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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-08
DoUNciSG our TnE DEMOCRATS.
One Hundred and Fifty-Three FOurtI,
Class POstmnsters Appointed.

Washington. June 1.-THE effect OF tho
recent ruling OF the postofilce department
20 consider as vacant all Offices which are
was apparent to-day, when i53 fourth
class postmastors were appointed. Sev-
enty-two OF the vacancies were created by
removal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-08
SNOW IN NEW JERSEY.
The Flakes Melt hs Fast as They
strike the Ground.

orange. N. j., June 7.-snow fell here
to-day. but the flakes melted as fast as
they struck the ground The squall at
racted general attention as few residents
AeFe had ever before seen snow in June.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-08
BALL OF FIRE FROM THE Sky.
It's Explosion Mistaken I'm Iowa For
An Earthquake.

Lansing, Ia, June IAN explanation OF
yesterdays supposed earthquake has been
found. Farmers residing west OF this city
report seeing a large ball OF fire sailing
through the sky In a northerly direction.
about the time the shock was felt Sunday
morning. Immediately following the dis
appearance Of the strange sight. there WAS
an awful explosion, and II Is now thought
20 have been a monster meteor. which
must have struck the earth somewhere IN
Northeastern Iowa.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-08
STANDARD on PLANT CLOSED.
stock ON Hand at Cleveland VIII
Last Year.

Cleveland, o.. June 7-At noon to-day
tho entire plant Of the Standard OIL Com
pany IN this city shut down for an in
definite period Close 10 1000 men are
thrown out OF work by the shutdown It
Is said that the standard has an Immense
stock on hand In the warehouse az Kings-
berry Run. enough, In fact. TO supply tho
demand In this district until Jan. 1, 1898.
or longer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-08
sCHRIvEWs TRIAL DELAYED.

Absence of Witnesses sends II over
For "a Week.
Washington. June 1.-THE trial OF John
schrlver. the correspondent Of the New
York Mail and Express. indicted for con-
tempt in connection with the sugar inves-
tigation, did not begin to-day, as District
Attorney Davis this morning, as soon as
court opened. asked and obtained a post
ponement until Tuesday week. on account
Of the absence Of two important witnesses.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20

Where Science ends and Com
mon Sense should rule. Persons
of sedentary habits are liable to
indigestion or dyspepsia. These,
in turn, will bring on nervous dis
orders, kidney complaints, con-
stipation, etc. This is especially
the case with merchants, students
and scientists. They will give you
the exact dimensions of Jupiter,
the distance from Saturn to the
sun, to a foot, but they cannot or
will not tell themselves what will
cure this train of disorders.
For ailments resulting from
sedentary habits-inactivity Of
the liver, habitual constipation,
etc.-the entire medical fraternity
of Europe and America almost
unanimously recommend the gen
uine Carlsbad Sprudel Salt and
and the Waters of Carlsbad.
Eisner & Mendelson Co., Sole
Agents, New York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20
police Cnscs nIrnoscd of.

George Davis. colored, who threw a Gun
Of scaldinP hot coffee IN the face of Dan
Wilson. head waiter at the Plant system
restaurant. was turned over to the city
court yesterday by Recorder Hartridge.
on the charge OF assault and battery
Willie Williams, who stabbed Sam
Hooker in school boy fight. az the West
Broad street colOred school. was held for
another day. If Hooker improves VIII
liams will probably be released, as the
evidence goes to show that he was at
tackled by Hooker and another boy at the
same time with knives.
Recorder Hartridge has. raised the price
of violating the Bull street boulevard or
dinance. Two parties were fined 81 each
yesterday for violation OF the ordinance.
Last Tuesday there were twenty-one sep
arate fines OF 81 each. Hereafter. the re-
corder announced, the fine for this offense
will be 81.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20

NINETY-THRE YEARS OLD.
Anniversary of the DemOstheninn
Society of the University.

Athens, Ga. Feb. 1.-the ninety-third
anniversary of the Demosthenian literary
society was celebrated this morning at the
University chapel, Mr. Harry Dodd, of
Ford, Ga, delivering the anniversary ad-
dress Mr.. Dodd spoke of Patriotism"
and his speech was a magnificent effort.
The class games of base ball started
yesterday afternoon, with a game between
the Sophs and Juniors, in which the for
mer won by decided score of 70 to g.
Mr.. T.. j. Smith, the leading shoe dealer
here has associated with him in business
Mr.. Barrett Phinizy, son of the late Fer
dinand Phinizy.
Mr.. Arthur Pittman was committed to
the lunatic asylum yesterday. Several
years since he was thrown from a buggy
in Savannah and his head was badly in
jured. lie has gradually lost his mind since
that time.
More building will be done in Athens this
year than has been done for many years
past
Miss Ida Young of Atlanta, who was re-
Gently chosen assistant teacher in Latin
at the State Normal school will arrive in
Athens next week and be ready to start
her department az the opening of the
school, March 3.
Walter billiard, an Oglethorpe county
negro is turning white He started this two
years ago, and his face now is almost
white. He says the only inconvenience he
suffers is that he is neither a white man
a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20
HINES DENIES THE CHARGES.
HIS ACCOUNTS WITH MRS. sALTER
AUDITED LONG AGO.

Tine Judge Says ihe Men Who Exam
ined Them in Mrs. SaItcr's Behalf
Found Them COrrect-He Denies
That She Ever signed Any Notes
for Him in BIank-Mrs. SRIteF's
Statements in Regard TO the Burke
Loan and the bond for Title Also
Pronounced Intruc.
Atlanta. Ca. Feb. 19-Judge J. X. Hines.
the populist leader and lawyer, against
whom a sensational suit was filed yester-
day by Mrs. E. +. Salter. charging him
with wrecking her fortune by fraud, while
her trustee. to-day made a reply denying
all the accusations and asking the public
20 withhold judgment until the action of
the courts Judge Hines SAYS: The mat
tiers now in controversy between Mrs. Sal
ter and myself were agitated by her in
1884, and she placed these matters for adj
Justment in the hands Of II. +. ". Palm
er, Esq, and Judge James 4. Anderson.
They approached me in reference to the
matter and / submitted TO them a state
ment of all the transactions had between
Mr.. Salter and myself, turning over TO
them all the vouchers which / then had
and still have. told these gentlemen that
] wanted them 10 sift the matter thorough
~ and if | was indebted to Mrs. Salter in
any way / wanted them to say so, and
that l would pay the same. These gentle
men took my statement Of the accounts
between her and myself and these vouch
ers, and ] suppose that they made thor
ough investigation thereof. ] requested
that they would if they found my accounts
correct, make the statement to me and
they reported to me that my accounts
were correct, as I understood it at that
time Certainly if they were not correct
these gentlemen would have brought the
suit that is now brought
''She alleges that | obtained from her
two notes signed in blank and afterward
filled out these notes for $1,000 each, and
that got the money thereon and have
never accounted 10 her for the same. 1t
IS absolutely false that / ever got from
her at any time any notes signed in blank
and 1t is absolutely false that ] ever filed
in the amount of any note which she sign
cd in blank and turned over to me. She
states that she desired to obtain $3.50, $500
OF which was TO he paid on the Burke
property and $500 for her personal use.
This statement Is not true. She desired TO
borrow $500. She states that ] wrote
over her signature a transfer OF her bond
Tor title for $50 acres. This is not true
The transfer was written out in fun and
for the purpose of securing me. for va
rious endorsements which ] had made for
her. ana for various sums of money which
] had paid out. ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20
BRUNSWICK NEWS.
An Interesting Dispute Among In


An Interesting Dispute Among In
surance Companies.
Brunswick Ga, Feb. 19.-George A.
Smith. teller of the National Bank, has
accepted the position of private secretary
to Congressman Brantey. Former teller,
Robert Troup, will probably return to his
old position.
Judge Sweat has appointed Attorney
owens Johnson, auditor in the case of the
Downing Company against a number Of
insurance companies, the auditor being
required to file his report by April 90 1897,
in order that the court can give final judg-
ment al the May term. This case grew
out of the April, 1896, fire. The Downing
Company had about 10000 insurance. A
number of companies carried this inSur-
anCe. None of them dispute the loss
claimed by the plaintiffs nor that they are
entitled to the fun amount out of all the
insurance held but they do dispute over
the amount each company shall pay as
their respective share of the whole. The
legal fight is practically amongst the COM
panies. There are thirty Of these; also
about fifteen attorneys representing va
rious interests.
City Treasurer Harvey has had his du-
ties and salary changed by council from
$500 annually and two hours work daily
to s., 200 annually, with fun time required
daily in the office
Council is wrestling with the question
of whether pigeons and other members of
the feathered tribe drop into Brunswick
water tank and die. They are divided
on the question, and consequently the
resolution before them now to require the
tank covered may be defeated.
. The navy department has requested an
official roster of the Brunswick reserves
and other information of a minor char
acter The department wishes to ac-
quaint itself with the mastering strength
of the naval militia throughout the coun-
try in case of necessity for calling on
them.
Temporary Receiver w. Z. Burbage has
been made permanent receiver of the
Brunswick Light and Water Company
The company has en- route an incandes-
cent light plant. They claim for it much
benefit to consumers In the way of cheaper
lights and better service.
The Brunswick Rihemen's fair opens
Monday. Mrs. l.. c. Bodet, manager Of
the ladies' department, has accomphs he'd
wonders in making the fair an assured
success
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20
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A RAID ON LOAFERs.
Griffin Has Begun a Warfare on Ha-
bftual Nagrancy.

Griffin. Ga, Feb. 19-The Griffin police
have determined to rid the city of all loaf
ing negroes, of both sexes. With this end
in view they have already arrested near.y
a score of loafers, upon the charge of va
grancy and have placed them safely be-
hind the bars of Spalding county's Jail to
await trial. Monday morning they will he
tried before Judge Beck and all who can
not prove that they have regular employ
ment and are earning their bread by the
sweat of their brow, will, no doubt, be
sent to the chain gang and made to earn
their living by working the public roads
of the county.
Last night J. T. Manley served a war
rant on VIII Moore for the above charge
and VIII failing to give bond, was being
carried to jail to await his trial Just be-
fore reaching the Jail viii made a des-
perate effort to escape and was succeed
ing remarkably well when Mr.. Manlev
commanded him in the tone of a 3S-cali-
Der revolver, to halt. The negro stopped
but not until it was too late for he had re-
ceived bullet into his body which may re-
suit fatally.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20
DISSATISFIED SEAMEN.
They Wanted tn He Paid on and Dis
charged, hut Did Not Get II.

Harry Simpson and John Ahnell. two
seamen belonging to the four masted
schooner Patterson. now loading with lum-
her. went before Commissioner NJ. A. Con-
molly yesterday, and expressed their dis
satisfaction with the III treatment on the
part of the schooners' mate. They de-
manded TO be paid off and discharged.
After inquiring into the case Commissioner
Connolly came to the conclusion that the
men wanted TO get off because they had a
somewhat better job offered them. and he
ordered them TO so back to the ship. The
men said thy would not go back, and the
chances are they have gone off TO take
other employment anyway. They will
however remain short the amount that Is
due them for services on the Patterson un-
loss they rotmrn TO her.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20
HARRIS RECAPTURE.
Two Men sent TO Florida TO Bring
Him Back 10 Georgia.

Atlanta. Ga. Feb 19.-Gov. Atkinson
has issued requisition on the governor
OF Florida for the delivery of "GfreweT'
Harris, colored, to the penitentkliye au-
thorities of this state. q
Harris shot and brutally murdered
Thomas Jarrett, citizen of Columbus,
on Jan. H. 1895. Harris was given a life
sentence in the penitentiary, but escaped
lie was wanted at the time by several
southern cities for murder, burglary and
many other crimes. He Is considered to
be one of the most dangerous characters
that ever wore a felons garb. He was
captured at Chipley, Fla, and two men
were sent after him to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20
FLANAGAN CASE CLOSING.
The Lawyers Expected to Conclude
Their Arguments To-day.

Atlanta, Ca, Feb. 1.-THE hearing Of
testimony in the Flanagan case was con-
cluded to-day, and the lawyers opened the
argument. which will last all day to-mor-
row.
The prosecution put up several witnesses
who swore that they believed the prisoner
was sane and knew right from wrong at
the time he killed Mrs. Allen and Miss
Slack Nothing materially new was
rhine Flanagans sanity now. If he is held
TO be sane now. the defense may ask for
an investigation as to his sanity az the
HING of the murder
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20
ACCIDENT NEAR PIDCOCK.
WashOut Causes the Wreck of "A
Freight Train.

Moultrie, Ca, Feb 19.-The recent heavy
rains have done considerable damage to
the roads and bridges in this county. and
also to the Georgia Northern railroad. Ow-
ing to washout near Pidcock transporta-
ton of freight for several days has been
delayed. While an extra freight was
bringing up freight on Thursday, a small
trestle at PaVo gave way, causing a right
serious wreck. A car load of corn, of
guano and two car loads of merchandise
were almost entirely destroyed The cars
were also badly damaged.
There was a mass meeting of citizens at
the court house on last Tuesday to nomi-
nate trustees for school under the new
law. The following were nominated: w.
G. Nereen. Il. II. Clark, j. +. Monk, ]. l..
Hail. G.. w. Hooker and Matt j. Pearsall
Moultrie presents quite a busy aspect.
There are four brick buildings started, be-
sides quite a number of residences.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20
PRETTY GIRL IN PANTALooNS.
DONNED MANS ATTIRE IN ORDER
TO GET a GOOD POSITION.

Was Sauntering Down AIabanla
street at Atlanta When a Police
mans Attention Was Attracted by
the Rakishness of Her Cut-Taken
TO the Police station and Makes n
Clean Breast of Her PIans-Her
Family Then Takes Her Home in
Hack.
Atlanta. Ca. Feb. 19-Miss Minnie Nc
Ciclian, residing with her mother and sis
ters on East Fair street. wanted to be
a new woman Of the newest type. She felt
that IN the battle of life, the men had all
the best OF it, and even the new woman
was hardly in it, 50 TO speak. Her brief
experience in making her way in the world
led her 70 believe that getting along was
much easier for the male than the female
sex. In other words "A pair of trousers and
a jacket, he observed, we're better re-
commentator in business than quick
wit and ready hands. Accordingly with
determination to rid herself of the handi-
cap of Detticoats> Miss Mcclellan, who
with a cOquettish little smile told Chief of
Police Connolly that she was just II,
this morning started out from her
home all rugged out in masculine attire.
She had procured a natty looking suit
with new boots and laundered shirt TO
complete it. and early set out TO seek a
job. She felt apparently very comfortable
notice her particularly until she came up
with Policeman Holt on Alabama street.
The policeman met her there about z
o clock this morning while the street was
crowded with clerks and others going to
work. Miss Mcclellan was sauntering leis-
urely down the street, which leads through
the wholesale district, probably revolving
in her mind what she could say when she
should 20 into one of the big stores and
make her first application for work. She
was not clear what kind of job she could
fill whether II would be shipping clerk,
cashier truckhand or what Policeman
Holt was walking behind Miss McClelland
He notice that there was something pecu-
liar in her stride, and soon made up his
mind that an investigation would
do no harm, SO quickening
his pace as they neared the
Capital city Bank, he touched her on the
elbow and then proceeded to interview her
The supposed young mans tones con-
WINGED the policeman that it was a clear
case Of q lamb in sleeps clothing, and he
invited the lamb to go on down to the po-
lice station with him. There, after some
preiminaries Miss Minnie admitted her
on her sisters came TO the station in a
hack and took her home All that the
young woman would say as to the reason
for the masquerade was that she thought
it would be easier to get a position If she
was supposed 10 be a man. Her father
had gone off TO South Carolina, she said,
ana left her at home as the head of the
house. The family are operatives in the
Fulton bag and cotton mills and the girl
thought she might do better by making a
start in the business world.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20
COTTON CONVENTIONS.
Hector ID. Lame Calls Three to he
Held Next Month.

Augusta, Ga, Feb. 19.-Hector d. Lane,
president of the Cotton Growers Protec-
tive Association, has called three conven-
tons of farmers, the object being to cur
tail cotton production and to increase food
products. He says farmers will be better
off with a 100000 bale crop selling at 10
cents, supplemented with ample food
crops than with 100000 ba.e crop sell
ing at cents.
Conventions viii be held at Waco March
s. Memphis March 10, and at Augusta
March IS, for farmers east of the Misss-
sipDi valley.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20
The News al statesboro.

statesboro. Ca. Feb 19.-Statesboro Is
now enjoying the sweet fragrance. from
about 200 tons of guano lying about the
depot. While the farmers are not buying
as much as was bought last, yet the guam
THY that is being carted through the town
daily. shows that they are preparing for
another large cotton crop.
The tower clock for Bullochs new court
house recently purchased. arrived yester-
day and will be placed IN position In a
few days,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20
TANNER COMING TO GEORGIA.
The Corporal Il 10 Become Member
of n COLONY There.

Canton, Ga, Feb. 19.-Near this place
a number Of northern colonists have Sc
cured a tract of ll,000 acres Of land upon
which they are establishing colony with
list of 100 families whose applications
are in.
Among these is Corp. James Tanner.
commissioner Of pensions under Harri-
son.
In his letter Tanner says he wants TO
fraternize with the south. and he thinks
the most efficient way TO do II Is by be-
coming citizen of this section Of the UNI
ion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20
MACON TO HAVE A BALL CLUB.
Positive Assurances 10 he Given at
the League Meeting.

Macon. Ga. Feb. 19.-Monday afternoon
Macon will make another effort TO organ
ize its base ball team to get into the
Southeastern League. Maj. winters re,
turned from Cumberland Island last night
and had a conference with James Smith,
who has been here several days talking
with base bail people. The result of this
conference last might Is that Mai Winters
has given MIR. Smith authority to repre-.
sent him at the directors meeting at
Charleston tomorrow. and Mr.. Smith will
make statement to the directors and
give them positive assurance that Macon
Is in the league to stay. ana will come up
win one OF The best teams In the league.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20
HANGED nIMsELT wITH A CHAIN
\ BOY, weary of Illness and suffer
ing, Commits Suicide.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. d9-A special from
Lawrencevllle. Ga. TO the Constitution,
says that the 12-year-old son Of G. r.
jackson committed suicide at his homo
four miles from the town to-day. The nov
was an invalid and a great sufferer. Ue
fastened trace chain around his meek
and to the limb OF a tree lie stood ON A
fence and jumped off
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20

$6O-RAMBLER-S6O
A STANDARD WHEEL FOR $50.
For the next 80 days / will sell a limit.
ed number of RAMBLER BICYCLES at
the greatly reduced rate of $50. This Is
the greatest bargain of the year. Call
and inspect them before purchasing else.
where
FRED MYERS. JR..
3A Bull street,
Guards Armory.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20
MIsTRIAL ron THE THIRD TIME.
Illness of n Juror Out since Wednes-
day the Trouble This Time.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. ia third mlstrlal
was to-day declared in the case Of the
Walker heirs against r. J. Slddel Within
three months the three trials have taken
place without result. the trouble to-day
being over the Illness of Juror, the Jury
having been out since Wednesday. Siddell
Is being sued for $4,000 claimed TO be due
the heirs as purchase money for land
bought of Walker, the heirs al the time of
the sale having an interest In the land.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20
JUSTICE SIMMONS sTEXOGRArHrn
Gerry Cabincss, Jr., of Savannah
Cots The Appnintmenf.

Atlanta. Ga. Feb. 19.-Gerry Cabiness,
Jr.. OF Savannah has been appointed stem
ographer 10 Chief Justice Simmons of the
supreme court to succeed John Graham
who has been promoted TO the position OF
assistant reporter for the supreme court
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20
WE WANT TO SELL
THREE RESIDENCES AND A FARM,
TO WIT.

No. 4lS Gordon street east, near Haber-
No. = Seventh street west. near Mont
gomery.
No. = Eighth street west, near Barnard.
All of these are good homes in fine loca-
tons.
Also a farm of 100 acres at the six mile
post on the Louisville road, which road is
paved to the 1--WE mile post. There is a
good residence and barn and fine bear
ing orchard of peaches and pears If NOT
sold at once viii rent the farm
ON any of the above property the Chat
ham Rea! Estate and Improvement Com
pany will only require small cash paw
ment and credit of from one to fifteen
years. Apply to NJ. ]. SOLOMONS.
Secretary and fTraa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-20
Gases From the Eastern CIRCUIT,

Atlanta Ga. Feb 19.-The eastern cir
cult was concluded in the supreme court
to-day. The following cases were heard,
Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad
Company VS.. Tim Judge
Waiter j. Bird vs.. Joseph a. Bergsteiner
for use
Henry !. Seemann VS.. William Schultz
James M. Simmons. assignee, vs.. Frank
Freiherr.
G. II. Helmly VS. J. r. Davis.
A. klugman ct al. VS.. ID. Lackowitz.
Gen. Wise ct al. VS.. w. w. Mitchell.
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DYING MOTHER'S WISH RIND,Nc

Decision in Georgia I'm "a Case In
voIving Custody OF n Child.
Trenton, Ga, Feb. 19-Judge Jackaway
to-day decided, in habeas corpus proceed
ings, that Miss Susie Case should have
the custody of her sister. Dolly Case.
There are four children in the Case fam.
lily. The eldest Is married to Enoch Brown
with whom Miss Susie Case lives and
" Dolly went to live with another sister
Mrs. pickerson. Miss Susie case sought
to regain possession of Dolly
At the hearing to-day the child pleaded
piteously to be permitted to remain with
Mrs. Dickerson.
The decision was based on proof that
the little girls mother, before dying. had
consigned her to the care of her unmar-
red sister.
1t required the aid Of the sheriff to take
the child away from the one with whom
she wished TO go, and to deliver her 10
the one from whom she had fed