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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
MRS. PERRY MAKES AFFIDAVIT.
SHE SAYS HER HUSBAND WAS JUS
TITLED IN KILLING LANIER.

The AFFIDAVIT Made by a Cousin of
the Dead Man in which She Was
Quoted as Saying That Lanier Had
Never InsuIted Her Regulated.
she Also Explains why She Did Not
Sit by Her Husbands side During
His Trial and why Her Eyes Were
fearless
Atlanta. Ga. May u.-Another and
somewhat sensational chapter in the Per
~ murder case was written to-day, when
Mrs. Perry, the wife Of the condemned
man, came out in an affidavit and inter-
view giving her version Of the tragedy.
Heretofore Mrs Perry has steadily re-
fused TO have anything to say about the
case except once. to say that her husband
was justified in killing Lanier. Her pres
ent statement was brought out by an al
ddavit from one E. D. Peters, cousin of
I.anier, who swore that just before the
killing he called upon Mrs. Perry and
sought 10 learn the cause of the trouble
between her husband and Lanier, who was
then fleeing from him. Peters said that
in an interview which he had with Mrs.
Perry, she said that she had nothing
against Lanier that he had always acted
like a gentleman in her house, but that
her husband was angry with him because
of the information he had given her in
regard to his relations with certain wo-
man of lewd character. When Peters was
on the stand at the recent trial this could
not be brought out for the fact that it
was hearsay testimony.
In her affidavit published this afternoon,
for the obvious purpose of ofsetting the
affidavit of Peters. Mrs. Perry declares
that everything he said in his affidavit
was false and that he well knew that the
reason her husband was after Lanier was
his brutal assault upon her.
Mrs. Perry also says something about
the trial of her husband. Referring to
her apparent GOODNESS during the trial
and when the sentence was pronounced
upon him. she says: Much has been said
in the papers about my seeming indiffer-
ence at the trial of my husband, and the
fact that / did not sit by his SIDE has
been unfavorably commented upon. ]
would have been glad to sit with him,
but the court would not allow me to, al
though my husband did not have a rea-
tive, friend or even an acquaintance in
the county. Nor was / allowed to sit
just outside the bar few feet behind my
husband but was required to take my
place near the rear door of the court
house. I was given instructions that if 1
made any demonstration or shed any
tears I would be removed from the court
ROOM No one can imagine how it made
my heart ache to be denied the privilege
of being near my husband during the or
deal through which he was passing for
having defended me against brutal as
sault 1 shed tears, but they had to be
shed in the silence of night, away from
the eagle eyes of the judge who presided
at the trial"
Judge Gambler has refused to grant
new trial to Perry, and his attorney will
apply to the supreme court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12

JONES.-Died. in Savannah, Ca. Nav
H. 1897. at $50 p. m, Robert Brodie Jones.
third son of the late Maj. Walter Jones
of Mobile, Ala.
His friends, and those of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. Lucian Jones, are invited to attend his
funeral, at Christ church to-day, at 5:45
p. m. Interment at Macon, Ga.
SCHULTZ.-The relatives and friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Schultz and family are
requested to attend the funeral of their
only daughter, Wilhelmina. from their
residence No. los Perry street, east, this
afternoon at O'Clock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
CHANGES IN THE INMAN FIRM.
The Head of the Business to Take
Life Easier in the Future.

Atlanta. Ga, May 11.-Changes of great
importance in the Inman cotton firms Of
Atlanta. Augusta. Houston. Tex. New
York and Bremen, Germany, were an
nounced to-day
Samuel NJ Inman, who has been the
head of the vast cotton business for thirty
years. retires from all interest. save a
partnership in the firm Of Imam & Read.
which VIII be located a. Houston, Tex.
The firm of Inman & Co. is formed by
the younger members of the big Inmau
firm, with headquarters at Augusta
The principal firm, which is formed out
of the Inman firms, is that of Sanders
Swami e. Co, with headquarters at At
lanta and Bremen. The head of this firm
is w c. Sanders Of the old firm of S. NJ
Inman & Co. James Swami of New York
will be financial manager.
S. NJ. Iuman, who has built up this
vast business until it is the largest cotton
business in the world, viii make his home
in New York
The authorized announcement Of the
change is as follows:
The partnership OF the firms of S. NJ.
Inman & Co. of Atlanta, Ga Inman &
Co. Of Houston, Tex. and Inman, SAT-
ders q Co. of Bremen, Germany, will ex-
pire by limitation Sept. /, 1897, and these
firms will be dissolved by mutual consent
by agreement 10 the firms of Sanders,
Swami & Co. of Atlanta, Ga, and Bre-
men, Germany; Inman & Co of Augusta,
Ga, and Inman & Read of Houston, Tex.
The firm of Sanders. Swami & Co of
Atlanta, Ca, and Bremen, Germany, will
be composed Of w. c. Sanders of Atlanta,
Ca, James Swami of New York, John
w. Sanders of Bremen, Germany, Frank
M. Inman and Inman II. Sanders of At
lanta, Ga.
THE firm Of Inman & Co.. Augusta.
Ga, will be composed of William H. In
man of Atlanta. Ga, John W Inman of
Augusta, Ga, and j. f. MCGOWAN of
Augusta, Ga.
THE firm of Inman & Read of Hous-
ton, Tex. will be composed of S. M In
man of New York and s. NJ. Read of
Houston, Tex, general partners, and WAL
ter P. Inman Of Atlanta and Hugh T. In
man of Atlanta, special partners"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
SPORTS ON THE RUN.
The Grand Jury Causes "A Big Scare
at Augusta.


Augusta, Ga, May lit is whispered
tonight that the sporting fraternity are
leaving Augusta tonight like rats from a
sinking ship. It is understood that the
grand jury has found an Indictment
against Brooks Harley, who was pulled
for running a gambling house at the New
Delmonico restaurant. This case. when it
comes up, will attract great deal of at
tention. A reporter was informed that
100 subpoenas have been issued and would
be served on well-known young men as
witnesses. II has been claimed, however.
by those supposed to know, that Harley
would plead guilty when arraigned, pay
the fine imposed by the court and protect
all other parties from possible embarras-
sing disclosures, but tonight new story
is abroad and the gamblers declare that
Harley has agreed to turn states evidence
and tell on all engaged in the business in
Augusta or who play. The report NAV or
may not be false. but Il has created a rip
pie of excitement among the sporting ele-
ment, who have decided IL Is time for dis
appearing until the grand jury and the
court have adjourned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
CATARRH OF THE STOM-
ACH.
A Pleasant. simple, hut safe and En-
fectuaI cure for It.

4 Pleasant. simple, but Safe and Eff
fectuaI cure for 1t.
Catarrh Of the stomach has long been
considered the next thing 10 incurable.
The usual symptoms are a full or bloat-
ing sensation after eating. accompanied
sometimes with sour or watery risings, a
formation of gases, causing pressure on
the heart and lungs and difficult breath
ing; headaches. fckle appetite, nervous
ness and a general played out, languid
feeling
There Is often foul taste in the mouth.
coated tongue and if the interior of tn.
stomach could be seen il would show a
Shiny, infiaEed condition.
TIE cure for this common and obstinate
trouble is found i'm a treatment which
causes the food To 0e readily thoroughly
digested before 10 has time to ferment
and irritate the delicate mucous surfaces
of the stomach. To secure a prompt ana
healthy digestion is the one necessary
thing TO 20 and when normal digestion is
secured the catarrhal condition will have
disappeared
According to DR.. Harlanson the safest
and best treatment is to use after each
meal tablet, composed of Diastase Asep-
tic Pepsn, little NuX. Golden Seal and
fruit acids. These tablets can now be
found at all drug stores under the name Of
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and not benS
patent medicine can be used with per
feet safety and assurance that healthy ap-
petite and thorough digestion will follow
thor regular use after meals.
Mr.. n j. Booher Of 27l0 Dearbon street,
Chicago, Ill, writes: "Catarrh is a local
condition resulting from a neglected coll
in the head, whereby the lining membrane
of the nose becomes inhamed and the pois-
onods discharge therefrom passing back
ward into the throat reaches the stomach,
thus producing ttatarrh of the stomach.
Medical authorize prescribed for me Cor
three years for catarrh of stomach with
out cure, but to-day [ am the happiest OF
men after using only one box of Stuarts
Dyspepsia Tablets l cannot find appfo-
pirate words to express my good feeling.
l have found flesh, appetite and sound
rest from their use
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the safest
preparation as wei as the simplest ana
most convenient remedy for any form OF
indigestion. catarrh of stomach, bilious
mes, sour stomach, heartburn and bloating
after meals
Send for little book, mailed free on
stomach troubles by addressing Stuart
Co. Marshall Mich. The tablets can be
found at all drug stores.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
BELL NOT TO HAVE A monopoly
The Standard Telephone Company to
Remain in the Field.

The Standard Telephone Company to
Remain in the Field.
Atlanta, Ga, May 1l-Simon Bauer.
president Of the Standard Telephone Com
pany, which has put up systems in oppo-
sition to the Bell Company in Philadel-
phia and Trenton, N. j., and is now
working up a system in this city, declares
that the recent decision of the supreme
court of the United States in the Berliner
patent case will not affect the rights of
the Standard Company. and that the Bell
Company will not, after all, have a mo-
nopoly of the telephoning business.
Mr.. Bauer to-day received a telegram
from M. Dittenhoffer, his eastern repre-
sentative. in which that gentleman said he
had just seen lawyer J. A. McNaught. the
general counsel for the Bell Company.
and that he had assured him that the de-
cision does not affect the rights of the
Standard Company. This, Mr.. Bauer
takes as conclusive that his company
which he claims operates under a different
set Of patents from those of the Bell Com
pany, will be left in the field to fight that
concern.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
OFFICERS OF THE RED MEN.
Ed. White of Atlanta the Newly
Elected Great sachem.

Elected Great Sachem.
Atlanta, Ca, May u.-At the public
meeting Of the Red Men to-day Great
Keeper Of the wampum johnson presided
and Alderman W. r. Dimmock, in a COM
plimentary remark. welcomed the Red
Men on the part of the city.
t. E. Patterson of Griffin responded to
Mr.. Dimmock in short talk, and was
followed by ex-Mayor John B. Goodwin
and Charles ]. Brannon. After this the
Red Men went into secret executive session
for the election of officers and other busi-
ness. The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
Great Sachem-Ed White Of Atlanta
Senior Sagamore-T. E. Patterson of
Griffin.
Junior sagamore-C. s. Brown of Co.
lnmbus.
Great Prophetic. S. Bailey of Griffin.
Great Chief of Records-E. T. Payne of
Atlanta.
Keeper Of Wampum-G. E. johnson of
Atlanta.
Reporter to the Chief of the United
States-Y. A. Wright of Jackson.
Reporter to the Chief of the United
states-T II. Jeffries of Atlatna.
The Red Men left for Nashville tonight
TO attend the exposition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
TOM ALLEN loses HOPE.
He Is Preparing For the Last Act in
the Tragedy.

the Tragedy.
Macon. Ca, May 1.-THE counsel for
Tom Allen has been trying to secure a
Committee of prominent citizens of Bib
county to call on Gov Atkinson and ask
executive clemency for the condemned
man. A letter was received from the gov
ernor to-day saying he could not interfere
with the sentence of the court unless new
evidence is disclosed to warrant such ac-
ton.
Great interest is manifested here for AL
len, owing to the peculiar nature of the
case. Allen killed a stranger named Carr
in an almost accidental manner. Allen
was beastly drunk and a negro witness
says made no threat to shoot, but drew a
pistol in a careless way and shot Carr.
He was convicted on the evidence of po-.
liceman, who claimed to have witnessed
the tragedy through window. Carr was
tried, convicted and sentenced to death,
but escaped from jail with three other
prisoners. His case has been appealed to
the supreme court. While at large the
court issued an order which required him
TO appear within sixty days or stand out
lawed.. Aliens life was at stake and he
declined to surrender, and hence his rights
before the tribunal of last resort was for
feited. The case is an anomalous one, in
that he will lose his life without having ex-
hausted all the remedies of the defense
guaranteed by law. 1t seems now his last
hope is gone and he is trying to prepare
for the last act in this tragedy of life.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
SPEC1GI S0TICE 70 RTcTCI ISTS
r.. ID. & WIN. BALTIMORE have lust
received an invoice of those spIcn-
did BicycIes-the High Grade Kcat-
ings of the 1897 model.
This wheel is really "A gem of a BIZ
cycle. 1t has every desirable feat
ure that any high grade wheel could
possibly possess, and its dainty
weight when it is in the hands OF
an experienced rider renders it the
most delightful bicycle made for
pleasure riding. The Heating is
beautifully and strongly built, and
nothing in the world can be honest
ly said against the 1897 model.
We are going to organize n
CYCLE CLUB in few days
from among our wheel riders, and
just wait to see the personnel of this
club. 1t viii be an ENTERPRISING
club in every sense of the word.
The members of this club will COM
pose all those who have purchased
our wheels, and We hope to have n
large number of them wearing the
Barnes racing cOIOrs (vvhite and pur-
pIe) on the evening of the big cycle
parade of the knights of Pythias,
Wednesday, the 10th inst.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
GEORGIA'S CONVICT HORRORS.
THE GOVERNOR PARDONS TWO
PRISONERS To RESCUE THEM.

One an 1S-Year Old Negro Girl Who
worked in the bitches in Male At
tire with the Male COnvicts aud
was Stripped and FIOgSed in the
Presence of the other Prisoners by
Guard-The other a Negro Boy
Who Was Numerically Beaten by
Guard.
Atlanta. Ga. Nav II Gov. Atkinson to-
day pardoned two misdemeanor convicts'
in order to rescue them from the inhuman
treatment of guards in the chain-gaugs IN
Wilkes and Houston counties.
The information, which came direct to
the governor from authentic sources, re-
veals a shocking state Of affairs in these
camps. particularly the one in Wilkes
county.
Lizzie Boatright, an 1S-year-old negro
girl. sent to chain-gang for six months
from McDufie county, was found there
working in a ditch with five men. She
had on a mans clothes, wearing the same
make of shoes, trousers and coat that the
men wore, and was doing the same kind
of work The only difference was that
she used a short-handled spade and the
men used long-handled shovels. This girl
said that the guard. Bob Cannon, who has
since been tried for whipping a convict
TO death. whipped her twice with a leather
strap on her bare flesh. She said he made
her lean over a barrel. in the presence of
the male convicts, and beat her with the
strap. She said that when she begged
him to take her away from the men for
the whipping he cursed her and proceeded
with the brutal work.
A statement comes to the governor
through the same channel, that Cannon,
while In jail, admitted whipping the girl
twice in the manner described.
The other misdemeanor convict pardon
ed is Buster Tucker. confined in the Hous-
ton county chain-gang. The governor had
letter from the solicitor general of that
circuit to the effect that this hoy was I'M
mercifully beaten by a guard, and the
prisoners body is a mass of sores.
Both Gov. Atkinson and Gov. Northen
repeatedly recommended the legislature to
put the county chaln-gangs under the in
spection system of the penitentiary de
partment to prevent just such atrocities,
but, so far, this has not been done.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
The 25d AnnU0I Reg0IIQ
Savannah Yacht Club
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE

VIII take place at Thunderbolt. starting
from the Club House, at 11:so O'Clock. on
TUESDAY MORNING, June Is, 1897.
The classes and prizes for the classes
wall be as follows:
Cabin Yachts. including Diamond Bot
toms, q feet and over. First prize. 5000;
Secono prize $500 No second prize IN
less three or more enter and start
open Yachts. including Diamond Bot
toms, % feet and under. First prize, $1,000;
second prize, $3.50 No second prize I'M
less three or more enter and start.
rat Bottom Batteaux, open boats
First prize, 5000; second prize, 5000. No
second prize unless three or more enter
and start
Special class and prizes for Duck boats
Flrst prize, 5000; second prize. $1,000:
thiro prize $500. No second prize unless
three or more enter and start, and no
start. '---0
Launches, four classes. Champion pen
nant TO the winner in each. class.
Yachts from all parts of South Carolina.
Georgia and Florida are invited to par
tlclpate. Any desired information NAV he
nad by addressing either member of the
sailing Committee, composed of Messrs.
Aloert willy, Isaac Beckett and A. Fl.
MacDonell
49, SeN~AieS must ne entered IN writing. In
the name of member of the club. And
must be entered with the secretary. Will
lam II. Crane, with full description and
meas ufements, of over all, and water line
Blanks for entering Yachts can be had
from the secretary, by applying to him.
corner of Whitaker and Bryan streets. In
the office of Messrs. A. S. Bacon & Sons.
All entries must be in the hands of the
secretary at or before z M, Monday.
June IA.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
CASsIN's SHORTAGE.
The Ex-Cashier Denies That He Is
Guilty of Any CriminaIty.

Atlanta, Ga, May 11.-At a meeting OF
the stockholders of the Georgia Loan and
Savings Bank, Of which institution the
cashier, H. A. Cassin, was recently found
20 be short $4,000, held to-day, a new
board of directors was elected. II was de-
cided TO resist the application for a re-
ceiver, as the report OF the committee of
stockholders, which has been investgat-
ing the assets, showed that the bank has
ample funds to pay all creditors. The ap-
plication will be heard tomorrow and i'm
all probability denied. statement from
ex-Cashier Cassin was read before the
meeting. In this statement he denied that
he had been guilty OF any criminality.
John Oliver was named as president 10
succeed Mr. Gress, and Alonzo Richard
son succeeds Cashier Cassin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
n Insurance Agent a Suicide.

Macon Ca. May li.-News has inst
reached this city that George Passo com.
mitted suicide in Springfield. Tenn, to-
day on account OF business reverses. Be
was an insurance agent employed BIZ the
Cofield Agency IN Atlanta. and worked
up considerable business in this city be-
Tore going TO Tennessee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
GEORGIA's KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.

The Grand COmmandery to Convene
at Rome To-day.
Rome, Ga, May 1.-THE Americas and
Forsyth delegations arrived tonight to
attend the grand commandery of the
Knights Templar, which convenes here
tomorrow.
Grand Commander William H Fleming
also arrived from Washington city.
Tonight the visitors are attending a re-
union at Oostanaula lodge at Masonic
temple. The city is gaily decorated with
flags and bunting, and Knight Templar
insignia. An elaborate programme for
the entertainment Of the visitors has been
arranged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
A verdict Against the soutbcrD.

Macon, Ca, May 1.-THE jury in The
case OF $. Reed Stoney VS. the Southern
railway brought in a verdict this morn
ing for $500 for the plaintiff. Stonoy was
suing for damages and breach OF contract
on account Of the Hawkinsville and
Americus road which has never been
built. The case win probably be appealed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
MEETINGS.
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SAVANNAH YACHT CLUR.

SAVANNAH YACHT CLUB.
A meeting of the Savannah Yacht Club
will be held at the Club House Wednes-
day, May u, at 4:90 o'clock p. m. Election
OF members, etc. The proposed change in
the constitution making the three 90 prin-
cipal officers ex-officio members of the
Board of Stewards will be presented as
recommended by the Board of Stewards.
A. S. BACON, Commodore.
VIM. H. CRANE. Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
COL. MERCER SLAUGHTER DEAD.

Was Formerly Commissioners of the
Southern Passenger Association.
Atlanta, Ga. May 11.-Telegrams were
received to-day by railroad officials an
nouncing the death of Col. Mercer Slaugh-
ter in Richmond, Va. Col Slaughter was
formerly commissioner of the Southern
Passenger Association. and was widely
known in railroad circles. He had been
in bad health for several years, and two
weeks ago was stricken with paralysis,
which precipitated the end.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
lam COMPOSED OF IA LETTERS.

My 10, 6, 3, u is eaten at dinner.
My s. 4, IL. 10 is found in some trees.
My "A. ,, Z is preached against
My 9, Is dangerous place to get into.
My whole can he purchased very cheap this
week at $40 and 3l2 Broughton, west. We will
give nice rug for first correct answer receiv-
ed. Also same offer for first answer received
from out of the city. Answer to last enigma
"Refrigerators Cheap" Winners Miss Mag
gle Conway, POS Harris street west. and +. l..
Allison, Beaufort, s. G. Look out for this ad.
every Wednesday. ,
J. N. McGILLIS.
Furniture and Stoves
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
NOTICE.

Having been appointed receiver of the
Miller Furniture Company, am now pre-
pared TO offer to the citizens of Savannah
a splendid assortment of all kinds Of fur
niture Of the latest styles, and those de-
string great bargains must come early 10
No. 1Oi Broughton, near Whitaker street.
as intend to close out the stock as soon
as possible.
ROBT. II. TATEM Receiver.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
MILITARY ORDERS.

-~--~~-~~~-~-~-~~~-~-~~~-~
Headquarters Lawton Cadets,
Savannah, Ca, May l2, 1897.
Order No. B.
The company will assemble at its armory in
summer uniform. at 4:30 this "wednesday
afternoon. for parade IN celebration of its sec.
ond anniversary. BY order of
w. L. PRITCHARD,
Captain Commanding.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12

1t tells you of our new arrivals Of
TAILOR MADE WALKING
and Bicycle SKIRTS. TAILOR
MADE SHIRT WAISTS. Our
prices are matchIess. Besides we di-
vide our small profits with you by
allowing you 10 per cent off for
cash, and you can bring your
premium tickets with you.
Nearly forgot to mention our La
DIES UMBRELLAS from 75c up.
Mind, nowhere else can you find
such values.
LADIES' BELTS. CUFFS and
COLLARS, and lots of other little
articles, such as the latest in
NECKWEAR, WAIST SETS, HO-
SIERY.
B. II. LEVY & BRO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
MARRIAGES.

>------~~~~-~-~---~---~-~
PORTER.-MaFried, at $50
O'Clock Tuesday night, by Rev. ]. A. Viii
liams. Mr.. ]. Z. Cooper and Miss Hattie
R. Porter. at the residence of the brides
mother. No. $50 West Broad street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-12
ARRESTED As a BIGAMIsr.
The Prisoner Denies That He Is the
Man wanted.

Americas, Ga. May ia white man
named Thorne, hailing from Augusta, was
locked up here to-day the police believ-
ing him a bigamist. Chief Wheeler has
a letter from Mrs Dora Thorne OF Au-
gusta asking about her missing husband
believed 10 be in Americas. Thorne an
swers the description infinitely, though he
denies being the man wanted. The pris-
oner married a lady in Florida. who Is
here with him. Mayor Dixon ordered
Thorne held, pending further investiga-
lion by the authorities.