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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
JUDGE HARDEuAN's RESIGNATION.
solicitor General FELTON, Apt TO BE
His Successor.

Atlanta, Ga. Dec. Sow. Atkinson to-
day received the resignation of Judge
John L. Hardeman of the Macon circuit
At the same time he was handed a petit
ton from the Macon bar asking for the
appointment Of Solicitor General W. H
FELTON, to succeed him, together with the
applications Of w. D. Nottingham of Ma
con and Hon. r. NJ. Holtzclaw of Perry
for the Office of solicitor general, which IL
is expected will be made vacant by the
appointment of Solicitor FELTON,, who has
no opposition in his application for the
Judgeship. The governor was uncertain
whether II was his duty to appoint a sue
cessor TO Judge Hardeman OF whether the
matter should be placed in the hands of
the legislature now in session, and allow
that body to elect In the absence from
the city OF the attorney general. he called
in Hon. y. J. Hammond who, after look
ing up the case, was of the opinion that,
lnasmuch as the resignation of Judge
Hardeman does not take effect until Jan.
40, the legislature could not undertake
the election Of his successor. This leaves
the appointment to be made by the gov
ernor, as he viii be guided by Col. Ham
mond.s opinion, which seemed TO please
the Macon contingent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
TALLAHASSEE TOPICS.
Two COIOred Men Injured on the
CarrabeIle Railroad.

Tallahassee, Fla, Dec 9.-The most i'm
portant matter that came before the Leon
county circuit court this week is the case
of the state VS.. Joseph S. Stafford, charg-
ed with killing Charles and John Adams
last July.
Near Ashmore, on the Carrabelle Tai
lahassee and Georgia railroad, the north
bound passenger train ran over two ne
groes sleeping on the track Saturday az
ternoon. One escaped with only a few
bruises, being thrown from the track
by the COW catcher, but Albert Rouse had
his skull fractured and was otherwise
severely injured. He was brought here
FOR treatment, and is still unconscious.
Misses Helen and Olivia Carlton, two
charming young ladies of Athens, Ca,
are guests of Miss Sarah Raney. daughter
OF ex-Chief Justice George Z. Raney.
Miss Raney was graduated at Lucy Cobb
Institute last June. Judge and Mrs. Raney
Will soon give a reception in honor of
their guests at which Miss Raney will
make her debut in society.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
FUNERAL INVITATIONS

~~~~~--~-~~~-~~~-~~~-~~~o~
ASHBY-The relatives and friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Ashby and family are
invited to attend the funeral OF Mrs S.
II. Ashby, wife of L. P. Ashby, from Il
New Houston street at $3.50 o'clock this
afternoon.
GRIFFITHS-The friends and acquain-
tances of Mrs. and Mr. ].
NJ. Griffith and family and of
Mrs. Mary Ferguson and fam
lily, are respectfully requested to attend
the funeral of the former from her late
residence. corner Walker and Lumber
streets, this afternoon, at o'clock.
MUSE-The friends and acquaintance Of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Muse, Mrs. Mary Pitt,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Hernandez and Mr..
and Mrs. A. ]. Toshach, are invited TO
attend the funeral of Mrs. E. S. Muse at
$3.50 o'clock this afternoon, Sacred Heart
church.
NATHANS-The relatives and friends
of Mr.. j. S. Nathans and of Mrs. S.
NJ. Nathans and H. Karger, are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral of
the former from the residence Of the
latter, 1919 CASTOR street, at II a. m.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
MUNYON'S
REMEDIES.
RHEUMATISM, CATARRH, DYSPEPSIA
AND THE MOST OBSTINATE DIS
EASES CURED BY HIS WON
DERFUL LITTLE PELLETS.

Ask Your Druggist for n Free Copy
of Munyon's Guide to Health, and
Cure Yourself with n 25-Cent Bot
tie of Munyon's Remedies.
Mr.. J. Laurencel. 3O2 Hamburg street.
Buffalo, n. Y. says: Il have been afiiict-
ed with asthma and bronchial troubles in
their worst form for 16 years and tried
all sorts of remedies without benefit, un-
til we gave up in despair waiting for the
end, which seemed very near. But,
thank God, ] read of Munyon's little
pills, and after taking them found not
only relief. but, in less than three
months time a complete cure. ! hope
my statement will lead some sufferer to
restored health. as / have such great con-
hdence in Munyon's Improved Homoeo-
pathic Remedies"
Thousands Of similar testimonials from
an parts Of the country have been re-
ceiVed from people who have been cured
by Munyon's Remedies of Catarrh, Dys-
pepsia, rheumatism, Kidney and Liver
Diseases, Female Complaints, Asthma
Coughs and Colds
Special successful cures for nervous
debility, and all nervous diseases, and
all specific blood and skin troubles
A separate specific for each disease. At
all druggists, mostly % cents a bottle.
Personal letters to Prof. Munyon, 1906
Arch street Philadelphia, Pa, answered
with free medical advice for any disease.
-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
A COMPLIMENTARY DINNER.
Enjoyed by shipmasters and Custom
House OmcaiIs.

Brunswick, Ca, Dec. 9.-Saturday even
ing Judge John c. Lehman complimented
several visiting shipmasters and custom
house officials with fish and oyster din
ner. During its progress Capt. II. Rodick
presented Capt. Juan Font with an ele-
giant gold and jeweled Masonic emblem,
Capt. Font being a Mason OF high degree
in Spain, his native country The pre-
sentation was gracefully made and re-
ceiVed. Capt. Font. responding in Span
cans present Judge Lehman's guests
were Senior Juan Font, Spanish bark
Nilla de Sites: Senior NJ. Linares and =.
Rameutol Spanish bark Borinquen.
Senior ~ Nogueroles. Spanish bark An.
tonic: Capt. II. G. Rodick, American brig
Jennie Hubert; Senior Benito Padrosa,
and Mr. G.. ". Deming. Brunswick
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
chnrIe.ton.. GnIn Mecll.

Charleston. 5. O.. Dec. 9-The annual
fan festival Of Charleston opened to-day.
The weather Is IDEAL, and over 900 visit
tors have already arrived in the city The
programme for to-day ana tonight ln-
cindes bicycle parade and "a tournament
for ladies, and au open AR concert on
Marion square. III fhe weather continues
enc The prQspecfs are fhnf che festival
Nal - more largely attended this year
fhHn ever before.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10

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, bead
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 ac-
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 VINO
may not have it on hand win pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. EK NEW YORK. kE
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.
sToVEs. Oh HEATERs- 80


STOVES, OIL HEATERS, ETC.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
We are Offering at very attractive
prices the very best Oil Heater on
the market, the celebrated
BARRIERS ODORLEss HEATER,
Guaranteed TO burn less oil per hour
and give out more heat than the
same size heater of any other make.
ABSOLUTELY ODORLESs.
Also "A full line o.
COOKING STOVES
AND WOOD AND COAL
HEATING STOVES.
Call at either of our stores and see
for yourself.
PALMER HARDWARE co.,
las CONGRESS STREET,
And Wholesale Depot,
BAY AND JEFFERSON STREETS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10

This is not a jewelry store,
but there's a striking re-
semblance of one at the
counter where these Christ
mas novelties in sterling sill
yer peep from their cards
and cases. Scarf Pins, unique
in design and suggestive of
refined taste; Sleeve But
tons, Paper Cutters, Book
Marks, Nail Files, Pocket
Scissors, Match Boxes, Pen
ellis, Pen Holders, etc.
The most attractive feat
ures about these novelties
are their prices.
FALK CLOTHING co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
BOWKER FERTILIZER COMPANY.
Capital $1,OOO,OOO.
characterization Now XnrIx So-u.noE

43 Chatham street. Boston. Dec. 3. 1se5.-Our
southern manager for the past several years
Mr.. John d. Weld, having handed in his resig
nation Tor reasons that are mutually satisfac-
tory, to take effect list January. 1896 we have
appointed Messrs Charles Ellis & Son of So
BAY street, savannah. Ca, our agents, com
menclng with the season of 1898 90. for the
southern states. excepting the state OF Florida
Mr.. j. M. Wilson will still continue to look
after our interests in Florida. and he will also
take over such unfinished business as may be
left by Mr. John ID. Weld
BOWKER FERTILIZER co.
By w. H. BOWKER, President.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
THE QUESTION DECIDED.
THE SILVER QUESTION WILL END
IN SMOKE-REMEMBER
LE PANT0.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
LIQUOR LICENSES.

City of Savannah, Office Clerk of Coun-
ell, Dec. 8, 1S95.-The following appIica-
tons to retail liquor during year 1896 were
read at meeting of Council Dec A. 1895,
and referred to the committee Of The
whole. A. N. MANI1C,YA INC
-, , Clerk of Council
James Mcbride, corner Bay and Hons
ton streets; H. F. Hunt ThunderboIr
ROAD; between Bilbo canal and toll gate.
+. Freelong, 10 Randolph street: Georo,.
Schroeder, southeast corner of Waldbu7e,
and West Broad streets; r. Eisinger &,
Co, Exchange dock, foot of Bull street.
I: b. Butler, No. % Abercorn street ,
Claus Gerken, northwest corner Price
and Gwinnett streets; Julia N Lowe
northwest corner Randolph and jackson
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
FOuld'S MediCated Arsenic
Complexion SOAP.

The only real beautilers OF the complexion,
skin and form.
These waters and soap are simply wonderful
for removing freckles, moth. blackheads PIN
pies, vulgar redness rough, yellow or muddy
skins and all facial dishgurements.
II you desire transparent. clear, fresh com
plexion. free from blotch, blemish roughness
or coarseness, try these wonderful, magical
and marvellous DIR. CAMPBELLS SAFE
ARSENIC WATERS and FOULD'S MEDI-
GATED ARSENIC COMPLEXION SOAP.
The waters and soap are for men as we'll as
women.
Waters by mail, 81; 6 boxes, s5 Soap by
mail, soc.
Address all orders to H. B. FoULD, 214 Sixth
avenue, New York.
Beware OF all other ''so-called" arsenic prep
arations.
DIR. Campbell's Waters are the only genuine
arsenic waters made Fould's Arsenic Soap is
the only Medicated Arsenic Complexion Soap
In the world.
Sold by druggists everywhere.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Splendid Christmas Presents.

Splendid Christmas Presents.
Please note the following specialties:
Joseph Rodgers & Sons Fine Scissors, as
sorted sizes, in Morocco cases.
Kampfe Bros Safety Razors. all patterns
and designs, also in Plush and Morocco cases
XXI. Rodgers, Ascend and Tree brand Pocket
Knives, Razors, Scissors and Carvers.
Wood Saws and Bucks for boys (real tools).
Little wiliie's Miniature Cook Stoves for
girls.
Tool Chests of every description for men
and boys.
L. c. Smith, Hollenhack Hammerless Guns
for field, river and sound shooting.
Fishing Rods Reels. etc, for fishermen.
Stoves and House Furnishing Goods in end
less variety.
r. d. & WIN BALTIMORE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE TO CITY COURT JURORS.
Jurors discharged until to-day are
further discharged until to-mOr-
row Wednesday, the 18th inst, Mt
10 o'clock n. IN. by order of
A. II. MAC DONELL, Judge.
WIN. p. BAILEY, Clerk.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10

NO-JUST AS
GOOD BUSINESS
With us, for we have everything
a frst-cIass store should have.
OUR ADVICE,
If you want it, in the selection of
anything, but remember it is not
forced upon you.
iii is Good Groceries you want
we have them.
200 baskets Catawba Grapes cheap.
w. C. COOPER,
Grocer,
2s whitaker street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
LIQUOR LICENSES.

II" = y II III Hzs-N SIIs.
City of savannah Office Clerk of Conn
ell, Dec 3, 1S95.-The following annIica-
tons to transfer liquor license for Pp yea
1895 were read at meeting of counci1 M eai
4, 1885, and referred to committee Of az
Whole. A. n. MANTTCY 'e
Application of estate P. II. Fit 2na Ill
to transfer liquor license to Herman WIZ i'm
tiers. VIII
Application of A. Seyden to trar.eo..
liquor license to Albert Hnehler -IlaIeI
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-25

Washington, Feb, 2s.Irhe Evening
Star yesterday published tho follow
ing comment on an EDITORIAL in the
New York sun;
In the struggle between the Associat-
ed Press and the United Press the lat
ter Is evidently nearing the end OF
the rope and the New York Sun, the
head and front of the United Press,
In recognition of this fact. makes a
desperate and malignant attack on the
Associated Press and It's management.
These ventings Of an impotent spite
at the moment OF realizing utter de-
feat, might ordinarily be contemptu-
ously disregarded and the Star would
not now dignity the matter by notice
II the sun had not turned aside from
itD Blllingsgate assault ON the As
ISOLATED Press In general to lylngly
impute dishonesty TO the director who
represents the Star In the Associated
Press management.
= For this Infamous personal libel,
committed without shadow OF justl-
hcation or excuse, tho sun shall be
made TO suffer n there IL any virtue
in the criminal law OF New York.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-25
DISASTROUS FIRE AT PRATT CITY
TWO MINERS BURNED TO DEATH
OFT suTTocA1ED.
Eighteen Others Injured--A Number
of Mules burned or Kicked TO
Death-A Fire in n Church mt
ocaIn-Other Confingrntions.


lolANNlANNfllE.lit HAltst II Gu Ats
A FIRE occurred in Rock slope, of the
Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railway Co.'S
mines at Pratt City. this morning that
resulted in the death OF John Patter-
son and Luis Stevenson. two miners,
and more or less seriously injurlng
eighteen others. Twenty miners, all
conylcts. were In Rock slope near the
air shaft at 2;SO this morning when
they detected the smell OF smoke and
shortly afterwards volume OF 1t came
toward them from the engine room.
The engine usually contains no fire,
but is used TO compress heat into the
mines. hence the origin OF the fire,
which started In the engine room. Ii
a mystery.
Driven by the smoke the twenty
men hurried to the air shaft and there
hudded together to keep from sufto-
eating. Meanwhile the smoke became
thicker as the fire issuing from the
engine room. seized seven trans and
Just on the outside a lot OF waste oil
and burned furlously Breathing be-
came an affair OF extreme difficulty.
Twenty-three mules in the stable in
the mines also felt the smoke and
tried 10 escape and ran about kick
Ing one another and making night hid
eous with their cries.
The two men killed were found dead
near the engine room. One Of the men
had his head beat almost into n pulp,
indicating that he had tried to kill him
self rather than suffocate to death.
Smoke seen issuing from the shaft
brought help and in three hours the
fire was out and the men at the air
shaft were brought up in a more or
less serious condition from suffocation.
The mules, worth $1,000, were suffo-
Gated or killed by one another's kicks.
News as to the condition of the RES
cued cOnylcts is that they will recover.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-25
FIRED DouGLAss, LnrrrI,.
He Loved His Old Owner and All the
Family.

Baltimore. Md. Feb. 2i-Police Cap
tain Aud has several letters written
by the late Frederick Douglass to Mr..
Hugh Aud, Captain Aulds father.
When boy Douglass lived In the
family OF Mr.. Aud. The captain says.
My mother taught him to read and
write and my father put him with the
late Gardner to learn ship calking. He
Joined debating society connected
with the old Dallas street church, and
there he gained u reputation as a de-
batter"
Captain Aud has the original bill
OF sale for Douglass, given by Mr..
Thomas Aud to MIR. Hugh Aud. It
Is dated October 20, 1876, seven years
after Douglass ran away, is signed by
Nrishtson Jones, justice OF the peace,
ana the consideration was $500. Captain
Aud says this bill OF sale was executed
with the idea that Douglass eouid he
recovered, although he was in Eng
iahd at the time. a letter written
To Captain Auld's father, October 4
as follows: - 10
My heart tells me you are too gen
erous to treat with Indifference the re-
quest am about to make. 1t ia 20
Years since l ran away from you. or
a a''er NOT from you. but from slavery.
stro,, 1'Si nhNs Otten felt a
strong desire to hold a little corra-
sspqndenee with you and to learn Some
, i,ms OF the position and prospects OF
suur GEAR children. They were dear 10
h", ana are stu Indeed. love you ali.
out hate slavery. ""'
SOW my dear sir, will You favor
ns py cropping line telling me in
VIVA, year l came to live with Won
vn Anlee street, The information 10
nor for publication, and shai mar h rs
rIhoilshed' We are all Fastening 70
mneie all distinctions are ended K,,d1
n nsss 70 the humblest Will moi W.
SSnnsseWarded, Gladly would / see yo,,
%ae u mrs. Aud, or Miss sophia AZ 7
Win w. ~ ca her; could have lived
I ran e ou uurihs life in freedom. though
soS nla not know how soon mipbt bo
4 ill., bnt l hate to talk about that
"he from you will find me-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-25
READY FOR THE Up. A. OF TEXAS
THE STATE CONVENTION OF CoM-
MEHCIAL TRAVELLERS.
Arrangements I'm Progress Ter one
OF the Most Interesting Meetings
Ever Held in Fort worth-Commit-
tees, Etc.

The regular meeting OF Post J, OF the
Travellers Protective association, was
held yesterday afternoon at the par
Tors Of the Worth hotel. beginning ut
3 o'clock +. L. jordan. president Of
the post. occupied the chair. and Il. II.
Maupin. secretary. kept the minutes as
usual About forty Of the 100 members
wers present
A report was received from the
finance committee showing that $500
had been raised for the entertainment
Of the delegates to the state convention.
which meets here April II. An addl-
tlonnl amount viii be raised in a short
time. giving abundant funds for hold
ing the convention In first-class style.
1t was also reported that the street
car lines had agreed 10 give the dele
gates transportation while In the city,
and that a number OF livery stables
had offered 10 furnish hacks free OF
charge, and the Natatorium proposed
to give the visitors free bath.
The following committee on arrange
meuis was appointed: Messrs b. B.
Paddock, chairman; Henry X. EARLY,
j. w, Spencer, Howard Peak. Charles
soheuber Chap weltman. d. " Gstely
and +. l.. Jordan.
Also the following committee ON
badges Messrs. Henry r. Early. chair
man; r. a. Mcdonald. Martin Staude.
J. \, McHale. IL. ". Pettlbone and W.
II, Digs
Last, but not least, was the Indies
committee, appointed TO look after the
sisters. wives and sweethearts OF the
travelling mun while IN the city. They
VIII make every arrangement for tho
comfort and pleasure OF their sisters
while IN the city and promise an en-
joyubl0 time 10 as many Of them as see
proper to come.
The following are the well known
ladies who compose the committee.
Mesdames Charles Saheuber, b. b Pad
dock +. L. Jordan. r. a. Mcdowell, w.
II. Dlggs, Martin Staule, william
Roth, Walter Culquitt and - V. Gatciy.
All these committees will report at
the regular meeting two weeks from
yesterday The regular meeting viii be
held next sunday, na usual. for the
transaction OF routine business. and 1t
~ not necessary TO state that the com
ing convention VIII be discussed with II
great deal OF interest there. though in
formally The outlook is good for n
splendid meeting, with most pleasant
ana profitable results to all who may
participate.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-25
rnsrINe A MINp nnApnn .
Frof. Haynes Gave IA Remarkable
Exhibition Last Night.

rFoL Haynes Gave IA Remarkable
ENhibition Last Night.
Professor Charles Haynes. tho young
mind reader who has been giving tests
Ia this and other cities OF the state
recently was here last night and gave
an exhibition in the Hotel Worth In
the presence OF quite large party Of
gentlemen. T'he nrst test was easily
accomplished, one Of the gentlemen
present hid pin which Professor
Haynes easily found. The last test
was more dimcult A committee CON
slating OF Mr.. Oscar Hammerslnulyh OF
the Musical Record company OF Now
York. George Armistead and ID. c.
Collier OF the Gazette went to the office
Of tho hotel ana secured an old register
They then chose the name OF guest
which WAS written in the register on
January "a. The name selected WIS
that OF j. -, Thomas OF Dallas. The
register was carefully concealed be-
hind a radiator and the committee went
upStairr TO the room In which Profess
sor Haynes ana the other gentlemen
had been left. The professors eyes
We're tightly baudaFed with a hand
! kcrchlcf, and taking the hand OF Mr.
| Collier In one OF his own started rapidly
] foi the office, He Went to the elevator,
| rang the bell for the car. and told the
/ elevator boy to 20 down" The rcgla-
/ ter was found and then tho search for
! the name began In less than ten min.
! utes tho task Was accomplished THE
| professor not only found the name. but
taking u pencil wrote II out in full.
Professor Haynes Is a native Texan
aud has lived In Weatherfurd for some
time, H's wonderful power as n mind
reader cannot be disputed The test
with the register last night IL pre-.
uisely the same as Bishop was attempt.
I Ing when he met death so suddenly In
New York a few years age. The power
SLIT or second sight. or whatever you
wish TO call II, Is as strong In Professor
Haynes as It ever was In Bishop. whose
remarkable performances In this line
won for him a Worldwide reputation,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-25

him to Jesus Christ. n you ever set
rest 70 your soul. you will get u BY
letting Chriat bear the yoke"
Here Mr.. Moody gave beautiful IL
lnsiraton that brought tears 10 the
eyes % everyone IN tho audience.
In another Illustration. he told OF a
mother who, IN endcavorlng 20 console
her little dying daughter. told her OF
the beauties o. heaven. % that great
choir no man can number and It's
heavenly music. but the dying child
would say. %. mamma. am 80
weary. It will make me so tired TO hear
the music and see these sights" and
when the mother had about despaired
OF reconelliag death TO the little one.
she took her IN her arms Now.
mamma, that Is what / want" said
the child. ~ want rest" and Jesus took
her 70 his home ana gave her rest.
Come unto me all ye that are
weary and heavy laden and viii give
you rest"
At the night service the tabernacle
was again thronred to its utmost ca
paeliy. ana again, hundreds were
turned away. MIR. Moody always closes
the door before beginning his sermon,
and from then on no one Is allowed
to 30 Ia or out the doors.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-25

Terre Haute, Ind, Feb. 2l.-At day
light this morning Altamont c.. Walk
er' well known business man.
awakened his sleeping wife and fired
at her, The bullet Embedded itself i'm
the pillow. Mrs Walker started to
flee from the room, but was grabbed
around the neck by her husband. who,
with a pistol in either hand, fred two
more shots, one woundlng Mrs. Walker
slightly in the hand. Walker then
turned the pistol on himself and sent
a bullet through his lungs. He lived
but a short time.
Mrs. Walker is sister OF II. d. Hud-
nut. owner OF the Hudnut Milling com
pany and president OF the Vigo County
National bank, Mr.. and Mrs. Walker,
with their three children, lived in a
handsome house In one of the most
fashionable streets. Insanity is sup
posed TO be the cause OF the attempted
murder and suicide, Not long since
he wrote letter 10 Senator Sherman
fun OF vagaries, outlining his troubles.