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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27
SAW TWO RED LINES.
Engineer HendersOn's story of the
VestibuIe Wreck.


Engineer Henderson said he did not see
the negro who was reported to have at
tempted to flag the train. The engineer
does not believe there was man any
where about the trestle.
Henderson is regarded as one of the most
trustworthy and thoroughly reliable men
on the road He is fearless at the throt-
tie and has a good record for getting his
train through on time. He was running
at a rate of sixty miles an hour, when,
without warning, the train crashed Into
the burning trestle.
Henderson said he was peering out Of his
window just before the accident occurred.
The forest fires had left a dense smoke,
and this lay near the ground. He could
not see through it, but could get occa-
sional glimpses through riffs above it. 1t
was through one of these that he saw two
red lines before his engine. He only got
momentary view before he was speeding
across them. These lines were the red-hot
rails from beneath which the seepers had
been burned.
When the engineer caught sight of the
red lines of rails his first action was to
reverse his engine. He was too close on
the trestle, however, for anything he
might have done to be effective in stop
ping the train. The engine struck the
rails and passed safely over, the engineer
and firemen feeling the rails bend and the
engine sway down a foot or so until the
rails found the ground upon which the
sleepers had rested. The trestle here, was
very low, so that the fall was not great.
Engineer Henderson then turned to watch
his train. The baggage car passed safely
over the engineer seeing it also drop down
into the sink and come tlp again. He eX-
pected to see the rest of the train follow
over in safety, but the dining car stuck.
Superintendent of Transportation Hay
low says there win be no investigation
of the wreck. 1t was so evidently due
TO the fires and TO no negligence on the
part of employees that an investigation
would be useless.
Railroad men admire the management
that prevented the wreck acting as an
impeachment to traffic. This was contin-
ued even during the hours the track was
being cleared, the Florida Central and
Peninsular Railroad and the Southern be-
ing used for two trains, North bound No
Is in two section and South bound No. q.
The Pennsylvania Railroad was notified
by the Plant System Immediately after
the accident of its occurrence. That road
will put on another train to take the
place of the one that was wrecked The
new train will leave New York on the
schedule time of the one that left the
track of the Savannah, Florida and Yves
tern.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27
SENSATION AT SUNNY SIDE.
Marshal Charged with Larceny and
Suspected of Arson.

Marshal Charged with Larceny and
Suspected of Arson.
Griffin, Ga, Feb. 26.-Last night while
the debating society of the Sunny Side
public school was in session and the citi-
2ens of that village were all congregated
in the school building, ]. r. Porter, the
marshal at that place rushed in and in
formed Prof. w. G. Brown that his home
was on fire. The crowd rushed to the
fire, which was soon eXtinguished.
Later on in the night Marshal Porter
went TO neighbours home and called for
the lady of the house. He was driven
away and this morning a committee call
ed on him and advised him to leave town.
which he Immediately did, coming toward
Griffin.
After his departure his landlady discov-
cred in his room several articles which did
not belong there, and an investigation
proved them to be the possessions of Prof
and Mrs. Brown, which Porter had taken
from their home the night before.
The Griffin police were notified, and Por
ter was arrested and placed in Jail on a
charge of larceny from the house. 1t is
thought by many that he also set fire 10
Browns home after stealing the goods.
Porter claims he was drunk.
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TRESTLE READY FOR TRAINS.
PLANT SYSTEM OFFICIALS DO LOT
OF HUSTLING.

The Burned Structure Replaced nj
Dawn Yesterday Norntng-Ihc
building Operations Conducted IN
the Face of Intense Heat From the
Wreck-Every Precaution Had
Been Taken by the Road TO Pre-
vent the TrestIe From Catching
Fire.
Wavcross. Ca, Feb. 26.-The trestle'
where a Plant system train was wrecked
was rebuilt last night and was ready for
use at o'clock this morning. Superih-
tendent George w. Haines, Superintendent
of Transportation Hayiow, Master OF
Trains Wright and other officials visited
the wreck last night and the work was
e.dciently directed The wreck was so IN
tense,y hot that the work was attended
with difficulty.
Superintendent Haines this afternoon re-
marked that the wreck was one OF the
few purely accidental ones from natural
causes that has occurred under MS Cd
servation The trestle has been guarded
regularly for some days by negro. All
debris. straw and other combustible mat
ter were removed daily from around the
trestle. keeping the place remarkably
clean. The trestle was new, having been
rebuilt last year. There was therefore,
preparation against the forest fires which
have ragged in that section for some days.
The forest all around the trestle was IN
a blaze yesterday afternoon, and the
smoke was binding. Sparks and fire
brands were waited from the tops OF the
trees and the air was hot. In that way
the trestle caught fire without the aid Of
human agency. 1t was burning rapidly
before the negro Waterman discovered IT,
The smoke was so dense that he could not
see the b.aze at the restle, though he
stood only a short distance from IT.
Upou hearing the noise of the approach
ing vestibule special the Waterman went
To the trestle and made the discovery. He
hoisted a danger signal in vain. The en-
gineer was blinded by the smoke and
could not see it. The train sped past the
Waterman and the engine and all the
coaches excepting the rear one crossed the
trestle.
The trestle is about sixty feet long and
four or FIVE feet high. The front end of the
trestIe gave way, throwing three coaches
from the track, and three others remained
on the track, and were burned.
The remains of Mrs. Frank ID. Holder of
Yonkers, N Y, who was the only person
killed were sent north this morning. Mr..
Holder left on the same train with his
wife's remains.
The injured who are in the general hos
pital here are, Mrs. NJ. A. Hopson, J. w,
Hoff. Z. c. Clarke and Mrs. E. c. Clarke.
Mrs Hopson is the only woman who was
seriously injured. She is likely to recover
and her condition to-day is improving. All
the patients and their companions, except
ing Mrs Hopson, were on the streets to-
day walking and driving.
The Plant System officials are highly
praised by everybody for their prompt
care of the passengers.
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D.u are prompt, efficient and
LEVEL-HEADED FARMERS.
Giving More Attention to Crops Than
to Politics or Spain.

Sylvania, Ga, Feb. 26.-The sizzling tide
Of politics has not disturbed the even tenor
Of the. Screven county Democrats to any
extent thus far, and is not apt to do 50
until their crops are fairly under way. Just
now the guano question is a more import
ant one with them than the Gubernatorial.
They have been hauling their fertilizer
home and putting it under shelter during
this beautiful. weather, and are not much
concerned about political platforms, so
early in the season.
AS to war-there has been some slight
degree of hostility evinced against the
Spanish peanut although the ma iority of
our farmers are forced 10 admit that il is
better for forage and stock than the
American species. And then, there is the
Spanish yam-there viii be war to the
knife between that and The new issue, or
portland potato, with the chances very
much in favor of the former. This seems
to be the prevalent opinion in regard 10
the impending crisis.
Misses Dicie Nunnally and Amanda
Scott who have been spending some time
in Waycross, have returned to Sylvania
The Baptists of Sy,vania are raising
funds for the removal of their church
nearer up into town.
County School Commissioner H. ]. Ar
nett now handles the school books for
Screven which he sells to the pupils at
cost
Much fencing has been destroyed by fire
in the county the last few days. In sew
eral instances out-houses and barns were
burned before the flames could be stopped.
Such a dry winter, and, consequently,
much devastation by forest fires, has not
been known in years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27
WANTS To- ROAST WooDFoRD.
j. HAMILTON LEWIS KICKS ON BAN
QUIET TO SPANISH CABINET.

Congressman of the Opinion That
Given While the Inquiry Into the
Disaster of the Maine Was Pend
ing-sundry Civil Bill Again Under
Consideration.
Washington, Feb. 26.-The House resum-
ed consideration of the sundry civil bill
to-day Immediately after the reading of
the journal, the pending amendment being
that Of Mr.. Tongue, Rep, Of Oregon, to
appropriate $4,000 for Yaquima Bay, Ore
gon.
Mr.. Dockery, Dem, OF Missouri, vigor-
ously opposed the amendment, which, he
said, would make the government liable
for an expenditure of more than 81 10000
on a project that was an engineering i'm
possibility.
The amendment was lost by vote of &c
to rs.
An amendment appropriating 100000 for
the harbor of Cleveland, o., offered by Mr..
Burton, Rep, of Ohio, was adopted.
Mr.. Lewis. Dem, of Washington, Great
ed something of a sensation by offering
ment:
Resolved, That Congress disapproves of
Minister Woodford rendering a banquet TO
the Spanish cabinet in behalf of the Unit
ed States, and expresses the sense that
the relations between the United States
and Spain should, until the inquiry as to
the cause of the Maine disaster be deter
mi Inc
official way as is demanded by the needs
of the respective nations"
Mr.. Lewis was proceeding to remark en-
the "ghoulish spectacle" of Minister
Woodford banquetting the Spanish cabinet
While the country was mourning the loss
of go brave sailors who were the victims
of Spanish hate, when Mr.. Cannon inter-
posed a point against the amendment and
was promptly sustained by the chair
MT. Lewis attempted to debate the point
OF order, saying the amendment was GER
tainly pertinent to the paragraph under
consideration-which happened to relate to
national cemeteries.
Il am opposed" he said ito our peo-
pie burying their dead while our official
representative abroad is feating their muir
derers."
AT this point Mr.. Lewis was cut off and
the incident closed
An amendment by Mr.. Moody, Rep, of
Massachusetts and warmly supported by
Mr.. Fitzgerald, Dem, of Massachusetts,
10 increase the appropriation for Boston
harbor from 100000 to S25OOo0. was
adopted.
An amendment offered by Mr.. Grosve
nor, Rep, of Ohio, appropriating $2S, $50
for the continuation of the publication of
Records of the Rebellion" was adopted.
AT 5:l5 O'Clock the committee of the
whole arose without having completed the
consideration of the bill
Mr. McCleary, Rep, of Minnesota, was
recognized by The speaker on a question
of personal privilege. He said that pur-
ported interview with him was published
this morning relative to the disaster to
the Maine. He said the interview was UNI
authorized and did not represent his views
on the subject.
The House at $40 o'clock adjourned I'M
til Monday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE.
Call of the Docket for the March
Term to BE Delayed.


Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 26-The Supreme
Court, which has been hearing arguments
in cases continuously for the past six
weeks. to-day issued the following impor-
tant order referring to the call of the dock
ct for the March term: owing to the fact
that large number of the cases of the
October term. 1897, which have been ar
gued. have not yet been decided, and as
much time for their consideration will be
required, the call of the civil docket of the
March term, 1898, win not begin on the
first Monday in next month, but due no.
tice will be given of the time when the call
of that docket will be commenced. Argl-
ments in criminal cases will be heard on
the days fixed for that purpose under the
rules and cases especially set will be heard
as may be ordered"
The case involving the Savannah Fire
Commission is still before the court with
out further consideration than the argu-
ment, which was heard three weeks ago 1t
is not likely that this case will be decid-
ed in the immediate future as it involves
important points and the court will take
plenty of time with 1t.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27
GEORGIA's EXHIBIT AT OMAHA.
Prospects for a CreditabIe Showing
Encouraging.

Encouraging.
Atlanta, Ca, Feb 26.-The Omaha Ex-
position Commissioners, who, have been
making a trip through South Georgia the
past week in the interest of the states
exhibit at that show, returned to town
to-day.
Ex-Gov. Northen, who is at the head of
the commission, says that the trip was
highly successful in the way of arousing
interest in the exhibit, and he confden-
TALLY expects that the funds necessary TO
make creditabe showing for the state
will be forthcoming.
Next week the commissioners will con-
tnue their tour over the state, going TO
Brunswick, brownsville, Quitman Val
dosta, West Piont LAGRANGE and New
nan. Everywhere the commissioners went
they were shown the utmost courtesy.
and the interest manifested In the under
taking by the people visited was very en-
couraging.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27
BURIAL OF MAJ. JOHN ID. BUTT.
The Deceased in Business at Augusta
for sixty Years

Augusta. Ca, Feb. 26,-The funeral of
Maj John d. Butt was largely attended
this afternoon from the First Presbyte-
rian Church.
Maj. Butt was one of Augustus best
known citizens, having been in active bus
mess for nearly sixty years. He died un-
expectedly after only two or three days
sudden illness. He is survived by an in
teresting family. His children are all
married, the youngest, Col Lewis d. Butt
Of Gov. Atkinson's staff, having married
only a few weeks ago. His daughters,
Mrs. Louis Ghalstin of Atlanta and Mrs.
l.. r. Warren of Richmond, came to the
funeral, but his critical illness was so brief
that they could not be notified in time to
be present before his death.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27
HURT BY RUNNING HORSES.
j. NJ. Pagan and n Boy Badly Injured
at Americas.

Americus Ca, Feb. 26.-In attempting
to stop runaway horse this afternoon j.
NJ Pagan, local agent of the Central Rail
road, was knocked down and terribly in
jured. The frightened horse turned the
carriage over, severely hurting Mrs. Fa-
gan, an aged lady, and then planted his
feet on the chest of Mr.. Pagan, who had
fallen in front of the vehicle. Though
badly injured physicians hope his wounds
will not result fatally
In another runaway accident a young
son Of Milton Hudson was dashed against
a tree by frightened horse, breaking his
skull. The wound win prove fatal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27
NEGRO CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.
Its Skull and Bones Left in a Pan on
Stump.


Albany, Ca, Feb. 26.-Informadon has
been received here from Warwick of a
horrible affair which occurred this morn
ing on the plantation of T. ]. Harris near
that place. A negro woman living on the
place went off and left her two children,
one of them a cripple locked inside her
cabin. Shortly after her departure Ike
cabin was discovered wrapped in flames,
and was completely destroyed. together
with a nearby dwelling house.
In some miraculous manner the youngest
child escaped before the roof fell in, but
the cripple, aged 5 years, was burned to
q crisp
After the mother returned the skull end
several bones were dug out of the snoJl-
dering debris, placed in a pan and left
alone on a nearby stump. At late hour
of the evening they had not been removed.
The origin of the fire IS not known ana
there are no facts To warrant the belief
that the mother fired the house for The
purpose of Kidding herself Of the deformcd
child
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27
TRAGEDY AT THoMAsvILLE.
Negro Shoots His Wife and Himself
While in n Drunken Frenzy.

While in n Drunken Frenzy.
Townsville, Ga, Feb. 2e.-Thomasville
was the scene of a tragedy about o'clock
tonight which will, in all probability, re-
suit in the death of two well known
negroes. Jesse Green, a waiter at the
Piney Woods Hotel. got on drunk and
fired three shots into the body of his
wife. Florence and then turned the weapon
to his own breast and sent ball into the
region of his heart.
He was breathing his last when the
Morning News correspondent left the
scene and his wife was not expected to
live through the night.
Green also knocked another woman
who was In the room with his wife In the
head with fiat iron. She is not seriously
hurt.
Whisky seems to be the cause of the
trouble.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27
MARRIAGES.


CLEMENTS-CL ARK.-Married Thurs
day, Feb. "a, 1898 at the home of the bride,
by the Rev Mr.. Cook of Grace Methodist
Episcopal Chruch. Mr. ]. b. Clements
and Miss NJ A. Clark
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.


WATSON.-Friends and acquaintances
of Mr.. James Watson. Sr., are respect
fully invited to attend his funeral this
morning at 10 O'clock. from the Clifton
Baptist Church, on the Augusta Road.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27
FOR MEN ONLY.

Make your wives happy by giving them
the modern conveniencess of the age. the
cheapest and best of which is a Telephone
at $50 to 50 per month. Call up No. or
drop a line to the manager at 80 Drayton
street. r. H. POLK, Manager.
Savannah Telephone Exchange.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27
MEETINGS.
MEETINGS.
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CONFEDERATE VETERANS ASSOCI-

CONFEDERATE VETERANS AssOCI-
ALTON.
Savannah, Ga, Feb s27, 1S9S.-The BIZ
monthly meeting of this association will be
held at the Savannah Volunteer Guards
Arsenal Gin halD, on Tuesday evening
March /, a $50 o'clock. Judge H. d. D.
Twiggs viii deliver an address on THE
Assault of Battery Wagner on July IS,
1885," to which the families of the mem
bers of the associat ton, the Daughters of
the Confederacy the McLaws' Camp, the
military, and the public are most cordial
ly invited. P. MGLASHAN,
First Vice President.
HARRY s. DREESE, Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27
UNION DEPOT FOR Triton.

The Three Railroads Passing the
Town to Unite in building Ii.
Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 26.-The State Rail-
road Commission held a meeting to-day and
heard the request of the Brunswick and
Western Railroad, through Attorney Kay
of Brunswick, for an extension of time
in the matter of building a new depot at
Tifton. The commission granted there
quest, naming May as the extended date,
upon the showing of the road that there is
every indication that by that time plans
will be effected for the erection of union
depot to be used by all three of the lines
passing through Triton. The roads have
proposed TO do this, and the details are
being arranged with the people of the
town.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27
ATKINSON AS A LECTURER.
The Governor Tells Interesting StO-
ries of His Trip to Mexico

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 26.-Gov. Atkinson
returned to the city tonight, after an alb
sence of two days spent in his home town
of Newman and at Senoia, where he made
his initial appearance as a lecturer last
night. The subject of the Governors lee
ture was Mexico, and. from the accounts
received here, he made hit. He tod
some very interesting stories about his re-
cent trip to that historic country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27

Mrs. Whitney Continues to Improve.
Aiken. S. c., Feb. 26.-The condition of
Mrs. William c. Whitney continues TO
improve. She has rested well all day and
there are now hopes for her complete re-
coVery
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SOME REMARKS
ON BICYCLE PRICES,

On boy Gle PRlC,ES.
We desire the riding public to
be familiar with the prices of
STEARNS BICYCLES
FOR SEASON '9S.
eS LADIES AND GENTS
SPECIALS, $3.50.
'9S LADIES AND GENTS
MODELS E. AND F., $1,000
THE SPECIALS have hdReto-
fore been sold at $125.O0, and are
considered the highest type of
bicycle construction. This year
they are GUARANTEED for
any weight rider over all kinds
of roads.
MODELS E. AND f. are prac-
tically
THE $4,000 WHEEL OF 81.
Has these Improvements, viz:
Self-oiling Bearings, Keyless
Cranks, MCKEE Steel Chain
Wheels finer than these can
not be made. We have a full
line in stock and we invite in
tending purchasers to inspect
them.
Stearns bicycles are dropped
21a-inch in crank hanger. except
the racers, which are dropped
49, inches.
THE TRIBUNE
is growing in favor and is sold
at $1,000. Drop in and look at
the great Tribune
Speaking of bargains, we have
just few
81 RICHMONDS
left. These are strictly high
grade, and while they last will
be sold at SS2.5 so, less than the
actual cost to build
We have one of the best
equipped repair shops in the
South, and guarantee all work.
Come in and see how well we
will treat you.
r. V. CONNERAT,
S46 Bull Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27

Wei Kid Button and Lace Root.
pat. tip, silk stitched, flexible soIes
a splendid wearing shoe and xvb..
you always pay $3.50. Price cut IN
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27
SPECIAL NOTICE.
We Have Recently Added a Full Line
CHOICE WINES AND LIQUORS

CHOICE WINES AND LIQUORS
to our already complete stocksiof staple
and fancy groceries, and will be pleased
to serve our friends and the public gener-
ally, at lowest market rates, guaranteeing
satisfaction.
Mr.. ]. S. Tyson, Jr., an experienced gro
ceryman, and well known to the trade. is
now in charge of our store as manager.
SAVANNAH
COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION.
No. III Barnard street. Telephone No. SO.
In assuming the management of the
store of the Savannah Cooperative Asso-
citation, I ask my friends and the purchase
ing public, to give us a trial am ia
miliar with the wants of the people, shall
study their interest, and pledge them sat
isfaction. Respectfully,
J. S. TYSON. JR.
PAxTON's I'D BIG POISON.
HouSekeepers are reminded that
now is the time to use this we'll
known preparation and keep your
premises free from this disgusting
little pest. Bottles 20 cents each.
Defensive Fluid will make old
clothing look like new. Bottles 25c
each.
SOLOM0NS &c CO.,
Congress st. and Bull st. Branch
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BUSINESS NOTICES.
STAR LINE

0. 5. and Royal Mail Steamers.
Sailing every Wednesday at noon from
New York TO Queenstown and Liverpool
GERMANIC, March 2, March 90 April q.
TEUTONIC. March 9, April 6, May A.
BRITANNIA. March 16. April 49, May Il.
MAJESTIC, March ., April 20, May IS.
Saloon winter rates $50 up Summer $40
and up. Very superior second cabin on
Majestic and Teutonic s45 and up.
For inspection of plans and further in
formation apply to HENRY SOLOMON &
SON, 3O2 Bay street. or White Star Line,
Broadway, New York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-27
TO The
LAE)IE

We have still four lots of shoes :.
dispose of before winter is over. w.
herewith offer them to you at III.
following paltry prices to cIos.
them out quick. These are genuine
bargainsi
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FURNITURE AND GENERAL MER-
CHANDISE STORAGE.

Can be had at the District Messenger and
Delivery Company's warehouse, 81 to SO
Montgomery street, on reasonable terms
The building has been thoroughly over
hauled and repaired, and now offers I'M
surpassed facilities for storage of all
kinds. furniture vans. express wagons and
messengers furnished. Pianos and furni-
ture packed for shipment and removed
with care. Telephone