
a box of dynamite was found con
cealed in sheaf Of wheat Half
an hour later a dynamite cartridge,
which had been secreted in another
sheaf, was fed TO the separator and ex-
ploded, wreckinR the machine and setting
fire to the barn. John w. Hitner, Jacob
and Charles Lacey attempted 10 rescue
the horses in the barn. They failed, and
Charles lost his life in the attempt.
Hitner was fatally injured. Four horses,
one mule and several cattle were burned
TO death, and Hitner's entire wheat and
oat crop and many farm implements were
DESTROYED
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
HERE'S a "aE NERAL, ron you

Frye Makes a Speech at Homestead,
Talking Mostly Through His Hat.
Pittsburg, Aug. g. At populist meet.
ing held at Homestead tonight, Gen. -
Frye, late leader of the commonwealers.
made speech. He predicted a march of
100000 men to Washington, who, he
said, if congress fails to legislate as they
wish, will turn congress out and organize
a provisional government
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
HIS LAST LEAP.
A North Carolina Bank President
Jumps From the City Hall.

Jumps From the City Hall.
Richmond, Va, Aug 23.-Col. j. NJ
Winstead, president Of the Piedmont and
Peoples Banks, Of Greens boro, N. c., com
mitted suicide this morning by jumping
from one of the balconies of the city hall,
near the clock tower The plunge was
one Of ninety-fve feet and the body was
impailed on an iron railing. The cause Of
the act is not known here. When Mr.
Winstead got the key 10 the tower he
showed no sign Of nervousness or excite
ment. He was about 80 years old and
married. Before jumping he threw his
cane and shoes down.
Col Winstead's nephew arrived here
from Danyille tonight, and stated that
there was no reason why his uncle
should have committed suicide.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
PNEUMATIC GUN TEST.
Conditions as to Rapid Firing Shown
to Be Very Successful.

Sandy Hook, Aug. 23.-The test for
rapidity Of the pneumatic gun to-day
was as great a success as the test for ac-
curacy yesterday. Ten shots were fred
from the ffteen-inch gun within fifteen
minutes. The contract allowed forty
minutes for this trial, so the Pneumatic
Torpedo and Construction Company did
IL in less time than required. The ex-
plOsive shells will be fired tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
KILLED BY A FALL.
Two Laborers on a New Government
Building Fatally Hurt.

New York, Aug 23.-James Giblin, So
years old, and Edward Murray, "a
years old, were killed this after
noon while working on the new build
ing Of the United States appraisers
warehouse at Christopher and Greenwich
streets. Giblin stepped on the iron
ladder which leads down from the dome
He missed his footing and fell headfore-
most In his descent he uttered a wild
shrek Edward Murray, a concrete
worker, who was near by, leaned over to
see what the trouble was He leaned too
far out and fell with Giblin Murray
was instantly killed. Giblin died an
hour later.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
FATAL ACCIDENT.
Two Young Ladies Drowned While
Trying TO Rescue a Third.

Baton Rouge La, Aug. 2s-News
reached the city this morning Of dis
tressinR accident near Baton Rouge
which resulted in the death of three esti-
mable young ladies, and which has cast
a gloom over the entire capital city. The
unfortuuates were Miss Mary Lee Read
Miss Belle Chambers and Miss Elenore
Garland. The young ladies were bathing
in the Amite river, when one Of their
number got beyond her depth She
screamed and the other two went 20 her
assistance, and all three were drowned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
SECOND FLORIDA DISTRICT.

Democrats Renominate Mr.. Cooper
and Tndorse Cleveland.
Jacksonville, Fla, Aug. 23.-At
Palatka, Fla, tonight the democratic
convention Of the Second Florida district
renominated Hon. Charles M. Cooper to
succeed himself in congress. The fjnan-
cial policy of President Cleveland was
lndorsed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
A FIERCE BLAZE.
Turpentine and Rosin Fired by Incen-
diaries Stills Burned.

Walthourville, Ca, Aug. 23.-To-night
at $3.50 o'clock, the turpentine stills Of
Col r. r. Miller caught fire very sud
denly and burned 10 the ground with
about twenty barrels Of spirits and about
fifty barrels Of rosin 10 is thought 10 be
the work Of an incendiary as there had
been no fire around since the early part Of
the day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
A WESTERN STORY
Which Might Have Caused a Mild
Sensation in Savannah.

Which Might Have Caused q Mild
Sensation in Savannah.
Omaha. Neb., Aug. 23-An important
order has been made by the war depart
ment. The department of the Platte has
been transferred to Savannah, Ga, and
will be there established under another
name The troops there will remain at
Fort Crook, which will be attached to
the department of the Missouri, with
headquarters at Chicago.
The affair has been kept quiet, as the
removal will be no small loss 10 this city.
A vigorous attempt is being made to
secure a reversal of the order. G. L.
Miller, collector of customs, and f. Mar
tin, a leading politician, have gone to
Washington, but the attempt will almost
certainly fail.
The foregoing was received as a spe-
cial dispatch from Omaha at a late hour
last night. An inquiry was sent to Wash
ington as to whether there was any foun-
dalton for it. The following reply was
received: Secretary of War Lamont
SAYS there is nothing in the Omaha
story. Ed.
THAT OMAHA DELEGATION.
Washington, Aug. pa delegation
consisting Of three prominent democratic
citizens of Nebraska arrived in Washing
ton to-day, having in view the entering of
a respectful protest to the proper officials
against a change in the headouar-
tiers of the department of the Platte,
rumor having prevailed and gained
considerable credence to the effect that
an order would Issue from the war de
partment transferring this post to Savan-
nah, Ga. Inquiry az the proper quarter.
however, developed the fact that no such
change of military station was contem-
plated and others rumors of changes of
army posts evidently grew out of the re-
cent general order of the department es-
tablishing three leading posts for re
cruiting purposes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
Homo and Abroad.

II is the duty Of every one, whether al
home or travelling for pleasure or bust
ness, TO equip himself with the remedy
which will keep up strength and prevent
illness, and cure such ills as are liable Ia
come upon all in every day life. Hood's
Sarsaparilla keeps the blood pure and less
liable 10 absorb the germs of disease.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24
MACHINERY, CASTINGS. ETC.
CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATS.
Third Days Session and Permanent
Organization Effected.

San Francisco, Aug 23.-The dem
ocratic state convention met shortly after
10 o'clock a. m. for the third days ses-
sion. A permanent organization was per-
fected, and the platform and resolutions
presented The platform indorses Cleve-
lands administration and the silver
plank in the national platform of 1892,
favors the election Of United States sena-
tors by the people and urges the construc-
tion of the Nicaragua canal. IL also pro-
tests against any attempt to extend the
time of payment for railroad debts to the
government and requires written pledge
from all senatorial and congressional
nominees TO oppose any efforts in that
direction,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24

In the democratic state convention to-
day a resolution indorsing President
Cleveland Hawaiian policy in attempting
to peaceably restore the queen to her
throne, and denouncing the ac-
tion OF the republican admins
tration in acquiescing in the over
throw of friendly power and assisting
in the maintenance of revolutionary
government was lost. The platform was
then adopted, after which nominations
were taken up.
Judges T.. A. Bridgeford Of Colusa and
jackson Temple of Sonoma, and Justice
Murphy of Del Norte, were chosen
justices of the supreme court. The con
vention then adjourned until 10 a. m, to
marrow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24

Hoods Pills are hand made. and per-
feet in proportion and appearance. 2jc.
per box.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24

HOW are your once supplies Want any.
II thing for next month. or In a hurry II
80, send your orders for printing lithograpAAnm
&C.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-24

TNHE steamships OF this company are ap,
L pointed to sail from Savannah for Baltl.
more as follows-standard time:
d. II. MILLER, Capt, G.. w. BILLUPs,
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30 4 p. m.
VIM LAWRENCE, Capt w. FOSTER,
SATURDAY, Sept 1, $3.50 p. m
VIM CRANE. Capt. w. j. BOND, wEDNEs.
DAY, Sept. 3, o a. m.
And from Baltimore every TUESDAY and
FRIDAY.
Through bills Of ladng given to all points
West, all the manufacturing towns 10 New
England and to ports OF the United Kingdom
and the Continent
j. j. CAROLAN, Agent
Baltimore wharf.
J. G. WHITNEY Trafnc Manager, Baltimore.
The morning call., 1894-11-04
HE WAS SCARED.
How FanCher Accepted a
Compromise.
The Directors of Wood, Gray & Co.
Threatened to Have Him Arrested
for ENLIGHTENMENT.

f. II. Fancher has fled suit in the Su-
perior Court against w. II. Woods, w. A.
Curtis, f. II. LongtUn and Wood. Gray
& Co., TO recover go shares OF stock 10 the
corporation of Wood, Gray 81 Co.
Fancher claims that he was the owner
of 80 shares of stock, that the company
had received from him for lis own use and
benefit $3727 90, and owed him $50 for his
services as nne of the directors. OF this
sum he acknowledges having received only
S1727 80, and ne has word or two to
say regarding his application for payment
of the balance.
1t is alleged that on Fancher presenting
his application 10 the company he was
summoned TO meet w. 81. Wood and w.
ii. Maloney at the law office OF the latter
at,2l6 Pine street. There he was accused
of having emheZzIed $1,000 from The COM
pany, and it was represen ted to him that
If he did not Instantly give the company q
clean discharge OF all liabilities in respect
either OF stock or moneys due, and in con-
,SideratiOn of the receipt OF q check for
S1I27 90, he would al once be placed under
arrest for the EN- be ZZlem of this money
Fancher relates that at first he indIg-
nanily refused the proposed compromise
and held out for his money. Once more
he was threatened and again be held out
against persuasion. Finally Wood told
him that If he did not give in a policeman
would be sent for. Fancher said he
wouldn't give in, and the upshot of the
whole business was that bury policeman
appeared upon the scene and arrested
Eancher for em beZZlement.
Wood and Mah0ney. it appears, accom-.
panied Fancher TO the City Prison, intend
ing to enter charge of embezZlement
against him, when on the very threshold
of the prison Fancher gave in and accept
I'd the compromise. He was released ana
check for $1727 80 handed to him, which
he Immediately cashed.
Fancher says he compromised, owing to
threats hurled at his head, and that he Is
ready and willing TO return the $1727 90
paid to him and TO prosecute his claim
against the company. He seeks to set
aside the compromise, and 10 restrain the
defendants from transferring his stock
in the books Of the company from mis- name
in n fhairc
The morning call., 1894-11-04
MRS. JOHNS ANSWER
She Accuses Grove johnson of Not
Doing His Best for Her.

Mrs. Isabella j. Martin has filed he,
answer to the suit instituted bv Albert r.
Roche, on behalf of Grove L. johnson. II
recover $780, balance of a promissory note
for $500 given to secure payment of legal
services rendered.
Mrs. John Martin admits the execution
OF the note, but states that part of the con.
sideration for its execution was that Grove
l.. johnson should exercise his best skill
in the conduct of the Martin will case
until after flu al judgment had been entered
therein. In spite of Grove JohnsOn's Ion o
and arduous labors, Mrs. John Martin no
asserts that he did not exercise his hes,
skill, and instances the fact that before
the case was under submission 10 the 1ury
Grove l.. johnson picked up his things. and
in the furtherance OF his political am
billions he LETT the city to "stumpv the
State, and that "the subsequent proceed
ings interested him no more" johnson
left the case to the tender mereies of mis-
junior counsel.
Mrs. John Martin further charges John
son with having neglected to Introduce
evidence at the trial which was very ma
terial to her cause and that of her child
and she also states that johnson has re-
ceived from here not 500, but 5000 already.
So she claims to owe the famous Sacra-
meDto lawyer nothing. ATTORNEYS L. f..
Phillips and John II. Henderson are Mrs
John Martins newly engaged ATTORNEYS.
The morning call., 1894-11-04
Alexander Rutherford's Estate

}. p. Wright. as executor of the estats
of Alexander Ell. Rutherford, deceased.
has obtained his discharge from Probate
Judge Coffey, who yesterday granted a pa.
titIon for final distribution of the estate.
The property was originally valued nj
S197.022 II. and considerable portion Of
it has already been distributed. There
still remains, however, a considerable
realized upon. and. together with SOC I.
SOP rs cash in the hands of the executor.
to be distributed among the heirs,
The morning call., 1894-11-04
New Corporation

The Cosmos Cafe has filed articles of In.
corporation. Directors-M Michael Areudt.
NJ. NJ. Cohn, M. G. Cohn, Gabriel Conn.
Oscar Moses. Capital $1,000, fully sub.
scribed.