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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
A DANGEROUS PROVING GROUND.
A Morgan Line steamer Narrowly
Escapes Two Cannon Balls.

Morgan Line steamer Narrowly
Escapes Two Cannon Balls.
Quarantine, s. l., July 25.-capt. Quick,
of the Morgan line steamer Elrio. which
arrived this morning from New Orleans,
reports that at s:45 o'clock this morning
about one mile south of the Scotland
lightship. a shot from the proving grounds
of the United States government at Sandy
Hook crossed the ships bow distant about
nifty feet. and landed about one-eighth Of
q mile to the eastward, throwing the water
high in the air. Another shot followed,
falling directly in the wake Of the steam
er. Capt. Quick was quite serious in ex-
pressing his indignation at the unneces-
sary risk to his crew and vessel The
Elrio was moving slowly in the direction
Of the entrance TO the channel when the
first shot was fired. because the weather
was hazy, and Capt. Quick did not feel
justified in speeding his ship. Therefore
the first shot passed short distance ahead
Of the Elrio, and the second was but
little way astern.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
DURANT'S TRIAL.
Judge Murphy Denies the Motion for
Change of Venue.


San Francisco. July 25.-When the Du-
rant case was resumed before Judge Muir
ply this morning District Attorney Barnes
read a number of affldavits made by prom
inent citizens and detective officers to the
effect that there was no prejudice in the
public mind with regard to Durant which
would prevent him from obtaining a fair
trial by jury.
Judge Murphy, at the conclusion of the
reading of the affidavits, stated that he
had refreshed his mind in this matter,
which was similar to the case of Alex
ander Goldenson, who murdered Mamie
jelly a school girl. This case was tried
before him some years ago. A change of
venue was asked for, but denied, and the
supreme court had upheld the decision.
The court went on to state that steps
would be taken to prevent the proposed
production of a play dealing with the
Emanuel church crimes. He then denied
the motion for the present time. but
would give the defendant leave to renew
it later, if his attorneys deemed 1t nee
eSSary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
SURROUNDED by INDIANS.

A Band of Settlers Near st. Anthony
in Grave Danger.
Boise. Idaho. July 25.-Gov Mcconnell
received by wire to-day a call from the set
tiers in the Teton basin for protection
against the Indians Word reached here
tonight that little band of settlers about
twenty miles from ST. Anthony, at the
edge Of the Teton basin, were surrounded
by band Of hostile Bannocks, who had
made several unsuccessful attempts by
firing upon them TO drive them from their
position. messenger who made his way
around the Indian lines to st. Anthony re-
ports that their provisions were almost
gone and unless succor reached them
soon, they would be killed. i Is alleged
that some of the whites who murdered In
dians for hunting elk are in this outfit near
st. Anthony and 1t is the object of the In
dians to wreak vengeance upon them
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
FEARFUL CRIMES IN FLORIDA.
Az EPIDEMIC OF MURDERS IN THE
FAIR LAND OF FLOWERS.

An ex-Tax Collector of Dade County
and His Nephew Shot Through the
Heart by Man Who Claims to
Have been InsuIted in n Drunken
Row-TvvO Men ASsassinated in
Their Cedar Camp Near Brooks
Vile.
West Palm Beach, Fla. July 25.-Sam
lewis at Lemon City shot and killed
19bn T. Highsmith, ex-tax collector of
Dade county. and George A. Davis.
Hiehsmith's nephew, yesterday. Lewis
had been insulted in a drunken row the
night before. He armed himself with a
winchester and meeting Highsmith, com
nanled him 10 kneel and apologize. High
smith refused, whereupon Lewis shot him
through the heart, and then shot his
nephew through the heart. Lewis fed
10 the woods. vowing he would not be
taken alive.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
PENNsYLvANIA's EXHIBIT.
The Plans for the States Forestry
Display.

Harrisburg, Pa, July 25.-The forestry
committee of the Pennsylvania commits
sion to the Atlanta exposition met to-day
and empowered Secretary Kennan to visit
the State College to ascertain what for
estry specimens were available in the state
collection. Information was received here
the president of the Atlanta exposition
that Pennsylvania will be given space in
the forestry and mineral building for a
collective exhibit, so that instead of its
being scattered. It will all be together.
The plan Of the Pennsylvania building
had been decided on. 1t will follow the
lines Of the Pennsylvania building at the
Worlds Fair and in 1t will be placed the
liberty bell suspended from a frame so as
to be easily removed in case of danger.
The commission will go to Atlanta on
Sept. IS, the opening day, and Nov. II,
Pennsylvania day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
nERBERTs VACATION.
The Secretary 10 Leave Washington
To-day on the Dolphin.

Washington. July 25.-secretary Herbert
has disposed of all matters requiring his
immediate attention. and will begin his
vacation tomorrow. turning the navy de-
partment over to the care OF Assistant
Secretary McAdoo at the close Of busi-
ness hours He will leave Washington In
the evening on the dispatch boat Dolphin
for a tour Of inspection on the Atlantic
coast. Secretary Herbert will be accom-
panied by his son and Lieut.. Reamy. his
naval aide. While away he Will visit New
York. the Newport torpedo station, New
London, Boston and Portsmouth. He will
also see the President at Gray Gables
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
SURRENDER AFTER 25 YEARS.
A Man who Killed Another Long Ago
Voluntarily Gives Himself Up.

Voluntarily Gives Himself Up.
Suffolk, Va, July 25.-Wnliam j. Urqu-
hart, accused of numbering John E. Gay,
on Nov, s, 1870, and who has been fugi-
tive from justice since that time, to-day
voluntarily surrendered himself to the
authorities and had preliminary hearing
before Mayor Brewer. The mayor, after
hearing the evidence ana strong pleas by
counsel, sent Urquhart on to the grand
jury and committed him without bail.
Gay was found murdered near his home
on the above date, with a pistol shot
wound in his breast Urquhart left the
community and could not be located, and
always eluded arrest, and after wandering
for nearly a quarter of a century, volun-
tarily returns and asks for a trial. He
has confessed the murder, but claims self
defense The alleged murderer and the
murdered were well connected and the case
has attracted deep local interest. The
accused is 81 years of age. His form is
bent with travel and hardships, and his
beard is long and white.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
SAW HER HUSBAND SLAIN.

The Murderer Put the Dend Mans
Knife in His Hand TO Claim Self
Defense.
Lake Butler, Fla, July 25.-R. T. Dow
ling. tax collector of Bradford county,
was shot and killed near here to-day by
NJ ". Driggers. His son ran away, and
Drggers thought Bowling had something
70 do with the boys leaving. Driggers
met Bowling near the latter's home and
shot him from his horse. Mrs. Dowling,
from the porch Of her home, saw her
husband when he was murdered. Orig
gers placed his own knife in Dowling's
hand and said he shot him in self-defense,
but when he learned that his victims wife
saw the tragedy, he fed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
NO SHIP TO ne SENT TO PANAMA.
The Strike of the Railroad Hands Not
Considered Dangerous.

Washington. July 25.-The information
through newspaper dispatches that there
was little danger of serious trouble along
the line Of the Panama railway on account
of the strike of its employees. was supple-
mented to-day by a dispatch received at
the state department from Consul Gem
eral Vifquain, saying that the governor
of Panama expressed himself as able to
maintain order. If there is no change for
the worse in the situation, no United
States warship will be ordered to Colon
or Panama.
Panama, July 25-The canal company
does not it appears, intend TO concede the
demands Of the striking laborers. II has
Issued a notice to the effect that all skilled
laborers who apply for work will be en-
gagged. This, Of course, includes such Of
the strikers as may apply for reinstate-
ment, but they will have to accept work
on the company's terms.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
A DOCTOR SHOT DEAD.
a Man Who Thinks He Killed His
Wife with Drugs His Slayer.

Springfield, H., July 25.-Last night near
Morrisonvlle, southeast of this city. AL
fred Enterkin waylaid and killed the viii
lage physician, DR.. Richard Reasoner,
as the latter was returning from a pro-
fessional visit. The murderer used a shot
gun and revolver, and several shots took
effect Reasoner has recently attended
Enterkins wife through a spell of fe-
yer, and when she had recovered her rea-
son was dethroned, and Enterkin believed
that the physician was responsible by
using deleterious drugs and had frequent-
ly threatened to take the doctors life.
The murderer escaped. A posse is in pur-
suit. and II is believed he viii be sum
marily dealt with if captured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
CLEVELAND AND A THIRD TERM
CARLISLE PROVOKED OVER AN IN
TERVIEW IN A NEWSPAPER.

II Quotes the Secretary as saying
That the President Would Not lie
Willing Candidate for "A Third
Term-The Secretary Represented
as Saying That He Himself Did Not
Wnnt the Nomination.
Washington. July 25.-Secretary Carlisle
is very much provoked at the appearance
in the Richmond, Va. State Of what pur-
ports to be an interview with him. in
which he is reported TO have talked freely
on political matters and declares among
other things that President Cleveland
would not be "a willing candidate" for a
third term and that he 0he secretary did
mot want" the nomination.
Secretary Carlisle declines to discuss the
accuracy Of the statement made therein.
but 1t is learned that on Sunday last, w
f. Ryan. collector Of internal revenue for
the second district of Virginia, and also
editor Of the Richmond State. called on
Mr. Carlisle at his residence here. and the
two had a long talk on general and politi-
cal subjects. Mr. Ryan. it is stated, called
presumably in his official capacity and
What was said by Secretary Carlisle to him
was said IN confidence between officials of
the same political party and administra-
ton
Things are coming to a pretty pass"
said an official to-day close to Sccre-
tary Carlisle when the secretary cannot
talk to one of his own trusted subordinates.
without having it appear In the newspa-
pers in garbled form"
1t is stated that Mr.. Ryan took no notes
1nt aft. a.. rv,a N,4
recollection and impression Of what Secre-
tary Carlisle said. but the published state
ment puts the latters words in quotation
marks"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
AssAssINATED IN THEIR CAMP.

Two Men RiddIed by "A VoIIey From
Dozen Guns Near BrOOksvilIe.
Brooksville, Fla, July 25.-D. ]. whid-
den and Crockett Whidden were assas-
snated last night at their cedar camp in
the woods near here by band of masked
men. A dozen guns were fired at close
range and both men were riddled. What
induced the killing is not known. 1t is
thought to be another chapter of the old
Whidden-Whitehurst feud, which has al
ready cost many lives.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
nenth Ends pesnondencr.

La Porte, Ind, July 2j.-James Parks,
an unmarried man. committed suicide here
Yesterday by drinking a quantity of car
bolic acid. and died IN terrible agony The
deed IS attributable 10 dependency lie
had no relatives here, but had family
connections in Georgia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
PLUNGED INTO THE OCEAN.

Desperate Resort of Three Fugitive
COnvicts Under Fire.
Jacksonville, Fla, July 25.-Three OF a
quartet OF negroes who broke jail at
Fernandina Monday were surprised late
last night in the scrub of Amelia Beach
by a posse commanded by three deputy
sheriffs. They refused to halt and were
fired on and ran to the ocean and plunged
in. No trace except a trail of blood on
the beach, and three hats. has been found
Of anY of them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
RETURN OF THE NEW YORK.
She Makes the Run From Gravesend
10 New York In Ten Days.

New York, July 25.-The United States
cruiser New York arrived from Gravesend,
quick voyage for naval vessel She
weighed anchor at a. m. on the 18th and
she was reported south Of Fire Island at
7:40 o'clock this morning. Allowing for
the difference IN time. therefore, she made
the run in ten days. But from Scilly she
was only eight and a half days. The cru-
ser had unusually bad weather during the
trip.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
HANGED AT SilDNrGHr.
william Taylor Pays the Penalty for
Numbering "A Fnrmer.


Columbus, O., July 20, a. m.-William
Taylor was executed in the state prison
here shortly after 12 a. m. for the murder
and robbery of an old farmer. He showed
remarkable nerve, acting upon the gallows
in an almost frivolous manner. with a
smile he greeted those in the apartment
whom he knew and stepped about with a
Bowery swagger Before the cap was
drawn. he was asked II he had ANYTHING
to say but his only reply was, Good
bye, Mr.. Bowman "a guard). Goodbye
warden"
The trap was sprung at 1906. The fall
was long one, and the body rebounded
fully three feet. but the neck was not
broken There was convulsive move
ments of the body and horrible sounds of
choking. The murderer died in great
agony, Of stranguation. At 1217lb life
was pronounced extinct
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
DEATH IN A RAILWAY STATION.
A Train Crashes Into 1t and Kills
Three Persons.

Berlin, July 25.-While a railway train
was approaching the station at Randten,
in Prussian Silecia. last evening the
brakes gave out and the uncontrolled
train ran off the end of the track and
crashed into the station, wrecking the
building. The waiting room was filed with
men, women and children, two Of whom
were killed. Several others were badly
injured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
HAULED UP FOR CONTEMPT.

A Judge After an Editor for Criti-
cising Change of Venue.
Asheville, N. c., July 25.-The Citizen
Yesterday commented on the removal of
the case of Jesse Sumner, charged with
murder. to Henderson county, saying it
was unnecessary and an attempt to i'm
peach the intelligence Of people of Bun
combe county To-day Judge Ewort hand
ed down a rule ordering the editor of the
Citizen to appear before him Saturday to
show why he should not be attached for
contempt. The editor says he will be
there.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
A BIG CARGO OF LUMBER.
A British steamer sails with 3,2O3,-
600 SuperncIaI Feet.

Mobile. Ala, July 25.-The British
steamer srathgyle cleared from Scranton,
Miss. yesterday with 100000 superficial
feet OF lumber in the shape OF deals for
Rotterdam. Barring the Great Eastern's
cargo Of deals out OF Montreal a number
OF years ago the Strathgyle's Is the largest
cargo Of lumber or timber ever carried out
OF any port Of the United States. She was
cleared by Hunter Benn & Co.. Of Mobile,
timber shippers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
A NATIONAL MONETARY RALLY.
The Scheme for "a Big Convention 10
he Discussed Next Month.

Springfield, ILL.,, July 25-Chairman Helm
richsen of the democratic state committee
says the committee will probably be called
to meet here next week to consider the
answers of the democratic national COM
miteemen to the request Of the Illinois
democrats for a national democratic mon
etary conference. He says 1t is probable
no definite action towards calling this con-
ference will be taken until Aug. 10, when
there is to be a conference of free silver
democrats in Washington, which may de-
eide on the place and date for the national
conference
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
aUEENsBERRY WANTS COSTS.
A Receiving order Granted Against
Oscar WiIde's Estate.

London, July 25-The bankruptcy court
has granted a receiving order against the
property of Oscar Wilde at the instance
of the Marquis of Queensberry to enforce
the payment of the latter's claim Of f677
for law costs incurred in the libel suit Of
wilde VS. Queensberry, in which the for
mer was ordered by the court TO pay the
lntter,s costs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
MAHER TO FIGHT O'DONNELL.
The Articles Signed and the Men to
Meet in November.

New York, July 25.-Joe Vendig. the
manager Of the Florida Athletic Club. re-
ceived from Pittsburg tonight a copy of
the articles of the match between Peter
Maher and Steve O'Donnen The articles
were signed by Maher and by John luinn,
Maher's hacker. This fight is now as
sured. The bout will come off at Dallas,
Tex on Nov q next
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
A TRAGEDY IN THE ROAD.
Wounded Man Selves His Assail-
ants Pistol and Kills Him.

ants Pistol and Kills Him.
Brandenburg, Ky, July 25.-George Rob
fnson, the keeper of the workhouse in this
place, was shot and killed this morning
by Bland Shacklett, one of the commits
sioners of the institution. Shacklett and
another gentleman We're riding to town in
buggy, and when within three miles Of
town, Robinson rode out of cross road
and it is said, began cursing Shacklett.
Robinson soon began firing and one bullet
hit shacklett in the mouth and lodged
Just behind the ear. Three others missed
MN. Shacklett, although wounded, took
hoblnson's pistol away from him and fired
one shot into Robinson's right breast.
1he man fell and died in moment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
A New York Firm Dissolved.

New York, July 25-The firm OF Nessiage,
Colgate < Co. was dissolved to-day. The
arm has come into prominence lately
az an exporter Of gold The house was
In business at y Wall street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
ASKS AN EXTENSION.
Col. X. E. Rivers Hard Up for His
Sugar bounty.

New Orleans. July 2J.-Col r. E. Riv-
ers, the proprietor Of the hotels Royal
and Pickwick, and formerly OF the St
Charles hotel. and owner Of sugar plan
tatons in this state, applied to-day for
respite Of twelve. eighteen and twenty
four months. His assets far exceed his la
bilities His failure TO collect the sugar
bounty Is assigned as the principal cause
Of his embarrassment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
SHOT OVER A LAW SUIT.
'"e Victim Fired on without 81
word and Wounded as He Ran,

word and Wounded as He Ran.
NashVille Tenn, July 25.-Charles Wood.
attorney of Martin, Tenn, was shot
anu fatally wounded in Milan this morn
-s Dy T. ]. Harrison. The men had
,T.. -. trouble concerning a law suit. but
So was no quarrel at the time of the
ae ing. Harrison drew his pistol as soon
~, ''e saw Wood. Wood ran and Harri-
pr", opehed fire, without any apparent
''0ea'on. Harrison was arrested.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
SUICIDE of A PHYSICIAN.
Accused of an Assault on a Woman,
He Commits Suicide.

HC OOInInIts SUICINes
Winston, N. c., July 25.-News was re-
ceiVed here to-day of the suicide yesterday
IN Nash county Of DR.. w. T. spruil.
prominent citizen and practicing physi-
can of that county. The doctor stood
elarsed with attempting a criminal as
!l su!l on respectable married lady of his
Helghborhood. When he saw the officers
so'lhg to arrest him he drew his pistol and
a tI,,i ball into his head, which produced
Ueath almost instantly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-26
LONDON's nov MuRDERERs,

great damage is apprehended.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30

Two little maids ran out from their play,
To follow the brook in search of a game,
For dolls and toys and books are tame.
When the fields are golden. white and
gay.
They were both Of them dimpled, rosy,
fair.
And both of them tossed back their
shining hair.
And both of them sang. TO the self
same air.
Come. dearie come, and let us away.
For what can we do on a summers day?
Wen pile the daisies up so high,
We can climb upon them into the sky.
Wen mount a cloud. so swift and white.
And ride straight home again. when II
is night.
Two maiden stood where the streams d.
vide
And each to the other kissed her hand,
As comrades parting for some new land.
With farewells dim as the way grows
wide.
They were both of them stately. grace
ful, tall,
But one Of them bowed for her tears to
fall.
And one of them sang. with a merry
lall.
Come. deare come: the world is gay:
vi what tiot 'hti w 1+AAe cAA eHAo 1AHN
day?
The hours are golden. winged. fleet.
And the earth and the heavens burn TO
meet.
Wen press the sunbeams close 10 our
breast,
For love has come. and of all. love is
best.
Two women came to the streams broad
sea,
Each scanned the page of the others
face.
The joy and grief from the trail to
trace.
In lines as deep as eternity;
They We're both of them sweet-faced,
tender-eyed,
And both stood tall, after breasting
the tide,
And marking the tear-stains. both OF
them sighed:
Come. dearie. come; we still can pray
For what else can we do on our dark
day?
Wearied and worn by all the strife
We want but the calm at the close of
life.
The heavens above the earth are high.
We are far from home. and the night IS
nigh.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30
Something About Books and the People Who Wrote Them


turned. and their glances met ana rested
on each other.
How could you do it," she murmured
In whisper.
Are you angry? Are you Offended? DO
Won think I took a liberty?' he whisper
ed back.
"Oh. no. II isn't that" she said. but
II is Sc living. so wonderful. IL II nor
l. as am. IL is what | would like to be.
l don't understand how you could do II.
II didn't understand 1t either, at hrst.
but / think | understand better now.
have never done anything so GOOD pe-
fore. What could have been the agency
that made me so surpass myself. unless
1t were one thing-one feeling
He was whispering still. but ne broke
off suddenly, checked by the expression OF
her face. He was on fire 70 ask her what
that strange, new look might mean. nut
the crowd was thickcring around them
he heard some one mention his name.
Turning abruptly away from the sound
he led her off. There was no chance OF
a full explanation in that crowd, but ne
must have just a word.
"Can you imagine what that feeling
is which has inspired me 10 do my very
best i'm my art. to touch height always
beyond my reach before? o. YOU must
know what | mean. You must, Tell me-"
he said, and the whisper had become i'm
pcrloUs and dominant.
She did rot answer him IN words. but
her eyes met his. in that full and candid
gaze he knew so we'll II was answer
encrgh to give him hope for the future
and such JOY in the present moment as
he had never felt before
JULIA MAGRUDER.