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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-13
TAP HEEL DEMOCRATS.
The North Carolina State Convention
to Meet Aug. 8.

Raleigh n. c., June 12.-The state ex-
ecutive committee OF the Democratic
party met here tonight with quite fun
attendance, thirty members being pres
ent
The democratic state convention was
called to meet Wednesday, Aug. 3, at
Raleigh.
A letter addressed to the committee by
Senator Jarvis was read. in which the
senator suggested that q primary should
be held under regulations presented by
the state executive committee to nomi-
nate candidates. The committee resolved
that it had no jurisdictions in the matter.
A resolution was adopted thanking
Chairman Simmons for his splendid man
agement of the campaign of 1892
The proceedings were entirely har-
monious
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-13
oHARLEsToN's TROOPS.
The Military Court of Inquiry Fin
ishes It's Labcrs

Columbia S. c., June l2-The military
court of inquiry reported to-day the re-
suit of their investigation of the conduct
of the Fourth brigade. composed Of
Charleston troops, in refusing to go to
Darlington during the riots The court
finds BriEadier General r. A. Hugenin,
Mai. b. II. Rutledge and all the captains
guilty of conduct nbecoming officers, and
prejudicial to discipline, in attending and
participating in council called to con
slider whether or not they would obey or
ders. The three captains excepted merely
attended, and it is declared that they are
only subject TO reprimand. One of them,
Capt. Anderson OF the Carolina Rifles,
the court states, was ready all the time
to obey orders. All the other officers and
all privates are relieved OF responsibility.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-13
NEW DIRECTORS ELECTED.

The Library Association Confirms the
Nominations Made by the President.
The Catholic Library Association held
its monthly meeting at the Library hall
last night. The following directors nom
mated by President Gleason were con
firmed.
M. A. O'Byrne, P. Brennan, ]. w. Col
den, j. F. Mccarthy, j. j. Powers. J. b.
Maddox, d. K, CatherwOOd, j. j. Horri-
gan, j. B. Connolly and John Sullivan, Jr.
This was practically the only business of
Importance before the meeting, as the
question of the gymnasium was not acted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-13
REsroRED TO O1r1zENsu1p.
Singular Case of Man Who Claimed
to Have Been Innocent.

Atlanta, Ca, June 12-Gov. Northen to-
day restored o. O. Morris, of McDufde
county, to the rights of citizenship. Twelve
years ago Morris was convicted of
simple larceny. settlement of the
case was proposed TO him, but he refused,
saying he did not consider himself guilty
of any crime, but as he had been con
victed of one he would serve the penalty,
which was one year. After his time was
out he took up life where he had left off.
He mas been an exemplary citizen and
noighbor, and after eleven years his
neighbors petitioned the governor in his
behalf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-13
RHODE ISLANDS SENATOR.
The Republicans OF Both Houses vote
for g. p. WotmOre.

Newport, r. l., June l2.-The general
assembly today voted for United States
senator. The Senate voted 80 for George
Peabody Wetmore, rep, of Newport,
with five absentees. The House voted is
for Wetmore, with four absentees The
democratic members were absent The
result will be declared in joint assembly
to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-13
STEAMBOAT LINES.
FOR wiLmINoroM ISLAND.

ON and after June "a. 1854. Steamer
~ FLORA will run following schedule:
ondays-Leaye Wilmington G:l5 a. m.
Leave Thunderbolt Z 90 p. m.
Tue5days, Wednesdays, ThUrsdays-Lve.
Wilmington ZOO a. m, 100 p. m, 500 p. m
Leave 4hunderboll 1920 a. m, 90 p. m, 100
p. III.
FridRys-Leave Wilmington 700 a. N
Leave Thuaderbolt ECO p, m.
siatprdaYs-Leave wilmington ZOO a. n,
leo p. m, 800 p. m, 500 p. m. Leave Thun
derbOlt 1890 a. m, 300 p. ~, ZOO p. N.
Sundnys-Leavc Wilmington 100 p m.
$50 p m. Leave Thunderbolt 1880 am $50
pm, :l5 D. m.
On Fridays freight will lie received at str
Alphas wharf up to p m. All other DAYS
freight viii be received at Coast Line Junction
Bolton Street up 10 p, m.
Refreshments on board steamer and restaF
rants on the island also line salt water ba'n'
ing. Fare for round trip 35c: children ~
CAPT j. r. TORRENTS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-13
ATKINSON AT H1NEsvILLE.
100 Voters Turn Out, Hear Him and
Retain Their Opinions.

Hiuesyille, Ca, June 12-Hon. w. Y.
Atkinson spoke here to-day to a crowd Of
about 49, a large number were popu-
lists. The crowd was about evenly
divided between Evans and Atkinson.
There was no perceptible change made in
the standing Of the candidates.
us Mother-Oh, John John What shall
We doL Baby BIAS swallowed his rattlei
us Father-Dof Nothing Now he'll have
" with him an The time and we wont have TO
pe forever hunting IL up when he cries
lltagO Record.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-13


J. NJ. Tiff, proprietor OF the celebrated
Sand Hill vineyard. informed reporter of
the Albany Herald. Monday that he expected
to gather, this season, no less than $4,000
pounds OF grapes.
Constable Blackstone was shot and seri-
ously wounded in Richmond county, Monday.
1t seems that the constable, in company with
brother Officer. attempted the arrest Of Sam
Bamby, colored. who was charged with COW
stealing. Bamby resisted and Black burn
opened FIRE upon him, which was promptly re
turned by the negro. Blackburn was very
seriously shot in the face, After the firing
was over the negro could not be found. He
has escaped.
Sam Williams and Mary Favors who were,
until a coroner'S investigation at Atlanta Sat
urday, supposed to be guilty OF murder were
sentenced to the stOckade Monday morning
by Judge Calhoun for thirty days. Saturday
morning Mary FaYors and Minnie Williams,
Sam Williams wife, engaged in quarrel
near the corner OF Robins and Hum phrles
streets. Mary FaYors threw brick at Min
ME Williams, but 1t did not strike it's mark.
Minnie Williams walked few feet and fell
dead. She had been sick and the anger
wrought up within her on account OF the
quarrel resulted in death, whose remote
cause was apopleXy. The coroner reported
verdict on evidence TO this effect and sam
Williams and Mary Favors we're released
from the charge of murder and held on the
: city case of disOrderly conduct.
Brunswick Times Advertiser: The steamer
Egmont came alongside the gangway to Monk
street. dock at 1880 o'clock p. m. 1t was
quite dark, and as the party was landing
Miss Mariana Way. daughter OF w. j. Way
gave way to the others. She stepped out
upon the gangway leading to land south of
Segui s fish house. In the darkness she got
too close TO the edge of the gangway. and.
losing her balance, fell into the water some
six or eight feet below. Dressed in white
her screams brought Capt. Martin Anderson
quickly 10 her rescue, and he readily
perceived her location. He jumped in
to the water and caught her
as she was sinking In the meantime Mr.
Albert Way had heard that a lady was in the
water, and also jumped in TO her rescue, not
realizing that it was his sister until after her
rescue. Miss Way was quite cool, and by her
Self possession was easily removed. For
tunOtely the tide was coming in and the ten
dency was to carry everything shoreward AS
IL was, Capt Andorson's gallant act was none
too soon to prevent the drOWnjnt
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-13
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
The News Of the Two States Told
in Paragraphs.

a Young Lady of Brunswick Falls
Into the Bay From a Gang Plank
and Has a Narrow Escape From
Drowning-A Fisherman of Pal
metto Taken Back to Chicago on
Serious Charge.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-13
CITY BREVITIEs.

The suit Of John Kelley against Charles
A. jacobson was tried in the city court
yesterday, resulting in verdict for the
defendant. Kelley claimed $500 was due
him as salary for the time he was in the
defendants employ.
There was no business transacted in
the superior court yesterday. Solicitor
General Fraser was in Liberty county
with MIR. Atkinson, and the solicitor pro
TEN. was watching the political situation
in the city and county. The court will
resume business today. Jerry Holmes
will be tried Thursday for the murder of
the negro Richardson at a Lovers Lane
ball last summer
Mrs Wayne MacVeagh is so youthful in
appearance that the Rome correspondents
recently spoke of her as the ambassador S
daughter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-13
RAILROADS

I IMPROVED schedules. Through fiFst-class
4 coaches between Savannah and Ashevtlle
n G., for Hot Springs and other Western
Carolina points.
Also to WsIhslls and Greenville, S, c., and
intermediate points via Columbia.
Quick time and Improved service to Wash
tngton New York and the East.
Only line in the south operating solid yesti.
Duled limited Grains with Pullman dining cars
Double daily fast trans between New Y rk
philadelphia. Baltimore, Washington, Char.
lotte, Colum bte, savannah and Jacksonville
and Tampa, Fla, carrying Pullman drawing
room cars between Savannah and New York
on all through trains Also dining cars be-
and 49,
": A. TURK, G. P. A Washington, D. @
u h RARDWICk. a. G. +. A., Atlanta, Ca
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-13
MOUNTAIN TOP Hotel AND SPRINGS

ROckffsh Gap, Blue Ridge Mountains.
1,996 Feet Above Sea Level.
An old-fashioned Virginia resort Fine
views, Delightful temperature. Pure water.
Convenlenb to railroads. No mosquitoes
Reasonable rates. Address
MEssRs. MASSIE & Co,
Alton, Va.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-12
Bloody Crime Committed by a
Farmer Near Ridgeway, Mo-
David spragg Kills His Two
Children and Wife.
TWO MORE WOUNDED.
The Insane Man Then Took His
Own Life.

RIDGEwAY, No. Dec. 12.-The most
horrible human butchery ever record
ed was committed four and one-haf
miles southwest of this city about
D. N. yesterday. David @. Spragg, IN
a 1T of insanity, murdered his wife
and two children, mortauy wounded
two step children and then took his
own life The fearful weapon which
he welded with such appalling re-
suits was a large butcher knife
Numbers from town left for the
scene as soon as the dreadful news
was heard. On arriving at the place
a most sickening sight met their gaze
Lying in the yard near the gate was
the body of Mrs. Spragg with dis
heveled hair and mutilated BY CHASTITY
cuts and gRshes almost beyond
recognition. The interior of the
little dwelling presented a gruesome
aspect indeed. In one corner Of the
sitting room Law the lifeless body Of
little Galley Spragg, and IN the other,
Albert. only IA months old His head
was resting on the slate with w lch
he had just been playing Both
had hideous wounds in their
throats through which the life
blood was still oozing away. On the
kitchen floor, still clenching a smok-
ing shotgun in his hands and his mead
almost torn from his body, lay the
author of the awful crime. Great
pools Of blood had coagulated on the
floors and evidences Of a terrible
struggle were plainly visible all over
the house The walls and furniture
were spattered with blood.
The particulars of the Wholesale
butchery are learned fran Dora
Onstatt, a stepdaughter Of Spragg's a
child about IL years old. who succeed
ed IN eluding his murderous attack.
and escap ped to a neigh boris Her
statement is substantially as follows:
Spragg had been complaining Of
headache all morning and his nearest
neigh Dor, Mr.. Meyers, was sent to
RIdgeway after a physician Soon
after Meyers departure he tied his
son Clint and cut his throat, and then
attacked his wife. She ran out into
the yard pursued BY the maniac,
who finally caught her and a des-
perate struggle ensued. The in
furiated demon literally hacked her
head and face to piec and then,
severing her head almost completely
from her body, dragged her by the
hair into the yard. where he left her
Dora was sick ia bed, but when he
commenced his fendish work she got
ND and made her escape. Some time
is supposed to have elapsed after kill
ing the older children before he took
the life of the ba by, for the little fel-
low was heard crying by persons who
had arrived by this time. but were
deferred from entering by his pres
ence in the doorway with a loaded
shotgun. He closed the door and
presently two shots were heard
When the house was opened Spragg
was found weltering in his gore, the
charge from the gun having taken eff
feet ia his head, literally drenc hing
the room with his blood and brains
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-12

LITTLE ONES SUFFER.
An Epidemic Going the Rounds-AIany
ChiIdren Affected.

An Epidemic Going the Rounds-1Iany
ChfIdren Affected.
Dr. AIenninRer said today i'm speaking
VA the peculiar epidemic 0f laryngitis or
whatever il is among children in the
city. 81 think that there is less of the
disease than there was a few days ago
There is not enough hOarssness or sore
ness OF the larynx for iaryngitis. The
disease is more like catarrhal bronchitis.
There are frequently patches or cons0li-
dation on the lungs and in these cases it
much resembles lobular pneumonia In
some families as many as four children
were taken down at one time. The dis
ease is dangerous because there is ten
dency To pneumonia.
VII think that the cause Of the affection
In most cases is the insufficient heating
Of the rooms The floors are cold and
the children play On the hOors, perhaps
until they perspirs and the temperature
Of the lower part Of the room then makes
the mischief I'm many cases the child
j taken quite suddenly"
DR.. Peers said: This disease which
is now prevalent among children I would
consider a kind OF influenza There 10 a
high fever and resIessness but not a
great deal Of coughing. There have
been no fatal cases yet, that have heard
of, but a great many children in the city
are suffering from the trouble just now"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-12

ARDMoRE, Ind. Ter, Dec. IA
bold and gigantic steal has been in
operation here for some time IN the
shipment Of walnut logs to Ham burg.
Germany, in direct violation of trib-
al laws. The combine includes
leading members of the Chickasaws
Governor Gartner Of the Choctaw ma
ton, Yesterday com missiOned an in
spector to forbid further shipment un-
less the royalty Of S. per 1, 600 feet be
paid. The Choctaws are determined
to protect their rights regardless of
vhe Chickasaws. One-fourth of this
royalty is the property of the Chiclxa-
saws Thousands of feet have already
been shipped and several loaded cars
nov re main on the tracks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-12
MADE BAD MONEY.
Deputy q. S. Marshals Raid a
Gang of COunterfeiters.
Had Their Headquarters in a
Cave in Oklahoma.
FIVE OF THEM CAUGHT
Had Been Operating in Indiana
and Missouri

GUTHRIE. Ok. Dec IA squad Of
deputy United States marshals have
just unearthed a dangerous band of
counterfeiters who have been operat-
ing IN conjunction with counterfeit
ers in Indiana and Missouri A chance
word uttered by a member of the
gang while intoxicated led to a raid
and the subsequent lodging in the
United States jail of the following
leaders of the gang: Guy Harper. L.
Crawford, Joseph Tillery. Jess Lock
EFT and Sam Locl<ett.
After shadowing these men three
months and two days. all of which
time spurious coins, ranging in de-
nomination from ten cents to 81. were
circulated, the outlaws unwittingly
led their captors to an underground
cave few miles east of Perkins
fter locating the underground
mint, the deputies organized and
armed themselves to tn teeth. At 2
o'clock yesterday morning the Off
GERS descended into the cavern.
ranean passage for 100 yards,
quickly burst in door and
found twenty Eve men at work. The
counterfeiters had been trapped so
aorOitly and were SO taken by sur
prise that they failed to show fight
exits. All escaped save those above
named, but it develops that the pris-
oners were the leaders and the spur
ious money makers. and that the
others were only showers" their
work being to float the spurious coin.
With the prisoners the officers gath
cred in three buckle is full of counter
felt dollars and two tubsful of dimes.
quarters and nickels, besides a splen-
did and costly assortment of mOulds
and other queer paraphernalia-
The underground cavern was elabO-
rately furnished, con tanning folding
beds, works of art, divans, fine Brus-
sells carpet and a safe. The men had
been operating in the cave nearly
eight months and much of the spuri-
Gus coin was boxed and expressed to
pals in other states to be placed IN
circulation. All the counterfeiters
are educated and we'll dressed, and
two of those captured are on the
s'chappy" order. Tiuery was at one
time an employe in the mint at Phila-
delPhia.
The little town of Perkins is greatly
excited over the raid The Locke tt
brothers resided in Perkins and were
considered exemplary young men.
Deputy D. s. Mckay planned the raid.
The prisoners are reticent and far
have refused to answer questions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-12

sPRINaFIELD. III, Dec. 12.-For the
second time the United States
supreme court has dismissed the ap-
peal of Daniel Benton. alias William
Newly Benton was convicted in the
United States district court here Of
falsely impersonating William Newly.
q Federal soldier killed in the battle
Of Shiloh. and reaPpe airing as Newly
a few years ago at Newbvs old home
IN Southern Illinois and prese nting a
claim for pension benefit He was
sentenced to three years in the
Chester prison. The case was dis
missed for failure to file the appeal
bond. This will probably end this
famous case
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-12
THE sUBTREAsURY PLAN.
Carlisle's scheme Almost Identical With
the Popnlist idea save Peffer-

CarIisie's scheme Almost Identical With
the Popnlist Idea, says PETER
WAsHrNGTON, Dec. indications Of
g beginning Of the withdrawal Of the
gold from the treasury reserve recently
sanctioned have caused an apprehension
that this reserve may be again reduced
below the 500, 100000 mark, and that il
will not be long before the treasury will
be as badly of for gold as it was before
the bond issue. The danger of this con-
dition and the apprehension that If moth
ing is done by this Congress there will
be another bond issue, possibly followed
by call Of the next Congress to meet
early and legislate on the question, is
driving a mum Der Of Democrats to favor
the adoption Of the Carlisle plan now,
who, under different circumstances,
would be opposed to it.
Those who oppose the plan are very
earnest ia their opposition and savage in
their criticism, but these critics are IN
expectedly few.
One quaint criticism is that Dir. Car
Isle has appropriated the POpulists' sub
treasury plan, giving il a limited appli-
cation. Senator PETER says that there 10
no criticism which the bankers made to
the subtreasury plan Of the POpulists
which is not applicable a hundred fold
10 this The POpulists in their plan
propose to issue money a certain per
esntage Of the value Of actual products.
They propose for the government 10 H.
sue money on wheat actually in the
warehouse. This plan proposes for the
government to issue money on the capt.
tai stock-the possessions Of the bankers.
II is an application Of the idea to = GER
tain class and a certain sort Of posses
aiCna onfw
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-12
SILVER MEN TO CONTROL.
senator Teller Says white Metal Advo-
Gates Have the Senate IN go.

senator Teller Says white Metal Advo-
Gates Have the Senate IN go
WASHINGTON. Dec ~. Senator
Teller of Colorado. says nothing will
pass the senate during this session
but appropriation bills I'VE need f.
aancial legislation badly" said SEN
ator Teller. s'but neither Score tary
-arlisle's plan nor what is known as
The Baltimore plan is feasible. In
fact, Mr.. Carlisle's is absurd. The
outcome OF it ali viii be that we shall
nave another issue of bonds one Of
these days. This thing will be kept
Up until all the gold goes out Of the
sountry and until people can see for
themselves that gold can not be kept
"a the country by issuing bonds and
cunning into debt
II do not look for an extra session.
and l don't believe President Cleve-
land wants one. What good would il
aO2 The house would be Repu blican
the senate Democra tic Populist, and
Mr.. Cleveland would continue to hold
his own views, SO that you would
have the three branches of the gov
erument with varied views and no
prospect of harmonious action.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-12-12
NICARAGUA BILL.
Re II Again Considered by the Senate
DoIph and sherman SPEAK.

re II Again Considered by the Senate
DoIph and sherman Speak.
WASHINGTON, Dec 13-The senate
yesterday afternoon again considered
the Nicaragua canal bill and Mr..
Dolph addressed the senate in favor
OF the bill
Mr.. Coclzreu presented the house
resolution providing for the pay Of
the salaries of the employees Of the
house and senate for Deem Der on
goth inst, and it. was passed.
In brief speech Mr. Sherman
pointed out that the only provision of
the Nicaraguan bill that he was not
entirely satisfied with was the amount
to be paid to the Maritime company.
which he thought was entitled only
to the amount Of the money expended
in the enterprise thus far He
wanted the bill stripped of all doubt
full provisions IN this respect and to
have refunded to the com pany all ex-
penses made by it. Having paid that
the government could proceed to
work constructing without interior
ence by the company.
The presiding officer laid before
the senate a letter from the presid Mt
transmitting cores pondence relative
to the Armenian massacres Also
some correspondence regarding the
Mora claim. The senate then, at 4;O5
.. M. went into executive session.
and at AIS adjourned