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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
TOM JONES ON TRIAL.
ImperfectIy Drawn Indictment May
Force an AcquittaI.

Augusta. Ga. Feb. 3.-The case of ex-
City Sheriff Thomas G. Jones, charged
with embezzling nearly $4,000 of the citys
funds, occupied the superior court all day.
The morning was taken up in arguments
over demurrers and special pleas, and it
was nearly o'clock when the jury was
completed, a large number of extra jurors
being sworn before tweiVe were secured.
There is a possibility that Mr.. Jones will
be acquitted because of an imperfectly
drawn indictment. The frst count alleges
that he embezzled $4,000, beginning on
April %. 1892, and continuing on different
dates up TO June, 1896. The defense de-
clared the first date given in this count is
barred by the statute of limitations and
that no other specific dates We're named:
The Judge sustained the objection and
struck out this count
The two other counts cited specific f. fas
for small amounts that were collected by
Mr. Jones on specific dates, and not paid
over to the city Mr.. Jones claims in his
statement Che submitted no other teSti-
mony) that these specific sums were paid
into the treasury and were included in
$4,000 check, which he paid to the treas
urer The arguments of council in the case
will be concluded tomorrow morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
PASSED A SPURIOUS COIN.
Carpenter of Griffin Charged With
Counterfeiting.

Griffin, Ga, Feb. 3.-Deputy United
States Marshal s. "A. Mann and Capt. j.
NJ Wright of the secret detective service
came down from Atlanta this morning
and arrested w. T. Saxon, a carpenter.
who has for several years been a resident
of this city, on the charge of counterfeit,
ing. Saxon has more than once passed
of which were returned to him and he al
ways exchanged them for good money,
stating the mistake was made through his
carelessness. Last Saturday night he paid
his butcher with the worthless coin, and
the butcher, not. suspectng anything TO
the contrary, paid IL to the chief of police
for sound currency. The chief at once de-
tected the defect in the coin, and went
to work to locate those who were circu-
lating it, His investigation resulted IN
the arrest of Saxon. Saxon was carried
to Atlanta tonight, where his trial win
take place tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
AFFAIRS AT BROWNSVILLE.
Gas Works soId--GIovc COntest-Gun
Club Matches.

Thomasville. Ga, Feb s.-The Thomas
Vile gas works were sold yesterday, and
bid in by Charles r. Long, for the bond
holders.
There is to be a 25-round glove contest
in this city on Feb 10, between Jack
O'Keefe of Chicago and Ben McManus
of Boston.
The b-weekly shoots by the gun club
at the country club grounds are being
held regularly now. The contest yester-
day was at ten live birds each. Eight con-
testants entered, and Morton won, scoring
all ten birds. Hebard followed with nine.
The city council is having quite a time
Many demands are being made upon
them for increased outlays on all sides.
More lights, more sewers. more police
men, more tiremen and expansions IN sum
dry other ways are required by this
growing place, with metropolitan wants
but which It's treasury does not warrant
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
$eO-RAMBLER-$OO.

A STANDARD WHEEL FOR $50.
For the next 80 days will sell limit
ed number Of RAMBLER BICYCLES at
the greatly reduced rate Of $50 This is
the greatest bargain of the year. can
and inspect them before purchasing else.
where
FRED MYERS. JR.,
ga Bull street.
Guards Armory.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
TAMPA WANTS NO TROUBLE.
Board of Trade Indorses the Arbi-
tration Treaty.

Tampa, Fla. FEB. Sat the annual
meeting of the Tampa Board Of Trade.
held to-day, a strong resolution was unan-
tmously passed indorslng the principles
of International arbitration, and request.
ing the Florida senators to do all I'm their
power I'm favor of It's adoption by this
country. The boards of trade and cham
bers of commerce throughout tho United
States are also requested TO take similar
action
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
FATAL WORK BY THE FLAMES.
Mrs. j. II. MaIIOn of SchIatterviIIe
Dies From Her Injuries.

wayeross. Ca, Feb. AIRS J. II. NAL
Ion, the aged mother Of J. w. and w. r.
Mallon of Waycross, died last night at her
home at Schlatterville from injuries re-
ceved last Thursday night, when she was
standing in front of a fire place and her
clothes caught fire, burning her fatally
The interment will take place tomorrow
morning soon after 10 o'clock at Lott GEM
etery, this city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
STEAMER LOST no SIGHT.
The Vessel Seen Lying on West Palm
Bench DissnppeRrn

West Palm Beach, Fla. Feb. S.--Noth-
ing further has been heard OF the disabled
steamer seen Monday afternoon drifting
IN the Gulf stream two miles of this
coast. She was apparently In distress.
but did not answer signals made from the
inn .etaf. From all appearances she was
an English tramp.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
VAMoOsE AT MIAMI.
Her Captain Held Under Bond For
Assault and Battery.

Jacksonville. Fla. Feb. 3.-The New
York Journals dispatch boat Vamoose.
which has been reported lost. is al Miami
where her captain (Mclutosh is held I'M
der bond for assaultng Capt Denny Of
the Launch Alone.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
THREE LOST IN THE OCEAN.

Only TWO of the Schooner BIscayhHTs
Crew Reach shore.
Jacksonville Fla, Feb. S.-Capt. Harry
Fozzard of the wrecked schooner Biscayne,
and Dan Deitz. the mate, arrived in Jack
sonville tonight. The schooner founder
ed ten miles off Jupiter Inlet last Saturday
night and Charles Hinson of New York.
Archie Lindsey of Florida and Roger Har-
ing to leave the vessel Capt. Fozzard
and Mate Deitz were in an open boat with
out oars all night and went ashore in the
breakers Sunday. The vessel came ashore
bottom up on Monday but the bodies of the
three men have not vet been found.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
Threshing Works Resume.

Racine. Wis. Feb. Sit is announced
that the big works of the Case Threshing
Machine Company will resume opera lions
on Monday next. They have been closed
for sX months. Several hundred men will
be given employment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
ATLANTIC COAST LINE MERGED.
4 Charter For n Consolidation Sc
cured In south Carolina.

Columbia. S. C., Feb. 3.--The Atlantic
Coast line was granted a charter to-day
for consolidation by PERMISSION of the leg
islature. The charter provides for con-
sol,dation of all their roads In this state.
embracing nine Independent corporations
operated as the Atlantic Coast line, with
GNn mllaa OF track
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

DESIRABLE RESIDENCES FOR SALE
Those modern dwellings, 207 and 2l1
Gwinnett street west, between Barnard
and Jefferson.
Also a handsome residence at Isle Of
Hope. complete with all improvements
and nice garden. etc.
Either or all of the above will be sold
on easy terms or on the popular Install
ment plan. Apply to
CHATHAM REAL ESTATE AND I'M.
PROVEMENT COMPANY.
Or to c. H. DORSETT.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
FOR SALE,

Model H Dayton, 1896, Bicycle, purchas-
ed the latter part of 1896 and used only a
few times. WIN sell for $50 to a cash pur-
chaser. Wheel can be seen at No. 5
Whitaker street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
PILOT BOAT IN COLLISION.
The Francis Elizabeth Has "A Narrow
Escape From Being Sunk.

EsCHpc FrOM btIhB sunks
Fernandina, Fla, Feb 3.-News has Just
reached this city of the collision OF an
incoming schooner with the pilot boat
Francis Elizabeth. The collision occurred
on the bar, in about six fathoms of water,
and the pilot boat began to sink. She
was pulled UP on the jetties before she
settled down. and two tugs have gone to
her assistance tonight. and an effort will
be made to bring her inside the harbor
The name of the other vessel was the
Hattie Luce. Pilots were on board of both
boats.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04

Having this day ASSOCIATED myself with
Mr. N. +. Jackson in the insurance bust
ness, beg to ask the consideration of my
friends and the public for a share of their
patronage. Representing one of the
strongest institutions of its kind In this
country, we can refer with pride to our
contracts, in the hands OF the best bust
ness men in this city.
Savannah, Jan. 80 1897. J. c. SHAW.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
MEETINGS.
NOTICE no sTocKuoi :, :, :, -,

bold 4e regular annual meeting of stool
T T0ingrS OF the Southwestern Ra iiI0ch
the ofee OF %ii tb be held in Macon Ga os at
street at u o'clock noon rb MD: SsS Third
and i0 seva tor the election Of a President
suing seven ven Drectors to serve for the emu
free over ear +, stockholders will be passed
f fe on the 10th and lith and refurn min .
Febr sne m1seee1tng on the nth and Eth Of
cerfif ga5y, 1897, on presenting their STOCK
JNO. NJ. WALKER.
Secretary and Treasure
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
TO THE PUBLIC.

I have purchased from the Receive Of James
Douglass all the stock OF Stove Repairs for
Othello, Royal, Manhattan, Penncook. Home.
Sunshine Pearl and Boynton Heaters; also
Crate Baskets, Sifters. etc.
Stove and Heater Repairs of all kinds, not
only for the stoves formerly sold byMr. James
Douglass, but / will also furnish parts and re-
pair any stove The castings 1 have in hand
are numerous. guarantee fit at reasonable
charges
Stove Pipe, Blowers, Ash Fans, Tenders,
Etc. on hand
Estimates on Plumbing, Thinning and job
Work generally in said lines solicited.
p II. HERMAN,
1l6 Whitaker Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

CITY BONDS AND BANK STOCKS
Savannah Construction Company s'ol
and other securities bought ana W"
Real estate loans negotiated.
AUSTIN r. MYRES, Broker
% Bryan street east
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
MRS. JOHN NJ. STUDIES DEAD.
She Was the Youngest Daughter of
Hon. ii. V. johnson.

Hon. III. V. johnson.
Dublin, Ca, Feb. 3.-Mrs. John NJ
Stubs, wife of Col John NJ Stubbs. and
stepmother of Mayor l.. Q. Stubs of this
city, died suddenly at her home on Jack
son street this morning about O'clock of
heart disease. She was the youngest
daughter of ex-Gov. Ii. V. johnson and
has many friends here and elsewhere to
mourn her sudden death.
Mrs. J. w. Hudson, another good lady
of this city, died yesterday of heart dis
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
NOTICE.

70
=, Office Board Of Sanitary Commissioners.
savannah Ga, Feb. g. 1S97.-For the infor-
nation of the public the names and loca-
tons of the recently elected city physi-
clans are published:
First D!strict-Dr r. s. Kenan. 1914
South Broad street west.
Second District-Dr. J. A. Crowther, 3i7
Abercorn street
Third Distrct-Dr. A. A. AJorrlson
northwest corner Henry and West Broad
streets.
BY order of HON. PETER MELDRIM.
W. Z. Drummer, Secretary. man,
NOTICE.
All bills against the British steamship
Port Phillips, J. r. Smith. master. mnst
be presented at our office by or before Il
m this day, Feb. I, or payment thereof
will be debarred.
!. L. MINIS & CO.. Consignees.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
cARoLINA's INSURANCE. LAWS.
Companies To BE Required to Have
Guaranteed Fund on DepOsft.

Columbia S. 9. Feb. 3.--The House to-
day passed the bill proposed to protect cit
izens of the state from irresponsible in
surance companies. The bill provides that
before the company can do business In
South Carolina IL must deposit $4,000 with
the state treasurer to cover judgments for
loss, or must present "A certificate show
ing that at least 100000 is on deposit in
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
Phosphate shipments.

Punta Gorda, Fla. Feb. 3.-For the
month of January there were shipped
from this port 60l2 tons of phosphate to
domestic ports and $40 tons to foreign
ports.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
WOLF & CO., Florists,
Phone 63i.
ROSES, VIOLETS and FLORAL
DESIGNS.
sPEcIALNOTICE.

have this day associated with me Mr..
Jas. c. Shaw as co-manager of Southern
Georgia for the Fidelity Mutual Life As
ISOLATION of Philadelphia, Pa. under the
firm name OF Jackson & Shaw. 1 respect
fully ask "A share of tho patronage of our
friends and the public.
". L. JACKSON.
Savannah, Jan. 30, 1891
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
THE CHATHAM BAN
SAVANNAH, GA.

Transacts u general bankinI
business, maintains a liberal saving
department..
Foreign and Domestic EXchansl
a speciality.
Having a large number of interld
correspondents, we can handle col
lectiOns at very reasonable rates
Correspondence solicited.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
DEATHS.

da3IaEt OCD-Died, Mildred. the Youngest
FIo6sd iiteE Z, OF MIR. and Mrs. william j,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04
WANTED,

WANTED,
Purchasers for Lunch Baskets.
Waste Baskets and
small Market Baskets.
THEY MUST GO.
CLOSING OUT SALE.
OFFERING BARGAINS
GARDENERS,
IL BrOughtOn street cast.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-04

II you have chapped hands and lips
COCOA BUTTER COLD CREAM
will render the skin soft, white and
smooth. II Is a charming adjunct
to a lady's boudoir-of Rlicate odor
and rare service to those of rough
complexion. The disagreeable influ-
cnces of the sudden changes Of wealth
er are completely counteracted by
the use Of this elegant preparation.
Price 25c and soc box.
JONES PHARMACY,
Bull street and Perry lane.
PREPARED ALMOND MEAL
For cleansing and bcautifying the
skin.
This powder is used as "A soap, rem
ering the skin
SOFT AND WHITE.
Removes tan and prevents chapping.
Large size boxes Toe.
soLOMoNs & CO,
Congress street and Bull 81. Branch.
The herald., 1897-07-29
ANDREWS DISMISSAL
CAUSES COMMENT BY ENGLISH
EDITORS
The Most Serious Blow Monopoly Has
Ever Struck at the Liberty
Of Americans

LONDON, July 2S.-The Daily Chron-
cle this morning cevotes an editorial ar
ticle to the dismissal of E. Benjamin
Andrews from the Presidency of Brown
University, which action is regarded as
the most serious blow the capitalist oil
garchy has yet struck at social, econom-
ic and intellectual liberty in America.
The Chronicle says: There is no
doubt that, like Prof. Bemis, who was
dismissed from the University of Chi
cago, Prof. Andrews was dismissed be-
cause he warned his coun trymen against
the growth of great monopolies. 1t
seems certain that conflict is approach
ing that will shake the Union as it was
shaken by the great slavery question. 1t
looked as though the splendid million
aire endowments of American universi-
ties had the unworthy motive of the
promotion of the interests of the monop-
olists. We anticipate a great wave of
opinion against the pretensions of the
monopolist class as dangerous to free
dom. This movement will lead to the
substitution of public for private con-
troll and ownership Of the big trusts and
monopolies, and the subs titution of
State for private colleges and univer-
sities"
The herald., 1897-07-29
INDEX
OF THE TELEGRAPH NEWS

Commander Booth Tucker outlines
his unusually sensible colonization
scheme.
The United States league Of loan
and building associations in session
at Detroit.
English editors comment caustic-
ally on the dismissal Of DR.. Andrews
from the presidency of Brown univer-
sity.
Berkeley authorities decide that
thirty-seven high schools in various
parts of the state fail to reach univer-
sity requirements in English.
The Maryland Democrats in state
convention demand free silver, but in
the interest of harmony omit any ref
erence to ratio; German acts as steers
man and will in due time be reelected
to the senate.
The Marquis Ito makes a very
plain and business-like statement as
to Japan's position regarding Ha-
waiian annexation; an alleged SEN
sation regarding England seizure of
the island of Palmyra falls fiat.
President Mckinley modifies the
civil service rules, appoints Andrew
Francisco collector of customs for the
Los Angeles district, gathers up his
wife, his man servant and his maid
servant and skips for the mountains,
where summer vacations are enjoya-
BILE.
The Clondyke craze shows no sign
Of diminution. The outgoing steam
ers are crowded and outrageous pre-
miums are offered for berths already
engaged. The Canadian government
will take prompt action to improve
transportation facilities and will
charge royalty.
The herald., 1897-07-29
TREATY TALK
The Clayton-Bulwer Agreement to Be
Abrogated

WASHINGTON, July 2S.-Public men
III Washington were generally surprised
when the announcement was made in
the cable dispatches few days ago that
the question of the Clayton -Bulwer
treaty had been raised in the British
parliament in connection with the pro-
posal to annex the Hawaiian islands 10
the United States, and also were conse-
quently prepared for the response of the
British government that the ore ques-
ton was not involved in the other. The
matter is regarded here with all the
greater interest because both subjects,
the validity of the treaty and the anrex-
aion of Hawaii are under consideration
by the American congress, and both in
all probability will receive attention dur
ing the next session. The senate COM
mittee on foreign relations, which al
ready reported on the annexation treaty
has undertaken an investigation of the
Clayton Bulwer convention, and the
general expectation or account of the
prediction of the members of the sub
committee having the question in
charge is that report will be made ia
vorabIe to the abrogation of the treaty.
1t is understood that Majority of the
members of the committee consider that
England has by repeated acts ir Central
America nulified the treaty. There is
also large element in the senate which
regards the treaty as obnoxious to the
Monroe doctrine Others look upon it
as liable in an indirect way to have,
through its reference to the Nicaragua
caral a bearing upon the Hawaiian
question. 1t is understood that the COM
mittee will be prepared to report soon
after the convening of congress next
December One of the points of doubt
on the part of the committee Is how the
treaty is regarded by the British gov
ernment. 1t appears that While England
has generally acted in Central American
affairs as she would have been expected
to act if there had been no treaty, the
English authorities have never given
expression to apy of the sentiments as
to the continued effect of the agreement
made between Secretary Clayton and
Sir Lytton Bulwer.
OFF FOR HAWAII
NEW YORK, July 2S.-Rear Admiral
J. N. Miller today hauled down his flag
from the cruiser Brooklyn, lying at
Tompkinsville, S. c., and will leave lt
once for San Francisco to assume COM
n,and of the Pacific station as soon as he
can reach Hawaii.
The herald., 1897-07-29
An Armor Plate Plant

WASHINGTON, July 2s.-Secretary
Long has taken the preliminary steps
toward the creation of board of naval
officers to ascertain the cost of a gov
eminent armor plant. Two members of
the board have been selected, Commo-
dore Howell, commandant at the League
Island navy yard, and Captain McCor-
mick of the Norfolk navy yard. Both
of these officers are possessed of much
technical knowledge and may be said
to rank as experts upon the subject OF
armor. The board is to report to con-
gress at it's next session.
The herald., 1897-07-29
A GREAT CRY
But an Investigation Discovers Very
Little Wool


NEW YORK, July 2S.-A special to the
Herald from Washington says: Official
information OF the action of the British
government in taking possession of the
island of Palmyra in the Pacific Ocean,
has been received at the State Depart
ment. 1t was embodied in dispatch
which reached the department yesterday
from San Francisco, it having been
wired from that point by the dispatch
agent of the department stationed there,
who had received It from Minister Sew
all at Honolulu. Evidently Mr.. Sew
all regarded the matter as of great i'm
portance. for, it is understood, it was
the only subject received by wire from
the steamer which arrived at San Fran
cisco the latter part of last week.
The message received from Mr.. Sew
all merely contained the bare facts of
the seizure of the island.
The action of Great Britain in taking
possession of the island at this time,
following. as IL does, the submission of
an annexation treaty to the Senate by
the President, is considered very signifi-
cant by :he authorities here. Whether it
is intended to complicate matters so as
to stave off annexation or whether
Great Britain proposes to establish a
naval station upon the island in ques-
tion her action is regarded as of the
highest Importance. and future develop
ments will be awaited with keen inter-
est by officials here. 1t is now the inten.-
ton Of the State Department officials to
gather all the information possible in
regard to Palmyra. Should their search
strengthen Hawaii's right to the island
then 1t is proposed to send Instructions
to Minister Sewall directing him to urge
the Dole authorities to protest to Great
Britain against her action
The United States will, ofNcourse, up
The herald., 1897-07-29
Tired of Life

YUBA CITY, July 2S.-Frederick
Schroeder, young man 25 years of age,
disappeared from his fathers place ten
miles northwest of here last Sunday af-
ternoon and nothing was heard of him
until this morning, when his body was
found in a barn on the farm with a
gunshot wound in the head. Deceased d
had threa tened several times to kill
himself during the past few years. A
coroner's inquest was held this after
noon and verdict of suicide returned.
The herald., 1897-07-29
Holds His Job

CINCINNATI, July 2S.-A special to
the Enquirer from Parkersburg, w. Va,
says: Judge Jackson of the United
States district court today issued per-
manent injunction until further orders
against the recently appointed United
States marshal, John X. Thompson, and
''all Others" forbidding the removal of
the incumbent United States deputy
marshals. This decision is on the ground
that the present deputies are under the
civil service and cannot be removed ex-
cept by methods of law.
The herald., 1897-07-29
Mrs. Craven Resigns

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2S-Mrs. Net
tie r. Craven, principal of the Mission
Grammar school, and claimant to a
portion of the Fair estate, is no longer an
instructor of children. She rendered her
recignation from the school department
to the board of education at it's regular
meeting tonight and it was promptly
accepted. The charges preferred against
her, preferred by President Darlington,
and which were to be investigated by the
board, now fall to the ground, as their
object has been attained by her voluntary
retirement.