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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
BERESFoRD'S FOES BITTER.
HIS WIPES FAMILY MAKING a
FIGHT AGAINST PARDON.

They Fear That Mrs. BeresfOrd VIII
Return tn Him ~ He Gets Ont Of
Jail aud That lie VIII Thus Gain
Control of Her ProPerty.-Mrs Ber-
csford Vow Confined I'm "A Private
Asylum Against Her VIII.
Atlanta, Ca. May 2i-Gov. Atkinson to-
day received through Attorney J. ". Ech-
OILS of this city. letter from the attorneys
representing the family Of Mrs. Sidney La
scelles. wife Of the noted Lord Beresford.
now doing time al the Gress convict camp.
protesting vehemently against the pardon
ing OF his lordship. The letter is very bit
ter against Beresford. who Is denounced
by the writer's in unmistakable terms as a
rascal Of the deepest dye. The writer's Of
the letter declare that in their opinion TO
pardon Beresford woulc be a great mis-
take. and they close their communication
with the statement that their clients viii
fight TO the bitter end against Beresford
receiving his release. The relatives Of Mrs.
Lascelles Beresford, who was a Miss Lii
lienthal, a wealthy heiress Of New York.
have not been able to induce her to apply
for a divorce from her convict husband and
admit to the governor that If Beresford
is released and allowed to see his wife they
will never be able to do so. At this time
Mrs. Lascelles Is confined in a private san
itarium against her wishes by her family
and with the Interior motive OF coercins
her in this matter. The cause for all this
is the fact that her family is a wealthy one.
she herself having a fortune in her own
right, and that If her husband is released
she will go to him and that he will come
into the control OF her property.
The family failing so far IN their at
tempts to force Mrs Beresford to bring
action for divorce is now turning its at
tention 10 Beresford himself and the fight
against his pardon will be hard one. Lee
gal talent has been engaged both in Geor-
gia and in New York city for this purpose
In Atlanta John W. Echols, who figured
conspicuously in the prosecution OF Harry
HILL posing as the confidential agent OF
j. II. Porter. has the matter I'm charge and
the New York attorneys are Messrs. Black
& King.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
MURDERED AT JEsUP.
The Murderer Arrested and the
Crime COnfessed

Jesup. Ca. May 24-About O'Clock yes
terday morning oliver Mccoy. coIored,
was found lying in ditch near the water
tank Of the Southern railroad al this
place with his throat cut and stabbed
number Of times in the head He was
alive, but unconscious. He was moved
TO the house Of Sarah Bolds and died in
few minutes after reaching the house.
The killing was a mystery. and there was
no trace as to who the murderer was.
During the day a negro by the name OF
Prince Grady was viewing the dead man,
and made some suspicious remarks in the
presence Of Mr. f. L. Fishback. Grady
was Immediately arrested by Mr.. Fish
back and turned over 70 Sheriff Lyons.
Grady stoutly denied that he was guilty
Of the crime and appeared very Indignant
at his arrest. Sheriff Lyons, Deputy
Sheriff GoOdbread and Marshal Moore
went 10 work on the case, and soon sccur-
ed evidence sufficient 10 convict Grady OF
the killing Grady was informed by the
officers that they had sufficient evidence
TO convict him with the killing. He broke
down and admitted his guilt, but claimed
that he killed Mccoy in self defense. and
i'm his statement before the coroner's in
him. This statement is nos believed. 1t
is the opinion Of everybody that il was a
cold blooded murder and that there were
more connected with it tnan Grady. Cor
oner Green, after taking testimony last
evening and this morning, ordered the
arrest OF John Grady. the brother Of
Prince and he is now conunedin Jail. The
cOroner's jury is still taking testimony
with the hope of getting the whole truth.
Much praise Is due the officers here and
especially Sheriff Lyons, as he had traced
the murderer, from the killing TO the
house of Prince Grady before Grady was
arrested The News correspondent inter-
viewed the prisoner at the Jail and in an
swer to question, Prince Grady said:
Yes, sir, killed him, but done il in self
defense. owed him some money, and he
told me If did not pay him he would kin
me. l told him l could not pay him all,
but would pay him part He drew his
knife and cut at me. l drew mine, and cut
him and kept cutting him until he fell,
and then got down over him and stabbed
him several times, and then dragged him
up the ditch piece and pulled him out in
the bushes. My brother John had nothing
10 do with the killing" John Grady would
have nothing to say, except that he did not
assist his brother in the killing.
The coroner's jury is still in session.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
TELFAIR'S BLOODY TRAGEDY.
THE HABEAs CORPUS HEARING BE-
Gun AT MACON.

II VIII Require Four or Five Days 10
Hear All the TeStimOny-The Sons
of the Dead Man in Court Room.
The Proceedings "A Fight Between
the state and Federal AuthOri-
ties
Macon. Ca. May 4.-The United States
court room was crowded this morning at
10 o'clock, when the habeas corpus in the
case OF Deputy United States Marshals
John Kelly and Bob and Chen Garrison.
charged with the murder Of Lucius L.
williams, was commenced before Judge
speer. Since the arrival Of the deputies
in Macon on Monday morning from Tel
fair they have been in the custody Of a
deputy marshal in Macon. This morning
United States Marshal Harrell delivered
them over to Sheriff AlligoOd Of Telfair
county. This was a mere form Of law,
as they had to be in charge of the sheriff
before the habeas corpus hearing could
properly proceed. Among those present
was the wife Of John NJ. Williams.
woman about 16 years old. She had her in
FAINT in her arms, pretty child. John NJ.
Williams is only about q years of age.
and Stephen Williams is about Is years
old. These men. who have been in jail
since they were brought to Macon. were
in court.
In response to an inquiry Of Judge Speer.
United States District Attorney Gary stat
ed that he was present in his official capac-
iy by order of United States Attorney Cen
l.. Al
deputies. He also answered that he had
associated in the case Marion Erwin as
the special attorney of the deputies
Col. John Preston stated that he repre-
scented Sheriff Alligood of Telfair, and Hon.
Tom Eason of Telfair was associated with
him as the solicitor general of his circuit
10 represent Sheriff Alligood and the state
There were quite a number Of witnesses
present for both sides Among the witness
es examined was John Kelly, the deputy
marshal who fired the shots that killed old
man Williams His statement was thrill
ing throughout. He described to the court
how he shot Williams. His story was sub
stantially the same as has appeared in the
Morning News. The evidence is volumi-
nous and brings out the fun story of the
famous feud that began before the assas-
sination of John c. Forsyth. 1t will take
four or five days to conclude the hearing.
Atlanta Ga, May 4.-Gov Atkinson has
been requested to send Attorney General
Terrell to Telfair county to take charge
of the case against the alleged murderers
of old man Williams. The federal court
claims jurisdiction and the defendants
are endeavoring to have their case tried
in that court. Attorney General Terrel's
services are wanted TO keep the case in
the state courts. After consultation to-
day, il was decided that Attorney General
Terrell should go to Telfair next week to
look after the case.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
FLORIDA's LEGISLATIVE.
The Railroad Commission Ellis Laid
on the Table.


Tallahassee, Fla, May 2i-In the SEN
ate to-day the substitute for the railroad
commission bill was laid on the table. a
course which carries with it the original
bill
An attempt was made to consider the
Hartridge Jacksonville charter bill. but
a motion for consideration OF the gem
eral revenue bill prevailed, and 1t was
discussed at length.
In the House the following bills were
introduced: one authorizing the county
of Brevard to issue bonds for the purpose
of constructing roads: one authorizing d
married woman who is a free dealer
to sell or mortgage her real estate.
The general revenue bill was then taken
up and its consideration was carried on
through the entire day.
The Jacksonville charter bill was passed
on its second reading and will be called
up on its final passage tomorrow.
The bill amending the statute prescrib-
ing the time and place for holding the
circuit courts in the several judicial cir
cults was passed, as was the bill to pre-
vent the taking of fish In the Anclote
river.
The bill relating to surety and guaran-
tee companies was also passed.
The course of legislation is badly
clogged here, and the next few days are
likely to be lively ones.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
TRADE DAY AT wAYCRoss.
A Thousand Visitors on Hand to
Trade and See the Sights.

A Thousand visitors on Hand to
Trade and See the Sights.
Waycross, Ga, May 2L-One thousand
visitors were here to-day and the Trade
day was a success. Excursion rates were
given by the lines of the Plant system
and the trains were crowded this morn
ing. Refreshments were served at noon,
and then followed the baby show. Twen-
ty-two babies. all of them pretty as could
be, were put on exhibition for the prize.
The prize was TO be given TO the prettiest
baby, and Jeanette Waters, aged u
months, a daughter of Mr.. Mrs. ]. o.
Waters of Pierce county, won the prize.
The judges were J. r. Allen, +. NJ. Rob-
erts and William Chauncey. Five dollars
in gold was the prize.
Willie ID. James, Berry Anderson ana
]. o. johnson then ran a foot race be-
tween the Phoenix and Southern hotels
The distance was seventy yards. Willie
d. James of Manor won the race and was
awarded IS. ]. o. johnson was second
The bag race by five little boys was
very amusing. Eustace Sirmans Of Way
cross won, with Frank Garrett second.
Eustace received prize of IS. A creased
pole had been arranged in the city park
and the flowers and trees were ruined by
the boys in their attempts to climb the
pole A prize of $40 was offered to the
person who should climb to the top of the
pole. The pole was greasy and the boys
soon found It out. Thirty boys tried to
climb ii but failed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
ATHENS NOTES.
believed n Notorious Railroad Bridge
burner Has Been Caught.

believed n Notorious Railroad Fridge
burner Has Been Caught.
Athens, Ca, May 24-Some time since
on the Macon and Northern road, near
Godfrey, trestle was fred by an incen,
diary, and the engine, bearing with Il
the body of Engineer Gay. plunged
through to the creek below. Engineer
Gay was killed almost instantly No clew
could be found to the perpetrators of this
fendish deed, but a watch belonging 10
Engineer Gay was missing. few DAYS
since this watch was found in Atlanta.
and its possession was traced back to
negro, who was arrested and is now in
jail at Madison It is suspected that he
is the person who fired the trestle
Capt J. II. Rucker of this city who is
regarded as one of the best posted cotton
factors of this section, says that in his
judgment the next crop will be short and
cotton will go to cents.
The Southern Mutual Insurance
Company holds it's stockholders meeting
next week and will declare a dividend of
u per cent.
The will of the late Judged Y. L. G.
Harris, involving an estate of $4,000, will
be contested in the courts. Judge Harris
was for nearly thirty years president of
the Southern Mutual Insurance Company
OF this city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
ANDERsONVILLE's RIOT SCARE.
The County Must Bear the Expense
of Employing Guards.

Inc near Nnc Expense
of Employing Guards.
Atlanta, Ca. May Notwithstanding
the fact that several urgent appeals with
long petitions have been made to the gov
ernor to see that the peace is preserved at
Andersonville on Decoration day, the SOth,
the officials of Sumter county have enter
ed a vigorous kick against having to foot
the bill for the employment of posse TO
assist the sheriff as Gov. Atkinson di-
rected last week. when the second appeal
was made to him by the women of the
town. The whole community is afraid that
there will be a riot, as hundreds of ne
groes, who gather there every year, are
particularly feared this year in view of the
bloody ARRAY of last Decoration day. The
sheriff, however. thinks it is the states
place to bear the expense of preserving
the peace, and has notified the governor
that he cannot summons posse out of the
county's funds. Gov. Atkinson has in
formed the sheriff that he will not modify
his former order, which is that a company
of military will be kept in waiting at
Americas to put down riot If needed. Be-
yord that the county authorities must
look after the crowd themselves. Reports
are that there will be a tremendous gath
ering of negroes at Andersonville, includ-
ing several military companies, and If there
should be riot it will be serious one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
A MOTHERS LOVE.
An Attempt 10 See Her Child Ends
in Her Arrest.

Atlanta, Ca, May PA pathetic story
developed to-day in the arrest of Mrs.
Kate Logan, good-looking young woman
of 20, who was brought to the police sta
ton in tears at an early hour this morn
ing. Mrs Logan is the wife of j. II. Lo-
gan. proprietor of a barber shop in the
Gate City Bank building. Two weeks ago
Logan left his wife and went to a board
ing house on Whitehall street, taking their
child, a boy baby, with him. Logan
claimed his wife was unfaithful to him.
Despite their separation, however, the
mothers yearning for her child was too
strong to resist and last night about mid
night she presented herself at Logan s
boarding house and begged to be allowed
to see him. The proprietor refused to ad-
nit her, and scene ensued, and Mrs. Lo-
gan was taken to police headquarters and
placed under guard for the night. She
was released on her own, recognizance.
later, but tomorrow will have to be tried
in police court. charged with disorderly
conduct, all because she wanted to see
her child.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
ACQUITTED OF MURDER.
An Interesting Case in the Superior
Court of Liberty.

Court of Liberty.
Hinesville. Ca, May 24.-The most inn
portant case disposed of yesterday
in the superior court, was that of George
Smith, a constable from Tattnall county,
charged with killing one Farris Smith.
colored, for whom the constable had a
warrant. The constable went TO Smiths
house. in the upper part of this county.
and told him to come out and submit to
arrest. The negro answered him with
curse and began to get his gun and load
1t. Just as the negro was about to raise
his gun to fire, Smith fired, wounding him
fatally. The jury was out about two min
utes and on coming back announced
verdict of mot guilty" at which there
was considerable cheering. Judge Falli-
CANT raped for order and very sternly
declared order in court" Court adjourned
tonight, after transacting greater
amount of business than at any similar
session.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
LIBERIA A DEATH TRAP.
Nothing But Suffering in Store for
the Negro Immigrants.


the Negro Immigrants.
Brunswick, Ca, May 2i.-C. A. Shaw, a
prominent colored citizen of Brunswick,
and grand chanchellor of the Knights of
Pythias for Georgia, handed the Morning
News correspondent to-day letter Just
received from a missionary who has been
located for sixteen years at Monrovia,
Africa, where the steamship Horsa landed
with its cargo of negro emigranes from
Georgia. The letter was dated April s.
and says in regard to the emigrants: Most
of the emigrants landed to-day. They were
not expected and no preparations were
made for their reception. Some are sick
and one man will scarcely survive a
month. A child one month cid was buried
yesterday on shore 1t saddens me to see
the people come here. The poorest person
in the United States has a better chance
in the United States than here. This COM
pany will see suffering. Mules, horses
and even donkeys cannot live here. Ad-
wise people to stay where they are. Nearly
all have to undergo the acclimating fever.
Many Of them die Of it, but it is almost
sure to meet them and it takes the cour-
age all out of most persons.
"(Signed) Mary A. Sharp"
Shaw is anxious that the colored people
know the true status of affairs in Africa
as it is. He is prominent in the work of
keeping his people in this country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
STOLE COTTON.
Two Negroes of Albany Charged
with RObbing Their Employers.

Albany, Ca. May 24.-Jim Deson and
Louis Ford, colored, cotton samplers re-
spectively. for West & Plonsky and Par
ker & Co, cotton buyers of this city, were
arrested to-day for stealing cotton from
their employers. Deson and Ford have
been in the employ of these firms for sew
eral years and have succeeded in getting
away with hundreds of pounds of cotton
They had confederate named Bill Price,
a Brunswick and Western train hand. who
disposed of the spols for them to parties
along his run.
Lieuts. Satterlee and Brown are expect
ed here next Monday for the purpose of in
specting the Colquitt guards. the colored
military company of this city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

GOETTE.-The relatives and friends Of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Goette are invited to
attend the funeral Of their youngest son,
Emmett T, from No. Il Macon street, at
3 o'clock this afternoon.
GUE.-The friends and acquaintance
Of Dir. John J. Cue are invited TO attend
his funeral from the Cathedral at 1
o'clock this afternoon.
MAYER.-The relatives and friends Of
Mr.. and Mrs. David W. Mayer are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral or
their infant son, Henry Stibbs, at Laurel
Grove cemetery. this afternoon at four
o'clock a O'clock)
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25

Oshkosh, Wis, May 2i-The Labor Adj
carious existence of two years II u,as
started by L. w. Rogers. a prominent
American Railway Union man, on money
furnished by Eugene V. Debs, who now
holds chattel mortgage Of $500 on fine
plant. 1t is probable that the paper will
be run as a free silver organ, under the
title Of THE Silver Dollar"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
FIGHT OF THE RAILROADS.
A Battle Royal Between the seabOard
and the Association.

"A EtOyaA oetNNecn Nne SeaDOaTO
and the Association.
Atlanta, Ca. May 2L-The Southern
Railway and Steamship. Association will
go deep down into its purse to employ
strong array of legal talent to defend the
case brought against it before Judge Speer
at Macon by the Seaboard Air Line, if such
a step becomes necessary. Commissioner
Stahlman made this announcement to-day,
stating that the executive board of the as
ISOLATION, which has just adjourned, had
taken such action. Edward Baxter who,
as attorney for the Nashville, Chattanooga
and st. Louis, has already had one bout
with the Seaboard Air Line on the boy
colt issue, when the case was brought
against the Western and Atlantic before
Judge Lumpkin, has already been retained
ana wlll be on hand to look after the as
soclatlon's interests on the Goth, when the
nearing before Judge Speer occurs at Ma
con. The blow the Seaboard struck at the
southern Railway and Steamship Associa-
sloh Is vital one, and the legal fight win
DC a battle royal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
A DEATH AT WAYCROSS,
The Wife of Ex-SheriR Henderson
Passes Away.

Waycross, Ga, May 24.-Mrs. T. B. Hen
derson, wife of ex-Sheriff Henderson, was
found dead in bed this morning by her
husband, who had prepared breakfast for
her. Mrs. Henderson tainted yesterday
while out riding. and her health has been
delicate for some time. She died suddenly
and alone. Heart disease was probably
the cause of her death. The funeral will
take place Saturday morning at 10 o'clock
at the Henderson residence. corner Thorn
as and Church streets, and the interment
Will be in Lott cemetery at II O'Clock
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
Assassinatcd at His Door.

Ohoopee, Ga. May 24.-Charlie McCon-
way was shot by Henry Walker this
morning about o'clock. Walker called
him to the door and shot him. No cause
is assigned for the shooting. Both par-
ties are colored. Walker fed. The shoot
ing occurred a the saw mill of Giles &
Dewitt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25

Atlanta Ga, May A.-President H. H.
Cabaniss has issued a call for the animal
meeting of the Georgia Press Association
to be held in this city at the KimbsU
house on June 2s, at 8 o'clock D. m. Al
noon on June 20 the Press Association viii
start on an excursion to Toronto ana
Quebec, Canada, via New York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25

re SMOKERS OF BEST CIGARS.
The INFANTA EULALIA CIGARS arc
the best of all High Grade Full Iia-
Vana Cigars.
The LIE PANTO CIGARS arc made of
the same material that most ten
cent cignrs are manufactured of, and
sell ut the low price of n nickel each.
Get both of
w. G COOPER.
Whitaker street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
CRUISE OF THE CUSHING.
She Reaches Jacksonville Via the In
side Route

Jacksonville, Fla. May 24-The United
States torpedo boat Gushing arrived here
at o'clock tonight in command of Lieut..
f. F. Fletcher, having made the entire
trip from Norfolk by the inland route
without any trouble at any point. From
Fernandina the vessel came through
Nassau Sound and the Sisters creek to the
St Johns river. She will coal here and
await orders
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
GEN. MILES COMING TO ATLANTA
He win Attend the Opening of the
Exposition.

Exposition.
Atlanta Ga, May 24.-At a meeting of
the executive committee of the Cotton
States and International Exposition this
afternoon a letter was read from Gen. Mel
son A. Miles. commander of the army de-
partment in which Atlanta is located, ac-
cepting the invitation extended by the COM
mittee some days ago inviting him to be
present with his staff at the opening exer-
ciSeS on Sept Is
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25

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BARRELS AND GLASS APPLY TO
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
DEATHS.

WHELESS.-Died. al his fathers rome,
on Habersham street. May p. al 40
o'clock a. m, Pearce Wheless, Jr.. aged
two years and nine months. Funeral
from the house this Saturday morning a.
Il o'clock. Burial at Bonaventure.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
SIELDERMA

MELDERMA
Is Toilet Powder that disrels the dlsagreea.
BILE odor arising from perspiration.
Defensive Fluid cleans clothing, ETC., without
iniuring the fabric.
Pure spices in bulk, warranted free from
adulteration.
Cider Vinegar, made from apples. No acids
used in its manufacture.
SOLOMONS & CO.,
Square and Bull st. Brnncb.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-25
LIME.

We have just received n large
quantity of the best lime ever
brought TO Savannah. If you want
the best quality, of full weight and
full strength, buy our lime. We ask
no more for the best than others do
for poor lime. We also have fire
brick, fire clay, cement and drain
pipe for sale, and respectfully solicit
your business.
ADAMS DRUG, PAINT & OIL CO.,
Congress and whitaker SITS.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The registration OF voters will close for the
FENCE" OF NO FENCE" election on JUNE
u. Registration at the Ofiice OF County Tax
Collector every day except Sundays from
a. m. TO / p. m.
Citizens should not fail TO qualify themselves
TO vote by registering AT ONCE.