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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-11
BERESFoRD PLEADS HIS CASE.
HE REPEATS THE STORY ABOUT
HIS WIFE'S FAMILY.

BeresfOrd Claims Their Lawyer Is "a
Discarded SuItOr of Hi, Wife and
l. Fighting 10 Keep Him i'm Jail
for Revenge and for the Money
There Is in the Case for Him-The
Governor Expected TO Reach n De-
eision This Week.
Atlanta. Ca. June 10.-"Lord" Beres-
ford. the star convict Of the Georgia
penitentiary. who recently made applica-
tion to Gov. Atkinson foE pardon, wrote
the governor a second epistie to-day,
which adds another interesting chapter
10 this noted case.
The letter is in reply 10 the efforts of
his wife's family to prevent him being
pardoned by painting for the governor
very black picture of Beresford. and sta
ting that he is stiH under Indictment in
New York for swindling Richard X. Fox
OF Police Gazette fame.
Beresford admits that this Indictment
existed at one time. but declares that it
has been noll pressed and that David
Bennett King, one of the attorneys en-
ployed by his wife's family to keep him
IN stripes, who have called Gov. Akin
sons attention TO it, knew this to be a
fact.
The bogus lord then takes up King. who.
he says, wants 10 marry his wife, saying:
THE actual truth is, and regret to re-
fer TO it, that d. Bennett King is a dis
cavded sutton of my wife's. and besides
his being paid well by my brother-in-law
10 do his dirty work. You can readily
see the low and sinister mo-
tfves which actuated this human
gain, revenge and jealousy stoops TO any
form Of falsehood. defamation and exag-
geration to keep me imprisoned that ne
may prosper l doubt not he is vain ana
vicious enough to think that he may yet
gain the hand Of my wife. / wish 10 i'm
press upon you that If my wife seriously
desires a divorce ! will not stand as
barrier. / have written her and 10 her
people that if they Will satisfy me IN my
Wite's own handwriting that she mad FOR
saken me- ] viii be dead TO her and them
That handwriting has not been forthcOm-
ing. No living man knows better than
David Bennett King that the Indictment
against me in New y ork was nolle pressed
and he knows there is no real issue pend
ing against me there.
My wife, who had been approached by
King in the guise of a friend. sent WORD
to me to meet him in Albany, where he
would hand me sum Of money to make
start in life. l kept the appointment,
but in lieu of a fulhllment of his promises
he had an officer waiting to arrest and take
me back TO Georgia.
In conclusion l wish to say with pro-
found consideration of the awful calamity
which surrounds me, that before my
Maker ! maintain and believe that my
wife at least is yet true, and If any course
is pursued by her against me she is per-
suaded by the treachery of d. Bennett
King and my brother-in-law, each prompt
ed and inspired by the same selfish, I'M
scrupulous anxiety TO fleece and obtain
the estate which would naturally redund
TO my unfortunate wife.
Gov. Atkinson has given no intimation
as to what he will do with Beresford' 5
application for pardon, but the case VIII
probably be settled this week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-11
MYERS TRIAL POSTPONED.
THE PROSECUTION TO PRoDUCE \
BROWN ALLEN N COURT.

He Comes FrOm the Mountain Fast
neSSes Of GIImer County and De-
MES That Hc Was Ever in AfIanfn
BefOrc-He Is "A Typical Countrs =
man. Whereas the Brown Allen
Described by Myers Is "A Dude.
Atlanta. Ga. June 1O.-When the case OF
Willie J. Myers. for the murder Of Forrest
L. Crowley. comes 10 trial next Monday.
Brown Allen, II not the famous myth upon
whom Myers charges the actual murder.
but Brown Allen. all the same, viii be one
Of the important witnesses for the state.
Brown Allen was discovered By the at
tOrneys for the prosecution through an
affidavit which the defense presented
when application was made for a new trial
This affidavit was from an ola woman
who testified that she knew Brown Allen
personally, that he lived in Cherry Los
Creek in Gilmer county. and was a des-
perate character. frequently in Atlanta.
The states attorney sent 10 Cherry Log
Creek and sure enough found Brown Allen.
lie appeared in court to-day ready 10
testify. buthe is a decidedly different char
acter 70 the Brown Allen whom Myers de-
scribes as the murderer. He IS a typical
countryman who says he was never ln
Atlanta before, much less tough fire.
quenter Of the town. Myers Brown Allen
was a dude. according to his description.
The trial was set for to-day, but was post
poned until June r. Judge Hart OF the
OcOHee circuit. who occupied the bench
to-day viii preside next week. The post
pOnement to-day was granted on motion
of the attorneys for the defense all three
of whom entered pleas Of illness. They
were too sick, they said, 10 30 en- with the
trial.
Myers was dressed in fashionable style
when he appeared in court to-day, ac-
cOmpanied by his father. He still appears
10 care little about the trial, but mis- de-
meanOr shows the wasting effect of
years confinement ia Jail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-11
EMORY COLLEGE.
The Commencement Exercises At
tracing Much Attention

oxford. Ga. June lO.-The freshman ex-
hibition attracted large audience. Great
er enthusiasm was never manifested in
a contest Of the kind.
The following are the dcclaimers and
their respective subjects: W. a. BRADLEY.
oxford. The Vagabonds:" f. F. Demp-
sey, Jackson. Importance Of Union" ".
Z. Failey. Hamilton, The Silver Quos-
tom +. II. Houser, Perry. March 10
AppomattOx:" John W. Hurst. atlanta.
''Emmetts Defense" \ NJ. s. Morrison.
Atlanta. The Curse OF Regulus:" r. +.
Morris, Cuthbert THE Polish Boy" T..
J.. Sparkman, Tampa, Fla. Confederate
Struggle for independence" +. G. Thorn
son, Savannah. Life Of Grady" W. II
Yeandle. Atlanta. "Surrey's Dream"
To reach decision seemed no easy mat
ter. so close was the speaking. bat the
judges awarded the medal TO X. H. Nor
ris- This announcement created great
surprise. as a tragic piece, such as the
gentleman delivered, has never taken The
medal heretofore. Messrs. HOuser.
Thomson and Yeandle deserve special
mention.
Yesterday the commencement sermon
was preached by DR.. j. J. Tgart Of Nash
vile. His sermon was interesting and i'm
pressive. His text was, And the Lord
said Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath
desired 20 have you, that he may sift YOU
as wheat But / have prayed for thee
that thy faith fail not. and when thou
art converted strengthen thy brethren"
Luke xxi: 81: 81. The theme of the dis
course, Satan sitting Simon" was han
died IN a most instructive manner. AT
night the sermon was delivered by DIT
Glenn. editor Of the Wesleyan Christian
Advocate. His text was taken from Mat
thew XXv:29 which he handled well.
This morning the sophomore defamation
took place. Twelve of the best orators
in college contested for the two medals
offered in this class. Tonight the cham
piOn debate was held. the question being,
Resolved that the tendency of the times
Is 10 the overthrow of the government"
Al the conclusion of the exercises. the
Latin, Greek, mathematics. essay and
science medals were awarded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-11
DROWNED OFF sT. sIMON's.
Aston HnzeIhurst Sinks While
Swimming in the Ocean.

Brunswicks. Ga, June 10.-Uriversal sor-
row was created to-day over the death
by drowning of Aston Hazlehurst one T
the most promising and wealthy young
men I'm this section. He had lately Ie-
turned from the University of Tennessee
and been doing local newspaper work,
having an exceptionally bright mind. Yes
terday in company with is college mate,
Malcolm Mccullough. he visited the Night
ingale family on St. Simons, who reside
two miles from the hotel, near the pier.
To-day they swan out to a boat some
distance from shore and dived frequently.
McCullough's strength weakened and dc
climbed into the boat. Hazlehurst then
attempted to reach the boat, but was too
weak from diving. Mccullough tried to
throw a rope to help him, but HazlehursJ
missed it twice and sank. Mccullough
tainted on the boat he was in
drifted off, and he was afterward
Qpicked up. Hazehurst has not been
found and searching parties have dragged
the water and are now patroling all the
island beaches in search of his body. lie
was one of natures noblemen and his
death is a great blow to his friends. rs
was a nephew of Scotia Tison of Sa-
vannah and related to the Plant and Ha-
Zlehurst families of Macon,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-11
TILLMAN's DOUBT,
Republicans Getting Ready for Al
Struggle in south Carolina.


Columbia. s. c., June Ex-senator Till
man was in the best of spirits when in the
city this morning and seemed to be In
the condition Of young mule just released
from pulling its first load
Of wood. He talked most en-
tertainingly of the condition Of
the Democratic party, saying that it was
merely a name. and no one could tell
what the Democratic party was. That
President Cleveland certainly was no dem
ocrat, and that Cleveland's creed could
not be taken as a standard That as for
himself in this state he belonged to the
white mans party, first, last and all the
time, and that no one could tell whether
that party was. democratic or not. The
Republican party is shaking itself again.
and its leaders say that 1t will soon play
a more important roll i'm South Carolina
than Ii has for years. Delegates will be
sent to the meeting of the national re-
publican league, which meets in Cleveland
O., on June 10, 20 and p. and that permits
sion will be asked of the national league
for the organization of branch leagues
in this state L. ID. Melton In the Fourth.
Robert Norman in the Third. ana T. b.
Johnson in the Seventh district, defeated
republican candidates for congress in
those districts in the last election, all
claim to have great hopes of unseating
congressman Latimer, Wilson and Stokes,
the democrats elected in those districts,
respectiVely.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-11
SEARCHING FOR SMITH.
AtIanta's Missing Money Lender He
Iieved 10 Have Been Murdered.


Atlanta, Ca. June 10.-The police believe
that ]. s. Smith, the money lender VINO
disappeared a week ago with several
hundred dollars of other peoples cash.
has been murdered and his body thrown
into the old water works reservoir.
Where they got their clue from the po-
lice will not say, but acting upon this
theory a squad of men with the assist
ance of Capt. J. S. Sarcho, a professional
diver, was put to work this afternoon.
dragging the old reservoir. expecting to
find the missing mans body there. 1t
will take several days to complete The
search, but IL will be kept up until every
foot Of the big pond has been gone over,
or the body is found
There is some suspicion that Martin
Dalton, the Providence murderer, who
was captured here last week, may nave
had hand In putting Smith out of the
way. Smith was once private detective
and had good many enemies among the
criminal classes. He took away only S30u
or $500 not his own, and as he could
easily have gone with that many thous,
and it Is not believed that he is an alb
sconder. Another theory is also being
worked by the police, which is that Smith
has been killed by a man who was jeal-
Gus of his attentions to a woman
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-11
A NEWSPAPER SOLD.
The Brunswick Call Passes Into New
Hands.

Brunswick. Ga. June GA local sensa-
ton was sprung to-day by the Morning
Can office being sold at constable's sale.
The newspaper OUTFIT was leased 70 y. II.
Leavy and run jointly 10y himself and c. W.
Deming. They were unaware Of mortgages
held against the owner when they leased it
and to-days action was a surprise. Both
parties We're on hand at the sale and
through Judge Lehman bid S5IJ, stopping
when they thought the bid was high
enough. Their opposing bidder took it on a
s. raise.
The sensational part came in the predic-
tiOn that the Call was squelched. 1t is a
local anti administration paper and has
been fun Of ginger. Messrs. Leavy < Dem
ing, however, Immediately leased part OF
the Bingham Job Office and viii issue a pa
per tomorrow and until their outfit arrives
from a job press. 1t is understood that the
office they formerly leased will issue a
strong local administration paper under
Editor Pratt of Florida.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-11
PAINTERS TAKE A TUMBLE.
They Fall % Feet and One of Them
Seriously Injured

Augusta, Ga, June 1O.-Two negro paint
ers, Alex Strong and Alfred Mccoy, fell
from a house on May avenue to-
day. They were sitting in a window in
the gable end of the house that was for
ventilating purposes. The house was in
course of construction and the window fell
out, precipitating them about twenty feet
to the ground.
Mccoy had his throat cut and his leg.
cut to the bone, but his injuries are moi
regarded as fatal
Strong escaped with bruises and in q
short time returned to work,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-11
A BOY INCENDIARY.
He Started Fires just 10 See the Fire
and the Ffremen Turn out

Atlanta, Ga, June 1O.-Wil Fletcher. a
sixteen year old negro boy was captured
by the police to-day after having set fire
20 a blacksmith's shop on West Hunter
street, having saturated the building with
oil to make the confagration sure. The
boys reason for firing the building was
that the owner had abused him and he
wanted to see the shop burn anyhow
Recently at frequent intervals the rail-
road company and the fire department has
been annoyed by some one setting fire to
lumber cars, or cars containing other in
Hamable material, in the Central yards,
near the location of the place burned to-
day by Fletcher. This work was charged to
the negro boy by the police and to their
surprise he admitted that he had been ap-
plying the match to the cars because ne
liked to see the flames and delighted in
watching the firemen turn out. The boy
SAID he always poured oil on the cars TO
make sure they would burn. Detectives
have been on the watch for the fire fiend
of the Central yards for month
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-11
LAFAYETTE's LYNCHING.
The Claim Now Made That Three
Negroes We're Killed

Jacksonville. Fla, June 10.-Yesterday at
high noon, Sunday, as reported in this
mornings dispatches. Bill Collins, a negro,
was lynched on the banks of the Suwanee
river in Lafayette county for attempting
to assault Miss Jeanette Allen. Collins
was chased two days before being caught
and it is said at McAlpin, that two negroes
were shot for attempting to aid Collins to
escape.
The bodies of two negroes were found
on the Savannah. Florida and Western
railroad between Live Oak and McAlpin
yesterday, as printed in the Morning News
to-day and the story is that they were
killed and placed there by Collins pur-
suers. The bodies were cut to pieces by the
passing trains. The pursuers of Collins
passed near where the bodies of the ne
groes were found, and It is said they were
friends of Miss ALIENS assailant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-11
MACON AND ATLANTIC.

The Sale of the Road Postponed I'm
til July IL.
Athens Ca, June 10.-Judge Emory
Speer, who is attending Lucy Cobb COM
mencement, heard an important railroad
case here this morning. 1t was the petition
of a Mr.. Schneider of Texas, protesting
against the sale of the Macon and At
lantic road. Messrs. Steed & Wimberly
err and Messrs. Charlton, Mackall and
Anderson of Savannah, and Marion Err
win of Macon, appeared for the creditors
and the railroad.
The hearing was in progress when teIe-
grams were received from the principal
creditors in New York, among whom is
Receiver Young, asking that the sale OF
the road be postponed. Judge Speer or
dered the sale postponed until July IL,
meanwhile the case stands where il was
before the hearing TODAY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-11
LAST NOTICE.
Tax Returns.

The tax receivers Office will remain open
until o'clock p. m. on Tuesday, June IS
inst, for returns on polls and professions
Lands in the county.
Real estate in the city,
Bank capitals,
Building associations,
Vessels and water crafts
Money, accounts, notes, mortgages and
other evidences of debt
Bonds, not legally exempted.
Merchandise and stock in trade
Personal property, including household,
kitchen and office furniture, jewelry,
watches, gold and silverware. horses,
mules. cattle. carriages, buggies, and
wagons.
will visit the workshops of the Cen
trail and Savannah. Florida and Western
Railway Companies on dates to be speci-
fed JOHN r. DILLON
Office hours, a. m. to D. m.
r. T. R., c. c., Ga
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A FIGHT ON THE CURB.
An Alderman of OcaIa Knocked
Down by a Former EmpIoye.

Ocala, Fla, June l0.-This noon, as ].
w. Pearson was passing the Merchants
Bank, Allen Rogers, who was there,
asked to speak to the former, and as they
stepped to the curb Rogers knocked
Pearson down. rough and tumble
scramble followed until parties separated
them. Pearson is an alderman, and chair
man OF the street committee, and Rogers
had been foreman of the street force
until his services were discontinued bv
council. To-day's trouble grew out OF
that matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-11
Opening of the State Encampment

ny companies left tonight for Griffin to
Inter the state encampment They are I'M
ger esI command Of Col W. L. Jones of the
companies and about l20 men in camp ~
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REORGANIZATION OF THE CEN
TRIAL RAILROAD AND BANKING
COMPANY OF GEORGIA.

\ plan Of purchase or the railroads and
properties OF the Central Railroad AMI
Banking Company Of Georgia and the 9th
er lines embraced IN It's system has been
prepared and the Mercantile Trust Com
psny of New York has been. by proper
agreements and request, appointed agent
and depository under such plan.
The following interests have already
lodged their written approval of the plan
and have requested the said Trust Com
pany 10 proceed TO call for deposits there
under and take all stch steps as may be
necessary and proper 10 fully effectuate
and execute the reorganization, namely:
majority of the capital stock Of the
Central Railroad and Banking Company OF
Georgia.
The committee Of the holders Of certifi-
Gates Of Indebtedness of the Central Rail-
road and Banking Company of Georgia.
The underwater Of the proposed first
mortgage bonds of the new company. to be
used in taking up the present tripaTtite
bonds
The committee representing the first
mortgage bondholders Of the Mobile and
Girard Railroad Company.
Deposits under this plan are invited from
the following parties in interest:
ID The holders of the capital stock OF
the Central Railroad and Banking Com
pany of Georgia.
% The holders of certificates of indebt-
edness of the Central Railroad and Bank
ing Company Of Georgia.
90 The holders of the first mortgage
bonds Of the Montgomery and Eufaula
Railroad Company.
Cd The holders of the first mortgage
bonds of the Savannah and Western Rail-
road Company.
(O The holders of the first mortgage
bonds of the Chattanooga, Rome and Co
lumbus Railroad Company.
90 The holders of the first mortgage
bonds of the Macon and Northern Railroad
Company.
Cd The holders of the first mortgage
bonds of the Columbus and Rome Railroad
Company.
C0 The holders of the first mortgage
bonds of the Savannah and Atlantic Rail-
road Company.
Negotiable certificates of deposit will be
issued by the undersigned in exchange for
securities so deposited
Securities may be deposited with the
Southern Bank of the State of Georgia,
Savannah. Georgia, as the Agent of the
Mercantile Trust Company.
The right to make such deposits is here
by limited to the first day of July. 1885.
Printed copies of such plan and any
further information in connection with
the reorganization which may be desired
by security holders will be furnished at
the office of the undersigned 12O Broad
way, or by Messrs. Samuel Thomas and
Thomas f. Ryan. at their Office in the
Mutual Life building, No 81 Liberty street,
New York city.
THE MERCANTILE TRUST COMPANY,
Depository.
New York, June g. 1895.
On application 70 the Trust Company,
Mercantile Trust Company certificates of
deposit under Hollins plan of reorganiza-
ton can be exchanged for certificates
under this plan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-11
A FAILURE AT AMER1CUs.
The Sheriff Closes n Dry Goods store
an Attachment.

Americas, Ga. June lO.-The store Of
Rogers & Wilder, dry goods dealers, was
closed to-day by the sheriff under foreclos-
ure of mortgage held by Coleman &
Bearden of Macon. The claim is a small
one. The firm hopes to resume business in
a few days.
Tom Clark. a negro drayman, had his
leg broken to-day while loading a barrel OF
whisky.
Dick Fletcher, Jr., charged with burg
larry, was acquitted this afternoon. The
jury was out only ten minutes.
&. The trial of Ross McGarrah, charged
with murder. VIII begin tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-11
TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSES
MELDERMA

Is Toilet Powder that dispels the disagreed
BILE odor arising from perspiration
Defensive Fluid cleans clothing etc, without
injuring the fabric.
Pure spices in bulk warranted free from
aduiteration.
Cider Vinegar, made from apples No acids
used in its manufacture
SOLOMONS d CO.,
Market Square and Bull ST. Brancb
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-11
TITS A WISE MAN THAT KNOwETn
GOOD WHISKY

And there are lots of wise men in this
town, even though their name is not Solo
mon. There are also lots of foolish liquor
dealers who persist in buying off brands
of whisky when they can get the product
of the Mount Vernon and Hannisville dis
tilleries at the same price or perhaps less
We supply the trade direct from Philadel-
phia, and if our drummer has not shown
you sample just drop us postal.
HENRY SOLOMON & SON.
Sole Agents
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YOU-
Sole Agents.

Cleanliness is essential TO health
fulness. Buy paint and lime and use
them to prevent sickness during the
summer. Our "COIumbian' Ready
Mixed Paint has a big guaranty be-
hind it. Our lime is the BEST. Full
weights-nOthinG short except the
prices.
ADAMS DRUG, PAINT & OIL CO.,
Congress and whitaker Streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-11

V-% -@-S - ~ '-~ ~ e~~
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels. cleanSes the sys-
TEN effectually, dispels colds. head,
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances. its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIc SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. NJ
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LIQTOR LICENSES,..

City of Savannah, Office of Clerk of
Council, Savannah. Ca, June s. 1S95.-The
following application to retail liquor dur
ing of council June 5, 1895, and referred
to the committee of the whole.
A. n. MANCCY,
Clerk of Council.
Peter Sampson, corner jefferson and
Bryan streets
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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.

The Citizens Bank of Savannah. Savan-
nah, Ga, June s. 1S95.-The annual election
for Directors to manage the affairs of the
Citizens Bank of Savannah for the ensuing
year will be held at the bank, No. Sc
Bryan street on Tuesday, 18th inst, be-
tween the hours of II and l O'Clock.
GEO q rREEMAN Cashier