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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11
a BABY FOUND IN A RIVER.
Beaufort Excited over sequel TO
the Insurance Cases

ahe insurance cases.
Beaufort, ~ c.. Jan 10-There is great
excitement in Beaufort as a SEQUEL to
the graveyard insurance cases. one Of
the defendants and his wife were Jailed
to-day for the supposed murder of their
child The little city Of Beaufort was
stirred with excitement by the finding
by two boys Of a dead infant in the river.
Suspicion pointed to Sam Williams. one
or the defendants in the recent insurance
tri8L Sam, who was widower until a
few days since. brought home his bride
on last Tuesday and but a day or two
after Bessie, Williams Oldest child by his
nrst wife, whom the insurance compa-
MES accused Williams of getting rid Of
in order to secure the insurance money on
her life reported that a baby had made
its appearance In the home Of the newly
welded couple. Williams denied it, but
investigation showed that his oldest girl
by his first wife had been terribly hogged
and bruised in the face. and said she
had thus been punished for revealing the
fact of the child's birth.
The coroner's jury find that the dead
infant is the child of Mrs. Williams, and
the mother has been placed under guard
till she gets well and the husband inn
prisoned. Doctors say the child was
alive when born.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11
BURGLARS IN A BANK.
The Safe Blown over, hut Falls Face
Downward in Its Tumble.

Downward in Its Tumble.
Springfield, Mo-, Jan. 10.-The Farmers
Bank at Verona was entered early this
morning by seven unknown men, but so
far as can be learned, now, they got no
money. This morning at / o'clock, as
Night Watchman Cantrell was making
his rounds, he was confronted by a man
with a drawn revolver, who commanded
him TO throw up his hands. He was
struck on the head and knocked senseless,
bound hand and foot and the robbers pro-
ceeded with their work The heavy doors
leading to the vaults were blown open
and badly damaged. The safe was also
attacked and blown open, the safe fall
ing face downward. 1t is believed the rob-
bers were frightened away before they
succeeded in turning it over. H. r. Gram
mer heard the explosion and went out
but was greeted with a shot and COM
manded to get back by one of the rob-
bers. The ball barely missed Mr.. Gram
mer, and struck the window. The rob-
Der then fired five shots into his house,
Grammer then left his house by rear
door. and at once proceeded to notify the
citizens. When a posse was organized the
gang was gone. having hastily left with
out securing anything, according to the
hank officials.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11
ENGLAND sPoILrNG FOR a FIGHT.
The London Times Declares Perma-
nent Arbitration UtoDian,

London. Jan. 1O.-The Times will to-
morrow pour cold douche on the idea of
a scheme for permanent and general ar
bitration by the United States and Great
Britain, the paper admits that the OBJ
ject is a noble one, but says that it Is
Utopian and unattainable. 1t is not
without it's danger. No nation can con-
sent to submit certain issues to arbitra-
ton, There must be reservations and
limitations. The Times is of the opinion
that sensible men will see that the pro
jects for permanent arbitration tribun-
suspect that these projects are prompted
by pusillanimity not humanity
The paper urges that the best way to
convince the Americans that a war with
Great Britain over the Venezuelan sduab-
bic would be unjust would be to state
the British case fully as soon as circum-
stances admit, and concludes by saving
that there would be no harm in trying,
and that 1t is not easy to see what possi-
Bile advantage can be obtained by hanging
back
Paris. Jan. 1O.-The Gaulois publishes a
report of an interview with Gen. Guzman
Blanco, formerly president of the repub-
lie of Venezuela, in which he saws: "I
have absolutely retired from politics. The
allegation that l am concerned in insur-
rection in Venezuela is an absurd calum-
ny circulated by persons who are my enc
tain the integrity of our rights all par
ties in Venezuela are merged into one ma
tiOnal party, which rightly supports Pres
ident Crespo."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11
BLOOD ON M'HALE'S BLADES.
DETECTIVES SEARCH THE PRISON.
Frs ROOM.

His Pocket Knife and His Razor Both
Bear stains of BIood-DetectIvcs
Suspect George Was Killed in Ne
HaIe's House and His Head Held
over Basin While He BIed to
Death-The Body Then Thrown In
To the street.
Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 1O-Dr McHale
ana wife. who We're arrested yesterday,
on suspicion OF being implicated in the
murder of W. 3. George. a we'll known
young man OF this city. were removed to
the county Jail to-day and placed in sep
arate cells. No newspaper men were al
lowed TO visit them. and the officers have
an Idea that Mrs. McHale will soon break
down and confess.
The detectives to-day searched the Nc
Hale house. near which young Georges
body was found. and were rewarded by
finding a pocket knife as sharp as a razor
and which bore on the handle and blade
unmistakable signs OF blood. The blood
was clotted in spots, but was plainly vis-
ible. and It had the appearance Of hav-
ing been there some time. The blade of
the knife was about FIVE inches long.
and was keen and sharp, and Just such
~ NOuiN iiiitl lHt WOuuu
which killed young George. A razor with
blood spots on II was also found A
small medicine chest filled with walls OF
different poisons was found. one OF the
Walls contained Knockout drops.
Ihe theory of the detectives is that
young George was never killed on the
street, where he was found with his
throat cut, but that the deed was done
at the McHale house and then the body
was carried out and placed on the street.
Ihe detectives claim that McHale dis
covered that George was Intimate with
MRS. Mcliale and determined to kin him
Accordingly George was enticed to tha
Mciale house and given Knockout drops
lhen the young mans head was placed
over receptacle and his throat cut the
blood being carried out and poured on the
ground, where the body was placed
The detectives tonight found a female
witness who they say will swear that
sne saw George, accompanied by Mrs
McHale, enter the latters house on the
night OF the murder. 1t was also learned
to-day that Mrs. McHale was Intimate
with other men besides young George
MRS. Gurney who keeps an assignation
house, to-day Identified Mrs McHale az
woman who had been TO the formers
mouse several times with different men
and engaged room for the night
Inc police here tonight claim to have
received Information from Atlanta to the
erect that Mrs. McHale is we'll known
under another name to the detectives OF
the Georgia city and that she was engage
ed IN crooked work during the exposition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11
cARoINA's SEATS IN cONGREss.
The Latimer-MoormRn Contest TAX
en- Up in Committee.

The Lntimer-MOOrman Contest TAX
en- Up in Committee.
Washington. Jan. O.-Representative
Latimers contest with Mr.. Moorman was
under consideration by the committee on
elections to-day. Mr.. Prince arrived here
this morning. and after a hurried consult
tation with Mr.. Latlmer, proceeded to the
capitol and confronted Mr.. Moorman's
counsel. Mr.. Michner. who Is associated
with "Blox-of- Five" Dudley. AS this was
the first OF the South Carolina contests
taken up. there was considerable interest
manifested, not only by the members Of
the committee, but by the other contest
ants. Representative McLaurin was in
attendance, and he gave Mr.. Prince ana
Mr. Latimer the benefit of several sug-
gestions during the proceedings. Mr..
Michner, in presenting the claims Of Mr.
Norman, attacked the unconstitutonal-
ity OF the South Carolina registration laws
and based his argument principally upon
the decisions of Judge Gom and Judge
McKeever, so well known in the state. He
depends with great confidence on Judge
Mckeever's opinion for the support his
clients claim to Mr.. Latimer's seat
Mr. Prince, in behalf of MIR. Latimer,
contended that the contestant had not
established such case as would enable
him to attack the registration laws. He
denied that IL had been shown that a sum
cient number of persons had presented
themselves for registration to change the
result of the election.
Mr.. Prince had just stated the case when
the committee decided to take recess
until Tomorrow He consumed a half
hour and ne will be allowed another half
hour tomorrow. Each case has two hours
for consideration, an hour on each side
1t was impossible TO form an opinion
from the argument as to the possible ac-
ton of the committee. All of the South
Carolina cases are to be heard before a
decision is rendered, as all of them turn
on the constitutionality of the registra-
ton laws.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11
UNIVERSITY or VIRGINIA.
A BiII Before the Legislature to Au-
thOrize an Issue of Bonds.

Richmond, Va, Jan. 1O.-The committee
on finance Of the lower House of the state
legislature to-day reported favoraby the
bill to enable the rector and visitors Of
the University of Virginia to repair the
loss occasioned by the fire of Oct q last
After enumerating the losses sustained,
the bill authorizes the board of visitors
of the university to borrow a sum not ex-
ceeding $4,000 and to issue bonds there
fore, payable forty years after date at a
rate of interest not to exceed per cent
but containing on their face the reserya-
tion of the right of said rector and Visi-
tors TO pay the whole, or any part of said
bonds at any time after ten years from
their date. These bonds are to be eX-
empt from any taxation by the state of
Virginia, or by any town, city county or
other corporation. The sum Of $4,000 a
year in addition TO the $1,000 provided for
by the code of Virginia shall be paid TO
the University of Virginia in equal
semi-annual installments, the sum to be
used for paying the interest as it SHAH
accrue on the bonds authorized by this
act to be issued, and of providing sink
ing fund for the payment Of the princi-
pal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11
a COURT CLERK IN JAIL.
He Is Charged with Grand Larceny
in the Second Degree.

New York, Jan. 1O.-Theodore F. McDon-
aid, clerk to the court of special sessions.
rendered his resignation to the board Of
justices week ago and tonight they caus-
ed his arrest on charge of grand larceny
in the second degree, and then committed
him to the Tombs prison.
Mcdonald was appointed upon the recon-
mendation of Chauncey NJ. Depew. and it
is alleged that even Gov. Morton interested
himself in the appointment.
While no facts could be obtained about
the court, ii was rumored that the records
have been tampered with and money en-
bezzled.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11
A BANK IN NEW HANDS.

The TrRdesman's National of PhfIa-
deiphla Has a New President.
Philadelphia, Pa. Jan. 1O.-As an out
come Of the recent transactions between
j. Rush Ritter the real estate officer OF
the embarrassed Solicitors Loan and Trust
Company, and the Trademarks National
Bank negotiations were completed to-day
whereby the controlling interest in the
bank passed into the hands of a syndi-
cate of local capitalists.
Frank g. Rogers will be succeeded In the
presidency by George II. Earle. Jr., pres
ident of the Finance Company OF Pennsyl-
Vania.
IL Will be remembered that Mr.. Ritter.
several weeks ago secured $209, 900 from
the Tradesmans Bank on drafts that were
returned dishonored and when President
Clay, of the Solicitors Company gave the
bank an indemnifying bond Of Sl50, 900 the
directors OF the Solicitors Company repu-
dated his action and ordered an assign-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11
BROKE HIS ARM IN THE RING.
Jimmy Dime Loses His Fight with
Eddie Connolly.

Cleveland, O., Jan. lo-Eddie Connolly
of New Brunswick, and Jimmy Dime of
Amsterdam, N Y, met in the eighteen
foot arena of the Cleveland Athletic Club
tonight in the presence of 5000 people,
who paid $3.50 each to see these clever
light weights battle ten rounds for a
purse of $1,000 and a side stake the
amount of which will not be stated on
account of the law against stake fights
Dime broke his arm at the end Of the third
round and Connolly was declared the win
ner
Dock Paine knocked Billy Hennessy
out in the third round.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11
BOY TRAIN wRECKERs.
Dime Novel stories Fired Them With
Ambition TO Become Outlaws.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. 1O.-Two white
boys, James Kelley and VIII Roach. were
arrested to-day near Ringgold Ga. for
the murderous attempt to wreck the
Washington vestibuled train on the South
ern railway. last December, at Cleveland
Tenn. The youths had been reading sto-
ries Of train robberies in the border states
and were ambitious to become famous out
laws by wreckng trains and robbing help
less passengers. They were unable to
give bond and were committed TO jail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11
REAL ESTATE DEALER ASSIGNS.
His Assets stated at $55O,OOO and His
Liabilities s42O, 900.

Columbus. O.. Jan. 1O.-A D. Ady, dealer
in real estate. and builder, made an as
signment to-day to Ben Monette. At a
meeting of his creditors held yesterday,
Mr. Ady stated that his assets were about
S5j0,000, and his liabilities about St20 mn
Inability to realize on his large real estate
investments so as to meet pressing obli-
cations is given as the cause of the fail
ure.
Peoria, ILL.,, Jan 10.-Singer & Wheeler.
wholesale druggists, for whom an appli-
cation for receiver was recently made
and denied, made an assignment to-day.
The liabilities are S4i5,oo0; assets. S3s7.0o0I
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11
RETRENCHMENT IN KENTUCKY.
Gov. Bradley Recommends Cut In
officials and Salaries.


Frankfort KY, Jan. 1O-Gov. Bradley s
message was received this morning at II 80
o'clock and was read in the House 1t
recommends a new state capitol building,
and a new governors mansion. 1t con-
demns mob law and asks for the passage
of laws imposing rigid penalties upon mem
bers of mobs. 1t also recommends new ju-
dicial legislative appointment laws and the
abolishment of the bureau of agriculture,
register Of lands, and commemorative at
torney. 1t asks for the passage of laws
imposing severe penalties for violation of
election laws and that foreign corpora
tions be compelled to organize under the
laws of this state before being allowed to
do business here. 1t estimates an increas-
ed deficit in the state treasury next June
and indicates that 1t will be impossible to
reduce the rate of state taxation. II pro-
poses a cut in the salaries of the state Of
ficials and the increase of license fees of
all kinds in order to reDlenish the state
treasury.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11
A murderer In Tear. ON The Gibbe..

Washington Jan. 1O.--Freeman Collins
was hanged at Tuskegee, Ala, this morn
ing for the murder Of his wife last spring
by cutting her throat as she slept Jeal-
ousy was the cause of the crime. Col
Inns wept on the scaffold in repentance Of
his crime
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11

Washington. Jan. 10.-At the close of
business to-day the treasury gold reserve
stood at $50, 100, ,164. The Withdrawals of
gold at New York to-day amounted to
81 $1626.OO0, of which 81. $4,000 was in bars
presumably for export. and $685., 600 in gold
coin for domestic purposes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11
BRUTAL WORK by ROBBERS.
They Throw a Victim on the Rails
and He Loses an Arm and a. Leg.

Columbus, o., Jan. 10.-John Ramage ex-
auditor of Delaware county, was robbed.
and while unconscious, thrown on a rail-e
way track at Marysville, O., last night.
A train coming along soon afterward cut
on one arm and one leg. He will probably
die. He was at the railway station. watt
ing Tor the train, and went out to get a
cigar. Three men assaulted him. knoelSin9
him down and taking his watch and pock-
etDook containing about $50 After the
train had passed he was found on the
track fnsensihle. The robbers evidentiy
der - .-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11
MINERS TO RESUME WORK.
The PennsyIvania Strike Proves a
Failure.

Altoona, Pa, Jan. 1O.-The miners OF
Taylor & Mccoy and the Mitchell Coal
and Coke Company who struck on the
first of the month for an increase OF %
per cent. for mining coal, will return to
work tomorrow morning, at the old rates.
the operators refusing to grant an in
crease. Notices, instructing the men to
resume work in the morning, signed by the
ferent mines this morning. The strikers
tried TO make the strike general, but none
or the other mines would join them IL
is expected that the men of the East End
Coal Company will also go TO work to-
morrow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11
A FIGHT IN 4 COURT.
One of the Judges ResIsts the seiz-
ure of His pistol.

=" 7''N " s.NstsNH NtNstsIS INC sPIEs
ure of His pistol.
Chattanooga, Tenn, jan 1O-Yesterdav
Judges Holtzolaw and Springfield engaged
in lively war of words in the county
court. When the session was opened this
morning the court was informed that Judge
Holtzolaw had a pistol in his desk, The
county judge ordered il removed and sent
Constable Toler to get the gun Judge
Holtzolaw fought for the possession of the
weapon, but he was oVerpowered and the
desk at which he sat was taken from him
until the gun could be removed Judge
Holtzolaw said that he had put the pistol
in the desk to defend himself and he pro-
posed to use it,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-11

second special squadron would be formed,
consisting OF fast cruisers.
An official dispatch from Cape Town
states that new ministry has been form
ed by Sir J. Gordon Sprigg, who succeed
ed the Hon. Cecil Rhodes as prime minis
ter
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-26
The Oldest sister of Charity.

Philadelphia claims to have the dis
tinction of having the oldest living sis
ter of charity. She was born in Balti-
more in 1912, and her name in the
world was Mary Agnes Grace. She be-
came a sister of charity in 1927, and, in
company with several other sisters,
opened a school at Harrisburg. She
made her final vows and then came to
Philadelphia, to st. Joseph's home, with
which her future years were to be SO
intimately connected. On the 18th of
April, 1877, Sister Gonzaga celebrated
the occasion of her golden jubilee in the
sisterhood. She is now spending the
tranquil evening of long life as the
mother emeritus of st. Joseph'sasylum.
~, Niles Pain PuIa ~Ons ceux dopa.r
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-26
BARNES WHITE FLYER.
IoHenSmsMoH0 RoKenoHsHsHeEo

church will give an entertainment
in the Langs Hall, next Wednes-
day night.
Rev. Morrison, OF Hondo, ar
rived here yesterday and will
preach Sunday in the Christian
church.
Several OF our citizens contem-
plate a trip to Europe this sum-
mer.
Cliff Hess, who for some months
past has been at Eagle Pass, re-
turned Wednesday.
NJ. f. Scovill returned Wed mes
day night from Kennedy and left
yesterday for Yoakum.
Miss Nellie Turner returned re-
Gently from visit to friends at
Yoakum and Cuero. Her many
friends were glad to have her back
at Pearsall again.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-26
STARS ON OLD GLORY.
New Arrangement of the Flag Propos ed
by Senator Cockrell.

New Arrangement of the Flag Propos ed
by Senator Cockrell.
In the senate on March 16 Mr.. Cock
rell introduced a bill which provides for
the addition of new feature to the flag
of the United States. 1t is not, however,
an addition designed to change the flag
greatly. 1t leaves it the same "Old
Glory" for which certain men in times
past "fit, bled and died" 1t simply reg
ulates the arrangement of the stars in
such a way as to obviate the necessity
of changing the general plan every time
a new state is admitted. Instead of plac.
ing the five-pointed stars, which repre-
sent the separate states, in rows, as is
now done, it calls for an arrangement
in the form of a larger star of similar
shape.
The larger star contains 35 of the
smaller ones. Between each two points
. of the large star are placed two of the
smaller ones, making ten more and
bringing the number up to As, equal to
the states in the union. This gives the
appearance of a star within a circle.
1t is proposed that the design remain
permanent. There are spaces between
the arms or points of the big star for
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-26
Presbyterian Assembly.

SARATOGA, May 26.-The open
ing of the Presbyterian general as
sembly today was characterized by
q struggle over the approval of the
minutes. The committee on bills
and overtures reported papers
from the presbyteries OF New
York and Long Island, stating
their intention to exercise their
constitutional rights in the recep-
tlon and license of theology stu
dents. These papers were called
forth by an injunction placed on
the presby terry OF New York year
ago, against receiving students
from the Union seminary. Papers
referred to judicial committee.
Regular order Was then taken up.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-26
PERSONAL MENTION.

Col. w. G. Butler, OF Kennedy, Is
at the Mahncke.
8. Stahl, a merchant OF Gonzales,
is at the Mahncke.
Mr.. Edwin Chamberlain has re-
turned from Dallas.
Mr.. Clifford David, OF Galveston,
spent yesterday in the city.
Col. d. R. FAINT, the stockman Of
Goliad, is at the Mahncke.
Robt. l.. Summerlin left for Ell
Paso yesterday, on business.
Mr.. Harry Landa was in the city
from New Braunfels yesterday.
C. w. Shofi, a former popular
San Antonian, now at Saspamco,
was in the city doday
G. X. Chinn, we'll known
Uvalde merchant, is at the South
ern.
Miss Nellie Andrews is suffering
from a severe attack OF sore
throat.
S. M. Petty, druggist Of Ennis,
is in the city and will open bust
ness here. He is quartered at the
Maverick.
Misses Della aud George Saun-
ders and Miss Smith will leave to-
morrow morning for visit at
Saunders.
d. M. Monteith, well known
hotel man of Monterey, Mex, is in
the city with his wife, on their
way home from visit to Uvalde
county.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-26
PEAReALL POINTERS.

LIGHT Special.
PEARsALL, Texas May 23.-Dis-
trict Clerk s. w. Thomas and
wife are on visit to friends in
San Antonio.
Mrs. V. A. Scovill returned
Thursday, from San Antonio.
j. E. Berry shipped LOG beeves
to Chicago lately, weight being
1901; they brought $3.50. Mr.. Ber-
nv said that he could have got
So. 90 at the Pearsall pens.
Mrs. l.. Mayes and Miss Ida
Dsnna are visiting relatives In
San Antonio.
Judge s. T. Dave returned from
Cotulla Wednesday.
Mr.. Donoho, Of SeguiD, Texas,
has been visiting in Pearsall, late.
ly.
E. B. Rutledge has bought out
the Robert. Horton & Hess livery
stable.
Beever & Hindes will open
livery stable by June l. Mr..
Beever will buy horses in Kansas.
The Young Ladies' Missionary
society of the Presbyterian church
met at the residence OF Mrs. j.
n. johnson.
The G. E. 8. of the Christian
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-26
STARS ON TUE PROPOSED FLAG.


[Circles show spaces reserved for the five
Territoriesl
the five territories which may come into
the union, and in the center there is
room for stars representing such states
as may be divided.
In conclusion the bill reads as follows:
And that this design shall be the
great combining link of the sisterhood
of states for the arrangement of the
stars on the field of our new flag of the
United States; and that the five-pointed
star shall remain intact throughout the
whole design of the arrangement of the
stars on the field as a memorial tribute
to our departed Washington, by whom
it was recommended and adopted by the
continental congress as the regulation
star for the flag of the United States OF
America"