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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-20
CLASH Between JUDGE:
STATE JUDGE BENNETT IGNORES
SiMONTON.
He Ruled South Carolina Lawyers in
Contempt but Was Not Sustained
by Stale Supreme Court.

Columbia s. c., April 10-The Su-
preme Court has just rendered an impOr-
tant decision in reference to contempt
proceedings in this State. Several months
ago, the Palmetto Brewery, in Charles
ton, which has special permit under
the dispensary law, got into financial
troubles, and the two opposing parties
of stockholders and creditors applied to
the United States and State courts for a
receiver. Judge Simonton, of the United
States Court, appointed one receiver, and
Judge Bennett, of the State court, apoint-
ed another. AS a mater of fact, the
United Safes receiver shows the first
in possession of the property, but Judge
Benet appointed another. Several law
yers interested went to the United States
Court, and made motions to upset the or
der of Judge Benet. The Judge then ruled
them for contempt of his court, and de-
barred them from practice. They appeal
ed to the Supreme Court Of the State,
which unanimously decided against
Judge Benct, holding that the lawyers,
in the exercise of their professional duty,
had a perfect right to go to the United
States Court, and especially as some of
their clients interested had been ruled
to appear in the court. Some of the most
prominent lawyers of Charleston and of
the State were affected by the order of
injunction.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-20
DEATH OF MRS. C. A. P. PORTER

Greensboro, N. c., April 19.-iSpeciaD
Mrs. c. A. =. Porter, OF Tarboro, n.
C.. died here this morning at o'clock
of pneumonia. She was the mother OF
Mrs p. =. Claxton, wife of Prof. T. +.
~Claxton, of the State Normal and Indus,
trial School. She was a most excellent
Christian lady, having been a member
of the Methodist church for over 90
years. Her death is great loss to her
community, church and to her children
She was ~ years old.
The colored A. and NJ. students OF thi'
mace defeated the st. Augustine, alst
Of this place. this tafternoon by scor'
OF 8 to 6.
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DEATH OF J. MARSHALL BARBER
Funeral Yesterday Afternoon From
Edenton Street Church.

FunerHi 1CSteruaF Afternoon FROM
Edenton Street Church.
In the death of Mr. J. Marshall Bar
Der Raleigh has lost one of its best and
most promising young men. OF excellent
habits, strong character, polite and indus
trious, he was universally beloved and
his prospects were very bright.
But he has been cut off in young man
hood. After an illness OF five weeks, he
passed away Sunday afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock, in his 23lh year He died of
appendicitis, II tne residence of his IA
ther-in-laW, -. ". Il. Crawford, on the
HiIsb0r0 road, where an operation,
which only FASTENED the end, was per-
formed on him Saturday morning.
The circumstances connected with this
death make it peculiarly sad. Within
the last few months Mr.. Barber en-
parked in business for himself, and was
meeting with remarkable success. Then
some six months ago he led to the altar
one Of the fairest young women Of this
city. Now the Grim Reaper cuts short
Il useful career and puts asunder those
whom God has Joined together.
The funeral WAS held at o'clock yes
terday afternoon from Edenton Street
Methodist church. of which the deceased
was a member. The services were con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. DIR. Norman.
assisted by Rev. DR.. Carter. The pail
bearers were, w. G.. Allen, DIR. ]. r.
Rogers, Fred Walters, Lem Wilder, Jos.
Ellington, Walter Woollcott.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-20
TUG CHASED INTO WILMINGTON.

Wilmington, n c., April ia spe-
.~cial to the Star, from Southport says:
The tug Samson, towing barge No. 3,
owned by the Consolidated Coal Com
pany, of Baltimore, Md, from Pensacola
to Baltimore, arrived at 5 o'clock this af-
ternoon for coal and water. Captain
Lewis says he is fifteen. days out from
Pensacola and has had IL rough passage.
He Also reports touching at Key West
last Thursday, and after leaving Key
Nest was chased by two revenue cutters
under suspicion of being a flibuster.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-20
MR.. BRYAN's KENTUCKY SPEECH

Every Party and Faction Represented in
His Audience, and Governor Bradley
Introduced by Joe Blackburn Amidst
Cheers.
Frankfort, Ky, April 19.-The speech
of Hon. VIM. j. Bryan to the Legislature
here this afternoon was delivered at the
Opera House, to which was admitted, be-
sides the legislators, crowd of 1900
people, representing every party and fac
ton in Kentucky politics. On the stage,
among the capitals distinguished citizens
was Gov. Bradley, who was introduced
ito Mr.. Bryan by Senator Blackburn amid
fthe cheering of the crowd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-20
PANIC IN SALONICA

Salonica, April ia Turkish torpedo
boat has sunk the Greek steamer Athens
in the Gulf of Salon:ca. On board We're
insurgents and members of various secret
societies.
A general panoc prevails here. All
vessels are prohibited from leaving the
Gulf. The Turks have seized the Greek
steamer Kephaleion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-20
STATEMENT
Showing the Condition of the
Prudential Insurance COMPANY

ASSETS.
December 81, 1896.
Value of Real Estate and
ground rents owned by
the Company Qess the
amount of encumbrances
thereon ............... S2,S0O,4IO,61
Loans on bond and mort
gage (duly recorded and
being first liens on the fee
simple ............... s,41o,0so.21
Account of stocks and
bonds of the United
States, and of this and
other States, also all 9TH
er stocks and bonds abso-
lutely owned by the Com
pany ................. 6,662, 5s725
Stocks, bonds and all other
securities Except mort
gage) hypothecated to
the Company as collateral
security for cash actually
loaned by the Company. 76,62S.S2
Interest due and accrued
on stocks and other Sc
curities ........... 234,950T
Cash in Company's prin-
cipal office and belonging
to the Company, deposited
in Bank ............... 92s,ss957
PREMIUMS or assessments
unpaid ''..''.' $4,000. 5oS,u39S
premium or assessment
loans ana notes $500. l9,o6I.S1
All other assets, detailed in
statement ........... 61.24553
----
Total Assets ....... $40, 113,219.5S
Less items not admitted,
$161.245.53; depreciation,
S1O,l@6.10 ............., 1T13D1,63
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ing was in contemplation of law, con-
tinuation of the first meeting, citing 1
Beach Pub. Law, section 365.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-20

Humors, pimples. bodls. are very an.
moving. They quickly disappear when
the blood Is purified by Hoods 6Ardhpar
lila. ..--..-.--- ]. ~. 49,.
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manner is grave and imperturbable. II
is curious to note how implicitly he is
relied upon by his troops.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-20
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-20
UNCLE SAM ON DECKs
Continued from list page.)

act the contrary to the influence OF their
leaders, there is not likely to be any
combination against Turkey.
'"rhe Turks can, and no doubt will
drive the Greeks back over the frontier.
The Turkish army outnumbens that OF
Greece. two to one, and is better equip
ped. The entire army of Greece, in
Guiding reserves consists of about $4,000
troops and / do not think it has been
possible for them to have been equipped
with the most modern munitions of war.
Greece has deplorable financial condi-
ton and cannot stand a protracted con-
fiict. I very much fear she will be badly
whipped but l do not believe the powers
will allow the Sultan to overrun Greece,
or to take possession of Athens.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-20

Our we'll known reputation III this
line is sufficient Won are sure o. the
correct thing IN all the 'cading stsles
both in fur and straw goods STETSON'S
recognized as the hat IS them"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-20

A new department, but We have been
forced to make more room for the en-
forced demand We can offer you all
the latest shapes In tans all the rn,er
shades.
The above is only few OF the ms
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-20

Find here a collection peerless in its
completeness ali countries that pro-
d ice desirable underwear contribute to
it, Underwear of all weights and ausl
itv natural, colored and fancy-st all
prices.
nv attractions we can show you. We in,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-09
STATE SUPREME COURT.
Decisions Handed Down In a Number
of Gases From south Georgia.

of Cases From south Georgia.
Atlanta. Ga, July S.-The supreme court
to-day handed down another batch of
decisions. Most Of them are in cases from
Southern Georgia. They follow
Rutherford, trustee. VS.. Larned, from
Crawford. Affirmed.
Gay VS. Sanders; from Clay. Reversed.
Thornton VS.. Perry, from Terrell At
hrmed.
Green VS.. Smith, from Early. Affirmed
Cain VS.. HIN, from Dooly. Affirmed
Herr VS.. Clafin & Co. from Macon
Affirmed.
Heard VS.. the County of Dolly. Affirm
Savannah. Florida and Western rail-
way VS.. Austin & Walker, from Brooks
Reversed.
Clayton VS.. stetson, from Pulaski. At
1rmed.
Harris & Mitchell VS.. Amoskeag Lum-
Der Company, from Dodge. Reversed.
Dunlap Hardware Company VS. Jay,
from Irwin. Affirmed
Taylor VS.. Coney, Lovejoy & Co, from
Pulaski. Reversed
Joiner VS.. Grace, from Pulaski. Affirm
ed.
Mason vs.. Parker. from Telfair Affirm
ed.
McRae & co. VS.. Campbell, from Tel
fair. Affirmed.
Walker VS.. Pope from Fulton. Affirm
ed.
Bank of the State of Georgia VS.. Neal
from Fulton. Affirmed.
Bank of the State of Georgia VS.. j. a.
Parker from Fulton. Affirmed
Lester VS. Mcintosh, from city court of
Atlanta. Affirmed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-09
CHARLESTON YACHT RACE.
Great disappointment because Sn-
vannah Was Not Represented.

Great DisaDpOin because Sn-
vannah Was Not Represented.
Charleston, S. c., July S.-The annual
regatta of the Carolina Yacht Club took
place here this afternoon. The Titania
won in the first and the Ma6ge in tn
second class. The Titanias victory over
the Mantle was not expected, and has
created much talk in yachting circles.
A new boat in the same race was he
Beatrix, yacht designed by the designers
of cup defenders. Much had been expect
ed of her, but she was distanced. The
Beatrix has just been brought to Charles
ton, and her sorry performance to-day was
a great disappointment TO her friends
Yachtsmen here had hoped that several
schooners from the Savannah Yacht
Clubs fleet would be present to compete
for a handsome silver cup offered for their
especial benefit. The invitation TO make
the race was accepted by the Triton and
the Siren, but at the last minute a dis
patch was received stating that the Triton
bore up at Martins industry lightship and
the Siren at Hunting Island light. The
ladies on board of each boat were sick
and consequently the schooners could not
come on to Charleston.
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ness prevented the captain coming with
his command.
There is no more expert horseman In
Georgia to-day than is Private Hartman
of the Liberty Independent Troop. Yester-
day he mounted, rode and successfully
conquered the most vicious, high strung
animal in this vicinity and the crowd
stood still in amazement.
The Liberty Independent boys dined in
full dress uniform to-day. The occasion
was the presence of their sponsors who
shared with them their board.
Sergt. West and Privates Thomas and
Jones' A., extend a welcoming hand to all
who visit their street. In short, a more
hospitable set than the Georgia Hussars
would be hard to find.
Capt. Gordon returned to the city last
night, but came out again this afternoon.
Maj. Meldrim was summoned by a tele-
gram to Savannah this afternoon. 1t is
hoped that he may be able to join his
battalion tomorrow.
Meldrim had many visitors to-day,
among whom were Col. r. j. Davant, Mr..
S. B. Rustin, Lieuts. Colding and Lucas
of the naval reserves, Ensign Dickinson
of the same command Mr.. +. T. Saussy,
Col. G. L. Taggart and wife, Miss Debbie
Taggart, Alderman T. J. Davis, Capt. j.
]. Gaudry, Mr.. John Rouke of Waycross,
Miss May Belle Mcconnell and Miss Ger
trude Powell of NARROW Miss Olive Gould,
Miss Sessie Crawford and Miss Marie
Edwards of Eden and Miss Lila Bitch of
Blitchton, Ga.
Stopping with Mrs. Morgan are Misses
Abbie Westbrook of Griffin, Ethel Rick
EFT of Savannah. Eva Gould of Tusca-
lum and Ada and Annie Rain of Eden.
The entertainment last night was a sue
cess in every way. Many pieces on the
programme were well rendered. Another
dance was given tonight
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-09
FIGHT IN NEWSPAPER OFFICE.
Night Editor of the Constitution
PummeIs a Telegraph Operator.

Pumntels a Telegraph Operator.
Atlanta, Ga, July 81 II. Laplace has
been for some time the Associated Press
telegrapher who receives kilograms in the
Office OF the Constitution. Julian Harris,
son of Joel Chandler Harris. is the night
editor Of that paper.
This evening between and O'Clock the
two had a lively scrimmage, in which Mr.
Laplace is reported to have come out sec
ond best. Mr. Laplace is a pretty big
man. Mr.. Harris is a small one. Without
provocation, so far as any one seems to
know, Laplace took the afternoon Asso-
ciated Press report containing the markets
and other matters considered valuable by
newspaper, and deliberately tore the
sheets to shreds. Mr.. Harris naturally did
not like this. He took Laplace to the ele-
vator and escorted him down stairs with
the intention of putting him out of the
building. A row ensued and after Laplace
had left the elevator he made some in
suting and threatening remarks. Mr.
Harris jumped out and jumped on Lap
lace. II Is said he knocked him down
twice and fairly rode him round the pas
sage way. pummelling him all tine time.
Laplace went away threa tening to get
sober and come back and whip Mr.. Harris
Mr. Harris is popular in the office and If
Laplace should attempt it there would be
a great deal of fun in store for him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-09
-FOUR MEN PARDONED.
Age, Drunkenness, Disease and In
nOccnce the Grounds.

nOccnce the Grounds.
Atlanta, Ca, July Sage, drunkenness.
disease and innocence caused the governor
10 pardon four men to-day. John Foster
was sentenced for life. Murder was his
offense. He is nearly 20 years old. He
lied in his statement on the trial. If he
had told the truth the judge who tried
him thinks he would not have been con
Yicted. The case came from Screven
county. The prisoner suffered chiefly, 1t
is thought, for being so gigantic liar
Charles Murray of Fulton county was
clerk in the dry goods house Of the Bass
Company. He got drunk and stole some
goods. His sentence was five months. He
only stole S. or 81 worth. 1t is supposed
that he stole for fun. The weather was
dull and dry. and he hankered for excite
ment.
Tom Williams was sentenced to serve
flve months in the Houston county chain
gang. He was released, not on his mer-
ITS but for fear he might spread conta-
glon. Ills onense was assault and battery
Jep Brawner OF Ebert county was con-
victed OF burning a barn. II was thought
by the owner OF the barn and other appll-
eants In his behalf that the circumstan-
tia evidence under which he was convict
ed was not Trustworthy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-09
BICYCLES BANISHED.
Resentment Caused By an AgricuItu-
raj Department order.

Resentment Caused BY an AgricuItU-
rnI Department order.
Atlanta, Ga. July San order. prob
ably from Commissioner Nesbitts depart
ment requiring the bicycles to be taken
out of the cellar at the state capitol, has
caused unusual excitement, or so it is
alleged, among the newspaper men. Sew
eral specials of a sensational character
referring TO the matter will be printed.
1t seems that the bicycles have been
stored in the basement where the fertil-
izer tags are packed away. These tags
were mere merchandise before the com
mittee got to work, but since then they
are the biggest thing the committee has
yet leveled its eye upon, and the terri
tory occupied by the tags is considered
sacred. When bicycles are stored there.
they are supposed to violate holy ground,
Bicycles are now being ridden by so
many kinds of people that from the rank
of a porter up to that of a judge of the
supreme court every one feels interested
in their fate. The order issued, ii
is said, made the supreme court judges
angry and they wanted to know who had
interfered when their wheels were Danish
ed from the basement. The Blaiock com
mittee, it seems, was suspected. Of
course it had no authority to issue any
order of the kind. The porter of the agri-
cultural department was summoned be-
fore the committee and he said he had been
told to take out the wheels and send them
TO their owners. His instructions were to
keep those internal things out of the
tag room. Nobody seems to know the
origin of the order. The report that the
supreme court judges have descended from
their pedstals and engaged in a bicycle row
should be taken cum grano sails.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-09
LENDERS AFTER LASCELLES.
DEBTS THE GROUND ON WHICH HE
IS WANTED AT FITZGERALD.

Cheating and SwindIing Charged
and the Amount Involved Several
Thousand Dollars - Creditors In
other cities of Whom He Has Been
buying Goods Among the Persons
Having Unsettled Accounts - His
Father-In-Law Tries In Vain TO
Get His Wife to Leave Him.
Fitzgerald. Ga. July Sidney Lascelies
alias Lord Beresford, is much wanted here
by dozens of people to whom he is in debt
The charges against him are cheating
and swindling and the amount of his debts
will foot up well into the thousands, it is
believed.
Attachments have been levied on the con-
tents of his wholesale store to secure sew
eral people who Endorsed 500 note for him
some months ago. Attachments have also
been levied on the furniture and contents
of his and his wife's rooms to secure those
who sold the furniture and those to whom
he owed board bills.
Numerous houses out of the city with
whom he has been dealing have recently
received his checks and will find them Of
no value.
Mr. and Mrs. Lascelles left on Saturday
FOR Savannah ostensibiy to meet Mr.
Pelkey. Mrs. Lascelles father. where they
met as arranged. 1t is reported that Mr..
Lasceles stated 10 Mr.. Pelkey his diff
culties and asked for a loan. which Mr..
Pelkey refused to make. and made an ef-
fort to induce his daughter to return to
him, but this she was unwilling to do.
Mr. Pelkey returned to Fitzgerald alone.
Sheriff Handley wired the Savannah Of
f1cers to arrest him, and this morning re-
ceived a reply that Lascelles had left Sa-
vannah on Monday. If there was any
doubt before that the July election on the
franchise question would go against Las
celles, it will certainly not be doubtful
now.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-09
SPIDERS KILLING THE HYAoINTHs.
The Insects Expected to Clear Them
Out of the 81. Johns River.

Out of the ST. Johns River.
Jacksonville, Fla. July s.-Capt. c. f.
Garner, owner OF the Independent line Of
st. Johns and Manatee river steamers,
says that the water hyacinth problem is
about to be solved, and that 1t will, in his
opinion, be matter of a comparatively
short time before the hyacinths win disap-
pear. A few days ago Capt. Garner made
a trip to Green Cove, and says that at
Hybernia and Switzerland he noticed large
fields OF the hyaoinths that looked as
though a fire had swept over them and
destroyed the leaves. Upon investigation
he found that the plants were not destroy
ed by fire. but by a small spider that ap-
pears TO be the natural enemy OF the
plants Capt Garner says that he talked
with Prof. Moreman, who said that he
had examined the spider and was of the
opinion that il was of the same species
that destroyed the hyacinths on the rivers
of Venezuela and other countries where il
had appeared and blocked navigation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-09

sylvania, Ca, July s-Leo Furs. ne
ero who was indicted at the May term
OF the sylvanla court FOR assault with
intent 10 murder and convicted OF as
hAuh and battery, and sentenced 20
we've months on Che chain-gang Of Bull
loch county. escaped three weeka ago
ana a reward was offered for MS recap-
tufe. The marshal o. Millon caught him
yesterday ana delivered him TO the sheriff
here to-day
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-09
TO THE PUBLIC.

All persons are cautioned against pur-
chasing that tract of land in Chatham
county, Georgia, Immediately south of the
extended limits of the city of Savannah,
known as the Branch tract containing
one hundred and seven acres, more or
ess, bounded on the north by EsIin avenue
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 specific performance of the
contract. J. H. ESTILL
Savannah, Aug. g., 1888.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-09
sPEER AND THE SOUTHERN.
The Hearing On the Petition 20 he
Held Early In August.

Macon, Ca, July S.-The hearing on the
petition for an injunction and receiver
filed against the Southern railway by citi-
zens and business men Of Macon will be
had before Judge speer at Mount Airy the
first week In August. II is understood
that the attorneys for the road wanted to
have the hearing postponed until septem-
Der on accounto OF the absence OF Precedent
Samuel Spencer in Europe, but Judge S e p
declined TO put 1t of so long and would
have set the hearing for the day before
he leaves for Mount Airy. but for the
fact that Washington Dessau. one Of the
leading attorneys for the petitioners. Is in
New York attending the bedside OF his
mother, who is critically III and not ex-
pected TO live.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-09
DEALT A Fatal blow.
Negro waiter at Hotel nit with "a
Pitcher by a BeII Boy.

Macon, Ga, July S--Elbert Nelson. a
waiter at the Park hotel. viii In an prob
ability die from the effects OF blow
above the ear inflicted by Jim Fletcher
a hell boy. this morning Fletcher ran OF
as soon ais The blow was struck and Mel
son sank 10 the floor Of the pantry. The
diihculty seems 60 have grown ont OF the
negroes pranking with one another Mel
son was reading letter and Fletcher be-
gan worrying him. This led to a quarrel
that ended with Fletcher striking Nelson
with q water pitcher, With the result
named.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-09
STEAMER NOT SEIZED.
Injunction Granted in the Case OF
nm Ocmulgee Boat.

Injunction Granted in the Case OF
nm Ocmulsee Boat.
Macon, Ga, July s.-The efforts on the
part OF United States Marshal Barnes TO
seize the steamer Gypsy on libel in ad-
mlralty was stopped this morning by an
injunction granted by Judge speer. Mar
shal Barnes received from the clerk Of the
United States court at Savannah a libel
in admiralty to seize the Gypsy. now ply
ing on the Oconee, for seamen's wages
and was preparing to execute the instruc-
tons when Marion Erwin. attorney for
the defendant, went before the court ana
asked FOR temporary injunction. which
was granted. IL Is understood that the
trouble arose over the failure of The (;yp.
ey's owners 10 pay the boats employees
Capt. Miller was In the city yesterday. but
mad nothing 90 say about the trouble.