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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-28
MAY BE NO COUP DETAT.
Efforts 10 Get One Up Have Been
Disheartentng.

London. Dec. H.-Special dispatches
from Paris say that in view Of the daily
preparations for a coup detat. the revolu-
tionary specialists have a vigilance com
mittee in each district, charged with the
observation and detection OF the anu-Re-
publican movement
Counter preparations are also being
made. Officers Of the higher ranks in the
army are said to have been sounded on the
subject Of a coup detat, but the results are
said 10 have been disheartenlng.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-28
WILSON DIES IN KNOXVILLE.
A Former sayannahian suocumbs to
Pneumonia.

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 27.-(specIaL)-
E. NJ. Wilson, formerly of Savannah, died
in this city tonight. He had been i'll but
four days, having been STR ken last Fri
day with pneumonia.
Mr. Wilson was a clerk In the United
States pension office here. He was APP
pointed five years ago by Hon. Hoke
Smith, at that time Secretary of the In
terror, and was one of the six Georgians
given positions here then.
He leaves a wife and three children. also
two sisters, Mrs. J. H. II. Osborne of Sa-
vannah and Mrs. S. W. Stoffregan of Or
lando. Fla Wilson was one of the best
clerks in the pension office and he leaves
behind him a commendable record.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-28
BRYAN ON THE PROGRAMME.

Speech in Cincinnati May Open the
Anti-ExpansiOn Campaign.
Cincinnati, o., Dec. 27.-Col. William ].
Bryan will he present here at the Jackson
day banquet of the Duckworth Club.
The date of the banquet has been chang
ed 10 Friday, Jan. s. to meet his con-
venience. As Jan. falls on Sunday next
year. il was as easy for the Duckworth
Club to hold its banquet on Friday, as OH
Saturday or Monday night.
The speech of MIR. Bryan is expected to
be his opening of the campaign against
expansion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-28
THE SHERMAN FEUD AGAIN.
steve sherman shoots u. Stewart to
Death.

Death.
Athens. Tenn, Dec. 27.-Another chapter
In the Sherman family feud in McAfinn
county was enacted to-day near here, and
as a result b. Stewart, druggist of De
catur, Tenn, Is lying at The point Of death
with a gunshot wound in his abdomen.
Stewart was driving with Pete Sherman
a member of one of the families involved
in the feud. AZ a point eight miles from
the city they came upon Steve Sherman
one of those on the other side OF the feud.
Accounts differ as to who fired the first
shot. Stewart received two wounds. one
In the leg and the other I'm the abdomen
from the effects of which he viii die.
Sherman was not hurt He went to
Athens and gave himself up.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-28
CANS OUT POINTS DAILY.
Judges Agreed That He Was Entitled
to the Decision.

New York Dec 27.-Joe Cans of Baiu~
more outpoinled Jack Daily of Wilmington,
Del, in a twenty dve-round bout at 335
pounds before the Lenox Athletic Club to-
night. and the referee decided in favor of
the Baltimorean.
The referee decision did not suit many
of those who watched the contest, but the
conservative judge agreed that the col
ored boy was entitled to a favorable YER
dict
Cans forced Daily TO DO the leading, and
throughout the fight he couutered hard.
He was always on the alert for a chance
10 knock out his opponent but the oppor-
tunity did not present itself. Cans was
a top-heavy favorte in the betting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-28
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The steamships OF this company are APP
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DAY, Dec. 81, a. m
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at a. m.
steamship VIM. Lawrence does not
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And from Baltimore every MONDAY.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-28
FIRST SHOT HER LOVER.

WIS. HOr4Iun HUI IFIeu 20 tut Wer
own Throat.
Duluth. Mimi, Dec. H.-Mrs. II. l., Borg
mnd to-day shot and killed Peter Hanson,
a taller. and then en- her own throat. but
ala not succeed in her own case, and
will probably recover
Mrs Borg .und is a widow. 40 years OF
age. She kert number Of boardcrs.
among them Hanson. who g. her cousin.
lie .s 20 years OF age. but although ten
years bis senior. the widow was wildly ln
love with him. Hanson paid her cons der
able attention for "a time, bat later hae
been quite devoted u younger ana fairef
woman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-28
CHINESE ALLOWED TO LAND.
Those Who Had Permits Prior e
Hayyaii's Annexation.

San Francisco Dec. H.-The steamer
China, from the Orient and Honolulu,
brings advices from the latter place, I'M
der date of Dec 10, to the effect that Chief
Justice Judd has decided that Chinese who
secured permits previous to annexation
may land at that port. The question was
brought before the Supreme Court on a
writ of habeas corpus. The petitioners
were recently refused a landing by Special
Agent Brown of the treasury department.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-28

The funeral OF the infant child Of Mr.
ana Mrs j. -. Baggs VIII take place from
the residence Of the parents No. 40 Price
street, az "a o'clock this morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-28
THIRTY OFFICERS IN JAIL.
Their ORense Was Aiding Mme.Hen-
ry to Defend Her Husband.

ry to Defend Her Husband.
Paris, Dec H.-Thirty officers have been
arrested and all sentenced TO four days
imprisonment for subscribing to the fund
started by the Libre Parole to enable
Nine. Henry to meet the expenses of her
contemplated prosecution OF Joseph Rel
mach. editor of the Republique FRANCHISE
and Conservative deputy for the district of
Digno. for declaring her late husband, Col.
Henry, a traitor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-28
Enr RIuffLan and Baaufari, S. c.

steamer loretta win leave wharf foot OF
Abercorn (Ethefs WHARF street al D.
m. for Button daily except Sunday and
Thursday. Wednesdays trip extended 10
Beaufort, leaving Blunton Thursdays at
a. M. Returning same day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-28
For Port Royal and Beaufort, S. c.

Steamer Clifton leaves from foot Bun
street on Sunday y "a M, Tuesday ana
Friday at 10 o. No.. city time.
A. g. WE6TcOTT. Agent
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-06-09
MEMORIAL DAY AT HARRISONBURG.

Harrisonburg had the biggest Confederate
day last Monday that she ever saw. There
were four OF five thousand people at the un-
yelling of the Turner Ashby monument and
almost as many in the town at the decora-
ton Of the Confederate graves.
The large gathering and the spirit of the
people was credit to our neighboring coun.
ty as the whole affair was local. the monu-
ment, the speakers. the handsome demons
tration by the ladies and the large crowd,
with the single exception of a detachment
of % veterans from Stonewall Jackson
Camp, Staunton, under Lieut.. Commander
Morton, which was accorded the place of
honor in the procession and in the capaciOus
and handsome court house hall during the
speaking at least 1000 persons crowded that
building and heard addresses from Messrs
George S. Concord, j. N. Liggett and Judge
John Paul, after which responding to the
request of an enthusiastic daughter Of the
Confederacy, the rebel yell was given with
spirit. The procession in the afternoon to
the monument was mile or more long and
the string of private vehicles and horsemen
WIN Iopdllcu w Ilo pldco was ooFcidA HiAoo
longer presenting very unusual spectacle.
Upon the polished face of the granite
monument was the simple inscription.
GENERAL TURNER AsHBY, q. s. A"
was killed on this spot June 9th. 1852,
"while Calamity Leading charge" Col.
D. II. Lee Martz of his old 10th Va. In
fantry here delivered an eloquent address
after the monument was unveiled by Miss
Lillian Paul, Dixie by the band and anoth-
er rebel yell concluded the interesting exer-
cises.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-06-09
Shuh--SmIth.

On Wednesday night the Methodist church
was the scene of one of the prettiest wed
dings seen in Staunton for number of years
when Mr.. Edward Lee Snuff and Miss Dora
Fauntleroy, daughter of Mrs. M. L. Smith
were married. The altar of church was de-
corated for the occasion and the bridal par.
ty entered the church to LOnengrien's Wed
ding March played by Mrs. e. T. Hutche.
son in the following manner: Miss Minnie
Payne, who was maid of honor, carrying a
bouquet of white roses and who wore a cos
tune of white organdie, preceded the ushers
who we're four young ladies dressed in white
organdie-Misses Lola Kerr, Mamie Butler
Willye Anthony and Lottie Zirkle, then
came the bride, who carried a large boquei
of Brides Roses and was costumed in white
muslin de soire.
The groom and his best man, Wat Hyer
entered the church from the rear and met
the bride at the altar, where the Rev. F. J
Prettyman performed the ceremony, the
couple kneeling to receive the benedlction.
The church was crowded to the gallery
with friends of the contracting parties.
After the ceremony the bridal couple wen
to the brides residence near the city, where
a reception was rendered them and thu
ushers and the four young men who aetec
as escort ushers to the young ladies, and {
few intimate friends of the two families
They received number of handsome pres
ents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Snuff took the 80 Chesa
peake and Ohio train Thursday morning 70
an extended wedding trip, which will in
clude New York, Niagara Falls and othe
places of interest.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-06-09
w. g. L. University.

The commencement exercises of Washing
ton & Lee University begin Sunday. June
II. Chief Marshall, Il. L. Thornton, Va.
Sunday-11 a. m. Baccalaureate Sermon
by Rev. Thomas Hume, d. d.. LII. d., N.
q. 9p. m. Address before the Y. M. e. A.,
by Rev. q. Armand Miller, N. Y.
Monday, June 1876 p. m. Annual Re-
getta. 9p. m. Final celebration of Litera-
ry Societies; Graham & Lee, President, j.
M. Mason, W. Va; Orators, w. w. Keyser,
Mo-, j. S. McCluer, W. Va. Washington
Literary Society. President, e. T. Smith,
W. Va; Orators, J. J. VIM, Jr., Ala, G.
e. Powell, d. Z.
Tuesday, June 14-10 a. m. Annual meet.
ing of the Board of Trustees. II a. m. Ad.
dress before the law class by Hon. Hilary
A. Herbert, Ala. 6p. IN. Annual meeting
Of the Alumni Association. 9 p. m. Ad-
dress before the Alumni Association by r.
s. McPheeters, Mo. Presentation of the
Pinkney prize cup to the winning crew.
Wednesday. June I'LL a. m. closing ex
ercises. Delivery of diplomas, certificates
prizes, etc. Law Glass Grafton by A. w
| Webb, Md. ValedictorY address by W. X
McClung, Va Address before the Literary
Societies by Hon. Geo. B. Mcclellan, N. Y
10 p. m. Final Ball. President, Leroy e
| Barrett, Mo.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-06-09
Memorial Day.

To day is Confederate Memorial Day, and
a large turnout isexpected. The speaker Of
the occasion is MIR. r. S. Parks of Luray
who is a prominent member Of the Legisla
ture.
The officers of the association are Hon. S
II. Walker, President Vice Presidents, T
g. Morton, Staunton; j. B. Roden, South
River District; John A. Hupman. Pastures;
E. A. Fulcher, Beverly Manor; Charles s
Roller Middle River; S. F. Pilson. River
heads; John II. SillIngs. North River. Elk
ecutive committee, j. N. Mcfarland, K. A
Hamilton. II. W. Henry, George w. Coinel
and John D. Lilley, Treasurer, Frank B
Berkeley and Secretary, Newton Argen
bright.
tbs to be hoped that all no can viii bring
flowers, and that the memory of our brave
men may be celebrated as befls their heroic
deeds.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-06-09
v. F. l. Final.

The concert and closing exercises of the
Virginia Female Institute, Mrs. Gen. j. E.
B. Stuart principal. took place at the insti-
tute building Tuesday morning at 1880 a.
M, and attracted large and interested
crowded of spectators. Mrs. Stuart's pro-
gram on closing has some features peculiar
to the school and there is charm
in the way these things are arranged
and managed that never fails to be highly
pleasing.
There has been large attendance of stud
ents this year, and the increased patronage
vouchsafed the school has caused the trus
tees to erect new and very cOmmodiou'
building. which will be completed ant
ready for occupancy by the beginning of thu
session in Sept.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-06-09
NIOFFETT'S CREEK

June 7th.-Rev. e. A. Wilson being away
Sunday his pulpit was filled very acceptably
by Rev. j. M. Quarles, DID. of Lexington
Rev. e. A. Wilson and family are visiting
friends in Horton, w. Va.
The Rockbridge County Sunday School
convention met at New Providence church
on Tuesday last and was we'll attended
Revs. &. A Wilson, A. Ii. Hamilton and
j. II. Davis made addresses for the ministry
and Hon. j. S. Craig and Messrs. Anderson
Parker, Mackey and others made interest
ing talks. The convention will meet al
Bethesda church. Rockbridge Baths on Sep
TENDER next.
Walter E. Beard has returned home from
a months stay at the Augusta County Nor.
NAL. He has many kind words for the
school and the Hospitality of the people Of
Mt. Sidney.
Prof. Edgar Dawson and wife will at
tend the University commencement at Char
louisville, their sister Miss Nellie Dawson
will accompany them.
John a. OFT attended meeting of the Au
gusta Military Academy alumni last week.
Miss Cara L. Smiley is attended the an
nual commencement of her Alma Mater
Woman's College, Frederick, Md. $50
Miss V. Ruth Finley, an attractive young
lady of Fishersville. is visiting friends in
the congregation.
Miss Norvell Jones has returned home
from visit to her mother in Richmond.
Miss Antha McCutchan of the Valley
Female Seminary, has returned home fol
| the summer vacation.
Miss Mamie Wright of the Klienberl
Seminary, is expected home this week.
Misses Reba Berry and Beth George, til,
former of the Staunton Public School ant
the latter of the Fauquier Institute, are ex
pected home soon. We welcome our girl
back, WE. B.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-06-09
Death Of Miss Echard.

Miss Lizzie Echard died at the residence
OF her sister-in law, Mrs. j. q. Echard, at
S03 West Main street at ten minutes to four
o'clock Friday afternoon, in the 18th year
of her age.
Some years ago she broke a leg and not
long since she met with a similar accident.
The fracture had been set and was knitting,
when heart trouble set in, which intensified
by the shock, resulted in her death.
Miss Richard had lived for some years with
her sster-in-iaw, Mrs. Echard. Some years
ago she was connected with the Miller
Manual school of Albemarle having charge
of the Girls lnfrmary.
Besides the family, her sister, Mrs. Mary
Straubs Of near East Lexington, and bel
niece. Mrs. Bette McCauley. of Fairfield
have been with her in her last illness. The
funeral took place from Mrs. Echard's resi-
dence at five O'Clock Saturday afternoon
Rev. A. NJ. Fraser D. D., pastor of the Firs
Presbyterian church conducting the ser
vices
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-06-09
The ladies of Loch willow church win

The ladies of Loeb Willow church will
give Rainbow" lawn party on Thursday
evening. June 16, at Churchville, to which
the public is cordially invited.
The magnificent Crockett farm in Crump's
Bottom, Summers Co., W. Va, was sold in
| open court, at Hinton week before last
Capt. Alex. f. Mathews of Lewisburg
being the purchaser, at $4,000.
Jacob II. Blumelinck. we'll known about
| the White Sulphur Springs, where he had
charge of the bar for many seasons. died al
his home in Richmond. Va, on the 9th ult.,
aged about 40 years.
On the railroad building from Fredericks
burg to point on the Potomac. work was
stopped last week, and the outfit Of the con
tractors levied on. 1t is said that the Eng
lish purchasers of the bonds had not paid
up.
People coming to Staunton now come over
the Valley pike in preference to undertake
ing trip by rail. About fifty drove over
last week in preference to waiting for the
convenience of the B. & 0. which now runs
without reference to any known rule OF
convenience or profit.
Thomas W. Keene, the tragedian, died in
a New York hospital Thursday night. He
submitted to an operation for appendicitis,
and had apparently rallied, bnt unexpect-
eddy collapsed. He was born in New York
city in 1910. He was favorite with the
Staunton people, where he has appeared
many times.
Information has been received that the
position to which the president will appoint
Rudolph Bumgardner is that of lieutenant.
His assignment is not known. 1t will be
very gratifying to the friends of Mr.. Bum
gardner to know that he will be honOred in
this appointment.
Suit has been brought in Chicago by j. P.
Morgan & Co., which is the beginning of
the end of the dilapidate old B. & o. and
will end certainly in that corporation pass
ing into the hands of new syndicate. 1t is
to be hoped that StauntOn may not have to
endure its blight much longer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-06-09
Augusta military Academy

The closing exercises Of the Augusta Mil
| itary Academy were completed on las
Thursday and terminated with ball thai
night, which was largely attended and
much enjoyed.
There had been various exercises for sew
eral nights previous, but Thursday was the
day in which most interest centered. as ar
elaborate program was arranged for it.
In the morning there We're various decla'
nations, and at noon magnificent dinner
was spread under the great oaks which
tables had been arranged, which were load.
ed with every delicacy the appetite could
suggest. The management of this was pc.
culiarly under the supervision of Mrs.
Robt. Byers. assisted, however. by many
ladies of the neighborhood. There were
many hundred people present from the
county and surrounding neighborhood, the
Roman band was on hand and discoursed
some excellent music, many alumni had
gathered to join their comrades of old and
renew the associations formed in other
days. These ranged rom gray haired men
to youths just entering the busy scenes of
life. At the meeting of the alumni which
took place just after the dinner had been
served. Mr.. VIM. h. Landes, Mayor.elect
OF this city, presided, and many felicitous
speeches were made in response to toasts.
1t is not in our power to give any detailed
account of these ceremonies, but we believe
no more enjoyable final was ever held at
this noted Academy, and no greater treat
was ever afford to those who attended the
closing exercises this year, than was given
in every part of a program extending
through several evenings. for at none of
these was there standing room to spare.
After the dinner on Thursday and the
alumni entertainment, there was a dress
parade of the cadets, and then the guests
dispersed to return again to witness the
final ball, which lasted to the we sma
hours.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-06-09
THE SECOND VA. REGIMENT.
Special to the SPECTATOR:

Special to the SPECTATOR:
The second regiment in which is the West
Augusta Guard is now quartered very com
fortably at camp Springfield, Jacksonville
Fla. They have good tents comfortable
kitchens are being built, and every arrange
ment is being made for their welfare. They
have recovered from the fatigue of the jour-
ney, all are we'll and they are beginning to feel
| at home among the men who were already
| on the ground when they arrived, who were
Wisconsin, New Jersey, North Carolina,
aud Illinois troops. They have good bath
| ing and when compared with the life of an
| old Confed. theirs is as palace beside a
howell Seldom did Confederate soldier
ever see tent, he never knew what Armour
beef was, as for coffee and sugar they came
only when their friends the enemy furnish
ed them and rain or shine the ground was
good enough to sleep on. In the mingIing
with the northern and western troops all
sectional lines have disappeared and the
men occupy the most friendly relations to-
ward each other. On Saturday Gen. Fitz
Lee accompanied by some of his staff includ-
ing his son, Fitz visited the camp and the
ovation number of Young Fitz' school
fellows were among the soldiers. and a
warm welcome was given and received.
Gen. Lee promised to look carefully after
the wants of the boys. said he was proud of
the privilege of leading snch soldiers. in
such cause, and had no fear of the record
they would make. On the way down Ches-
ter H. Kenney of Buena Vista, who is SOL
der i'll the Salem Go. whilst in dream
leaped from car window and broke his
cellar-bone. He says he did not realize the
danger of the position until he was SO far out
as to be unable to recover himself. He was
picked up by the third section and is now in
the hospital, where he is fast recovering.
The boys have not seen any Of Uncle
Sans money yet and it is thought pay day
will not come before the 1st Of July. The
foliage and county generally are very in
teresting to those of the boys who have new
er been so near the tropics before. Though
the extreme level of the country is tiresOme
those Of them from the mountains. The
breezes at night are very refreshing coming
as they do filled with salt from the Allan
tic. The soldier knows nothing of what he
is to do, he only does, SO none can perdict
what day or hour they will be sent nearer
the 'front.' As the country about Santiago
and San Jnan where they will most likely
60 is much more healthful than about
Havana there is not so much dread of dis
ease as formerly All have been vaccinat-
ed.