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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
MILLIONS FOB NAVAL NEEDS.
APPROPRIATION BILL CARRIES
$:55,6S3.O5S.

Provides for the Construction by
Contract of Three BattIeships to
Cost $3.OOO,OO0 Eacb-Six Torpedo
Boats and Six Torpedo Boat De-
stOryers Also Provided FOr-An In
cIinatiOn Also shown to Provide
New Dry Docks.
Washington. March 22.-The naval ap-
preparation bill, as reported 10 the House
to-day, carries total of $35, $50, O5S. an in,
crease over last year OF 50, 764, 1872 and over
the current estimate of $2514,s24
For increase of the navy The bill allows
to be constructed by contract three sea-
going coast line battleships designed to
carry the heaviest arulor and most pow
erful ordnance, displacement II 600 tons
with the highest practicable speed for
their class, to cost, exclusive of arma-
ment, not exceeding $3,OOO,OOO each, one to
be named the Maine; six torpedo boats
80 tons displacement. and six torpedo boat
destroyers, about $50 tons displacement.
TO cost not exceeding 81. $4,000 and one
gunboat to take the place of the United
States steamer Michigan, to cost, excIu-
built on the great lakes.
One of these seagoing battleships is to
be built on the Pacific coast.
The contracts for the construction of all
these vessesI are 20 be made within sixty
days of the enactment of the bill. .
Toward the construction of four timber
dry docks, 100000 each is allowed, each
TO be not less than 700 feet long and suffi-
cient to meet probable future requirements
of the largest vessels At Algiers. La.
dry dock is to be built, but is TO be of
double-sided, steel floating type, known as
the combined floating and craving self
docking dock, capable of lifting a vessel
OF l5,e0o tons displacement and twenty
seven feet draught of water, to cost, IN
GLIDING mornings and wharf, $3.50 900, OF
which 100000 is appropriated this year.
The bill directs the appointment of a
board of naval officers to determine the
deslrability of locating and constructing
a dry dock in the harbor of Galveston.
Tex, and to report to Congress at the
next session.
toward the armament and armor of do
mestic manufacture of vessels authorized
under four previous acts and the present
DILL including the completion of the ord
rance outfit for the six torpedo boat de-
stroyers and six torpedo boats. there is
an item of 5,45S,sOO, the total cost of ar
NOR, according to the plans and specifica-
tons already prepared for the three bat
tleships authorized by the act of June 10,
1896, not to exceed SO, 210 eco.
The total allowed for the pay of the
navy is $9,125, 400
The Secretary of the Navy is authorized
to enlist at any time after the passage of
the bill as many additional men as may
be necessary to man the ships in COM
mission, provided that the total number
of men and boys in the general service
and under training shall not exceed L, $50
men and 1000 boys.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
INSURANCE MEN IN SESSION.
Fire Agents Organizing for Mutual
Protection.


Macon Ga, March 22-The insurance
men are the chief attraction in the city
to-day.
For the first time, the fire insurance
men of Georgia are meeting in conven-
ton for the purpose of organizing an as
ISOLATION the object of which is mutual
protection and benefit.
The attendance is remarkably good, and
about fifty of the representatives of differ
ent insurance companies doing business in
Georgia are here as guests of the local
fire insurance men.
At the morning session W. L. Wilson
of Savannah was made temporary chair
man, and John D. Walker of Sparta tenn
porary secretary. The permanent organi-
cation was made at the afternoon meet
ing.
The purpose of this convention and the
object of the organization of the fire in
surance men of the state is that they
may be in better condition to protect them
selves as agents. There is complaint all
ness in the state over the heads of the
agents, and that this has been on the in
crease for some time. At this convention
an agreement was entered into which COW
cred this matter, and will insure protec-
ton to the agents in the future.
The visitors were entertained to-day.
They were driven to points of interest and
given a barbecue at the Log Cabin Club.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
ThOmasviIIe's Lack of Rain.

Thomasville, Ga, March 22-Everybody
agrees that this has been a very re-
markable winter Very little rain has fall
len since last spring, not enough to af-
fect wells In ten months. There have been
only two or three rains this winter and
then only for one day at a time The
ground is now hot and dry, which is keep
ing back blowing and planting Notwith-
standing the dry winter there has been
sufficient cold to make it a backward
spring. The tourists are still here in
large numbers, though the warm weather
is driving many northward Others come
up from Florida and take their places and
the hotels and boarding houses keep com
fortably full. Thomasyille has had quite
a prosperous tourist season and this class
has been more than delighted with the
splendid weather.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
NEW TRAIL FOR FLANAGAN.
Omission in Judges Charge the
Ground for Granting it.

Atlanta. Ga, March PA new trial was
granted to-day to E. c. Flanagan, the De
catur double murderer by the Supreme
Court
Much feeling has been displayed by the
people of DeHalb county against Flana-
gan, whose crime was the killing of Mrs.
Dixon Allen and Miss Ruth Slack, and
made public he was transferred to the
Fulton county Jail to escape possible
lynching. No one knew of the removal Of
the double murderer until sometime after
he was safely landed in Fulton county
Jail.
The ground upon which the Supreme
Court acted was the refusal of the lower
court to charge the jury upon the non-re-
spinsibility of a person knowing right
from wrong, but being impelled to commit
wrongful act by the force of some de-
fusion. 1t was claimed that Flanagan was
paranoiac, that he was a moral pervert,
aud that the murder of the two women
was due to this diseased mind.
The trial. of the case was a celebrated
one on account of the many peculiar
features connected with It. When Elan
agan was arraigned first the military had
TO be ordered out to protect the court
house and prevent lynching.
Flanagan was boarder in the family of
George Allen, and it appeared that he, q
man of 40 years, was unnatur2lv attach
ed to the 11-year-old daughter of Allen.
He imagined the father to be guilty of
unmentionable conduct toward the little
girl, and out of this end the apparently
unDrovoked killing of Aliens mother and
sister-in-law by the paranoiac is alleged
to have arisen
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
FEAR OF \ FLOOD.
Continuous Rains Swelling the
Streams to Flood Tide.

Continuous Rains Swelling the
Streams to Flood Tide.
Cincinnati, o., March 22.-Continuous
and, at intervals, very heavy rains. which
have fallen here for several days, have
filled all streams to flood tide. A re-
markable accession of rainfall tonight
makes the situation threatening, if not
positively dangerous.
At Ellsbury, Mo-, a freight train was
wrecked by a washout and three negro
tramps were killed.
AT Louisiana, NO. rail and wagon roads
ars washed out the Mississippi river is
rising rapidly, and all trains are badly de-
layed.
Dispatches from other points in Mis-
souri, Illinois, Kansas Nebraska and
parts of Texas, tell of severe storms and
considerable loss to live stock At Deni-
son and Dallas, Tex, freezing weather is
reported and the fruit crop may be Sc
riously damaged
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
BULLET FAILED TO ENTER.
Negro Who Thought His End Had
Come Not Even wounded.


Augusta, Ga, March 22.-Dick Smalley
shot VIII Thomas. another negro, about
remarks made about Smalleys wife. The
two men met in the street to-day and af-
ter some hot words, Smalley put a pistol
within a foot or two of Thomas breast
and pulled the trigger. The bullet struck
Thomas just below the heart, and he fell
to the ground, and in a little while the
ambulance was summoned, and carried
him to the hospital. He was Supposed to
be dangerously wounded and almost in a
state of collapse from shock and fright.
When the surgeon opened his clothing at
the hospital to get at the wound, the bullet
rolled out on the floor. and had not even
penetrated the skin. After shooting Thorn
as, Smalley in true sensational style turn
ed the pistol on himself and snapped twice,
but it did not fire, and he lives to learn
that his victim is not even scratched.
Smalley is in jail, and after his surprise at
finding himself alive, Thomas left 1.-The hos
Dital.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
Atkinson and CordeIc.

Cordele. Ga, March 22-Judge Spencer
r. Atkinson addressed an audience of
about 125 at the opera house here last
evening. His address was in thorough
keeping with his platform and he spoke
very touchingly on the Confederate vet
eran pension. He adheres to the principle
of free education and liberal opportuni-
ties for school and prompt payment of all
teachers of public schools; the idea of
biennial sessions of the legislature, cleo
ton of Judges and solicitors by the people.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
ATKINSON WONT GO TO ROME.
Thinks Gamblers Attitude Would
Make 1t IndeIicate to Do So.

Atlanta, Ga, March 22.-Judge Spencer
Atkinson to-day declined to accept the
invitation of the Rome Democratic COM
mittee to make speech there next Sat
urday. Col. Gambler was invited to speak
at Rome some time ago and viii open his
campaign there on Saturday. Some days
ago the Rome people extended their invi-
tation to Judge Atkinson and Mr.. Ber-
ner also hoping to hear all three of the
candidates from the same platform.
Col Gambler, however, has refused to
go into a joint debate with his opponents
and on account of this repeal Judge At
kinson thought 1t would be indicate in
him to accept the Rome invitation so he
declined it.
Judge Atkinson returned to Atlanta
from his trip to Pulaski and Dolly coun-
ties much pleased with his experience
there. This afternoon he left for Knox
vile. where he speaks tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23

When the children are
hungry, what do you give
them? Food.
When thirsty3 Water.
Now use the same good
common sense, and what
would you give them when
they are too thin3 The best
fat forming food, of course.
Somehow you think of
SCOTS Emulsion at once.
For a quarter of a century
it has been making thin
children, plump; weak child
rem, strong; sick children,
healthy.
SOC. and sI.oo, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
AIR LINE EXTENSION CONTRACT.
II Was Awarded to j. II. Powers of
Perry.

Waycross. Ca. March 22.-The contract
for building the Waycross Air Line ex,
tension from Nichols to Douglas
stretch of twelve miles, has been awarded
TO ]. H. Powers, a railroad builder and
contractor of Perry Houston county,
Georgia. Capt. j. T. Stone, the well
known civil engineer of Pensacola, Fla,
will superintend the work. Capt. Stone
surveyed the line seven years ago, and
two years ago he and j. A Austin, who
was killed several weeks ago in a wreck
on Dyal & Upchurch's road, made another
survey. He will leave in the morning for
Nichols, and inspect the right of way.
Capt. Stone says he viii put large force
of hands to work on the right of way on
or before April l. and expects TO have the
road completed to Douglas by August. The
track will be standard size, the same as
that now used between Waycross and
Nichols The road bed and rolling stock
will be improved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
CONvICTs SUIT FOR $4,000.
LOcl<ett Not TO he Sent to Jail Until
1t Is Decided.

Macon, Ga, March 22.-Readers of the
Morning News will remember an account
of the killing of Paul Freeman by Jim
Lockett, one-legged man. Who was pay
ing too much attention to Freema MS
daughter. Freeman forbade Lockett's
visit. and the latter slew the former and
beat his daughter into insensibility. Lock.
EFT was tried and sentenced to life i'm
prisonment. All the parties are negroes
Lockett lost his leg In the service of the
Central Railway, and the tragedy occur cd
while a suit for damages against the road
was pending.
The case was called to-day and will,
probably consume two days before the Sr.
perior Court Lockett win not be sent to
the penitentiary until after the decision Is
reached. The suit is for 5000, and much
interest Is felt in the case, as the plaintiff
ia now under sentence to serve the state
for life
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
The Jolly coils Lenve NNn,crnss

Waycross, Ga. March 22.-The Chicago
Colts will go TO Savannah Thursday and
finish their training i'm that city. The
club found the grounds here very unsatis-
factory and complained of the fare and
accommodations they received at the
Southern Hotel The drought has made
the Waycross diamond soft and dusty and
the Colts have torn up the ground.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
ALL WANT TO BE OFFICERS.

Only One FIoridian Offers to Go to
War ms a Private.
Tallahassee, Fla. March 22.-John r.
Brown of Genoa, Fla, is the only man
who has offered his services to the Gov
ernor in case. of a conflict between the
United States and Spain who is willing
to serve as. a private soldier. Scores of
men have proffered their services, but
they all want to be officers. AS one man
has consented to go as a private, It is in
order for others 20 tender their services
as commissioned officers?
John Chapman, state phosphate sampler
at the port of Fernandina. has rendered
his resignation to the Governor, and it
has been accepted.
Gilmore & Davis have contracted to
build residence for W. D. Hartt on West
McCarty street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
WAKE FOREST BEATS AUGUSTA.
The ColIegians Prove Too Much for
the League Team.

Wake Forest, N. c., March 22-The Au-
gusta (Ga) league team to-day went down
before the Wake Forest College team.
Wake Forest put a heavy batting team
out. making q hits Augusta making 10
The principal features of the game were
the heavy batting of both teams, home
runs of Coogin and H. Sans and the three
base hit of FL. Sans. The outfielding of
the home team was perfect, accepting 10
cut of as many chances. The score was.
Wake Forest, 90 Augusta, 16.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
coBuRG's EsTRAXGED COUPLE.

Princess Louise Enters Suit for Di-
vOrce Against the Prince.
London, March pa special dispatch
from Vienna says that the Princess Louise
of Saxe-Coburg Gotha. eldest daughter of
King Leopold of Belgium, and wife of
Prince Philip of saxe-Coburg Gotha, has
commenced action for divorce in the CO.
burg courts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
mrs. MOBILES HAS ANOTHER WEEK
Gov. Atkinson Again POstpOnes Her
Execution.

UUNs n tHA IfIHUEi fsUIII NgUH NIbOHts HOT
Execution.
Atlanta, GA, March 22.-Gov. Atkinson
to-day postponed for one week the exeeu-
ton of Mrs. Elizabeth MOBILES, sentenced to
be hanged Friday for the murder of her
husband, a farmer, near Forsythe, several
years ago. The case has been through
every court in the state, before the Su-
prreme Court of the United States and the
state pardon board is now considering it,
Gus FAMILIES, a negro, convicted of COM
pllcity in the murder, and sentenced to be
executed the same day with Mrs. Mobiles,
will not, il is believed, be hanged If she is
pardoned. Mrs. Mobiles is over 60 years OF
age, and is in Jail at Macon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
THREW A ROPE WALKER.
The Rope Was Jerked and the Per-
former Fell on His Head.

former Fell on His Head.
Waycross, Ga, March PA rope walk
err was hurt last night by a fall. He was
giving an exhibition of His accomplishment
on South Elizabeth street i'm front of the
Folks block. He said he would stand on
his head on the high rope. Somebody pulled
the rope, and threw the man, standing him
on his head on the hard pavement below
A crowd witnessed the fall. Some one said
that base bah man pulled the rope A
few hot words were passed between some
parties Some sided with the base ball man
and others took the part of the man who
charged the base ball man with the deed
The rope walker declared that he could not
believe that any man was so mean as to
do the deed, and was inclined to believe
thai it was an accident. He was not Sc
riously hurt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
Railroad Man Dies suddenly.

HinesYille' Ga, March ri. s. Hackett
division passenger agent Of the West Ter,
sey and Seashore Railway, with an ONCE
at Broad street station at Philadelnhia
died here last night, after an Illness Of
ten minutes, from heart trouble. The re-
mains will be sent North to-day. Mrs
Hackett was with him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23

Atlanta, Ga, March 22.-The Supreme
Court to-day rendered the following de-
cison:
savannah. Florida and Western Railway
company vs. Commercial Guano Company.
from the City Court Of Savannah. Al
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
GOber Affer n Juhgenhin.

Atlanta, Ca, March GA telegram
from Marietta this afternoon formally an
nounces Judge George T. Gober a candi-
date for the Supreme bench He will run
against Judge Fish. Judge Gober was ia
the Geld for the Supreme bench last time
but was defeated
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
FOOT CRUSHED BY A TRAIN.
Defective Round Throws Conduc-
tor Under the wheels

Augusta, Ga, March 22.--Conductor
Charles Davis was in charge of a freight
train leaving the city for Atlanta TODAY
and started up the ladder on the side of
one of the moving cars. II had a defect
i've round, and as he climbed upon it broke
under him and he fell with his foot across
the track. Before he could get out of The
way his foot was crushed 10y TIE wheels
and will probably have to be amputated
The wounded man was carried to his home
and attended by the roads surgeon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
NOTICE.

We have secured from Messrs. Wyckoff,
Seamans & Benedict, manufacturers of
The Remington Standard Typewriter, the
services of an expert repalrer and are
now prepared to put your machines in as
good condition as could be done at the
factory.
DEARING & HULL,
Sole Dealers for Savannah,
10 Drayton street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
WE ARE JUST
AS CAREFUL

of the toughest blanket as we are
OF the fiimiest lace. System Is every
thing In progressive laundry and each
particular piece is handled in its own par
ticular way. Let us prove to you what
really perfect laundry work means.
SAVANNAH STEAM LAUNDRY CO.,
Phone 1888. IL Congress ST., west.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
wAYCROss MEN VOLUNTEER.

w ~ EIEnN ana Oth-
Talk About the Okefnokce
swamp.
Waycross, Ga, March PIT. L. Lanier
an ex-Confederate soldier, recently ten
dered his military service to President Nc
Kinley in case of war between the United
States and Spain. The secretary to the
President has replied, saying the letter
had been referred to the Secretary Of War.
who would correspond with Mr.. Lanier
George Pollard is in favor of volunteer
ing, too and he and Mr.. Lanier are talk
ing seriously on the subject every day.
The Okefnokee swamp will be a favorite
resort for those who do not want to go
10 war, and many jokes are told about it,
There are over 125 members of the local
camp of Sons of Confederate Veterans and
1t is said that every man will be ready to
enlist in the service at the country's de-
mand.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
JUDGE HANsELL ILL.
Held Berrien Superior Court One
Day and Adjourned.

Waycross, Ga, March 22-Judge A. H.
Hansell convened Berren Superior Court
yesterday at Nashville and held one ,iay.
The Judge became sick last night and he
adjourned court this morning until
Wednesday after the second Monday in
April. Only one case was taken up YES
ierday a suit for damages, and the tes-
timony was not concluded.
Judge Hansell has a severe smell of cbol-
era morbus. He has been Superior Court
Judge for over forty years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
REWARD FOR A COYVTCT

white man escaped from our chain
gang on March IS, 1898, by the name of
j. w. Wallace, alias ]. w. Waller weight
about 1870 pounds: about 6 feet high; light
sandy hair and mustache; gray eyes:
dark Completed; wears No. II shoes: has
a wife in South Carolina; is a blacksmith
by trade and wheelwright. We will pay
$50 reward for arrest and delivery to our
camp for this man. Was convicted at Al
bauy for drugging a man and robbing
him. c. NJ. & f. l.. SWEAT. =
McDonald's MIL Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
HOMES AT YOUR PRICE.
HOMES BUILT TO SUIT YOU.
HOMES SOUTH OF ANDERSON,
NEAR PRICE

The progressive spirits of those manag-
ing the Chatham Real Estate and I'm
provement Company, a strictly local cor
poration,' approaching the desire of the ar
tisan and wage Garner TO acquire a snug
home in which to house those nearest and
dearest to them submit this offer: They
will sell lot and build a house to suit
your wishes for 10 per cent. of the cost
of the contract and permit you TO pay the
balance due in a rental covering period
of ten years. Their representative will be
on the ground daily from to 6 o'clock p.
m. NJ. ]. SOLOMONS,
Secretary and Treasurer,
No IA Bryan street. east
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
wHEELocK G. vEAzEY DEAD.
Resigned From Interstate Commerce
Commission a Year Aco.

Washington. March 22.-Wheelock G.
Veazey of Vermont, formerly a member
of the Interstate Commerce Commission,
died here tonight at o'clock
Mr.. Veazey resigned from the commits
sion about a year ago on account of fail
ing health.
In 1S90-1S91 he served as commander-in-
chief of the Grand Army of the Repuoli
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
PAxTON's BID BIG POISON.

PAXTON'S BID BIG POISON.
HOusekeepers are reminded that
now is the time to use this we'll
known preparation and keep your
premises free f-om this disgusting
little pest. Bottles % cents each.
Defensive Find will make old
clothing look like new. Bottles zoe
each.
SOLOMONs & CO.,
Congress st. and Dun St. Branch
Store.s
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO SUPERIOR COURT JU-
RORS AND WITNESSES.

All petit jurors are discharged from
Wednesday, sd, to Thursday morning,
oath instant, and the witnesses in the case
of Abram Small viii appear on Thurs
day morning, instead of Wednesday
morning.
By order of His Honor Judge Falligant.
JAMES K. P. CARR,
Clerk s. c. G O.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
Cuts = Cash in His Throat.

Covington, Va, March PC. P. Bish-
OPP an ex-Union veteran and shoemaker,
hailing from Washington, attempted this
midnight to commit suicide by cutting his
throat The cash is from ear to ear.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23
SPECIAL NOTICE.
NOTICE.

All bills against British steamer Buck
Minister Elmes, master, must be present.
ed at this office before 70 o'clock to-day
"Wednesday, or payment will be debarred
GEORGIA EXPORT AND IMPORT co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23

FOR SALE,
Specially prepared Seed Rice of all kinds
and in any quantity.
JOHN sCREvEN, JR..
Savannah. Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-23

SOC. and sr.oo, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York.