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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
STONE CREEKS TRAIN WRECK.
CrisveII the First TO BE Put on Trial
for the Crime.


Macon, Ca, Nay 25.-Warren f. Girls
well and Tom Shaw were put on trial at
Jeffersonville to-day for the wrecking of
a Southern railway freight and passenger
train at Stone creek on Feb 49,, killing
three men. The cases were separated, and
Criswell was put on trial first. He con-
tinues TO confess, saying he knows that
he will hang, but that he told only the
truth when he said that he and Shaw re-
moved the rail. His lawyers say he does
not know anything about that, but that
the railroad was at fault in having
bad trestle. The evidence so far is over
whelmingly against this theory The tres
tie, according to witnesses, was perfect
A strong effort will be made to so pre1u-
dice the jury against railroad corporations
that they will believe Criswe1 was paid
to say he was guilty of the murders.
About sixty witnesses have been sworn,
and the state feels confident that IL can
prove that the wrecking was done by
Criswell and Shaw, who wanted to muir
der their wives and collect damages out
of the railroad company. Miss Belle
Johnson Is on hand to swear that Tom
Shaw was trying to marry her a few days
before the wreck but that she rejected
him because he had a living wife. The
theory is that Shaw expected to use the
blood money from his first wife's death to
have an elaborate wedding with Miss
Johnson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
COMMISSIONERS GLENN RIGHT.
The state Board of Education Sus-
tRins One of His Rulings.

Atlanta, Ca, May 25.-The state board Of
education met to-day and after hearing
the case, sustained State School Commits
sioner Glenn in his ruling in the contested
election case in Jefferson county. Re
Gently II. f. Smith was elected county
school commissioner of Jefferson over J. S.
Ellis, who had held the position for num-
Der of years. The election was held, how
ever, without the applicants having been
examined as the law requires, and when
the matter was brought before Commits
sioner Glenn, he held that Smith was not
legally elected and not entitled to the Of
nee. An appeal was then made to the state
board with the result as stated. A vacan-
cy was declared in the Office and another
election will have to be held Since the
election of Smith changes have been
brought about in the personnel Of the board
feat when the legal election is held.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
DELks rAkEN To zERrLoN.
Ten Well Armed Deputies Guarding
Them From Lynchers.

Them From Lynchers.
Atlanta. Ca. May 25.-Sherin Slade Of
Pike county. with a possee Of ten deputies
all armed with Winchester rifles. arrived
IN the city this morning and this afternoon
took Tom Delk and Taylor Delk the re-
Gently captured outlaws back 10 that
county for trial The Indictment against
them is murder. growing out Of the killing
Of Sheriff Quinn. Chief Of Police COnnol-
Is at nrst refused TO deliver the prisoners
without comforting with Gov. Atkinson.
II was feared that an attempt would be
made 10 lynch the prisoners. who are TO
be carried 10 ZebulOn, where court is now
IN session. for trial.
The murder Of Sheriff Quinn and the
manner IN which the Delks subsequently
terrorized the county caused public feel
ing 10 run high against them and 10 Will
take close work on the part Of the officers
OF the court to prevept trouble When
Sheriff Slade and his posse appeared to-
day marching in military order down De
catur street to the station house they at
tracted a great crowd.
Inc Delks are notorious characters.
They were wanted for burglary and Quinn
and posse went to arrest them. As the
sheriff knocked on the door he was shot
dead by some one instead in the house. A
deputy was desperately wounded. The
Delks escaped and We're at large for near
~ two months. Tom LangfOrd, a son-in-
law Of Taylor Delk, was in the house
when the shooting occurred. He never has
been captured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
RYDER'S TRIAL FOR MURDER.
THE PRISONER TOO I'LL TO BE
TAKEN TO TALBOTTON.

his Attorneys Working Hard 10 Sc
cure n Change OF Venue-If They
Fail and Are Forced TO Trial They
VIII Fight the Case on the Ground
of Insanity-Over 200 Witnesses
subpOenaed.
TaIbotton, Ga, May 25--A special term
Of Talbot superior court. called 10 hear
the case Of DR.. W. L. Ryder for the
murder OF Miss Sallie Emma owen on
April 6 last. convened this morning. The
grand jury was charged at the last court,
and the judge only called their attention
10 the fact that they were called 10 con-
slider violations OF the criminal law and
that homicide had been committed in this
county, and il was their duty 10 look
into t, and other criminal matters. They
retired at 2:S0 o'clock, and later brought
in a bill charging the murder of Miss SAL
lie Emma owen TO Dr. W. J.. Ryder. So
licitor Gilbert asked that the court act
at once upon this bill.
The prisoner is in the Bibb-cOunty jail,
and the counsel for the defense produced
afidavits from physicians in Macon stat
ing that he was too sick TO be removed.
The defense also introduced a motion for
a change of venue and produced aihdaVlts
of the defendants brothers, and several
other parties, stating that they ala not
believe Ryder could have a fair trial in
this county.
A number Of witnesses were introduced
BY the defense to sustain the claims OF the
plea for a change of venue, but most Of
them stated that while Immediately az
ter the crime was committed there was
talk of lynching they believed a fair and
impartial trial could be had.
A large number of witnesses will be in
troduced tomorrow 10 try 10 sustain the
motion.
The night has just begun. over 200
witnesses have been subpoenaed i'm the
case, and the trial is likely to last some
time. The plea of insanity viii be sub
mitted if the case is forced 10 trial, and
the fight will be hard
DR.. Ryders aged mother and sister, Mrs.
Macarthur, arrived to-day.
Mrs. owen and Miss Lizzie May. the
mother and sister of the murdered girl.
are also here. The mother is still pros
trated with grief
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
A FLORIDA TRAGEDY.
A Turpentine Operator Killed by
One Of His Employees.

One Of His Employees.
valdosta, Ga. May 25.-News has been
received here of the assassination of Mr..
Will Mcleod. who went from this county
10 Lanston. Fla, last fall. The killing oc-
CURED last Friday and the assassin was a
negro who was employed in the turpentine
business by Mr.. Mcleod. The report re-
ceived here was to the effect that in
settlement Friday morning there was a
difference of eighty cents between the two
men which occasioned some words Mr..
Mcleod was busy paying off the hands
at the time and told the negro that he
would look over his account again, and
If mistake had been made that he would
correct it. The negro came in the com
mssary late in the evening and found
Mr.. Mcleod busily engaged in waiting on
some customers. Mcleod spoke to the
negro and told him that he had looked
over the books and had found that he
(the negro twas right. AS Mcleod turn
ed to get an article off of the shelf the
negro fred at him. killing him. The
tragedy has caused much comment here,
and 1t has not been learned whether the
negro was arrested or not
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

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ARNODD-The friends and acquaintance
of Abram D. Arnold, and his daughter,
Addie C. Arnold, are respectfully invited
to attend his funeral from st. Stephens
church this afternoon at o'clock.
EDWARDS.-The relatives, friends and
acquaintances of Laurence and Jennie
Edwards are invited to attend the funeral
of their infant child, Laura Marguerite
Edwards. from 1877 Charlton street lane,
this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
AN Ex-POLICEMAN on TRIAL.
He Killed a Negro While ReckIessIy
Firing at "A Thief.

Atlanta. Ca, May Eek Patrolman w
n. Hudson was placed on trial this morn
ing in the criminal branch of the super
Tor court for the killing of James De-
atur, a negro shoemaker. The killing
occurred last fall early in the evening,
when the streets were filled with people.
Hudson was attempting TO arrest a thief
He ran after the man and began shoot
ing when he could not catch him. He
fired several shots, failing TO hit the man
aimed at, but did hit two innocent people.
James Decatur was shot and instantly
killed, and white man named Veal
jured. Hudson was indicted by the grand
jury and suspended by the board Of po-
lice commissioners, pending trial. A fund
was raised by subscription from his
friends on the force to aid him in his de
Tense
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
EcKELs' VISIT TO ATLANTA.
He is to Speak Friday and siIverites
Baked in "A scheme.

Atlanta. Ca. May 25.-Next Friday, the
18th, has been fixed definitely for the
speech Of Hon. J. H, Eckels, controller
Of the currency. who was invited to At
lanta by the sound money league The sill
verites would like to break up the meet
ing if they could and when the coming
Of Controller Eckcls was announced,
sought TO get up a joint debate between
him and Col. J. W Robertson of Haber-
sham. With the present state of public
feeling this would mean a mob. and the
sound money league has refused to give
the proposition any consideration. The
cheap money faction does not want the
people to hear arguments on the financial
question. They would rather throw every
meeting into hurrah, so that the issue
would be lost sight of.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
An Attack ON GambIers.

Manassas, Ca, May Ca crowd Of the
citizens of this place went on the out
skirts of town this morning to arrest a
gang of gamblers, but before they arrived
a the place where the gamblers were To-
Gated they were spied by the gamblers,
who ran away The crowd fired on them,
and three shots were returned. Forum
ately no one was wounded. The gang of
gamblers all escaped. The citizens here
say they are determined to pat a stop to
gambling here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
Macon,s sound Money Lenrue.

Macon, Ca. May 25-The sound money
democrats have invited Secretary Hoke
Smith Secretary Carlisle, Congressman
Turner and Controller Eckels to address
the voters of BIbb county on the money
question. Mr. Smith has accepted Mr.
Carlisle cannot come because of other du-
ties. Messrs. Eckels and Turner have not
been heard from yet
Walter J. Grace goes to Washington
tomorrow to confer with the gentlemen
on the subject and If possible to fix dates
Macon's LEAGUE now has 200 members.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
STRUCK WITH A SPADE.
A White Foreman Fatally Injured
by a Negro at Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga. May 25.-George Copes.
foreman of a gang of negro laborers en-
gagged in grading for the bridge over the
Western and Atlantic tracks, al Jones
shovel by Babe Matthews, a negro. this
afternoon and will die from the wound.
The negro attacked the foreman on ac-
count OF being ordered to do work thai
he did not like, using his shovel as a
weapon. After dealing the fatal blow. he
attempted 10 run away, but was pursued
and caught. He is now in the city IAN,
while Copes is dying at the hospital
Copes lives with his wife and one child
in Bellewood.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
A NEGRO FOUND MURDERED.
His Neck Broken and other Signs of
Foul Play on His Body.

Townsville, Ca. May 25.-Charlte
Bracewell, a well known colored man of
this city. was found this morning in an
clubhouse in the lot of w P Pittman.
His neck was broken, and signs on his
body indicate foul play. An inquest was
held, ana the verdict OF the jury was TO
the effect that he came to his death al
the hands of unknown parties.
Roscoe Luke of this city was examined
by Judge HanseI to-day and admitted to
the bar.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
VALUABL
To All Smokers.

If this meets your eyes make
note of it. For cheapness and ex-
celIent smoking buy the XXX Che
rOts, three for a nickel.
For your pipes or cigarettes buy
two ounces of Yellow Rose Tobacco
for dime.
The best nickel cigars that are on
par with most ten centers are LIE
Panic, English Rose, Mendoza and
Havana Beauties.
Infanta EuIaIias are princeIy and
luxurious. They cost less than i'm
ported of similar size and quality.
GrOcers and druggists have them
for sale, and at Wholesale at
HENRY SOLOMON & SONS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
GRANTED NEW TRIALS.
The Hubbards of Jacksonville APP
peal Successfully.

Tallahassee. Fla, May 25.-Joseph Hub
bard and Robert Hubbard of Jacksonville
were jointely indicted at the spring term
of the Duval circuit court for murder and
Jointly tried a the fail term of said court
in the same year. The former was con
Idcted of murder and sentenced 10 be
hanged. The latter was convicted of man
slaughter and sentenced 70 the state pris-
on for fifteen years From these judg-
ments their cases were brought TO the SUI
preme court on writ of error. TODAY
the supreme court reversed the judgment
of the lower courts and ordered new
trial of both parties.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
TATTNALL's DEMOCRATS.
They Are for sound Money and
duBiEnOn.


Reidsvine. Ca. May 25.-The democratic
party Of Tattnall county met in the court
house at noon to-day under a call for re-
organization and such other business as
might come before the convention. After
electing a new executive committee mo-
ton was made to elect delegates to the
state convention. This brought the little
free silver element TO their feet. Perceiv-
ing that the sound money element had al
most all the strength present, the free
silver element threatened 10 bolt the con-
ventiOn If delegates were elected, some
two or three Selling their hats and leaving
the room The matter was afterwards
compromised by referring the matter of
eiecung delegates TO primary on the 9th
Of June Unless the free siVerites fuse
with the populist Tattnall is for sound
money and duBignon by a large majority.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
Hamilton County's Democrats.

Jasper Fla. May 25.-The Hamilton
county democratic convention for the cleo
ton of delegates to the state and con-
gressional conventions met to-day. Both
delegations go uninstructcd, but the con-
gressional delegation is solid for Black
we'll. No resolutions were offered. Senator
Cali is booked to speak here Saturday
next.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
A STRANGE BET.
A Young Man Takes Poison to Win q
Small Bet.

Small Bet.
Townsville, Ga. May 25.-Silas Herring
ton, young white man, who is wander
ing bootblack, and who claims to have
come originally from Warrenton, Pa, took
a tea spoonful of Paris green last night on
a wager of Is cents against $50 that it
would not kill him, became despera tely
sick and lay out in the streets half dead
all night. He was found this morning and
taken to the Williams boarding house and
pumped out. The chances favor his re-
coVery
A frail woman named Davis took a dose
of morphine yesterday afternoon with sui
cidal intent. Her case was not reported
until some time last night when a doctor
was sent for He responded, but found
the woman dead. No inquest was held as
the circumstances did not call for one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26

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SAVANNAH STEAM LAUNDRY,
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
GladneSS Comes

\kJith better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms of
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case, but simply to a constipated condi-
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ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
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effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
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fetal effects, to note when you pur-
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fOrnia Fig Syrup Co only and sold by
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If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
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physicians, but if in need of laxative.
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
RELEASED on BOND.
John Davis TO Appear Before the
Superior Court of Ware.

waycross. Ca. May 25.-NIr. John Davis,
who was arrested and put in jail last Mon
day after a preliminary trial on the charge
of having killed Mr.. J. w. Summer Friday
night a week ago at Harty in this county,
although the coroner's Jury rendered
verdict of 'justifiable homicide because
Sumner had assaulted Mrs. Davis, who
was sick in bed, has been released in the
sum of 81, GOO for his appearance al the
November term of Ware superior court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
CHARLEsTON's SHOE FACTORY.

1t is an Outcome of "a Taxation Ex-
emptiOn Law.
Charleston, 8. c., May 25.-The Charles
ton Shoe Manufacturing Company was or
gained here to-day with a capital stock
of $4,000. The directors of the company
are: S. 5. So,omons. C. Wnburn, NJ f. Lo-
pei. James S. Simmons and E. c. Will
liams. The other officers will not be elect
ed until the stock has been paid up. The
call for the money will be made within a
few days, and the shoe factory is to be
established at once. This is the first re-
suit of Charleston having EXEMPTED am
new factories established here from tax
alton for five years
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
An Endowment for Mercer.

Macon, Ga, May 25-Dr. ]. B. GambrelI,
president of Mercer University, has OBJ
tanned a $4,000 endowment for his col
lege from the American Educational So
ciety. MERGERS friends are rejoicing DR..
Gambrel has a record at raising money
for educational purposes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
A BOY KILLED by A TRAIN.
He Was Riding Bicycle Beside the
Rails and Fell on.

Atlanta, Ga. May 25.-Bennett Spen-
Ger, a 17-year-old white boy, was killed
by a Central railroad train at Hapeville
tonight. Spencer was riding a bike by the
side Of moving train He fell off and was
struck by the car steps and killed. though
me, wheels did not pass over him. He lived
in Hapev!lle
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
LIQUOR LICENSES.


LIQUOR LICENSES.
City of Savannah, Office Clerk of Coun-
Gill; May %, 1S96.-The following applica-
lions to retail liquor during year 1896 were
read at meeting of council Nav 20 1SgS
and referred to committee of the whole
A. n. MANUCY,
Clerk of Council
7. B. Butler, southwest corner Abercorn
and Broughton streets; H. H. ExIey. to
transfer liquor license from corner Min
and Farm streets to corner Pine and
Farm streets; Mary Buttimer to transfer
liquor license TO p. Buttimer, same place
of business; w. Z. Byrd, to transfer Iio.
uOr license at corner West Broad ana
Congress streets to w. r. Nichols. same
place; p. F. Dewberry, to transfer liolior
license TO Edward Lane, corner Preqideo,
and Reynolds streets; B. Cohen. to trans
fer liquor license to River and Mae1fro
streets; Fountain & Zipperer, to transfer
lquoE license nee 5 10 ). g slater, corner JEFF
terson and Congress streets.
THE TURKISH AND RUSSIAN BATus
20A DraytOn Street.
OPEN ALL DAY AND NIGHT.
Complete and elegant in every de-
tail.
LADIES' HOURS.
Tuesday and Friday from o:so a. m.
to = d. m.
skiHfuI and Scientific AIasseurS and
ChirOpOdist in Constant Attend
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
WesIeynn,s commencement.

Macon, Ga, May 25.-Wesleyan's sopho-
mores read essays this morning The an
nual college concert was given in the col
lege chapel tonight. The juniors will read
tomorrow. The city is filing up with
friends of the beautiful students.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
BROKE ms EMPLOYERS ARM.
Simon BIackman Strikes L. C. SDeer
with a Fence Picket.

Amencus. Ga. May 25.-To-day f. c.
Speer, young attorney of this city, who
has a large farm two miles from the city,
had some trouble with Simon Blackman,
one Of his hands. An alteration result
ed in Mr.. Speer having an arm broken by
a fence picket in the hands of Blackman
Fun particulars have not reached the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS.

1t is within the capacity of any
man or woman who pays rent and
is Reasonably industrious and eco
nOmicaI to own a home.
THE CHATHAM REAL ESTATE
AND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY, lis
Bryan street, has helped thousands
who were tenants to become land
lords. Call and find out all about it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
Macon to BE a Division Headquor.

Macon, Ca, May 25.-Southern railway
officials in Macon state posifiVeiv tbsyt
macon will be made a division headuuar-
f sad. Tor the road, and that the general Of
LES LES VIII pc placed here again. This IS
sion9us news for Macon, and is due
NlSIgeIy 70 the patriotic efforts of Hon.
r ~ +. Harris, local counsel for the rail-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
DEATHS.

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MCLESKEY-Died, Mrs. Anna s. Nc
Cleskey on Monday May %. at Excelsior,
Ca Funeral notice later.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Office of the Collector of Customs,
Port of Savannah, Ca, May %. 1S96.-This
is to notify the public that the name of
the steamer of this port now known as
John Rourke, by authority Of the Commits
sioner of Navigation, and the vessel will
be known by that name in the future.
]. F. B. BECKWITH, Colleator.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

PEACHES
AND CREAM
Are in Order
At the Up-to-Date Grocers.
Our peach crop made its initial
bow last night by the arrival Of
b a few crates. There's more
coming. We expect to extend
our acquaintance on fine fruits
this summer. We viii have the
output OF several large orchards
and propose to be headquarters
for fine fruit only
Good Is Good,
} But Something
B Better Beats 1t.
b There's a thought right here.
Could we, young grocery house,
have in many respects out
classed older ones and dis
tanced competition if we had
not sold better goods and given
better values?
B Have you tried oIr fine Claret
Wine at dollar gallon jug?
It's worth more, Our Standard
Ginger Ale at a dollar a dozen is
worth more, but that's our price.
JOHN t. EVANS & CO.,
1852 Congress Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26

MELDERMA
Is a Toilet Powder that In
stantIy Dispels the Disagreea-
BILE OdOrs arising from Perspi-
ration. Absolutely Safe and
Harmless. Sweet Violet Ammo
nia-a few drops renders hard
water soft, and imparts a de-
IightfuI fragrance. Aromatic
Vinegar and Toilet Waters
SpOnges, compressed and
bathing, a fine assortment.
SOLOMONS & co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-26

JUNE 1, O'CLOCK r.. NJ,
The ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR BICY-
Gle
will be given away at
LIVGNGSTON's DRUG STORE,
Congress and RuII streets.
25c purchase entities you TO a
guess.