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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
THE DEADLY FIREARSI.
Two Shooting Affairs Mt VaIdOsta,
One Resulting Fatally.


Valdosta, Ga, July AIT an early hour
THIS morning Eliza Baker. a wen known
negro woman OF this city, met tragic
death in a rather mysterious way. It
was stated on the streets this morning
just after the tragedy occurred that she
had committed suicide, and negroes living
In the adjoining house to her said that
she had told them that she intended to kill
herself Later in the day the police made
an investigation, and II developed that
she was shot by another woman, but
the claim OF accidental shooting was made.
II appeared from what witnesses near by
knew OF It that the two women were fool
ing with a pistol and parlOr rife. The
rifle was discharged and the woman was
killed instantly. The police were not alto
gether satisfied with the explanation. but
The witnesses were "A unit in pronouncing
the killing accidental, and the woman's
husband stated that they were always
toying with weapons of the kind.
Last night In a quarrel between Col.
Charlie Morgan and Mr.. Dick Westmore-
land some harsh eDthets were applied
and Morgan fired his pistol At Westmore-
land twice, without damage, however.
Morgan was arrested and put in a cell
at the city prison, but was released upon
giving bond for his appearance at the
mayors court. 1t Is not known exactly
what caused the difficulty, though IL Is
said that Westmoreland took offense at
about one of his friends.
Mr.. Green Williams was adtudged in
sane before jury of investigation yester-
day and was sent to the asylum last
night He appeared before the jury and
made them statement TO the effect that
he was In weak physical and mental con-
dition and stated that he felt that he had
better return TO the asylum for treatment
He was thoroughly rational in his state
ment, and smiled at some OF the jurors
who evidently expected TO see him do the
regular maniac act. Mr.. Williams has
been at work at the Georgia Southern
road for several mOnths-eVer since his
return TO Valdosta from the
asylum. He mas done good ser
vice there, and was valuable
man for the company. He says that since
the hot weather came on he has felt a
change in his condition, and that ne has
been conscious of his weakness, mentally
He seems to be affected with an illusion
such as Miss julia Force had at the time
she killed her sister in Atlanta, that Is
that some one was trying to do him a
wrong. II IS stated that ne went TO Way
cross the other day to avenge an imagi-
nary amront that some one had done him
There was a wreck on the Georgia South
ern road near the depot last night in
which car or two was knocked from the
track. No serious damage was done.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
ALL ABOUT AUGUSTA.
Ex-SheriR Jones Arrested-A Mar
riage-A Negro Drowned.

riage-A Negro Drowned.
Augusta, Ca, July 2.-Ex-City Sheriff
Jones was arrested this afternoon on a
warrant charging him with embezzlement
in office. His bond was fixed at 5000. and
his uncle, w. c. Jones, became his bonds
man.
Miss Laura Ensign, contralto in the
choir of the First Presbyterian church,
was married at noon to-day to William
Ship Daniel, tenor singer in the same
choir Miss Ensign came from Chicago
to accept the position in the choir and
possesses a remarkable voice Mr. Dan
iel came to Augusta from Carolina, and is
an operator in the Postal Telegraph Of
flee.
John Williams, a member of the negro
band which accompanied an excursion
party to the Locks this evening, fell over
board into the canal and was drowned.
His body has not been recovered The
accident broke up the party and all re-
turned to the city without completing their
trip.
This afternoon a match game of base
bail was played between the clubs of the
Catholic Library Association of Charles
ton and Augusta. Charleston won by a
score of - to 2
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
CLOSING or THE MILLS.
The Securing of Signatures Left 20
a Committee.

a Com mlftee-
Boston. July z-The report that there
was 70 be a meeting q the Arkwrignt
Club to-day 10 further consider the matter
Of curtaiiing production was erroneous
The matter Of an agreement requiring the
signatures OF mills representing 10000
spindles 10 make Il operative was left IN
the hands Of a committee. This commit
tee had a meeting to-day. but 1t Is not yet
ready 10 report. as the fun number Of
spindles required have not yet been Sc
cured. hut It is expected that the required
number viii be received BY tomorrow
Yesterday five Of the largest Fan River
mills refused TO sign unless the Arnold
Print and the Fail River Iron Works Com
pany signed the agreement. but now all
the Fall River mills have agreed 10 close
except the Iron works (26000o spindles),
and one other mill, with 1850 spindles,
so that out OF 2.S3. SCI spindles in Fail
River, 2,5Z9 l6l have signed the agreement
II does not seem TO be generally known
that two Of the four mills OF the Arnold
print works have been closed down for
over a year. and that Il will be probably
two months before they VIII start up,
and that the two other mills are running
on reduced time
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
MIDDLEBROOKs OUT on BOND.

The Court Criticises the Course of
the Prosecutor.
Atlanta, Ca, July 2.-Hiram L. Middle
brooks, the ex-cashier of the Fidelity
Bank, under indictment for forgery was
released from jail on a $1,000 bond to-day.
He has been under confinement since his
arrest, six weeks ago. AIiddlebrooks.
case was called for trial to-day, but CON
tinued until September, because of the
absence of f. b. Reed, the prosecutor.
Reed has failed to show up twice when
the case was called, and Judge Gambler.
from the bench, intimated to-day that an
effort was being made to use the criminal
court as a collecting agency, by forcing
Mddlebrooks to settle or remain i'm iaii
He reduced the prisoners bond from SIS 900
10 SZ,UOO, on account of the conduct of the
prosecution.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
NOTICr no TAx-PAyERs.

City Treasurer's Office. Savannah, ga,
July /, 1S96.--The following taxes are now
due:
REAL ESTATE, second quarter, 1896
STOCK IN TRADE, second quarter, 1896
FURNITURE, ETC, second quarter, 1896
MONEY, NOTES ETC, second quarter
1896.
Also water rents for six months in ad-
vance from July l. 1896. 20 Jan. /, 1897.
A discount of 10 per cent will be allow
ed upon all of the above If payment is
made within fifteen days after the LIST of
July. c. S. HARDEE,
City Treasurer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
city Of Richmond Released.

Washington. July 2.-Mr. Chamberlain,
commissioner OF navigation OF the treas
ury department, received a telegram to-
day from Key West. Fla. announcing the
release Of the hlibustering steamer City
Of Richmond. The dispatch states that
the vessel and her cargo OF arms was re-
leased, as no violation OF the law was
found AGAINST the vessel.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
YOU CAN DO 1T.

what man has done, man can do!
Every man having a regular in
come, wages, salary or otherwise,
can own n home by paying the rent
10 a landlord. There is no mystery
about the scheme.
PERSEVERANCE, sELF-DENIAL
and the
CHATHAM REAL ESTATE AND I'M
PROVEMENT co.
will do the work.
CALL AT THE OFFICE,
MS Bryan street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
COMBINE IN CLAY COUNTY.

Republicans and POpuIists Put Out
n Ticket.
Green Cove Springs. Fla, July 2-The
republican-populist ticket nominated at
Middleburg. this county. is as follows:
Sheriff.. n. Green.
Tax Collector-N. b. Ivey.
Tax Assessor-E. W. Houghton.
Treasurer-P. J. Canova.
Clerk OF Court-Thomas Roberts.
County Judge-Andrew Eddy.
Superintendent of Schools-Charles Con-
way.
Representative-Lewis Wilson.
Sentimental Young Lady-"Ah, pro-
fessor, what would this old oak say II
It could talkr' Professor-"It would say,
1 am an elm "-Fliegende Batter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
SHIPPING IN BARGEs.
New Experiment in Shipping to
he Made at Brunswick.

Brunswick, Ga, July IN. Emanuel,
the big crosstie exporter, has inaugurated
a new method of shipping ties from this
port by bringing barges IN tow from New
York for that purpose. The barge Forest
Belle arrived to-day in tow of the New
York tug George w. Pride, which will re-
main with her until loaded and tow her
back to New York. The barge will carry
about $1,000 crossties. and the new way Of
shipping them is being watched by the
local lumbermen and shipping fraternity
with various predictions as to its success.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.


MOELLERING-The friends and ac-
quaintances of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Noel
lering are invited to attend the funeral
Of their infant son. J. H. E.. from corner
OF Jefferson and Hall streets, at 4
o'clock this afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
BERMUDA JURY DIsAGREEs.

me hHil mona OF Only One OF the
Accused Discharged.
New York. July 1.-The jury in the case
of John D. Hart, Emilio Minez, Capt.
John O'Brien and Mate Edward Murphy,
accused Of having aided and abetted a
military expedition to Cuba. came into
court this morning and told Judge Brown
they could not agree. His honor dis
charged the jury and listened to a long
argument about the bail bonds of the
defendants. The bail of Murphy was re-
duced TO $500. and the others remain at
s., 500. Eleven men detained in Ludlow
street Jail as witnesses were ordered dis
charged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

Savannah Agency Central of Georgia
Railway ompany.-Saturday. July 4,
being legal holiday the offices and ware
houses of this agency will be closed with
the exception that the New street ware
house will remain open until 10 a. m. for
the delivery of perishable freight only.
No perishable freight will be received
for transportation on July 3, 1896.
r. @. IRRELEVANT, Agent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
SEALED PROPOSALS.

ONCE Park and Tree Commission, sa-
vannah, Ga, June 30. 1s96.-sealed pro-
posals will be received at my office, room
No 8, Merchants Bank Building up to
p. m, Monday. July 6, 1885, for furnish
ing wrought iron frames for one hundred
benches, to be placed in Forsyth Park.
said frames to be similar TO those on the
benches now in use at the park
VIM. w. GORDON JR
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
INTEREST NOTICE.

Interest for the second quarter, 1896,
in the Savings Department of the Peo-
pies Savings and Loan Company is now
due; all interested are requested to hand
in their pass books and get credit for
same. Z. l.. HACKETT,
July 1, 1896. Cashier
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
sim i'm a DendIock.

Brooksville Fla, July 2-The deadlock
IN the senatorial convention of the Ninth
ty and Brooks OF Citrus county are still
tied for the nomination
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
SENT TO SAPELO.
A Bark Arrives at Brunswick Load
ed With Cubans

Brunswick, Ga, July 2.-The Spanish
bark Triumfa arrived at quarantine to-
day with a large number of passengers
on board from Cuba. There was no sick
ness on board. but in accordance with the
rigid rules now being enforced hv tho
marine hospital service, Surgeon Roberf
Burford ordered her to the quaranfine
station at Sapelo. This Is the first ijsf ~
passengers from Cuba that has come
through this port direct and thev vgiii
scatter throughout the country b places
where they have friends and relatives.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03

ROYALL-Died on the evening Of July
!, at her residence. in Savannah, Ca,
Mrs. NJ. c. Royal; inferred in Laurel
Grove cemetery. Thursday afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.
DIVIDEND.

The National Bank OF Savannah, Sa-
vannah. Ga, June 80. 1854 semi-an-
nual dividend of (31D three and one-half
per cent. from net earnings Of the past
six months has been declared, payable
on demand
THOs- z THOMSON. Cashier.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03

Part of the Penalty-Pollticus-"
Of Cuba would be a costly
piece of business" Civicus-.eVervf
wed have two more senators. PUCK
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAD DIVI-
DEND NO. SIS.

DEND NO. SIS.
Stockholders the Southwestern Railroad
Company receiving dividends at savan-
nah are notified that dividend of 50.
per share is now due and will be paid on
demand between the hours of 10 and 1
o'clock at the Citizens Bank of Savannah.
]. S. BAXTER,
President Southwestern Railroad Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
TO TIE runLIC.

All persons are cautioned against pur-
county, Georgia, Immediately south Of the
extended limits of the city OF Savannah
one hundred and seven acres, more or
less, bounded on the north by Estill ave
nue., east by Waters road, south by lands
of Barstow, and west by lands Of Gen
A. r, Lawton, as have made a contract
for the purchase thereof, and intend to
apply to the courts for a specific perform
ance of the contract.
j. H. ESTILIA.
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w. c. NEIDLINGER.
]. w. RABUN.
w. B. NELL.

bespeak for the new firm a continuance
of the patronage of my friends, and /
can still be found at IA Congress street.
T.. L. NEIDLINGER.
Savannah, Ga. July l.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
EXCURSIONS.
Excursion to Charleston, S. G.
STEAMER PILOT BOY

viii leave from foot OF Bull street FRIDAY.
July 3. In the evening al 10 o'clock. giving all
dav Fourth Of july to witness the games pc
tween the C. L. A OF Savannah and the c. L
A. OF Charleston. also the yacht races at the
battery. The steamer returns at 10 D. m. from
Charleston. arriving In the morning. Returning
again 10 Charleston Sunday night at 10 o'clock.
Don't miss this trip. as II Is Charleston's gala
day and the fare is only $50 round trip. State
rooms can be secured aboard. For informa-
ton call telephone $50
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
CHATHAM ARTILLERY

Headquarters Chatham Artillery. sa-
vannah, Ca, July g. ls96.-The
veterans, honorary, exempt and
Vited to meet with the corps in celebrat-
ing the Fourth Of July at their club
mouse at Tybee. The train will leave at
$50 a. m, STANDARD time
Lieut.. HARRY S. DREESE,
Chairman COMMITTEES.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03

LANDRUM LODGE NO. IS. Il. 8 A. \

LANDRUM LODGE NO. IS, F. & A. NJ
A regular communication of this "A
lodge Will be held this friday eve ~
ming at o'clock at Masonic Tenn NJ
pie. "
brothers cordially invited to attend. BY
order F. c. WILSON. w NJ
W. c. TRAVIS, Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
annah. Aug. 80. 1855.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The Georgia and Alabama Railway will
not receive perishable freight for ship
ment later than Y noon July 3, on account
OF closing on 4th. Depot VIII be open on
4th until 10 a. m. for the purpose OF deIfv-
ering perishable freight only.
c. c. MARTIN. Agent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03

The steamer, AIphn has been char
tered for J'.ty 18th, and eonsequent-
~ the REGULAR tickets Will not he
reeOgniEed. &. II. MEDLOCK.
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NOTICE. =

Central Of Georgia Railway COMPANY.
Tybee Division. Savannah. July 3. 1906 =
Shippers Of freight 10 Tybge viii take no
tice that no freight will be received for
shipment 20 Tybee after 10 o'clock cifv
time. on Saturday. July l.
CLEMENT SATISFY Stunt
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
Japanese Tooth Picks per box .....4c
Hard Wood Tooth Picks per box. &c
l Witch Hazel per bottle. ......l4c
Machine Oil per bottle. -. .....4c
Hammock Ropes Per pair ........l5c
Hammock Stretchers per pair .....15c
\ automatic pumps ...................s15
u CuspAe'oIes. .-..''' ........-........-..ll
Garden Sets, pieces. ............l 0c
/ Daisy Air Rifle .. aoe
Baskets, Cages, Bird Seed, Hammocks,
| CroQuet Sets.
1 NOVELS. '..-............... ....5c and i0c
AT GARDENERS.
lis BroughtOn Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03

The firms OF w. b. Nell & Co, and o.
Neidlinger & Rabun, are this day dissolv
ed by mutual consent. Either partner will
sign a liquidation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03

The undersigned have this day entered
into partnership under the firm name. of
Neidlinger, Rabun s. Nell. and will con-
tinue the saddlery business at IA Congress
street. Assuming all liabilities and TO
whom all parties indebted will make pay
ment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03

Savannah. Ca. July 3. lsss.-We. the
Undersigned viii close our places OF
business on the fourth instant.
FOREST CITY MILLS.
}. n DIXON & co
a y. HULL q 90
T J. DAVIS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-03

Prices; 10 cents and IS cents per bottle.
ar AL DRUGGISTS AND MINERAL WATER DEALERS
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-02-29

The scene in the house OF representa-
tiyes on Thursday, when the Cuban
resolution was reported by the foreign
AFFAIRS committee. was a striking de-
monstration OF the fact II u there Is no
division OF sentiment on the question Of
recognizing the bclllSerent rights OF the
struggling patriots. Republicans, Dem
orrats and PopulIsts were practically
unanimous for immediate action. No
party lines were drawn. The people OF
the United States are also OF one mind
ON the question. and will sustain Con-
gross in Its action.
Mr. Boutelle's objection to an imme-
d!ate vote on the ground that so grave
a matter should not be settled without
consideration was. from the standpoint
OF cautious statesman, perhaps wise.
But il might have been we'll for MIR.
Z Boutelle to consider that the question
has already been under consideration
py the members of Congress and by the
whole AMERICAN people for many
months, with. the reauIt that the more
II fns been considered the more urgent
has the demand become in every quar-
ter for the very action that wB pro-
posed, and the representatives OF the
people were M well prepared TO vote on
the revolution as they would have been
after weeks OF debate, The only I'D
vantage OF debate on this subject Is to
pad the Record with bursts Of war-llkC
eloauence to be read by the admlring
constituents of congressional patriots
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-02-29
Two cansla sI.a Meet.

Chicago Record: The man with tfe
overcoat. the clean collar and the 70.
Gently shined shoes was coming down.
town, and had stopped for a momen,
to mako certain OF his street when he
WAS aware OF the man with the unuer-
Shirt and the legislature breath.
Sir" said the latter parsonage, ~
might attempt 10 dlsSemble and to de-
cGive you. ] might seek to veil my mo-
hives by speaking OF starving wife
and seven crippled children. ! might
remark on my desire TO eat for the
first time In three weeks, but am
nm honest and candid man. Will you
lot me nave Ave cents to purchase q
drink OF very cheap, but very whole
some whIskey?"
The man with the shine. overcoat
Ct al. looked at him u moment and
then said: II admire candOr. ]. too,
um n frank and open sort of man In
my ways. win be free and plain with
you. therefore. No, you gnzzllng, swlll-
ing hobo. you walking Elrbage, You
rc1-nosed bum, will not give you mo-
ncy. might say that have no money
with me. but believe In being truth.
f;ll and perfectly honest with such
spoiled trIpe as you. you huge, blear-
eyed sewer"
Thanks" said the applicant. 81 dc
love frank man who does not at
tempt to disguise his real sentiments
or motives. am mtNsh Obliged 10 you
sir. Tor the confidential and ..rustlnS
way In which you have revealed your
hearts secret thoughts to me. You
nave been square and fair With me and
! shall not oetray your confidence
Farewell"
And the two candid men pansed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-02-29
WEST VIRGINIA pEMooRAoY.
An Outside View or tho Party without a
Platform.


Platform.
Pittsburgh Times: 1t is stated that
there Is strong sentiment among West
Virginia Democrats in favor of going
into the next campaign without plat
form. They claim that the party Is
so much divided upon the tariff and sil-
yer questions that IN attempt to frame
platform upon which all factions can
stand will result In Inevitable party dis
aster But the urge that II the state
ticket is not handicapped by a platform
victory will be assured. Certainly
the proposition Is u novel one on
its face, but in reality II adopted.
II would be but n recognition Of
the long practice of the Democratic
party generally. not only in particular
states. but In the nation at large. The
last national platform of the Demo-
cratic party We have been assured time
and again by leading organs OF the
party meant nothing. wastsnever IN
tended to mean anything and has been
rellgiously Ignored. The Kentucky
Democratic platform. which declared
for sound money and was calmly re-
pudIated by the candidate for governor
nominated upon II, furnished an exam
pie too recent to have been forgotten OF
the value OF sueh declarations In Demo-
cratic eyes. AS is well known also every
great principle embodied in Republican
platforms has after a time been acced-
cd to as correct by the Democracy.
In view OF NIL these things It must be
conceded that there would be no lack OF.
consistency In the West Virginia Demo-
Gratis foregoing a platform and allowing
each candidate TO 20 as he pleased upon
principles The tariff question which
veXes them could be treated In accord
ance with Gen. Hancock's ideas as a
local question, and they could come
out strong for protection In the coal
mining districts and be rabid free
traders In others. They could also be
for hard money or soft according to the
predictions OF their hearers at DIFF
ferent points, and they could Mt the
same time, no matter what position
they took, assert that they were good
Democrats, because like their party.
they had no fixed or cast iron principles.
But we really think that the West Nir-
Einia Democrats need not entirely do
without platform that will be accept
able to all OF the members OF the party.
They have simply to declare they are
opposed to any Republican filling any
Office In the state and that they believe
that its best interests VIII be served by
having every office occupied by n DEM
ocrat. and they will strike a popular
Democratic chord that will overlook the
necessity for any further declaration
upon such minor subjects as the tariff
nlI the finances.