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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-08
stata Elections in the South.

An election for State officers was
held In Florida Tuesday and In Geor-
pia Wednesday. Democratic victory
IN assured In Florida and in Georgia
also, but the returns viii be awaited
with interest, not so much for the de-
termination OF the particular result In
either case as for any Indication which
they may give as to the trend of polit-
ical sentiment In the south.
In Florida the Republicans are pre-
dieting that the regular Democratic
plurality win be considerably reduced,
Notwithstanding the announcement
that gold Democrats r supporting
the State ticket. They claim an ability
to make Q better showing in the ma
tional election, however, for the reas
on that the gold Democrats will then
DO fighting the Bryan electors. This
election will not be a. instructive for
tho reason that the gold Democrats
have not q separate ticket In the field.
In 1892 Cleveland received so,143 votes
in Florida, Weaver 4,s43 and Bidwen
ATS. The Republicans then had no
electoral ticket in the field.
Tho contest in Georgia has an added
interest by reason OF the fact that the
State Il the home Of Watson, the Pop
ulist nominee for Vice. President. The
fight In Georgia is between the silver
Democrats and the Populists, the Re-
pubiicans having no State ticket In the
fsld. In 1892 the Democrats had q
plurality OF s1,o56, the vote being:
Cleveland, 120,sei; Harrison, 4s,305;
wsaver, 42,ss7. In 1894, in the fght
between Atkinson, Democrat, and
Hines, Populist, the vote for the form
@ was LII, 0l0 to o ,sSs for the latter, Q
plurality tor the Democrats candidate
Of Sl,1ei. In order to increase their
strsrgth In this election the Populists
have named . Prohihitionist ~ their
candidate for Governor. TIE fight In
Georgia Il similar TO that IN Alabama,
IN which tho Democrats were 20 VIC
toeicul, n that Il h . contest between
pe9ocenas and Populiats asststed BY
Rsp1h1eaM.
souso poet onoe I'D something
abous sslove IA The apeingtanie.ss Mcst
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-08
New invoice of shoes; can please all.
School shoes o speciality.
TURNER, JACKSON & 90.
Texas State Fair and Dallas Expo
sition, Dallas, Texas. October
10.26- 1900.

For the above the Chicago 4 Alton
win sell tickets TO Dallas and return st
e1s.55. Tickets will DO sold October
8, 10 and II. Good for return passage
until October "a. 4. 8. WILSON,
TIKI Art
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-08
MAY

Be hard to make money earn s
per cent. but it earns IS per cent, If
invited, IN almost anything in our
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-08

New Superior @ hole Steel
Ranges with high shelf. $4,000.
ROBERTSON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-08

Ask "Rube" McCord where he got
that mule.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
SLAVIN PROVES A SOFT SNAP.
BOB ARMSTRONG MAKES HIM QUIT
IN -FOUR ROUNDS.

The Australian Not Even a. Good
Knocked the Negro Out-BOth Men
GrOggy Several Times During the
Fight-The Negro the More Aggres-
sive of the Two.
New York. Noy, 2S.-Frank P. Slavin of
Australia wound up his career of defeat
in this country by quitting in the fourth
round of his battle with Bob Armstrong
of Chicago before the Union Park Ath-
letic Club tonight. Armstrong was by
no means a star, and If Slavin had been
a good second-rater he could have dis
posed of the colored man.
The Australian has seen his best days,
and was by no means entitled to make a
demand he did before he went on. Hav-
ing signed for a percentage, he was dis
satisfied with the house and endeavored
to back out Armstrong expressed him
self as ready to box. After arguments
some Of the Australians friends induced
him to stick to his agreement, and he en-
tered the ring at 1850 O'Clock, where
Armstrong had been waiting him for near
ly fifteen minutes. They shook hands at
1:20
Armstrong weighed 1856, and Slavin 17s
pounds. Samuel C. Austin was the ref
cree. The story by rounds is as follows;
Round 1.-After a moments fddling
Slavin led with the left but was stopped
and countered on the mouth Everytime
Slavin tried to land he was stopped by
Armstrong; left. The colored man put
right on the body and left on the neck,
and sent his man to the floor with right
on the neck. Armstrong punched the Aus
tralian right and left, and had him against
the ropes when the bell rang.
Round 2.-Armstrong shot his long left
to the jaw and easily avoided Franks awk-
ward rushes. Armstrong rushed and
forced Slavin against the ropes. punching
him while She referee seemed unable to
break the men. At last being separated
they went at 1t hammer and tongs, clinch-
ing all over the ring. Slavin landed his
right hard on the jaw and both were in
distress when the bell rang.
Round S.-Slavin rushed, but got one in
the neck from Armstrong's right. Slavin
was groggy, but fought back gamely.
Armstrong swung right and left on the
jaw, and Frank clinched to save himself.
Slavin then came in with a couple of hard
rights on the neck and jaw and Armstrong
was groggy when the bell rang.
Round 4.-Armstrong opened with left
on the nose, bringing blood. Slavin got in
hard body blow, but left on the neck
sent him to the floor. He got up and
showed his left three times on the negro $
wind. Armstrong landed some terrific
| punches, and Slavin threw up his hands
and quit after two minutes, fifty-six Sec
| ondS,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
BLENHEIM EN FETE.
The Prince and Princess of Wales
Guests at the Palace.

London, Nov 2S.-The Prince and
Princess Of Wales left Paddington station
at o'clock this afternoon for Woodstock
to pay a visit to the Duke and Duchess
of Marlborough at Blenheim palace. Their
royal hlghnesses were accompanied by
their daughters, Princess Victoria Of
Wales and Princess Maud Of Denmark,
and Prince Charles Of Denmark, husband
of Princess Maud. The town of Wood
stock was beautifully decorated with fiags,
banners, triumphal arches, etc, In their
honor. and the Grand avenue In Blenheim
park was lighted by electricity The pro-
gramme for the entertainment OF the royal
guests is a brilliant one.
The Prince and Princess OF Wales ana
the other guests will remain a week, dur
ing which time there will be a succession
OF fetes, torch-lisht professions, etc. In
addition to this, the prince will make
shooting excuraionsf into the Blenheim
game preserves daily.
Owing 70 the recent death in New YORK
of Mrs. w. II. Vanderbilt grandmother
of the Duchess OF Marlborough, the an
nual county bah will be abandoned, but
public celebrations will continue through
out the week, Including a grand reception
given by the Duchess of Marlborough on
Friday, at which most of the leading aris-
tocrats will assemble.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
UNCLE SANS SHIPS OFF TURKEY
The CRUISER Minneapolis Sails For
Mersine.

Washington, Nov. 2S.-The cruiser Minne-
apolis, from which Admiral selfridge
transferred his flag to the San Francisco
last week, left Smyrna this morning for
Mersine, several hundred miles further
away from Constantinople than she has
been the past six weeks.
When the Turkish situation was more
threatening last August, Admiral Self
ridge with the Minneapolis as his flag
ship. was in English waters, but hurried
down to the Mediterranean under orders
from the department just at the time the
Bancroft and Cincinnati left New York to
join the squadron. The Minneapolis, with
the admiral, arrived at Smyrna, the near
est available port to Constantinople, on
Oct Z, the San Francisco, Cincinnati. Mar
blehead and Bancroft following him a
few days later. The trouble in Constanti-
nople fortunately subsiding about this
time, the Marblehead left for home. but
the entire squadron has ever since remain
ed at anchor in Smyrna harbor until to-
day. If matters remain quiet, the admiral,
who Is constantly in communication with
Minister Terrell will let his other ships
cruise about, remaining always within
easy call
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
DESPERATE PRISON DEMON.
Tries to Murder a Warden and Four
Guards with a Dagger.

Columbus, O., Nov. 23.-Ira Marlatt. a
murderer, confined in the state prison. who
is known as the prison Demon" made a
desperate attempt to-day to murder
Warden Coffin and four guards. He is not
insane, but is so ferocious and dangerous
that he is kept in an iron cage made espe-
cially for him and only taken out when it
becomes absolutely necessary to clean the
cage.
He refused to come out of the cage when
ordered to do so to-day, and was pulled out
by throwing the crook of a cane around
his neck. Then 1t was found that he had
a dagger in his hand. He repeatedly rush
ed upon the warden and guards, making
desperate lunges at them, and was only
prevented from stabbing them by use or
their heavy canes on his head Marlatt
is a powerful man, and withstood blows
that would have felled an OK. He finally
retired to a corner in the walls and
Warden Coffin ordered the guards to take
the knife away from him and to shoot him
dead II he attempted to hurt them. He
then surrendered the knife and was pun
ished in the ducking tub until he told what
prisoner gave him the material from which
he made the knife.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
A WOMAN FOUND STARVING.
She Is One of the Heirs to $4,000, 900
Due Count PuIaski's Relatives.


New York. Nov. 23.-Mrs. j. t. Jarocke.
go years of age was found starving at
her home, "A Smith street, Brooklyn, this
morning, by Police Captain OReily Last
Saturday Mrs. Jarocke wrote letter TO
the editor Of the Washington Star, stat
ing that she was going to commit suicide.
The letter was remailed from Washing ton
to Supt. McKelyey, who sent Capt
O'Reilly to investigate the case.
For more than twenty years Mrs. ia
rocke conducted news stand outside OF
the old Brooklyn postoffice She asserts
that she is one of the seven claimants
to 100000, which she alleges was SEN.
to this country by the Russian govern
ment years ago to the relatives of Gen.
Pulaski, who was killed at the siege of
Savannah in 1881 She has lot of papers
relating to the case, which Is now await.
ing trial in the United States circuit
court. Mrs. JarocKe says the money is in
the hands of the government.
Capt. O'Reilly has notified the charities
commissioners, who will investigate tho
WOmans case
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
SAD PLIGHT OF SAILORS.
Their Food and Water Ruined AMI
Three Lost in a Hurricane.

Three Lost in a Hurricane.
Galveston, Tex, Nov. 2S.-The British
steamship Holywell, Capt. Brown arrived
this evening with portion of the crew
of the German bark Smidt, which was
abandoned, dismasted and leaking, Nov.
9, in latitude AZ, north, longitude SO, west.
The Smidt was from Iquique for Ham
burg, with a cargo of 1900 tons of salt
peter. She encountered a hurricane on the
18th and was dismasted. and everything
on her deck was washed overheard. Her
provisions were soaked with salt water and
her fresh water supply was ruined by be-
ing impregnated with saltpeter.
Before being sighted by the Holywell,
her captain and two seamen had died from
exposure, and were buried at sea. The re-
mainder OF her crew were almost famshed
and were sadly afflicted with scurvy.
The Holywell stood by and dispatched
her lifeboats to the bark. Five of the crew
of the Smidt, who were almost helpless
from scurvy, were taken off, and in max
ing the passage back to the Holywell one
of the rescued but helpless seamen was
washed overheard and drowned
In the second boat the remainder Of the
barks crew were taken off and reached
the Holywell in safety, where every possi-
BILE provision was made for their comfort.
There was nothing saved from the bark
except the ships log and some papers on
the arrival of the shipwrecl1ed crew here,
they were taken in charge by the Ger
man conusl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
SANTA FE's REcETvERsHIP.
The Claim Now Made That II Was
Stock Jobbing scheme.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. BIN the United
States court here this morning, the deposi-
tions of A. w. Oliver, Ira Welch, W. A..
Thomas and Francis g. Flanagan of St
Louis, were filed, by the Santa Fe attor-
neys to substantiate their charge that the
recent receiyership was brought for stock
jobbing purposes. The story revealed by
these depositions is to the effect that A.
E. Pinkney of Kansas City, knew when,
where and how the receiver for the road
was to be appointed, and he so informed
the parties. This he did by telegraph
When the case was called this morning,
postponement was asked until 2 o'clock
this afternoon, which was granted.
When the case was called at o'clock,
Judge Foster decided to hear first the mos
ton to remand the case to the district
court of Jefferson county.
Judge Henry Keeler said civil cases
alone could be removed and this case was
Of criminal character. The suit was
brought, he asserted, by authority of the
state and under a statute which imposed
a penalty in the name of the state.
Judge Horton opened his argument for
the Santa Fe, when an adjournment was
taken until tomorrow morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
LAUGHED AT HIS PASSPORT.
An Americanixed Italian Pressed
Into ItaIy,s Army.

Chicago. Nov. 23.--Antonio Constantine.
a native of Italy. but an American citi-
zen, to-day complained to United States
Commissioner Foote that the passport
issued him by that official had failed to
secure to him in Italy the rights of an
American citizen.
Constantine alleges that he and his wife
left New York last August for their native
country. Shortly after their arrival there
Constantine was taken before the mill
tary commandant and pressed into SER
vice. He protested, exhibiting his pass
port. He was laughed at by the officials,
who said that II was no good. He was
granted .furlough on account OF ILL
health, and escaped from Italy In disguise,
leaving his wife behind.
Commissioner Foote will be asked to
present the matter to the state depart
ment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
LADY TINA SCOTT IN THE DOCK.
The Court Room Packed with Fash
iOnnbIe SpectatOrs.

London, Nov. 23.-The trial of Lady Tina
Scott, mother Of Countess Russell, and
the other defendants. Cockerton, Kast,
and Aylott, on the charge of criminally
libeling Earl Russell, Lady Scotts SON
in-law. began to-day in the Central Grim
inal court, Old Bailey.
The court room was crowded, most Of
the spectators being persons well known
in fashionable circles. Sir Frank Lock-
wood, @. c., opened the case for the pros
ecution. Lady Scott occupied the dock
through only portion of the opening
speech Of counsel.
The male defendants were not allowed
out on bail, but Lady Scott was permitted
to go out on bail with the understanding
that she was to have no communication
with any one connected with the case,
except her counsel
The greatest interest is being taken in
the case, and crowds Of people sought ad-
mission to the court room to-day in vain,
the court being packed to the extreme
limit of its capacity
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
pRoTnER AGAINST BROTHER.
Sensational Testimony I'm n Texas
Msfxder Trial.

Dallas, Tex, Nov. pa special from
Austin says: "In the Burt murder Hial
this morning testimony was introduced
for the defense. A sensation was created
by the testimony Of Roscoe Burt
brother of the defendant. Roscoe testl-
fed that for some years the defendant to
his knowledge had been thief and a
liar and was not possessed of any pity.
He also Identified some notes handed him
by the district attorney, which had been
written by the defendant. These notes,
unknown to the witness, would appear
to settle his brothers fate as they have
been written In iai1, being in the last few
days passed to cell mates, and show that
the defendant is of perfectly sound mind
and is acquainted with everything done.
His only defense is Insanity and preten-
sions OF knowing nothing going on around
him. The trial will probably not be con-
cluded before Wednesday ard Thursday"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
A FIGHT ON PUBLISHERS.
Printers Urge Bryan Not 10 Let Them
Print His Book.

Chicago, ILL.,. Nov. 2s.--The Chicago Al
lied Printing Trades Council has notified
william J. Bryan that he should make
an investigation OF the labor standing Of
the W. b. conkey Company before he
gives that concern the contract for print-
Ing his proposed book This action was
authorized at the last meeting OF the
council. Secretary Black was also IN.
structed to inform the Chicago agent OF
Mr.. Bryan of the grievances held agan1t
the company. This action Is due to the
numerous difficulties between the firm and
its employees during the last two years,
and others said to be impending.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
"A BANKER GOING no PRISON.
He COnfesses to Fraudulent Prac-
tices in Handling Funds.

Chicago, Nov. 3.-Ex-Banker Anthony
Kozel. who failed last May for sl14,OOO
was locked up this afternoon, and to-mor-
row will go to Joliet prison on an indeter-
mirate sentence, having confessed to
fraudulent practices in handling funds en-
trusted to his care. In the transactions
covering Kozels shortage some $1,000 Is in
volved. He is the first banker to go to the
penitentary in this state for the misuse
Gus Meadowcraft case is still hung up In
the supreme court of the. United States
and the cases against Kean and Niehoff
are pending. Kozers bank was one Of the
oldest on the west side, and at the time Of
his failure was regarded as a model Of
financial soundness.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
STOLE A TRAY OF DIAMONDS.
The Gems Found Beneath a Wash
stand where the Thief Hid Them.

Cincinnati o. Nov. "a man wearing
a macintosh entered Clemens Oskamps
jewelry store in Vine street at noon to-
day, and while the clerks were busy he
stepped behind the show case, took tray
Of diamonds valued at 5000 and coolly
walked out. When the robbery was dis
covered, q search was made The thief
was traced to the Western Union building.
He went up the stairway to the third
floor, wrapped the tray in his rubber coat
and hid his bundle under a stationary
washstand. He then left by way OF the
elevator. The diamonds were found and
returned to the owner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
CANVASS OF KENT COUNTY.
Nine of the Democrats Block the
Count by Remaining Away.

Dover, Del, Nov. 2a.-The republican
members Of the Kent county board Of can
vass met to-day to canvass the vote for
the county, as ordered by the court. The
republicans have six Of the sixteen mem
bers OF the board. or the ten democrats,
nine remained away, but w. H. Walker.
one OF them. came and said he was willing
to sign the returns. Two others Of the
democrats came, but were stopped from
acting by their attorneys. Had they act
ed. the vote could have been counted and
the returns made. The other nine demo-
crats will answer In court to morrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
cREMATED IN THEIR CELLS.
Two Prisoners Perish I'm Fire
Started by Themselves.

Mena. Ark, Nov. 23.-Thomas Carey
and "IIoppy'' Hopkins we're locked in
Jail here yesterday charged with disor-
derly conduct. Al o'clock this morn
Ing the Jail was discovered TO be on FIRE,
and before Carey and Hopkins could be
rescued they were burned 70 death. IL
IS believed they set fire to the jail hop-
ing to escape.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
TRASsvA1I's RAIDERS.
DIR. jameson Likely TO he Released
Owing 10 HIS Health.

London. Nov. 2S.--The official report up
on the physical condition Of pr. l.. s.
Jameson. who. with his associates in the
Transvaal raid. Maj. Sir John willough-
by, Col Reginald Gray Col. II. +. White.
Mai. r. White and Capt Henry F. Cow
entry are serving various terms OF i'm
prisonment for their part in the invasion,
show that he is much worse and point to
his early release, and the same Is true
Of Maj. Willoughby. Both are suffering
greatly from the effects Of their confine-
ment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
GUN BETTER THAN PISTOL,
Fatal Duel with Firearms ON the
street at Meridian.

Meridian, Miss, Nov. 3.-Wailace
Smith and Tom Jemison engaged in a
duel here this afternoon, Smith using a
shot gun and Jemison a pistol. Two shots
were exchanged, Jemison getting a heavy
charge OF large shot In his side, producing
death, and Smith being wounded In the
wrist. Jemison was widely known stock
man. The trouble grew out Of game Of
cards.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
A SIOUX FALLS BANK SHUT.
Heavy Withdrawals of Deposits
Forces the suspensiOn.

Sioux Falls, $. D.. Nov 23.--The Dakota
National Bank Of this city failed to open
its doors this morning, owing to heavy
Withdrawals of deposits last Saturday.
official statement made by the bank show
ed $4,000 In deposits and si9s,000 In loans
and discounts. The bank ~ said 10 be
heavily loaded with real estate. It's oiii-
GERS hope to reorganize.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
COLLAPSE OF THE NAIL TRUST.
The Associations Treasurer Admits
Its Abandonment.

Boston, Nov. 23.-When seen regarding
the dispatch from Chicago stating that the
Wire Nah Manufacturers Association had
dissolved. ]. H. Parks, treasurer of the
association, said 1t was substantially true.
The nail association, he said, had been in
operation since June, 1895. 1t had loved
much longer than it's most sanguine pro-
moters expected and, as a financial under
taking, had been an Unprecedented sue
cess.
Its present abandonment" said Mr.
Parks "is not due to any adventurous con-
ditions of the organization, or any inter-
nal difference, or shortcomings, but solely
to the large growth Of outside competition
which has sprung up within few months.
We do not think 1t would be good business
to continue longer a policy which is In
creasng competition so rapidly. The story
that the association had large obligations,
which 1t is unable to meet is absurdly
false and 1t Is reflection on the honor
and good faith of the nail manufacturers.
Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. pa meeting
OF the principal members of the nail trust
will be held at the Hotel Waldorf, New
York, on Monday of next week. Then, 1t
Is expected, the trust will be officially dis
banded. Reports received by officials of
the hardware association state that firms
controlled by the trust In Pittsburg, Cleve-
land, Cincinnati. Chicago and other west
ern cities consider that the combination
Is already broken, and they are prepar-
ing to make their own prices and con-
tinue on the old basis of free competition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-24
cold sS1P IN flAINE.
The Mercury Drops as Low ms 1s De-
grecs SeIow Zero.

Portland. Me-. Nov. 23.--The weather in
the northern part OF Maine is exceedingly
cold to-day. Dispatches received here
show the following temperatures:
Presque Isle. IS degrees below zero; six
inches OF snow.
Fort Fairfield, is degrees below; six
inches OF snow.
Houlton, degrees below.
CARIBOU, IS degrees below.
Kineo, degrees above; a couple OF
inches Of snow
Moosehead lake Is still open.