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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
INCENDIAR1sM AT auITMAN.
A Series of Fires Arouse the suSpi-
cions of the People.

Quitman, Ga, Oct. lathe barn of Mr..
+. J. Young, a mile from town and its
contents, were burned last night The
contents consisted of 1900 bushels Of
corn, 20O bushels of pindars; hay, oats
and fodder, and all farming implements
used on the place. Twenty head Of cat
tie, some of which were high bred milch
cows and six fine mules, were also burn
ed. The loss is estimated at $1,000, with
no insurance. The origin of the fire is
mystery, except that it was evidently
the work of an incendiary. The stock
was fed and the barn locked for the night
yesterday afternoon before dark.
This fire gives significance to other
smaller fires that have occurred here in
the past TWO months, all clearly of incen-
diary origin. First, an old wooden store
house in the rear of a j. Rountree's
store, of little value and useless, was
burned. Then the barn of c.. H. Will
Jams was burned, and on the same night
and the same time the canning factory
was discovered to be on fire. but was
saved by persons going to the Will@ms
fire Each fire has occurred about mid
night on Sunday night and
has originated in buildings
about which no fire had been for hours or
days. Taken singly, neither fire would
have caused any suspicion or alarm, but
viewed in connection with each other,
they can have but one meaning, which Is
that some fire flend is doing this mischiev-
Gus work. Some feeling Of uneasiness
as to the future prevails among
property owners. Being unable
from any and all of the circum-
stances of these fires. to find any motive
that might prompt the miscreant they
do not know when or where his work will
next break out. The officers of the law
are equally at sea Thcs can find no fact
that will enable them to aseribe a specific
motive to the perpetrator, or no clew that
will throw light upon his Identity. oddly
enough, the insurance companies have
not lost a dollar in either fire. all of the
victims have been men of means, but
some of the buildings fired or burned
were of little value and of such a charac-
ter as to preclude the possibility of re-
erection; and in the Williams fire the cat
tie were turned out before the torch was
applied, while in the fire last night, these
dumb animals were left to the fury of the
flames While these conflicting facts con-
fuse the officers in their search for the
criminal Or his motive, the fact remains
that each fire has been the work of an in
cendiary, and the officers are determined
to bring him to justice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
COULD THEY BE so CHILDISH?
AN AMUSING FIGHT CREDITED TO
THE CITIZENS CLUB.

a story AnOat in Atlanta That the
Clubs Leaders VIII Work TO Have
the Chatham County Legislators
Excluded From the Democratic
Cnucuses on the Ground That They
Are BoIters-No Chance of Success.
Atlanta, Ga, oct. 1.-THE Evenins
Journal publishes a story to-day, which
is claimed to be based on facts obtained
from a member-elect of the legislature,
who had been communicated with on the
subject, to the effect that the Citizens
tClub of Savannah has set out on cam
paign TO have the Chatham delegation
barred out of the democratic caucus IN
the legislature on the ground that they
are boilers. This is said to be in the
interest of W. w. Osborne, who is a can
didate for solicitor general and whose
chances have been greatly damaged by
the success Of the Liberal Club. which fav-
ored w. w. Fraser for reelection as So
licitor.
In the course of the article the Journal
says: Nowadays, when the party lines
are drawn tightly to check the rising
spirit of independentism, and when a coun-
ty like Bibb has set the precedent by de-
claring those who scratched or bolted
in the state election should be excluded
from the democratic primaries of 1898 ana
1900 the opportunity appears to be open
for the effort to unhorse the triumphant
element of the Liberal C-lb Give dog
bad name and hang him says the
old saw, and no doubt to call the Liberals
boilers would be a good start toward ex-
Guiding them from the caucus. The LID
erals laugh at this. They say this ques-
ton was appealed to the people of Chat
ham, before whom they appeared as
democrats and were indorsed as demo-
Gratis. SO the question will GO to the DEM
ocrats of the legislature. Both the CitI-
zens Club and the Liberal Club supported
the state democratic ticket, with the re-
suit that Gov. Atkinson secured a ma
jority of 400 in Chatham. For at least
half, probably more than half of this, he
and the state democracy are indebted 10
the Liberal Club and it's friends. 1t will
be pretty hard to get the state democracy
to take sides in a local fight, especially
against the faction which won the fight"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
MURDER OF BASS A MYSTERY.
JOHNSON FOUND NOT GUILTY BY
THE JURY.

The Case for the Defense Conducted
on the Theory That Bass Commit
ted Sufcide-The Jury Not Many
Hours in Reaching Its Verdict.
The Police at Their Wits Ends.
Atlanta. Ga, oct. 1.-THE murder case
of the state against c. C. Johnson Color
ed, charged with the assassination Of
Baker A. Bass, went to the jury this after
noon.
The defense to-day brought in the the
DRY of suicide to clear the prisoner. 1t
was shown that Bass was in financial
troubles. He confessed TO DR.. Grimes, a
witness. that the detectives were hound
ing him down until his business was ruin
ed and he felt like committing suicide
This happened a few weeks before the
death.
Another witness testified that a few days
before his death Bass had asked him 10
take a drink with him, saying that 1t
might be the last time that they would
drink together; that he was despondent
and would rather die than live TO be a dis
grace to his family.
Following up this theory, the defense
contradcted the state 5 testimony by prov
ing by eX-County Physician Gilbert that
there were powder burns on Bass face
ii not impossible that the wound was self
inflicted.
Further it has been shown that Bass had
taken insurance policies amounting to 49,
600 and that none of these policies have
been paid in full.
The state, however, brought out the
fact that the policies contained clauses
invalidating them in cases of either muir
der or suicide, to refute the implication
that the were procured with a view of
suicide
At 1920 o'clock tonight. the jury rem
dered a verdict of not guilty. The verdict
was reached at $50 o'clock, but Judge
Spence could not be found to receive it
until after 10 O'Clock. He was out taking
tea with a friend. There was a crowd
in the court room when the verdict was
read. and 1t was received with a demon
stratlon.
The police are at their wits ends to ex-
plain Bass death since the acquittal of
johnson. They thought they had
strong case against the accused.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
LIQUOR LICENSES.
b. II. LEVY & aBRO.

City of Savannah Ca, Office Clerk of
Council, Oct. IA, 1S96-The following ap-
plications to retail liquor during year 1896,
were read a meeting of council of Oct 8,
1896, and referred 10 committee of the
whole. A N. MANUCY,
Clerk of Council
H. F. Kuck to transfer liquor license to
VIM. Beckroge at same place of business,
Sc Anderson street; J. d. Brodman to
transfer liquor license from 561a Randolph
street to southeast corner Waldburg and
Burroughs streets "A. O'Keefe to retail liz
uor at Savannah theater basement; G. r.
Mcdonnell to transfer liquor license from
1863 Congress street, to 16S Broughton
street; ]. T. Ryan, agent, to retail liquor
al southeast corner Williamson and West
Broad streets; w. M. Bessieleu to trans
fer liquor license to ]. T. Ryan corner Will
hanson and West Broad streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
DARE DEVIL DAUNTLEss.
The Tug Claimed to Have Landed
Another Expedition.

Atlanta. Ga, Oct. H.-Augusto Pacetti.
Of the firm OF Llorens. Pacetti & Co. to-
bacconists, Of this city. received a letter
to-day from a friend in Cuba saying that
the tug Dauntless had arrived and landed
on the southern coast of Cuba men and
ammunition. The owner Of the Dauntless
was tried some time ago for participation
In an expedition which had on board 253
men ana after many delays the prosecu-
uon rallied to show that the owner Of the
vessel knew anything about it. even II she
Mas engaged in hlibustering. After the
triai about ten days ago. she steamed ONT
OF the harbor at Brunswick without being
paiiasted' but no one interfered. The letter
70 MI Facetu stated that the Dauntless
met a schooner in mid-ocean which had an
Doaid 20 men and ammunition and arms
va. had been loaded al some other poInt
On me coast. When the Dauntless came
her and they were safely landed after y
perilous voyage. N''0i 81
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
sHAw's TRIAL POSTPONED.
Absence of witnesses the Ground
for the Delay.

Macon, Ga, Oct. IA large crowd gath
cred at Jacksonville to-day for the trial
Of Tom Shaw, charged with helping War
rem Criswell to wreck the two Southern
railway trains at Stone creek trestle last
February. The hearing was postponed
until the first Tuesday in December. The
defendants witnesses were absent. which
caused postponement, Crisweu who
was convicted at the last term of court.
was brought up from the Gress camp to
be the PRINCIPAL witness AGAINST Shaw.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
MIR. PLANT AT OCALA.
Truck Prospects In and About the
OcaIa section.

0calR Section.
Ocala Fla, Oct. 13.-The concert given
last night for the benefit of the storm
sufferers of Florida, was a success, and
S1O4 net. was secured for them.
Mr.. H. b. Plant and party came in
last night, and after inspecting the new
depot and the Ocala house, left for High
Springs. Mr.. Plant was pleased with his
new depot. which Agent Huber occupied
to-day.
j. ID. Price, of Mcintosh, the truck
growing section of Marion county, was in
town to-day and said IT is surprising to
see the acreage that will be planted.
Lettuce will be a favor.te crop. Last
year Mr.. Price experimental with an
acre of it, which cost him exactly $i7. 90.
and got nearly $500 for the crop. This
season he will try twelve acres.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
j. H. Martin Wants a Judgeship.

Macon Ga, Oct 14-Capt. John H.
Martin of Hawkinsville said to the Morn
ing News correspondent to-day that he
is in the race for one of the supreme court
judgeships, He will run, no matter who
is in the race for the other two places.
He seems to defy the party machinery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
NOTICE TO CITY TAX PAYERS.

City Treasurer's Office Savannah, Ga,
Oct. 1, 1S96-The following taxes are now
due:
REAL ESTATE, third quarter, 1896
STOCK IN TRADE, third quarter 1896
FURNITURE, ETC, third quarter, 1896
MONEY, NOTES, ETC, third quarter
1896.
A discount of ten per cent. will be al
lowed upon all of the above If payment
is made within fifteen days after the first
of October c. S. HARDEE,
City Treasurer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
A ROW WITH A RAILROAD.
The City Council Objects to Certain
Grade Crossings.

Grade Crossings.
Americas, Ga, Oct. 14.-There is
trouble between the city council and the
Georgia and Alabama railroad officials
In changing the grade of the road through
the city it was necessary to make exca-
vations under Jackson, Lee, Barlow and
College streets. To-day Mayor Hixon
stopped the construction of a bridge over
Lee street, one of the pricipal thorough
fares of the city, claiming that it was
not according to contract, being six in
stead of three feet above the level of the
street. An extra meeting of the city
council tonight resolved to enforce the
contract and placed the police force in
charge of the street crossing and instruct
ed the officials to stop all work The
legal battle will begin tomorrow. Col.
E. A. Hawkins, attorney for the road,
insists that the road has not violated
any contract. The result of the contest
will be watched with interest by the peo-
pie of the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
OUR GENERAL sTnnAGn

So increased that we were Obliged m sael,
larger quarters. We now occupv 'the ola
Forest City Mills, corner Congress and
Montgomery streets. Best and cheanest
storage in town for furniture and general
merchandise. Best facilities for moying
wagons, hacks and messenger bows.
Quick dispatch. ny .
AND DELIVERY COMPANY. - -
Phone ..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
POPE STEAKS AT CHARLESTON.
The Republican National Committee
at His Back.

Charleston, S. c., Oct. 14.-Dr. Sampson
Pope, candidate for governor of South
Carolina, spoke here tonight from the
custom house steps to a large audience
composed almost exclusively of negroes.
DR.. Pope is acting under the orders of
the national republican executive COM
mittee and says he will stump the whole
state in his own interest and that of the
Mckinley electors. His speech tonight
was not striking or sensational
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15

sOLOMON'S LODGE NO. 1, f. & A. NJ.
A regular communication of a
this Lodge will be held this (Thurs- ~
day. evening at s o'clock. ~
The NJ NJ degree will be conferred
Members of sister lodges and visiting
brethren are fraternally invited to meet
with us. By order of
c. R. BORDLEY, w. M.
D. p INVERSION, Sec'y.
HAUPT LODGE NO. So, 1. o. o. II.
The regular weekly meeting OF the lodge
will be held this Thursday evening at 8
o'clock.
The Initlatory Degree will be conferred. AS
there will be considerable business of import
ance transacted every member is requested to
be present.
Members OF sister lodges and transient
brothers are invited to meet with u.s. BY order
OF c. A. VETTER. N. @.
A. N. MANUCY, Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
Hoods Pills 6nIS naassa i sS esHs.
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.


BLANC.-The friends Of DR.. J. e. Blanc
and Of his wife, Mrs. Marie A. Blanc, are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
of the latter from the residence, SO South
Broad street, at o'clock this afternoon.
San Francisco. Cal, papers please copy.
WRIGHT.-Ther relatives and friends of
Hortense 1. Wright, and of her son,
George R. Wright, and her daughter,
Mrs. Charles r. Boardley, are invited to
attend the funeral of the former, from
the Christian church, Bolton street, this
afternoon, at O'clock
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
TELEPHONE TT

is now in working order. All orders sem
by same will be promptly filled.
r. B. CASSELS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
A Young COLORED MAN

With FIVE years. certificate from Hamp-
ton, Va. for agriculture and horticulture,
desires a position as gardener First rate
recommendation Inquire of MRS. o. j.
WISTER, Butler Place. Logan station,
Philadelphia
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
A MURDERER IN A CELL.
Robert Jesse, the sumter County
wife slayer, Captured.

Americas, Ca, oct. H-Robert Jesse.
who murdered his wife while asleep in
bed at Plains last Sunday night, and
fled with his double-barreled gun. was
captured this morning near Marshall
vile by Sheriff Macarthur and Marshal
Pagan of this city. He is now lodged
in the Sumter county jail. Jealousy is
supposed to have been the cause of the
murder.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15

The Syracuse Speciality Company writes
us that they have about 100 left, and it
is doubtful even now if any more except
those en- route can be had, as this is a
large country, and such bargains are ex-
ceedingly scarce.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15

Neither the master nor consignees of the
British steamship Viola Howse mas
ter, will be responsible for any debts con-
tracted by crew of said vessel.
]. +. MINIS & CO., consignees.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15

The gents saxons, at $s7. 80, we can sup
ply only for few days longer. Can quick
and put in your order.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15

REMOVAL NOTICE.
1 beg 10 notify my friends and the
public that L have removed my BIZ
cycle store and repair shop to No.
SLY Bull street, under Guards ARM
DRY, where i am in a better position
To serve them than heretofore.
machinery and am prepared for eN'
cry sort of bicycle work. stil
handle the celebrated Cleveland
sterling, Rambler and Crescent BIZ
cycles. A few of the IrOquOis leH
at $45 and $55. Come and see me.
FRED MYERS, JR.,
S2l1 Bull street,
Under Guards ArmOry.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The stock Of ladies' Saxons is entirely
depleted, and we can get no more.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
SAVANNAH BREWING co.

A dividend of four dollars per share
has been declared by the directors of the
company. payable lat the brewery on
and after oct. 10 inst, to stockholders of
record this day. The transfer books will
be closed until Oct. 10.
w. w. STARR, Manager.
Savannah, Ca. Oct. 49, 1895.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
TO STORM SUFFERERS.

We are prepared to repair and replac'
all broken glass, sash and blinds and 70
furnish all lumber. rough and dressed al
short notice.
A. s. BACON & SONS.
Office: Bryan and Whitaker strsfts'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
THREE FRIENDS GIVES BONDS.
The Steamer to Try to Raise n sunk
en- Mexican Tug.


Jacksonville, Fla, oct. A.-The steam
er Three Friends. which attained such
notoriety in connection with the Cuban
filibustering has been released from GUS
tody on $1,000 bond, for her appearance
TO answer to the libel proceedings brought
against her by the government The
steamer has been overhauled and painted
white. She will leave tomorrow morning
on wrecking trip, and will endeavor to
raise,the Mexican tug that was sunk last
summer near Key Largo. Her owners
say they are willing for an officer from
the revenue cutter Boutwell, or a deputy
United States marshal to go with the yes
sch to see that she does not violate the
navigation or neutrality laws.
Philadelphia, Pa. Oct. 4.-Judge Bene-
dict, in the United States criminal court
to-day. set the trial of Col. Emilio Nunez
and Capt. Dickman. alleged Cuban filibus-
tiers, for Oct. p and the trial of Gen. Car
los Roloff for the following day
At the request of Counsellor Horatio s.
Rubens, the cases of Capt. O'Brien, John
d. Hart and Mate Edward Murphy, who
are under bah on the same charge. were
set for the 18th inst, but it is not likely
they will be reached at that time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
4-PA's SHOW.

At East Savannah "Forepaugh" has a
delightful and amusing entertainment
every afternoon and evening. Reach it
by the Thunderbolt line. 10 cents pays for
a rOund-trip. including street car rides.
Free-no hat passed around.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15

If you must have a splendid bicycle for
almost nothing call at once.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING

IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING
the suit question 1t must interest
that line. We have placed on sale
great many of our suits we for
merIy sold from $3.50 to SIS. We
will give you the choice Of over one
thousand suits for $40. Made in
single and dOubIe-breasted sacks or
cutaway frOcks.
APPEL & sCHAUL,
100 BrOughtOn street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SAVE 10 PER CENT.

BY paying September bills due
II. H. LEVY a BRO. No dis
count allowed after the 18th.
TEN PER CENT. is "A big dis
count, and unless paid by the
time specified it cannot be
allowed.
ID. II. LEVY e. aBRO,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
A POSTAL
WILL BRING 1T.

Drop us postal
and 1t will bring our wagon for vo1r
laundry. That's the only bit of trouble
you will have to take in doing business
with US.
Tell us when you want your wasbino
ana you snail nave it on time-done up to
solid satisfaction to each and ey Slr9
patron we. have-if we fail, we want to
be told of it. "
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
GladneSS Comes


\NTith better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order TO get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. IL
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most slSillful
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 givesmost general satisfaction.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
SAVE MONEY.

R. D. & WIN. BALTIMORE.
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COME TO
VIM. C. A. DIERKs,

VIM. G. A. DIERkS,
,orner Whitaker and Charlton streets,
nd try Original Budweiser on Draught,
he only place in the city you can get It.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
DIR. AIKEN
has returned to the city
And resumed practice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15

NOTICE.
The firm Of Fell & Jones was dissolved
on Sept. /. 1896. c. E. G. Fell continues the
farming business and assumes all firm
debts. VIM. NJ. Jones continues the dairy
business in his own name.
c. T.. G. FELL.
WM. NJ. JONES.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
GARDENERS
REMOVAL NOTICE.

lis Broughton street.
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EVERY 15c PURCHASE GETS A
CHANCE ON THE WHEEL.
"hlsK brooms .....".......1Sc; worth 25c.
Whisk Brooms large ....l7c: worth 25c
A Beautiful Box Paper. ~. zoe; worth s5c.
A Beautiful Box Paper. Csc; worth 4oc.
A Nice Box Paper ...........,.. IN
Eyeglasses and spectacles. 75c; worth 80 90
Periodical tickets taken.
LIvINGsTON's PHARMACY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-11

free from the restraining presence Of
'gooseberry,' are sacred in their eyes.
A definite, if unwritten, code obtains.
Any infringement of its laws would
be bitterly resented and mercilessIy
punished by the public voice a young
girl placed under the care of an Amer
lean man is as safe as in the custody
of her brother. Although the watch
full parental eye and the suspicious
glare of the maiden aunt fall not upon
you, she is a sacred trust, to be shield
ed from, not betrayed into, harm.
"In this, untrammeled intercourse,
maid and man alike grow to know
each others works, themselves and
each. If love is born in them it is con-
ceived of mutual sympathy and COM
prehension and fed on the perfect
knowledge which casteth out all fear.
If the torch remains smouldering, they
are the richer for one of the most de-
sirable relationships granted to poor