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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20

a single American was left alive. At any
rate after Crockett fell the fight was over
Every one Of the hardy men who had
held the Alamo lay still In death. Yet they
died well avenged, for four times their
number of foes fell at their hands in bat
tie.
Santa Anna had but a short while to
exut over his bloody and hard-earned
victory. Already rider from the rolling
Texas plains. going north through the In
dian Territory, had told Houston that the
Texans were up and striving for their
liberty. At once. in Houston's mind there
was kindled a longing TO return to the
men of his race in the time Of their need.
Mounting his horse he rode by night and
day, and was hailed by the Texans as a
heaven-sent leader. He took command Of
their forces, LOO stark rinemen, and at
the battle of San Jacinto he and his men
charged the Mexican hosts with the cry
Of Remember the AlamoH' Almost I'M
mediately the Mexicans were overthrow,
with terrible slaughter, Santa Anna him
self was captured. and the freedom OF
Texas was won at blow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
YOUTH OF 20 WEARS DRESSES.
odd Mania of Ferdinand HeImSe,
Who Refuses TO Don Trousers.
From the Phlladelphia Record.


From the Philadelphia Record.
Orangeburg, N. Y. Sept. 15.-At the age
of 20, Ferdinand Helmke, a strappina
young farmer of this town, wears girls
dresses and cannot be induced to don
trousers, for which he has great aver
sion.
The Helmke family moved here when
Ferdinand was a baby. When II came
time for him to lay aside dresses, II IS re-
lated, he cut such queer hgure IN tfou-
sers that the parents and his older broth
ers laughed at the little fellow. This UNI
neryed him, and he cried so long that II
was feared he would Kill himself. His
appeals to have his dresses restored were
Needed and since that time ne mas worn
Ferdinand's parents have tried many
times to induce him to lay aside his
dresses. but he refused. Entreaties and
threats have not moved MIN ana tney
finally gave up trying 70 overcome his
idiosyncrasy. The women call the young
man Hannah" when referring to him,
though none dare apply this name when
ed him ''Skirts." Their ridicuie long since
ceased to have any effect upon Ferdi-
nand.
His ordinary dress is a mans coat and
soft hat, with the blue flannel skirt, lace
shoes and long stockings of girl The
sight of young Helmke In a skirt or play
ing ball or indulging in other games WITH
the boys I'm the neighborhood wearing
his inevitable costume has long since
ceased to attract the attention OF any
but strangers in the vicinity.
Aside from his peculiar mania for the
costume of a woman, neighbors speak
kindly of the young man. He Is hard
worker, kindly and hearty In manner
among acquaintances and gets along well
with the girls, although they are disposed
to make fun Of his odd appearance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
wAYCROss VIKINGS.
Air Line Extension to TT. valley
Discussed.

WaycrOss. Ca, Sept. 19.-There is much
gossip current now regarding the Way
cross Air Line. The Air Line people are
not, as yet. prepared to extend the line 10
Fort Valley, and as matters now stand
the money necessary for that purpose,
will not be forthcoming soon. The only
nope Of the Air Line people is one of
these things, the selling Of the road 10
either the Plant system or the Southern.
or else completion Of the road from Mich
OILS to the Hazlehurst road, a distance Of
eleven miles, and thus form a connection
with the Southern at Hazlehurst.
The Air Line will hardly be completed
from St Mary's to Fort Valley. Should
the Southern get possession Of the Air
Line the road would only extend from
Aazlehurst to Waycross, as the South
ern would not care to build the extension
from Fort Valley to Nichols.
The Plant system could have no object
should it possess the Air Line. as no con
nection could be had at Fort Valley 1t is
certain, however. that movements are on
foot that will soon decide the Air Lines
tate, and developments will occur within
the next few days.
A new daily paper with first class tele-
graph service and able and experienced
editorial and reportOrial staff, will prob
ably be started here in few weeks. The
paper Will be owned by a stock company,
and Waycross capital will be literally in
vested in the enterprise. A complete Job.
and newspaper Office will be established,
and everything will be first-class. The pa
per viii be strong supporter of Elem
ing G. duBignon for United States senator
and W. q. Brantley for congress. The
promoters of the enterprise will have the
paper ready for the opening of the next
campaign.
The Merchants league will meet next
Wednesday night at the Armory Of the
Waycross Rifles.
A meeting of the business men of Way
cross viii be held tonight at the city hall
to organize a board of trade.
upfn oslo ral a a. hos
been appointed superintendent of the wa
terworks by the waterworks commission.
Mrs. j. H. Redding is in charge of the
Waycross exhibit at the Atlanta exposi-
ton. The exhibit is displayed in the Plant
systems building through the courtesy of
Mr.. Elliott.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
OPENING OF THE UNIVERSITY
, strong Foot BaH Team for the
Season.

season
Athens. Ga, Sept. lathe University OF
Georgia entered upon hex ninety-fifth ses-
sion yesterday
like the eagle, she renews her youth,
and passing years instead of enervating
.rrengthens her. The chapel was well-hlled
Win students Yesterday morning when the
,-.sning exreeises 81 the University COM
menced. over one hnndred and nifty young
mon assembled at the chapel and that
li5n't represent az the students present
in Athens. Competent judges estimated
that the number will be larger this year
than il was last year.
Nv Saturday il is believed the registra-
+;7n of students will go beyond two hun
f~sJ In that event the attendance dur
The law class starts out admirably. Last
year il started the term with nve mem
Year il starts with eighteen.
IN athletic circles everything IS activity.
The football question Is naturally upper
most ~,,. 81, ..
me tit between the Varsity boys and the
North Carolina giants.
can't. G. 5. Warner, the new football
coach arrived in Athens to-day.
rTha entire Varsity eleven gives promise
Of being the very best in the south, but
the rush line will be especially strong.
II is pretty certain that Nalley will be
at his old post at center. Price will re-
turn to college to be on one side Of Nalley,
and NiddlebrOoks of OcOnee county has
entered college and will probably be on
The other side of center.
Then Lumsden, Mason and Fleming will
take a hand in this part of the work. 1t is
donbtfuI whether Kent will play with the
team this year. For reasons sufficient to
himself ne prefers not to play
Thus the rush line of the Varsity eleven
will be a very heavy and strong one. Its
average weight will be about $50 pounds
CAPT Warner, having played guard on the
Cornell team, is well adapted to the work
Of training this splendid rush line.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
AS TO ANOTHER CHALLENGE.
Scottish Yachtsmen May Try for the
America Gun.

CuBs
New York, Sept. 19.-The Evening Tele-
gram this evening says: Members of the
New York Yacht Club feel quite sure that
a challenge in proper spirit, under prop
er conditions and easily governed, may be
made shortly for some sort of interna-
tional trophy. 1t is believed it will be
the Americas cup and that the coming
challenge will be made by a syndicate of
Scotch yachtsmen. In fact, no doubt, the
probability of this challenge has already
been perceived by the friends of the cha1-
lengers, and it is believed that a ehal-
lenge will shortly be forthcoming if the
outcome of the DunraVen correspondence
is such that match may not be arranged
again under the auspices which governed
his challenge.
The challenge, it is said, will come from
the Clyde. The boat will be a Fife boat,
if the plans of the proposed challenge
eventuate, and the only condition which
will govern the races will be the require
ment of a certain secrecy which may in
sure the absence of large parties of ex-
cursionists at the scene of the races.
There may be no possibility of insurins
any such conditions, but 1t will be at
tempted. This matter has not been brought
before the New York Yacht Club or their
committees, and' is the confidential In
formation of prominent Scotch-Ameri-
can.
London Sent 19.-The Times tomorrow
will print letter from Admiral Penrose
Fitzgerald on the dispute relative to the
Americas cup. In it the admiral says:
when the whole affair is viewed from a
broad International aspect there is little
doubt that the judgment of history will
be against England. Lord Dunraven's ac-
ton win not stand well as compared with
that of Mr., Iselin."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
ORDER OF CASES.
In the Supreme Court, Eastern Cir
cult.


Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 19-Following is the
order, in the eastern circuit. of cases on
the supreme court docket for the Octo-
Der term, which was called to-day:
No. l. Conner ct al, receiver VS.. Foley;
2. Badly VS.. Hunter, executor; 3. Green
Fruit Importing and C. Co. ct al. VS..
Pate q Co; T. Savannah and Ogeechee
Canal Company VS.. Shuman; ). Chandler
VS.. Orr; s. Days VS.. Doyle; Z. Electric
Railway Company of Savannah VS.. Car
son; 3. Workman VS.. Sinclair; 8. Electric
Railway Company of Savannah VS.. Ten
nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company;
TO- Maril VS.. Home Insurance Company
of New Orleans IL. Electric Railway Com
pany of Savannah VS.. O'Connor; y. South
ern Home Building and Loan Association
VS.. Home Insurance Company of New
Orleans; 13. Home Insurance Company of
New Orleans VS.. Southern Home Build
ing and Loan Association; H. Cooper vs.
Branch, administrator; 10 Pitts VS.. Flor
ida Central and Peninsular Railroad
Co; 16. Willy VS.. Scriven; II. Duckworth
ct al, trustees VS.. Ocean Steamship Co
of Savannah; is. Newton ct al, VS.. Fer
rill, ordinary.
Never in the history of the court has
the docket been so heavy as II is now.
The number of cases returned to the Oe-
tober term is 456. The heaviest return in
the past was 59 cases at the October
term 1893
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
"REMEMBER THE ALAMop,
How $50 Americans Were Conquered
and Slain by 1000 Mexicnns.


and Slain by 1000 Mexicnns.
Theodore Roosevelt in September st.
Nicholas.
Soon Santa Anna approached with his
army, took possession of the town. and in
vested the fort. The defenders knew there
was scarcely a chance Of rescue. and that
it was hopeless to expect that $50 men. be-
hind defenses so weak, could beat off 1905
trained soldiers well armed and provided
with heavy artillery: but they had no
thought Of flinching, and made a desper-
ate defense. The days went by and no
help came while Santa Anna got ready
his lines and began a furious cannonade.
His gunners were unskiled, however,
and he had to serve the guns from a
distance, for when they were posted nearer
the American rifiemen crept forward IN
der cover and picked off the artillerymen.
Old Crockett thus killed five men AT one
gun. But by degrees the bombardment
told The walls OF the Alamo were bat-
tered and riddled; and when they had been
preached as to afford no obstacle to
the rush Of his soldiers, Santa Anna com
manded that they be stormed.
The stormng took place on March 6,
1896 The Mexican troops came on well
and steadily, breaking through the outer
defenses at every point, for the lines
were too long to be manned by the few
Americans. The frontiersmen then re-
treated to the inner building, and a des-
perate hand-to-hand conflict followed the
Mexicans thronging in, shooting at the
AMERICANS with their muskets, and thrust
ing at them with lance and bayonet; while
the Americans, after riiing their long
rifles dubbed them and fought desperately
one against many; and they also used their
bowie knives and revOlvers with deadly
effect. The fight reeled to and fro be-
tween the shattered walls, each Ameri-
can the center of a group of foes; but
for all their strength and their wild fight
ing courage the defenders were too few
and the struggle could have but one end
one by one the tall rlhemen succumbed
after repeated thrusts with bayonet and
lance until but three or four were left
Then these fell, too, and the last man
stood at bay. 1t was old Davy Crockett
wounded in a dozen places he faced his
foes with his back to the wall, ringed
round by the bodies of the men he had
slain So desperate was the fight he
waged that the Mexicans who thronged
round about him were beaten back for
the moment, and no one dared to run in
upon him. Accordingly, while the lancers
held him where he was, for, weakened by
wounds and loss of blood he could not
break through them. the musketeers load
ed the carbines and shot him down; for
Santa Anna declined to show him mercy.
Some say that when Crockett fell from
his wounds he was taken dive and was
then shot by Santa Annals orders; but his
fate cannot be told with certainty. for not
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20

Cleveland, o., Sept. 19.-The Iron Trade
Review to-day says: after two weeks
Of only moderate activity in iron so far
as raw and finished material is con-
cerned, the trade is questioning whether
the limit of the advance has been
reached.
Whether unsold stocks shall begin to
STOW again Will be decided by the ability
iron at a weekly rate of 100000 tons.
The probability Of foreign material put
ting a stop to the advance on this side
is less eminent, since prices abroad have
gone up. On Bessemer iron foreign quo
tations have advanced SIPS and $1.5O in
the past few weeks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20

POISONED BY EATING PIE.
Mysterious Illness and Death of
Negroes at Camilla

Camilla, Ca, Sept. Blast Friday the
negroes of the Oak Grove settlement as
sembled at their church to spend the day
in religious worship. Each of the fami-
lies carried a basket and refreshments
were spread for all. After the meal was
over several had to leave the table on ac-
count of violent sickness. At first moth
ing was thought of it. but they grew ra-
pidly worse and since then six have died.
There are many rumOrS as to the causes
of their death. The most reasonable being
that the pies in tin plates were made a
day or two before they were eaten. For
ty-one were poisoned and as stated six
have died with the chances against sever
al more
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
suicide of a Horse.
From the Philadelphia Press.

from INC IHIIdutIVIIId IVa5-
Bloomfield, Sept l5,-It was reported to-
dav that horse the prop
erfv Of Louis McNair. had de-
liberately committed suicide by
drowning. Mr. McNair put the horse out
to pasture near Davey's mill pond yester-
dav morning and when he went for the
animal last evening II was found drowned
in the mill pond.
A workman at the mill says that he
saw the horse in the lot early in the day
and about noon It walked into the water
and lay down. He thought il queer pro-
ceeding at the time. but he had his work
to attend to and the incident escaped his
mind until he heard this morning about
the drowning Of the horse.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
DEATH OF AN AGED MINISTER.
A Short Cotton Crop in Worth
County.

Sumner. Ca, Sept. BON Tuesday after
noon last DR.. ]. w. Perry. a popular
Methodist minister. n years old, died at
his home in this place. His last illness.
though unusual, was a Mt ending to his
life Wednesday night the 18th inst he
arouse him were fuule He slept naturally
and peacefully until Tuesday afternoon
when he breathed his last.
Diphtheria is prevalent in several locali-
ties in this county, several deaths having
already occurred from that disease.
1t is now certain that not more than
section. The entire crop will be harvested
by Oct l.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
THE RECORDS REVIEW.
Southern Trade Conditions Reported
as Favorable.

Baltimore, Md, Sept 19.-southern con-
ditions, as reflected in the Manufacturers
Record by reports during the past week
continue to be very encouraging. The re-
vival in the metal business has caused
several additional furnaces to resume op-
erations, also the renewal of work in two
turing is increasing and noticeable fea-
ture is the number of large buildings
planned in various states. Gold mining is
receiving much attention. while more
cotton projects are planned by new COM
panies. The crop reports emphasize the
fact that the yield of corn and other food
supplies will be unusually abundant in
the south
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
NEGRO COLONIsTs RATIFIED.
AfrO-Americans in Texas Don't Know
What They Want.

Washington, Sept 1.-THE 400 stranded
negroes at Eagle Pass, Tex, will have to
remain in that section unless they fnd
means outside of the United States gov
eminent with which to return to their
homes in Alabama. The collector of GUS
toms at Eagle Pass was so informed to-
day by Acting Secretary of the Treasury
Hamlin.
1t was year ago or over that these ne
groes left Alabama to form a colony IN
Mexico. The colonization scheme failed
and the negroes reached Eagle Pass on
their hOmeward journey. There they We're
attacked by smallpox, $50 being stricken
with the disease, many of the number dy-
ing.
The United States marine hospital serv-
ice gave them medical attention free, ana
they were also furnished supplies. The
disease has now been cradicated but the
negroes appear to have become panic
stricken, for they have declined offers of
good homes at fair wages on large ranches
near Eagle Pass.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
KENTUCKY DIsTILLERs.
Entered Into to CurtaiI
the Output.

Louisville, KY, Sept. 19.-At the annual
meeting of the Kentucky Distillers' As
ISOLATION it was agreed that for the
next three years the output of Kentucky
whisky should be reduced by allotting
to each distiller a capacity equal to %
per cent. of his average capacity in $780,
1891 and 1892. Seventy-five per cent of
the distillers have already agreed to
this, and when 80 per cent. sign the agree
ment it will begin operation. The belief
is that there will be no trouble in Sc
curing the needed signers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
Athens, MayoraIty Contest.

Athens. Ca, Sept 19-Capt ]. j. Nc
Mahon announced his candidacy for
mayor of Athens to-day. He is president
of the Exchange Bank His opponent
is Mr.. Thomas b. Vincent, president OF
the Savings Bank.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
DIED IN A CELL.
Chronic Alcoholism Ends "A Once
Successful Business Man.

Atlanta. Ga. Sept 19.-Mote Boyd. at
one time senior member of the firm of
Boyd & Berry, leading druggists. died in
cell at police headquarters tonight of
chronic alcoholism. Boyd, who has been
on the ragged-edge for several years,
was arrested on a charge of drunkenness
this afternoon and at 10 o'clock tonight
was found dead in his cell.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
JERSEY REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
A Special Blessing Asked for the
Reporters.

Trenton, Sept. 19.-At 1910 o'clock p. m.
Franklin Murphy called the republican
convention to order. The delegates were
not all seated by this time, and Mr. Muir
phy had to rap for few minutes before
the confusion subsidized. Rev. DR.. Han
lon of Pennington Seminary said prayer.
in which he expressed the hope that the
nominee would be good man. He asked
a special blessing for the reporters.
John w. Griggs of Passaic was nomi-
mated for governor on the third ballot. The
platform denounces free silver.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
Dunraven Again.

London, Sept. 19-The correspondent of
the Central News at Cowes wires that
Lord Dunraven this morning cabed to
the Royal Yacht squadron that he would
ike ii TO be clearly understood that the
offer contained In Mr.. Iselin's letter of
Sept. Is to resail either the last two races
or the whole series had never been made
TO MIN either by Iselin or the regatta
committee of the New York Yacht Club.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
RACES AT GRAvEsEND.
AnnOt, Lyle and Pepper Carry OF the
HOnOrs.

Gravesend Race Track. Sept. 19.-Rac-
ing was resumed here to-day under favor
able auspices, so far as weather and track
conditions were concerned. The attend
ance was good, fully 5000 people being
present The card was a fair one. The
principal events down for decision were
stakes, each of the value of 81, 800. The
former event was won by Annot Lyle, 10
to l shot, who came with a phenomenal
favorite, Woodvine, by a head. The hon
ors in the stake race were CARED off by
Pepper, who ranked second choice in the
ring, while Primrose, a 80 to l chance, beat
Darien for the place in practically the
last stride.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20

Detroit Mich, Sept. 19.-Reports from
Yesterdays cyclonic storm, which swept
over various portions of the state, show
gao worth of damage was done to crops
ana property. The storm spent its great
est fury in Sanillac and Huron counties.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
Numismntists i'm Session.

Washington, Sept 19.-The fifth annual
convention of the American Numismatic
association to-day began a two days ses-
son IN this city. About seVenty-five dele
gates were present, representing a mem
uersnlp of more than 500 members, scat
tered throughout the country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
Berlin BuiIding CoIIapscs.

Berlin, Sept. ia building in course
of construction in Klosterstrasse, Cohen,
in Bradenberg, collapsed to-day burying
sixteen workmen in the ruins. Nine OF
them were killed and the other seven bad
" injured
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
wiz Get His Passports QuickIx.

London, Sept. ia dispatch from Rio
Janeiro to the News Agency saws the
brazilian government has decided that if
england establishes a cable station on the
lS!and Of Trinidad, the British minister at
mo Janeiro will receive his passports.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
hanls TeIIer Missing with sse.oOO.

chicago, Sept. 19.-Ross c. Van Bokelen.
.ecsixlng teller of the Merchants Loan
s ~ IL trust Company. is missing with about
so,;.DJo OF the money belonging to the IN
luton, Mr. Van Bokelen is supposed
10 De IN Mexico.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20
Eleven Mussulmans Arrested.

London Sept 19-The Standard to-mor-
row will publish a dispatch to a news
agency from Constantinople saying that
eleven Mussulmans have been arrested
in connection with the recent attack on
the American missionary college at Tar
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-20

Lynchburg, S. c., Sept. IA ]. Wilson
stabbed and instantly killed George
Mimms last night on their way home
drunk, from MaysYille dispensary. Both
white.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-07-18

Salt Lake.
The defendants are given thirty days
in which to pay the interest due and
avert the sale of the road at public
auction. The interest due now and for
which the foreclosure is ordered, is de-
scribed in three amounts. each $272,-
375. One of these was made April /,
1894, another October 1, 1894, and the
latest April 1, 1895. The total is $751;
OPS. This covers a period of nearly six
years, or from August, 1889.
The decree has no reference to the
limits of the Jurisdiction of the circuit
court. 1t simply orders the sale of ali
the property Of the company to satisfy
the interest and the consolidated mort
gage. It gives the Oregon Short Line
& Utah Northern company thirty days
in which to redeem the interest and re-
tain control of the road
The decree must be concurred in by
Judges Sanborn, of st. Paul, and Mer-
rift, of Utah, before the road can be
sold. Portions Of it are within their
Jurisdiction and consequently without
that of the circuit court sale. The
same proceedings that have been gone
through here will have to be tried be-
fore the two judges.