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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
REID HELD FOR MURDER.
His wife and bennington Also In
dictcd by the Jury.


Macon, Ca, April 2O.-Charles B. Reid,
who shot and killed L. NJ. Halstead, an at
tache of Cooper's circus in this city April
Z, because of an insult said to have been
offered to Reds wife by Halstead, was in
dicted for murder by the grand jury of
Bibb county to-day.
Mrs A E. Reid, his wife, who was pres
ent at the killing, and who pointed out
Halstead as the man who had insulted
her and Robert bennington. a friend of
Reds, who accompanied him in his search
for the man who was killed were also in
dicted for murder as principals in the
second degree"
Mrs. Reid and bennington were arrest
ed and put in Jail to-day. Reid was al
ready in custody,
The trial of these people, which will
probably be held early in May. promises to
be of a most sensa tional character.
Application will be made by counsel for
the release of Mrs. Reid under suitable
bond tomorrow, for the reason, so the pc
tition will state. that she will become a
mother N the near future.
Since the arrest of Mrs Reid everybody
is discussing the probable outcome Of the
trial The case will be called the first
week of court, when the criminal docket
will be taken UP.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
sTICKNEY MURDER CONFESSED.
Kelly Says He Had to XIII Him BE-
cause He Recognized Him.

cause He Recognized Him.
Boston, April 20.--A special to the Jour-
nal from Montreal to-day says that Jo-
seph E. Kelly confessed to-day to the nur-
der of Cashier Stickney at somersworth,
N. II.
He admitted that he committed both
the murder and the robbery and says
he had no accompiice. He vehemently
insisted, however, that he had no inten-
ton Of killing the cashier, but he had
to do It.. because the old gentleman recog-
nized him. After telling Mr.. Stickney
with blows on the head, when the CASH
Ter showed signs Of regaining conscious
ness, he slashed him with knife
When Kelly arose this morning. he sent
for Detective Cole and asked him II he did
not think 1t would be better for him to
tell all he knew. Cole naturally encopr-
aged him to do so. Then Kelly sent for
Chief Carpenter and made confession to
the murder, and Nat he had hidden the
remainder OF the money at Stolet, which
Is not far from ST. Justine de Newton
In talking TO Cole and some OF the other
detectives, Kelly told a great many strange
incidents about his trip among other
things he intlmated that he had secured
the clothes with which he vas disguised
from an old woman who he met at 81.
Justine de Newton.
Al Aggie Ashton's house IN Montreal.
Kelly said that he was a man out for a
lark. The woman suspected Kelly and
telephoned for the police When he left
the house IN charge Of the officer he said:
well. goodbye. girls; tho next time you
hear Of me ~ will be AZ the end of rope.
and he laughingly made a sign which
meant that he was going to be hanged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
HAT TRIMMINGS CASE ENDED.
Government Wins a Suit Involving
over $50, 900, 600.

Philadelphia. Pa. April 20-The famous
hat trimmings case. which has Indirectly
involved between $2OoOO,OOO and s25OOO.OOO
and which has been postponed from time
TO time for the past three years was
finally decided in favor Of the government
by jury in the United States circuit this
afternoon.
The suit was brought as a test case by
Mccoy & Dickinson. big importers OF this
city, who sought 90 recover from the
United States a difference Of 30 per cent
IN customs duties. The firms contention
was that the importations In question con-
sisted solely OF hat trimmings. on which
the duty under the Mckinley tariff act
was only - per cent, but the federal Of
heials' IN their argument. maintained that
the merchandise was used chiefly for
dresses and dress trimmings. and that the
uuty OF 10 per cent. levied by the gov
eminent WAS proper
mccoy a Dickinson were f0minaily the
plahilus, but there were hundreds OF big
importing firms throughout tne country
VINO were interested ~ fhe outcome Of
tle suit. ana who were Instrumental in
procuring the best obtainable counsel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
NEW LEAcuE ron IRELAND.
Its Organization Decided On at -
Meeting OF PnrneIlites.

Dublin, April 2O.-There was a large
attendance o. prominent Parnell-
ties at the Parnelite convention,
summoned tolmeet in this city to-day by
John Redmond The meeting was private
A resolution was adopted providing for
the formation OF an independent Irish
league, in which agrarian interests are not
to be dominant, and which will be found
ed upon the broader and sounder basis
of independent political action for the ben
eft OF the whble Irish nation"
The object of the league will be "civil
and religious liberty and no further inter-
ference of priests in politics; absolute in
dependence of alliances with any English
party and reiterating the old demand for
coordinate par.iaments; ihe principle of
federalism in Mr.. Gladstoue's home rule
proposals, and manhood suffrage, which
will give the Parnellites a political ma
jority in Ireland"
The League will also urge the immediate
redress of Ireland's financial grievances
amnesty for all politica. prisoners, land
law reform and the encourageme of the
labor and industrial resources of the coun-
try, etc.
"a tS4AilOAd GAECQllN6 COUlHlllIHe was
elected to draft the plan of organiza ton
and to hold Office until the Parnellite con-
vention meets again in October.
There was a fair attendance at the pub
lie meeting which followed the private
conference and the proceedings were
marked with enthusiasm.
Mr.. Redmond explained that the new
movement appealed 10 Irishmen at home
and in America for support. He outlined
the policy of obstruction to be pursued in
the House of Commons in order to secure
a redress of financial grievances. His
mention of the name OF Timothy Harring-
ton produced a hostile demonstration.
Stuyvesant Chandler, who had a very
hearty reception. declared that the new
platform contained the corner stone of
the American constitution and that the
birth of the new league would revive the
interests of all Americans in the welfare
of Ireland
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
BEET SUGAR TO HAVE A BOOM.
Applications for Seed Pouring In on
the Department.

the Department.
Washington, April 20-The agricultural
department is being importuned from all
parts of the country for beet sugar seed
In view Of the unsatisfactory prices re-
ceived for staple crops during the past
few years and the prospective increased
duty on sugar, farmers in all sections of
the union evidently intend to experiment
with beet sugar culture.
Heretofore beet sugar growing has been
confined almost exclusively to Nebraska,
Kansas and California. The agricultural
department. has sent beet seeds this spring
to about thirty states and territories. The
demand comes from Ohio, Indiana, Illi-
nois, Michigan, the Dakotas, Texas, New
Mexico, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Min
nesota, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Vir-
ginia. There have also been requests from
Pennsylvania and New York.
A Nebraska sugar refining company do
mated five tons Of beet seeds to the depart
ment. and the department purchased two
tons additional. The supply is about ex-
hausted, but the demand continues.
II successful the industry will probably
be developed in many Of the states in
which experiments are made this year.
supplanting corn and wheat.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
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BATCH OF NOMINATIONS,
j. A. Merritt Slated for Third Assist
ant Postmaster General

Washington. April 2O.-The President to-
day sent to the Senate long list of nomi-
nations, among which were several of i'm
portance:
John A. Merritt of New York to DO
third assistant postmaster general.
ostmasters-Cornelus Van Colt at New
York city; Melvin NJ. Conkling at Elmyra.
N. Y. and w. j. Pollock at Pensacola.
Fla, and John w. c. Long at Statesville
N. c.
James l. Davenport of New Hampshire
first deputy commissioner of pensions.
Everett NJ Kelly Of Illinois second dep
uty commissioner OF pensions.
William Youngblood of Alabama TO be
auditor for the interior department
William Jones of Wisconsin to be COM
missioner of Indian affairs.
Simon $. Matthews Of Mississippi to be
register Of the land office at jackson
Miss
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
RACES OF THE BIcYcLIsrs.
The Events Mt Memphis Wen Corr
tested before n Small Crowd.

Memphis, Tenn, April 2O.-Probably the
best competition racing ever witnessed in
the south took place at the Memphis Coli
scum tonight before an audience Of 700
people. Every heat was made In good time,
ranging from 2:10 to 2:l9. Summaries fol-
low;
First Event.-Mile open, professional,
free for all. J. Eaton, Elizabeth, ". j.,
won, with "Iim" Mcfarland OF San Fran
cisco second and G. 3. Jack OF Philadel-
phla third. Time 2:10.
Second Event Mile, consolation. pro-
fessional. Bob Walthour of Atlanta, won.
with Con Baker of Columbus, o., second
and Russell Walthour third Time 215 as.
Charles ID. Carpenter of Railway NJ. T..
was fourth. Walter Sanderson of Memphis
hfth, and w. Hoffstetter OF Orlando Fla.
sixth 49,
Taird Event.-Mile. amateur. Henry Hip-
pie OF Memphis, won, with r.. d. Sander
son OF Memphis. second and Ben Monroe
or Memphis, third. Time 2:2g
The circuit riders left for Nashville 10
night where racing will be resumed to-
morrow night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
DOGS ATTACK A WOMAN.
They Throw Her to the Ground and
Bite Her Severely.

Augusta, Ca. April 2O--Mrs Mary lay
ton Of summerville. while walking in the
upper end of the city to-day. known as
West End, was attacked by several dogs
belonging 10 Joel Padgett They ran out
Of the yard and sprang upon the old lady
as she passed the house, throwing her 10
the ground and biting her severely on tho
arms and legs before assistance could
reach her. While the injuries are very
painful, thew are not within themselves
necessarily serious, but on account Of Mrs
Layton's age and the severe fright and
shock, serious consequences are feared.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
DIPLOMAS FoR YOUNG DOCTORS.
Commencement Day at BaltimOre's
school of Medicine.

Comm encement Day at Baltimore's
school of Medicine.
Baltimore, Md, April 2O.-The nlnetieth
commencement Of the School of Medicine
of the University of Maryland was held
al Fords opera house this afternoon. The
exercises we're elaborate, lasting from
noon until O'Clock. seventy-four grad
yates received diplomas and took the hip
pocrat.c oath.
The prizes and those who won them
are as follows:
First University Prize, Gold Medal
James D. Love of Florida.
Second, Practice of Medicine, Price Gold
Medal-R H. McGinnis of North Carolina.
Third, Surgical Prize, Instruments-Lu-
cius Newton Of Glenn, n. G.
Fourth Mlllenberger Prize, instruments
Samuel Peachy Lane of Maryland.
Fifth archaeological Prize, Opthalmo-
scope-F. Delapaine Willis OF Maryland
Honorable Mention-Samuel Peachy
Lane OF Maryland and r. II. McGinnis OF
North Carolina.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
viRGIST1's PATRONAGE.
The Right OF Control of Postmaster
ships Not Decided.

Washington, April 2o--The fourth assist
ant postmaster general has not yet TAX en-
Up the cases Of fourfh-cass posimasters
In tho democratic districts Of Virginia
not having decided who should be- allowed
70 name such appointments IN the dis
triots Of Virginia represented IN congress
by republicans the congressman has bean
allowed 70 suggest the name Of the men
20 fll the vacancies and 10 replace post
masters whose terms Of Office have ex.
pircd. IN me case of Virginia n h vet
10 be determined whether the republican
members ~ cqnsress, or the republican
state COMMITTEES VIII Da allowed die priv.
lego Of difposlng " ne patronage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
NEW DEAL OF WESTERN ROADS.
Some of the Weak Group May Not
Join the Association.

Some of the Weak Group May Not
Join the Association.
Chicago, April 20.-A division Of senti-
ment is likely to be developed tomorrow
at a mass meeting of the general passen-
ger agents of the western roads called to
consider the draft of an agreement for a
new association. AS it stands the agree
ment has been endorsed by the great ma
tority of the Chica go and St Louis roads
Two articles in it, however. seem to some
TO be of questionable legality and to be
brought forward at an inopportune time
One of these makes it incumbent on the
chairman to cooperate with the state and
interstate railroad commissioners in Sc
curing the maintenance of legal rates
This article empowers him to declare a
cessation of business relations with any
outside connecting road which persists in
denoraliZing rates after 1t has been duly
notified to maintain them.
It is altogether probable that the agree
ment will be adopted as it stands. Fear
was generally expressed to-day that there
are several OF the western roads which
will refuse to become members of the re-
organized western passenger association.
They belong to what is known a the
weak" group, and it is intimated that
their declination is partly due to their
not wishing to tie their hands in the mat
ter of rates or other devices by which
traffic may be attracted to their lines. The
avowed reason for their reluctance to be-
come members is the matter of expense
In times like these, when business is ex-
tremely light, some roads find their
monthly assessment of association ex-
penses quite a tax on their revenues. The
refusal of a few lines will not. however
prevent the strong lines going into com
pact on their own account They will
form an associa ton with or without their
weak brethren.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
CABINET TALKS OF THE WAR.

Nothing to De Done Unless some
thing Calls for Action.
Washington, April 2O.-The Greco-Turk-
ish war was discussed in a general way at
the cabinet meeting to-day. All the mem
bers of the cabinet were present Sec
rotary Sherman had no fresh news from
Minister Terrell. and the discussion COW
cred rather the news features of the sit
uation as shown by the press dispatches
than as calling for action on the part OF
this government 1t was decided that
nothing further would be done until the
occasion seemed to call for Il.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
FRONTIER FIGHTING FURIOUS.
CONTINUED from First Page)

behind thirty case Of cartridges and many
rifles. The Turks. he Says have retaken
Nelitzko. which the Greeks surprised and
captured on the first day of the frontier
aggression.
Tho Turkish commander at Janini an
nounces that the Greek fleet, which has
been hombarding Prevesa, has been COM
PEELED TO retire. one division Withdrawing
to the interior OF the gulf and the larger
lronclads outside sailing for the islands of
PaNo and Sancta Laura
An official telegram from Zanthi asserts
that the Greeks who landed at Eleuthro-
poll and reached Gojrat. near the rail-
woy. were attacked aud defeated by Turk
ish troops and peasants, and that 100
Greeks were killed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
GREEKS LEAVING AMERICA.
Patriots start For the Fathcrland
From Texas and Chicago.

From Texas and Chicago.
st. Louis. April 2O-lhe hrst body Of
Greeks to depart from he southwest for
the seat of war to fight for King George
left Texas last night They are headed
by Alexander Stavnanos, who started
from Dallas for the east via the Iron
Mountain route for ST. Louis. thence to
Chicago and New York. At Marshall, Tex.
number of Greeks from Houston and
Galveston joined the Stavrianos' party
and others will be picked up at Little
Rock, Ark. At New York they sail on
the first steamer that can be taken.
Chicago, April 20-One hundred Greeks
will leave Chicago tomorrow for New
York city and will sail on Saturday for
their native land to fight against the
Turks. At a meeting last night at the
Greek church these 100 men signed the
roll of volunteers. Others will leave be-
fore the end of the week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
After all it is Nature that

After all IL is Nature that
makes the cures. Only now
and then she gets into tight
place and needs the helping
hand of science. When the
right thing is needed to check
diseased action and start the
organs and tissues on the way
to health, SCOTS Emulsion
comes as the helpmeet OF
Nature. 1t feeds, nourishes,
strengthens; and it does this
all round-the HyPoPhos-
phites act upon the nerves;
the Cod-liver Oil feeds the
hodv PoT sale By al erugglsts,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
sALoNICA RAILWAY NOT CUT.

Greeks Occupy MtyIene and Chios
After Sharp Fighting.
London, April 2O--A dispatch to the
Morning Post from Constant nople says
that the report that the Greek volunteers
nave cut the Salonica railway near Kavala
is not confirmed. But the Greeks have oc-
cupied Mitylene and Chos after a sharp
engagement with the Turkish troops
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
DIxIE's SONS TO PARADE.
A Large Contingent 10 he In the
Grant Procession.

New York, April 2o.-The Sons Of Con-
federate Veterans held a meeting in the
Hotel Marlborough tonight to perfect
arrangements for participating in the
Grant parade next Tuesday. 1t is expect
ed that there will be about 500 sons In the
parade, most OF them mounted. Col.
John s. Mosby the confederate leader.
who will be I'm the parade. will be invited
TO be an honorary guest OF the Confed-
crate Sons while in the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
OMAHA GOES REPUBLICAN,.
The Fusion Candidate for MAYO,
Beaten by n Small Majority.

Beaten by Small Majority.
Omaha. Neb.. April 2o-The election
here to-day was conducted under discour-
aging circumstances. a cold rain falling
all day. The public interest was light
ana the vote was remarkably small PARTY
lines were not sharply drawn, but sem
blance OF politics was given the AFFAIR ~
the fusion Of democrats, popuIlsts ana
free silver republicans against the repub-
lican nominees. At midnight II was an.
parent that Frank e. Moore, republican,
Is elected mayor over K. r. Howell, fusion.
by less than 200
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
BAILEY TO SPEAK AT SALEM.
He VIII Deliver the Commencement
Address mt the College.

AHuFtHH nj TIC NOIIeRc.
Salem, Va, April 20.-7on. Joseph W.
Bailey OF Texas. leader OF the demo-
Gratis In the House OF Representatives. has
accepted an Invitation 10 deliver the COM
mencement address at Roanoke College
on June 16. IL Is expected that Mr.. Bailey
and Senator Wellington OF Maryland, who
will address the literary societies on June
IS. will be among the speakers az the
alumni dinner on the afternoon OF the
commencement day. June Is.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
ICE DIsAPPEARiSG AT BUFFALo.

The wind Blows II Down the Niagara
River.
Buffa.o. y. y. April 0.--About three
miles o. lee were visible on this port yes
terdsy but the strong wind blew Il dogn
NE Niagara nyer and % daybrsak only
small f.reak was loft Nofhlne viii BE-
lefi % ne be aeid W tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21

tape Town. April z).-The Cape squad
~ ,.s, has leii Port Natal Tor destination
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21

Danvle. Va. April 2o-The University
Of North Carolina was defeated by Yale
on the local diarlond to-day In a poorly
played. slow ara uninteresting game.
Score: Yale, 49, North Carolina, IS. Bat
teries Wallace, Iiucke and Bartlett; Will
liams, Mangum and Bailey.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21

Columbus. Ca. April 2O.--columbus won
the second game from Chattanooga to-
day by score Of to g. the game was
close and exciting throughout, and Chat
tanooga had II won till the last inning,
when there was a great row over passed
ball by Turner, which let In three runs
and tied the score. Turner, the Chatta-
nooga catcher, claimed that one OF the
bench players ran against him, making
him drop the ball. while the umpire said
Il was a base runner trying 20 score.
The audience was In doubt how II all
happened in the midst Of so much excite
ment clifford called his men of the dia-
mond but returned and finished the game.
Columbus made one more run, winning
the game. The batteries were: For Co
lumbus Commit and Sullivan; for chatta-
nooga, Short and Turner. The trouble
over the game was on account Of not hav-
ing a league umpire.
The score follows:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
MU YQn'S

improved homeopathic Home Remedy
company put up a separate cure for each
SStsfSase, AZ all druggists, mostly 25 cents.
'TIlde to Health free.
PERSONAL letters to Prof Munyon. 1905
AFGh street. Philadelphia. Pa, ansN cred
win free medical advice for any disease.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21
BATTLES ON THE DIAMOND.
Princeton Defeats the University OF
Virginia.

Charlottesville. Va. April 2O.--Princeton
won from Virginia to-day in the first inn
ing. scoring five runs on as many errors
by Virginia The score follows:
R.HE
Princeton ABB 0 2 0 0 90 s 3
Virginia ....0 0 0 ! 0 / o 0-3 8
Batteries-Princeton Jayne and Kafer
Virginia; o Brien and McNair.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21

indianapolis, Ind. April 20.--Amos Rusle
stated positively tonight that he had
signed a New York contract and had for
warded Il to President Freedman on Mon
day. Rusio will leave for New York to-
morrow morning. He has been practicing
at the local PARK for several weeks and is
IN excellent condition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21

Munyon's Rheumatism Cure is guaran-
teed 10 cure acute or muscular rheuma-
esrn IN from one to FIVE days. Sharp,
shootlnS pains in any part of the body
stopped oy few doses. A prompt, COM
plete ana permanent cure for lameness,
soreness, stlff back and all pains in hips
anu anu IONS. Chronic rheumatism. sciatica,
ago or pain in the back are speedily
cured. II seldom fails to give relief from
que que or Two doses, and almost invariably
Epu Iis Defore one bottle has been used.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21

Atlanta. Ga. April 2o.-The score OF to-
days game follows: R.H.E.
Atlanta mo o 0 0 0 0 0 0 90
Knoxville ~ 0 o 0 0 0 2 o. 3
Batterios-Coieman and Gibson; Jones
and Keilner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-21

Washington. April @.-Lehigh Univer-
slty's base ball team completed lis eastern
trip here to-day by defeating the catho-
iic University. The Lehigh team Is one
OF the strongest college mines In the east
this season. They have yet 10 be de-
feated. ro-day's game was a pitchers
battle. Score; Ri. r.
Lohigh ...,..2 % eie0i O--i0 s 4
Catholic Y. % o 0 o o o. o
Batieries-whits and carman; MeTighe
and Hannon.
Daily camera., 1897-02-16

An Unprecedented run was made yes
terday between Chicago and Denver on
the Burlington, for the accommoda.lcn
of H. J. Mayham who was hastily sum-
moned by the serious illness of his son.
The attempt to arrive before his sons
death, however, proved futile, and the
tram was just entering Colorado when
the sad incident occurred. Aside from
the sad occurrence connected with the
affair." the run made by the train from
Chicago to Denver attracted great deal
of attention and proves that speedy
trains are not alone peculiar to eas'ern
states. The remarkable run was made
in IS hours and s. minutes.
Daily camera., 1897-02-16
Rates to the Advent Conference

On account of the Biennial conference
of the Seventh Day Adventists, to be held
in Lincoln, Neb, from Feb. Sth to March
Sth, 1897. open rate of one lowest first
class fare, plus 81 90, is authorized to
Lincoln and return from Boulder, tickets
to be sold Feb. 18TH limited TO return
from Lincoln only on March 9th, 1897.
In addition to the above, tickets may
also be sold on basis CT fare and one
third on certificate plan. Only certih
Gates will be honored which show sale of
tickets on Feb. 7, 8, IS and 22, and March
1. T. E. GILLER, Agent.