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New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1897-12-04
Savage Honor 8 Civilized Sense.

For weeks the country has been
in a state of awed w0nderment at
the stoical beroism of john Watka,
the Greek Indian murderer who
went about playing ball with his
team, although under sentence Of
death. Nearly every newspaper In
the United States has published
something about the splendid nerve
and savage sense Of honor that
would bring the young red man to
the place OF execution to face the
firing party. He was nDguarded
from the time OF his trial by bis
tribe council, and many reflections
were made contracting the course
Of the doomed Iudian on parole
with the ordinary white man. Wat.
ka was to have been shot yesterday
at Eufaula Court House, Indian
Territory, but instead Of the tidings
that be had bravely faced biz. ..execn.
TONERS rather than break his word,
the news comes that John Watka
has disappeared, just like . scrub
white man. There may have been q
time when . comdemned Indians
word was safe security tor his ap.
pearance, bat that was before the
Indian learned to play baseball.
Human nature, red or white, 10 not
20 different In Indian Territory that
it csn bear such . strain - that
placed on Watka. Il would have
been gallant and picturesque for
him to bave appeared Tor execution,
bat most people inthis proeaic age
viii agree with the wisdom Of
Watks's cboice.-N. =. Jo1rxaI.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1897-12-04

6pideSs arc tsngling up the Jap
aDese telegraph lines. They start
their webs on the wires, and are SO
Numerous a. to cause Q serious loss
Of insulation. Sweeping the webs
of does little good, as the spiders
begin over again.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1897-12-04

Cascarets Candy Csthartic, the most
wonderful medical discovery Of tho ago,
pleasant and refreshing 70 the taste, act
gently and positively on kidneys, liver,
and bowels, clasnsing the entire System.
dispsl eolds, ,eurs bssdache, fever. hsbItual
constipation, ssd biliousness. Please buy
and Try box Of G. G. g. to-dsy-1Oc,. ,.25c,
60c. Sold and guaranteed TO cure by sli
dfuRgjsts.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1897-12-04

Rhode Island physicians are try.
ing to force the sound steamboats,
10 carry . ships doctor on every
trip. The medical societies also de.
maud that ships engaged In lake
and Atlantic c0astwise trade EN-.
ploy regular physicians.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1897-12-04

R1uease YssP Bswe1s witt Cssesseas.
Candy Caibartic, cure constipation for
ever. 10. 1fC. G. G. fail druggists refund
money.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
MACON MENTION.
Man Killed by a Train-Visitor Rob-
bed of 1851

Macon, Ga, Dec. 27.-Thomas A. Jack
son. white man from Bishop was crush
ed 10 death this morning in the Central
railroad yards here by a switch engine and
cars. Jackson was about @, years of age.
Nothing is known of him here, and he
had been in the city only few days. On
Friday last he was at the yards and said
he was hunting a job under the car in
spector He talked with the men and
seemed in good spirits. A letter found on
him after his death, however, gives rise
to suspicion of suicide. The letter Iii
reefs that in case of accident or of death
his body be sent TO T. ]. Jackson a
Bishop. Either the unfortunate man had
a premonition of death or he contemplated
suicide. No one saw the accident. The
fireman on the engine saw Jackson under
the wheels. The body was literally crush
ed to a pulp, from the chest down. One
arm and one leg were severed from the
body. T. J. Jackson of Bishop who is
thought to be the mans father, was COM
municated with, and the body was ship
ped to that place this evening.
Last night William Wood was met by
a man on Oglethorpe street, and ordered
to throw up his hands, but fearing an at
tack in the darkness he had a grip on his
pistol, and leveled it in the thugs face,
but declined to shoot him. The man es-
caDea.
George W. Cherry, aged So. a prominent
farmer of Baldwin county, died at Macon
this morning.
Gen. Gordon will deliver his famous lee
ture here Wednesday night. The militia
ry will give him royal reception.
J. A Mosely of Dexter came to the city
tonight and was robbed of 1857 at the
union depot. When ne left the car he
felt in his coat pocket to ascertain if his
he reached the Brown House, it was gone.
Several men crowded him while under the
car shed and he thinks they did so pur-
posely to rob him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
METROPOLITAN CLOTHING CO.

Metropolitan Clothing Co., Savannah:
Gentlemen--I beg to acknowledge the re-
ceipt of yours of even date herewith COW
ering statement of your sales for the
week ending 18th inst, and check on the
Chatham Bank for seventy-one dollars
and seventy-five cents, being two and one
half per cent. of said sales.
This amount I will distribute among the
orphan asylums of the CITY, as you direct
and will render you statement of same
Thanking you in behalf of the recipients,
l am yours very truly,
c. H. DORSETT.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
POLITICIANS TO EAT 'POSsUM.
THE SUPPER AT NEWMAN TO BE 4
UNIQUE AFFAIR.

Six Hundred Invitations Sent Ont
Accepted-Every Man Invited "A
Politician announcement Made
That the Feast Is Not Given in
the Interest of Any One Man or
Faction-High Old Scheming a Ger
tainty Nevertheless.
Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 27-The state house
officials and the politicians who make Al
lanla their headquarters. are looking for
ward to the 'possum supper to be given
in honor of Gov. Atkinson by his Newman
friends next Friday night, with much in
terest
Practically every democrat of general
political prominence in the state has been
invited to the feast GOO in all, though not
more than half that number are expected
to attend. Among The number will be all
the gubernatorial candidates, actual and
prospective, together with the whole field
of candidates for other offices, TO be won
and lost Eext year.
Those who are providing the feast of
possum and 'taters, vow that there is
nothing political in it, though they do not
attempt to conceal the fact that it will be
a gathering of politicians. 1t will not be
in the interest of any one or of one fac
lion in state affairs That is what they
mean by the statement that it is not of
political significance.
As a matter of fact, however, it will be
the biggest political event of the year,
aside from the state convention or actual
election. 1t may not be in the interest of
any one in particular. but there is sure to
be lots of plotting done when so many
Georgia politicians get together with their
legs under the same pine boards
a special train is to be run from At
lanta to take the crowd down, returning
after the feast.
Gov. Atkinson is booked to leave for
Mexico few days after the great 'possum
supper, and will be absent from the capt.
tai for three or four weeks He will travel
in a private car accompanied by a party
of friends and many stops viii be made
between the Gate City and the ancient
home Of the AZtecs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
HELPING THE ORPHANS.

Mr.. G. H. Dorsett, city:
Dear Sfr-Enclosed please find our check
No. SIS for seventy-one dollars and sew
enty-five cents, the same being 21s per
cent. of our cash sales for the week end
ing Dec. %. 1897 We respectfully ask that
you distribute the amount among the va
rious orphan homes of this city. Thank
ing you for your time and attention in
this matter and hoping that your offices
will be amply rewarded, we remain yours,
very respectfully,
METROPOLITAN CLOTHING CO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
ONE IN EVERY FOUR.
One Person in Every Four suffers
From Piles.

About one person in every four suffers
from some form of rectal disease. The
most common and annoying is itching
piles, indicated by warmth, slight mois-
ture and intense, uncomfortable itching in
the parts affected
The usual treatment has been some
simple ointment or salve which sometimes
give temporary relief, but nothing like
permanent cure can be expected from such
superficial treatment
The only permanent cure for itching
piles yet discovered is the Pyramid Pile
Cure not only for itching piles, but for
every other form of piles. blind, bleeding
or protruding. The first application
gives instant relief and the continued use
for a snort time causes a permanent re
moval of the tumors or the small para
sites which cause the intense itching and
discomfort of itching piles
Many physicians for a long time sup
posed that the remarkable relief afforded
by the Pyramid Pile Cure was because
it was supposed to contain cocaine, opium
or similar drugs. but such is not the case.
recent careful analysis Of the remedy
showed it to be absolutely free from any
cocaine, opium, or in fact any poisonous,
Injurious drugs whatever. Sold by drug
gists at so cents per package.
Send to pyramid Co, Marshall. Mich,
for free book on cause and cure of piles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
MONEY A DRUG ON THE MARKET,


New York, Dec. 27.-With the announce
ment of the dividends to be paid next
month by the various savings banks OF
this city there is general tendency to
pay lower rate of interest than hereto
fore. A few years ago practically all the
older banks were paying interest at 4 per
cent. per annum, but gradually this has
been changed so that next year the rate
of interest in many institutions will be 3lz
per cent
President Mccain of the EN-
igrant Industrial Savings Bank said to-
day: Conditions are such now that the
various banks are not earning as much
as a few years ago, and consequently it is
impracticable to pay a rate of interest that
would perhaps tend to reduce the surplus.
The tendency is even toward a lower rate,
say per cent, not this year or even next,
perhaps, but eventually. Most of the s
per cent. government bonds have matured
and but a few years can elapse before
they are all redeemed While banks held
these bonds it was possible to pay per
cent, but now in taking care of our new
business it is not possible for bank 20
earn more than 324 per cent. on its capital.
Money on call is at present very cheap
and there must be of necessity a retrench-
ment of some kind. Real estate cannot be
counted on too strongly and to-day We
cannot get in some instances more than
"A per cent on the very best bonds and
mortgages"
President H. ]. Rhoades of the Green
witch Savings Bank said there was a gen
eral feeling, and especially up the state,
that under the present conditions of in
vestments and returns 4 per cent. was too
high and undoubtedly the bankers would
welcome any general movement to reduce
the rate. Indeed, Mr.. Rhoades had been
asked to lend his influence in this direc-
ton. The fact that railroads could refund
their bonds at 49, per cent, showed appar-
emily that savings banks were in many in
stances giving a higher rate of interest
than conditions warranted. Mr.. Rhoades
thought that ultimately all savings banks
would reduce their rates to 49, per cent.
and possibly to per cent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
iooc''o 7m7 cure all liver lis. . cents.
SCHOOL TEACHER skiPs.
He Is Accused of Rining a Trunk and
Is Probably DeranEcd.

Is PROBABLY DeranEcd.
Blackshear, Ga, Dec. ga few months
| ago,W. r. Asberry,a school teacher hailing
from North Georgia, made his appearance
here and succeeded in securing one or two
| schools. He has just finished a school in
the John Baxter neighborhood. His con-
duct has been quiet and unassuming, al
though somewhat eccentric. Asberry has
been boarding in the family of John BaX-
ter and was a few weeks ago joined by
his wife, who was Miss Ida Ash of White
county, Georgia, before her marriage. Mrs
Asberry was accompanied here by her
friend, Miss Orelia Key Bell of Atlanta.
When the ladies arrived Asberry desired
them to secure rooms in the city rather
than accompany him to the country but the
ladies preferred to accompany him to the
home of MIR. Baxter, where they have
since resided.
1t now transpires that all has not been
well between Asberry and his wife, and
Mrs Asberry alleges that on one occasion,
al least, he has threatened to take her life
Yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Asberry and
Miss Bell drove into the city for their mail
and when they returned late in the after
noon they found that Asberry mad in their
absence rit1ed the trunk of Miss Bell TAX
ing from it about SS5 in money and a note
for large amount
Mr.. Baxter meanwhile had been spend
ing the afternoon with friends, and upon
his return the ladies appealed to him for
protection. Mr.. Baxter approached AS
berry and upbraided him for what he had
done Asberry admitted that he had ri
fled the trunk, but claimed that the money
was his, and announced his determination
to leave in the early morning
The ladies were in a great fright, as were
also Mr.. Bakers young daughters, al
budding themselves in Mr. Bakers room,
fearing personal violence at the hands of
the enraged Asberry.
In the very early dawn this morning
Mrs. Asberry and Miss Bell stole quietly
out of the house and fed to the city. seek
ing legal protection. They went to the
home of A. p. Brantley, Miss Bell having
been a childhood friend and schOolmate of
Mrs. Brantley.
Justice Byrd and officer Mcmillan were
sent for and a warrant was sworn out
and placed in the officers hands to be
served.
In the meantime Asberry seems to have
had some intimation that an attempt
would be made to secure his arrest, for he
fed, and has not yet been apprehended.
II is thought that the man is somewhat
deranged. At times he is very kind and
affectionate towards his young wife.
Miss Bell is a niece of Ordinary Hulsey of
Fulton county and a cousin of Mayor Col
lier of Atlanta. The ladies will remain
for the present at the home of Mr.. Brant-
ley. Friends and relatives have been Wirtd
of the situation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
KILLED BY HIS OWN GUN.
Walker watson of Augusta Shoots
Himself While Hunting.

Augusta, Ca, Dec. IA shocking acct
dent occurred to-day over in Hamburg. In
which a young man lost his life. Walker
Watson, son of Policeman Watson, with
a young companion, James Barrett, went
hunting on the other side of the river
Near Hamburg it appears that youne
Watson entered a swamp, when In some
way not explained, his gun was discharged,
the whole load entering the right breast
and face. Young Barrett came at once to
the city for aid, and officer Watson and
DR.. McNaughton FASTENED to the scene.
It was necessary to wade into the water
to get at the wounded young man, who
was carried out, and hasty examina-
ton revealed TO the doctor the fact that
the CHASTITY wound was fatal. He was
conveyed to the city hospital where he
died directly after arriving there.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SfEClAL NOTICE.
Fireworks Ordinance.

City of Savannah, Mayors Office, Dec.
16, 18E.-For the information of the public
the following ordinance governing the
building of bonfires in the city of Savan-
nah is published and the same will be
strictly enforced:
By Alderman Hull
An ordinance to permit bonfires in the
Park Extension or parade ground during
the Christmas holidays.
Section /. Be it ordained by the Mayor
and Aldermen of the city Of Savannah in
Council assembled, that the building of
bontires in the Park Extension or parade
ground from Dec. "A to Jan. l, both in
elusive, is hereby allowed
Sec. 2. That all ordinances and parts of
ordinances in conflict with this ordinance
are hereby repealed
ordinance passed in Council Dec. To- 1897
SAMUEL p. HAMILTON, Acting Mayor
Attest; w. P. BAILEY, Clerk of Council.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
GEORGIA's SCHOOLS.

Commissioners Glenn Sends "a Circu-
lar to the commissioners.
Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 27.-State School Com
missioner Glenn to-day issued an impor-
tant circular letter to the county school
commissioners. 1t embodies the action Of
the legislature on school subjects, and Off
cially notifies the county boards of the
lengthening of the school term for the
coming year which fact has already been
stated in these columns.
Commissioner Glenn cites the law just
passed which requires the county boards
TO file copies of contracts with book pub
fishers in his office at once, so that he
may know what is being paid by various
counties for school goods and advises the
county boards to go slow in making new
contracts under the law passed at the re-
commentator of the school book commits
sion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
MURDER MYSTERY.
Parts of Human Body Found on "a
Bridge in GIynn County.

Brunswick, Ga, Dec. "a supposed
murder mystery is reported here tonight
Supt. Lyles of the convict camps reports
finding the intestines and part of human
being on a bridge at the five-mile creek
on the Sterling road.
The Indications point to some one hav-
ing been cut to pieces, and the body drag
ged on to the bridge and thrown into the
water. Dogs refused to go near the blood
and it being high water at the time a
search was delayed.
Parties have gone out. tonight and to-
morrow morning at low water Sheriff Ber-
RE and his assistants will drag for the re-
mains.
NO one is reported missing tonight and
the result of to-morrow's search is await
ed with keen interest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
FURNITURE AND GENERAL MER-
CHANDISE STORAGE

Can be had at the District Messenger ana
Delivery Companys warehouse 30 to a,
Montgomery street on reasonable terua
The building has been thoroughly over
hauled and repaired, and now offers I'M
surpassed facilities for storage of an
kinds, furniture vans. express wagons and
messengers furnished. Pianos and furni.
ture packed for shipment and removed
with care. Telephone 2
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
THIS WEEK
MISS ANDREWS

will devote her time in giving
instruction in the use and care of
the Gas Stove. If given address
of residence Miss Andrews will
call and properly instruct in the
use of the stove. These calls to
be confined to the morning hours
only.
In the afternoon of each day,
from to 6 O'Clock, Miss An
drews will be found at the ex-
hibition rooms. Bull street and
Broughton lane, where instruc-
tions will be given to all who
may desire it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
CANNON CRACKER CAUSES DEATH.
A COIOred Woman Near TenniIle
Held IL Too Long.

Held 1t Too Long.
Tennille. Ga, Dec. PA rather unusual
sort of fatality is reported from a planta-
ton near here. On Christmas day a col
ored woman was firing cannon crackers.
She held one of them too long and it ex-
ploded in her hand. Her thumb and one
finger were blown off and a second finger
was burst open by the conclusion. The
injured hand was dressed as soon as pos
sibie but the woman died from the shock.
The community has lost highly respect
ed citizen in the person of j. NJ. Barge
who died yesterday evening of carbuncle.
Mr.. Barge was a man of robust health
and, living near by, was frequently upon
the Streets usually with many friends
around him. His sudden demise is quite
a shock to his friends and acquaintance.
The poor of the community will miss his
liberal donations and charitable assist
ance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28

DRAGGED TO DEATH BY A cow.
Wan Tied to the Bovine With a Rope
Pulled ON the Rails.

Pulled ON the Rails.
Columbia, S. c., Dec. N.-Issom Kirby
a prosperous farmer of Clifton, Spartan
burg county, met a singular death to-day.
A negro was driving one of Kirby's COWS
from one lot 10 another. The farmer sent
the man on an errand, undertaking to
drive the animal himself. He fastened
the rope which was attached to the cows
horn TO his wrist. Kirby's house is near
the Spartanburg and Columbia railroad
and tram dashing by. the COW became
frightened and dashed across the track
Kirby. unable to eXtricate his wrist from.
the rope, was dragged in front Of the
train and instantly killed The COW wa
uninjured
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
THEY LIKE OUR STORE.

Our customers of the fairer sex
never dread visit to our grocery-they
meet no disagreeable odors, no greasiness,
no dirty floors, no stucl1-up counters.
Store all spick and span. goods the incest,
prices all the rightest. We are ready to
meet your demand for the season of feast
ing. We have a splendid stock of goods
for the holidays If you would like to be
rightly served just give us your grocery
trade.
THE SOUTHERN GROCERY CO.,
ia Barnard street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
---------e-als-e----
UNION PACIFIC PAYMENTS.
The second $500, 900 Turned in by
the reorganization COMMITTEES.

New York, Dec. H.-The second payment
of So, $1,000 by the Union Pacific reorgani-
cation committee was reflected in to-days
933.
The checks sent by the treasury depart
ment at Washington in payment for cur
rency skies were deposited in the local
banks to-day and passed in due course
through the clearing house. 1t is estima-
ted that the aggregate of these checks Is
about $l00D0,0O0. A third payment of S.
100000 will be made early in January next.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
WholeNaIe Grocers Assign.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 27.-Krag. Rey-
nolds & Co.. wholesale grocers, have filed
mortgages for $225, 600 to secure notes ana
assigned to e. l.. Mckee. The liabilities
are $500, 600 and the assets $500, 600.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
MARRIAGES.

N-STONE.-Married, at the res
idence of the brides parents at Cedar
Hammock. near Isle of Hope, on Thursday
afternoon, Dec. 16. 1897, by Rev. ]. L.
Scully. rector of ST. Paurs Episcopal
church, Mr.. Jones E. Nelson to Miss Lou
lisa Mathew. eldest daughter of DIR. Francis
r. and Mrs. Louisa E. Stone, both of this
county.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.
$1,000
NOTICE.

All persons are hereby cautioned against
harhoring or trusting any OF the crew OF The
British steamship Nicosian. Jones master
from Bermuda, as no debts OF their contract
ing Will be paid by the master owners, or by
w. w WILSON. Agent. Consienee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
ItnIinn Lnhorcrs strike.

Little Falls, N. Y. Dec. 27-Five hun
dred Itaians employed by Beckwith e.
Quackenbush on the canal Improvement
between this city and Mohawk, struck to-
day for an advance in wages from y to Is
cents an hour.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
SAVANNAH LODGE NO. 1s3, u. p. O.
ELKS.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE TO CITY COURT JURORS.
The petit jurors of the City Court of Sa-
vannah need not appear until Wednesday.
10Th inst, at 10 a. m.
By order Hon. Thos. NJ Norwood, Judge.
J. S. COLLINS, Clerk C. C. S.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
Mrr. Mnrx Rnrnett nnnh

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. 27.-Mrs. Mary
Barnett, who was connected by marriage
with the family of President McKinlev
is dead aged 50.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
MARY DUBOIS HELD FOR TRIAL
She Admits 1t Was Her Child, But
Denies killing IT..

~" II " ~ EHtE NHIIHs nut
Denies killing II.
ST. Augustine, Fla, Dec. 27.-Mary Du-
bois was arraigned to-day charged with
ahe murder of the infant found in the
Fort Marion moat on Dec. IS. She plead
cd not guilty but acknowledged being the
mother of tho child and having placed the
body in the shot furnace. She didn't know
IL was dead but said il was her child L
was killed by having its throat cut She
said Edward Marcy was its father, but
did not further eliminate Marcy and
brown. whom Judge Drysdale discharged
from custody. He committed the woman
for the grand Jury.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-28
STATE EXPERIMENT STATION

Governor Appoints 4. j. Smith and
Felix Corrupt Directors.
Atlanta Ga, Dec. 27.--Gov. Atkinson to-
day appointed two new members of the
board Of directors Of the state experiment
station. They are A. j. Smith of Atlanta
ior the Fifth district and Felix CORRUPT of
Cave Spring for the Seventh district