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The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30
TRIED TO LYNCH BARRIs.
Members of His own Race Attempt
90 Lunch Negro nnpist.

TO Lynch Negro Rapist.
Athens. Ca. Dec. 2s.-An attempt was
made Friday night 70 take WIN Harris
the would-he rapist out Of Clarke county
inn. Harris Is charged with attempting
to rnvizh the wife OF a oolored school
teacher named Jones. and the attempt
90 take him from tho Jail was made by
members OF his own race.
Harris Is young negro who entered
Jones' house few nights since and was
only deferred from the accomplishment
OF his desire by the terrific straggle OF
mo woman. who tore bis clothes from
him and SCARED his face 10 many places
The negroes in the community were very
much outraged aud there have been ON
nous mutterings among them for several
daye All they lacked wss a leader and
a little more determination.
Friday might Sheriff Weir was called
20 his door and n wcu-known negro ap-
peared. asking the sheriff n he could set
Harris out Of the jail. Sheriff Weir
told him he could not ana the negro then
told the sheriff THAI he had behind him a
large crowd OF negroes who intended taxi
Ing Harris out lie told Sheriff Weir
that no harm would be done him and that
after they had overpowered him they
would get Harris out. leaving him, and
then come back and tell the sheriff where
his prisoner was.
Sheriff Weir told the negro that the
frst one who attempted 10 get his prison
or would be killed. and ~ many more
would be- laid out as might be necessary
20 protect the prisoner The negro lead
er Of the mob went OF and the sheriff
prepared 70 meet the mob n u should
come. The mob decided not 10 storm the
Jail. and there was TO further attempt
made 10 get Harris. There Is deep
feeling among the negroes against Har-
ris. ana he might suffer harm az their
hands II they should get hold Of him. Hs
viii be given his committal trial Monday
before Judge Foster, and meanwhile every
necessary precaution VIII be taken 30 keep
him safe in jail. There seems 10 be- a
crowd OF negroes gathering IN the CITY
tonight from the country and another
attempt may be made.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

was she first time / had seen one drawn
Ia anger for more than fifteen years. but
before the cashiers hand touched tho
chips the gambler made lunge at 4
with a wlckedlooking bowie II IL q
fact that he drew q 80 quickly that /
could not teh where he had been carry
ing @. though ! was looking straight at
him all the time
''rhe intention. plainly enough. was 70
pin the cashiers hand to the table and
Il u had not been for the clerks mar
Vicious qulckuess the effort would have
been successful Il Yves like lodging a
stroke OF lightning, and don't even yet.
understand how he could have acted 80
promptly bat his hand shot out az the
same instant that the knife appeared.
ana the point OF the blade. Instead Of
striking through the flesh, came down a
hairs breadth 20 one eide. The chief
had caught the gamblers hand as % came
down aud had swerved IL only n little
Bit bur just enough, as Il happened. IL
was an oak table that We were playing
on. but the force OF the blow was 50
great that the knife passing through the
haize covering. split the solid timber from
side 10 side.
II drew hack involun iariiy. I had no
inclination 80 be mixed up IN the fight.
and the TWO gamblers who had thrown
down their cards appeared 90 be OF the
same mind that 1 was for they, COO push
cd back from the table and started to
rise. Before We were fairly on our feet.
however. Tho whole difficulty was over. Il
was tho most rapid action I ever saw. and
not untl after had had time 20 think Il
over for moment did / realize what hal
happened.
Diplomacy OF the "ChieG"
''Th,n snw the cashier. as white az
ghost. bu. with his eyes blazing. and hrs
features set holding a smoking revolver
90 his hand while the chief held his
wrist in on iron grasp. lie had twisted
the revolver upward az che instant % was
fired 80 that the bullet went through the
ceiling lie had done this. too. with
his left hand. for with his right hand he
had torn the gamblers hand loose from
the knife which remained quivcrlng ia the
split wood
THE gambler, however. was as fully
aroused az the cashier lie wasted no
cline IN trying 20 free his right hand
probably realizing that that would be Inn
possible. but be was reaching around with
his left after his pistol pocket with the
evident intention Of drawing his own re-
volver Before be succeeded In doing this.
however che chief gave his right arm
sudden twist that sent him hoadtong out
OF his chair Then he spoke;
" This thing stops right here be said.
You may settle your dispute over the
money 20 suit yoursclvce hut there win
be no more lighting while ] am here unless
you lick me first Put up your weapons
now and be good
"ft wasn't said angrily. nor aid he even
raise his voice as n he were IA the least
degree exelIedi ca the contrary. he spoke
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30
AN ExrERT on EXPLOSIVES.
Dynamite All Right ~ Not Careless
~ Handled.

From the New York Times
Speaking Of dynamite and other oxplo-
sives." said an expert blaster, ~ Is doubt
ful II there "a another subject on which
the average lay mind Is more misinform-
Cd Taking the Tarrant explosion. for ex-
ample more ridiculous theories have been
aired by citizens ia letters to newspapers
giving the possible causes Of the explo-
sion than would an a eood-slzea Joke
book. And as n 10 make sure that the
opinions expressed should receive the
proper attention, many OF she writer's felt
80 cook-sure OF their own conclusions that
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30
PHOTOGRAPHY.

FOR A NEW YEARS GIFT
there's nothing nicer or more appropri.
ate than lovely photo OF oneself: FOR
mother. father. friend or sweetheart. and
Wilson's Studio, 81 Bull street. Is tho
place 10 get 81: YOU are not too late '
sit to-day ana I win guarantee It in time
n you wish f.. crayon and water color IN
iarRements and frames a speciality NJ
Edw. Wilson. proprietor. r. S.-why not
have photo taken during the nineteenth
century. anyway: hurry hurry
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30
AFTER A SUGAR REFINERY.
Jacksonville Board of Trade WIN
Discuss the Matter


Jacksonville Fla. Dec % Tho Jackson
Vile Board OF Trade r. after a susar re-
nnery for this city The parties inter
ested arc a Mr. Caldwell Of New York
city. who IS engaged in providing and
operating machinery for this purpose. and
Judge T1llman OF Quitman. Ga. They in-
tend coming here soon 10 talk over the
matter and a special Board OF Trade meet
inE will be held TO discuss the matter
with these gentlemen. The feeling IS fav-
orable for such an enterprise here and
the ways and means can easily be pro
vded. n the decision Is made.
The project for permanently establish
ing a knitting factory here Is progressing
very satisfactorily. Already some 81 LOO
OF stock has bean subscribed by local
capitalists ana the enterprise viii so
through.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

now ARE YOUR FEET7 If YOUR
feet are troubling yon. call on me and 1
viii give you relief: / cure ingrowing
nails. oorns and all diseases OF the feet
without pain: charges reasonable: can
give the best references IN the city; pa
TENTS treated at residences; orders can
be left at Livingston's drug store. Bull
and Congress streets. telephone ga LsH
Davis. surgeon chiropOdist.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

LADIEsl CHICHEsTERs ENGLISH
Peunyroyal Pills are the best. Safe, re
liable. Take no other send A. stamps
for particulars. Relief for Ladies'" in
letter by return mail Ask your druggist
Chichester Chemical Co.. Phliada, Pa
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

Tho name OF the new hall for which
some anonymous friend OF Columbia Uni
ssfsliy has given $4,000 Is 10 be Earl
Hall. whether or not after che donor g.
not being stated. The building will house
the religious organizations OF the univer-
Slty and be like Brooks house at Harvard
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

CANCER CURED AT HOME BY d
tcrnal treatment. no knife. plaster or pain
Book and testimonials mailed free. Can
Ger institute. ~ W. Forty-second street
New York.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

LADIES. SEND TO-DAY FOR MY
free monthly regulator: never fails; so4ne-
thing new. Mira. h. Beard, Olive street.
Louisville. Ky.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

-Cucumbers largely take the place OF
fruit IN siberia. they are raised in
profusion and when nearly rige they are
put down for few days IN a brine made
from saH and oak leaves and then are
eaten both in lection with regular
meals and BY themselves a. one eats APP
plesa
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

HAVE FOUND A POSITIVE CURE
for drunkenness; can be given secretly.
will gladly tell you what II Is; cont eeud
money Mrs. May Hawkins, Lock Box
l.. II. 1871. Grand Rapids. Mich.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

KENsINGToN FARM IS ON AN
elevation in the country. free from city
drainage. Impossible for milk 10 become
contaminated, by impure doors; II you
want pure Jersey milk. phone 2345. De-
livery prompt; satisfaction guaranteed.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30
HELP wANTED-MALE.

WANTED. AT ONCE. TWO EXPERT
enced statesmen 10 travel. one for Florida
and ono for Georgia Address H., Morn
Ing News.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30
MEDICAL.

DIR. McGEHEE VISITS ANY PART
city; s. cash. ONCE treatm s. per
month; medicine furnished. Cosmopolitan
Dispensary. Liberty ana Lincoln streets
phones Ss5.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30
STORM AT PENSACOLA.
Rank Kfandra Capsised and Tug
and Schooner Foundered.

Pensacola. Fla, Dec. "A storm OF
wind and rain passed over she city late
last night. Several streets were flooded
The large steel bark Kiandra was cap
sized in the bay. Tug Kiondike and a
small schooner foundored. man and
two sons spent ths night in the rigging
OF the schooner and were rescued. half
frozen. az daylight
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

MORPHINE OPIUM. LAuDANud
cocaine habit myself cured: VIII inform
you or harmless, permanent home cure.
Mrs Baldwin. BOX 1919. Chicago.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

WANTED. YOUNG MAN WITHOUT
family 10 take charge OF country store
only those who have had experiences In
mercantile life need apply: must have
some knowledge OF Bookkeeping. Ad-
dress Country. News office.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

MGILLIs MOVES. PACKS SHIPS
and stores pianos and furniture; best work
only; no "cheap-John" priees--no Cheap
John" Jobs.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30
HON. L. n. wosInwELL DEAD.

FIortaa's COmmissioner of AEricul-
ture Dies.
Tallahassee. Fla. Dec. p Hon. Lnclus
b. wombwell. state missioner or ar-
riculture. died last night at Chatiahoo-
chez. aged 81. lie wasaa prominent law
yer and for the past twelve years has
been commissioner OF agriculture.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30
PERSONAL.

ron 4 PRETTY BEDRooM SUR
parior and dining room furniture, yaa
should go 60 Tcepie's.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

MILLER's HOLIDAY GIFTS FoR
sisters and other fellows sisters: toilet
tables. ladies' desks. chiffcniers. picture
% an kinds: come and see u.s. we will help
YOU out. {. p. Miller. agent.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30
D. THOROUGH

WANTED. THOROUGH OFFICE
man must be quick, accurate. and up %
date; good bookkeeper and stenographer
TO right party good position Is open.
Address Employer. News once.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

ENGINEERS. FIREMEN. AfAcHTN-
lists and electricians; new fo-page pam
phlct. containing question: asked BY tx
aiming board Of euginesrs, sent free
George A. zeiier pubHshes 81. Louis, No
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

WANTED. A MAN THAT UNDER.
stands tailoring and pressing clothes, r.
country town; good location for RICH,
man. at once. a. Z. o.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

EXPERIENCED GROCERY CLERR
wanted; must give good references. Ap-
ply 100 West Broad street.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

WANTED. a BUTLER WHO CAN
make himself generally useful about the
premises Apply. with references. after
o'clock Monday morninq at sDs Gwin-
nett street. east
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

YOUNG MAN WANTED BETWEEN
the ages - and %. Apply steinman Bros,
a. and ~ West Bread street
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

WANTED. SMALL BOY. WHITE. Az
ply ~ Bay street. west. Monday morn
ing
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

WANTED. RELIABLE PEOPLE
everywhere 90 distribute small books and
circulars; s. per thousand paid for distri.
button: no canvassing xarder Advertis'
ing Company. Gil Broadvay. New York.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

HOW ABOUT YOUR WINTER
clothing? let US put Il In shape: q pr
month. Sterling Pressing Club. 70 York. "
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

Statesmen FOR CIGARS; NEW
plan, quick sales. good business. biz
money. Consumers Cigar Co. ga s. ~
street. st. Louis.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

wANTED-s2o PER WEEK FOR MEr
with rigs 10 Introduce our poultry foo<
and insedt destroyera enclose stamp
Western Food Co. station a., kansai
City NO.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

YOu WILL SAVE MONEY ny HAv-
Ing the Chatham Trunk Factory 70 make
or repair YOUR tgunk, satchels and UNI
hrellaH. Broughtou, corner Aborcorn
streets
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

HATS. RIBBONS. vELvErs. FTc
9; yaur own price. Hats trimmed Tor Sc
Feathers dyed and curled Haas rcmod-
oied. Miss C. u. Kenner. III York. west
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

MILLERs HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR
brothers and other fellows brothers.
you will have 20 call and examine our
immense line in order TO Thoroughly an
preciate the subject. c. =. Miller
agent.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

HOW ABOUT YOUR WINTER
clothing let us put IL In shape; 81 per
month. Sterling Pressing club. - York. W.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

MGILLIs IS CHEAP ON RUGS. NETS
lace curtains. hammocks. water coolers.
pillows. pictures. stoves. bedroom suits,
and furniture OF every description.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

BUY YOUR CANDY AT c. HETTER-
ich. ITO state, near Whitaker. Box nice
honbons Sc: ono-pound box OF bonbons. Joe /;
box OF bonbons and chocolates. i5c. The
very best chocolates and bonbons. mixed
&c. assorted chocolates. the best, &c:
crystalizcd fruit. 45c.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-30

IMMENSE LINE or RATTAN ROCK
crs from SIS up 90 SIS. G. p. Miller.
agent.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-26

PHILADELPHIA, May 2t-Signor
Giuseppe del Puente, the famous opcratic
baritone, died suddenly yesterday of
apoplexy at his home, 1893 Walnut
street. He was 60 years old. A widow
and one son survive him. Signor del
Puente was stricken while sitting at the
table. Two physicians were called, but
the singer died without rcgaining con-
seriousness. Del Puente was the leading
baritone cantante of his time and was
a favorte in grand opera in Europe as
well as in this country. Ii" was an ac-
complished artist with repertory of
over 60 operas, and was particularly ia
nous for his rendering of the part of the
Torcador in "Curmen.' His last ap-
pearance on the operate stage was at
the Grand Opera House in this city. For
the past ten years he had devoted his
time to teaching and concert singing. He
was born in Naples.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-26
Tw wome HAY. Fierce Fight With Bull.


Milheim, Pa, May 25-Mrs.
Joshua Potter was fatally injured
in desperate battle with vicious
bull this morning. She and her
daughter were alone on the farm
at the time. Mrs. Potter had Just
driven the cattle into the barn yard
previous to the morning milking.
A dehorned Jersey bull was slow
to enter the gate, and Mrs. Potter
used pitchfork to hurry him in.
This Infatuated the animal, which
turned on the woman. Mrs. Potter
dubbed the beast with the fork
until the handle broke. Then the
bull butted her under a hay stack,
where he gored her and trampled
her with his front feet.
Mrs. Potter's daughter, came
to her mothers rescue.
Mrs. Potter was entirely ex-
hausted by this time and would
have been killed had net Mary
from sheltered corner of the rack
attacked the bull with a long han
died pitchfork, holding him at bay
until her mother crawled out Of
reach. Then, with a careful thrust
she sent the prongs into a fatal
spot and the bull dropped dead in
his tracks.
Mrs. Potter's face was pounded
into jelly, one ear was torn off,
her collarbone dislocated and her
body terribly bruised.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-26

ST. LOUIS, May 26.-Sympathizers Of
the striking street car men were again
the medium of riotous demonstration
yesterday, and another name was added
to the long list of wounded A car on
the Jefferson avenue line, running south,
was attacked by crowd Of men and
boys near Sullivan street, and several
shots were fred at the car. The police
men on board the car returned the fire,
and in all about 100 shots were exchang-
ed. Peter Wells, patrolman who was
riding on the front platform, was hit in
the left side, the bullet producing an ugly
wound. Wells was taken to the College
of Physicians and Surgeons. 1t is not
known who fred the shot, as the crowd
scattered as soon as the men on the car
drew their revolvers. 1t was rumored
that two men in the crowd were shot,
but they could not be found by the po-
lipa
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-26
GENERAL CHAFFEE.

accused of fraud. 1t seems to me that
the Cuban customs service vindicates it.
self in the fact that, although the duties
are little more than half the figures of
former times, the balance is always in
favor of the government, Il thing that
was never known before. Besides this,
Collector Bliss has always courted the
fullest inquiry with reference to the af-
fairs of his department. I believe him to
be the soul of honor, and I have the full
est confidence in him. The mere fact that
individuals have got away at various
times with small amounts and been dis
covered does not justify any sweeping
charge Of wholesale corruption
Collector Bliss said:
More than 90 per cent of the employ
ces of the department are Cuhans. From
the outset l have endeavored to keep
very close watch. From the time took
charge Of the department more than 900
employees have been discharged fol-
fraud, among them members of some Of
the principal families of Havana.
IF the customs official now in the
United States who is referred to in these
dispatches as making the charge of thcv.
cry, lax methods and incompetcncy will
furnish me with any information tending
to support it, l will gladly push matters
to the last ditch, irrespective of conse-
quences. | think, however, that the per.
son referred to is probably honestly mis-
taken. OF course there are some who act
in collision with merchants and inspect.
ors, and here, as everywhere else, there
are consplracles to dcfraud the govern.
ment. 1t is also quite likely that such
conspirators go undiscovered for a time.
Nevertheless the experience gained from
the last II months has taught us certain
safeguards which believe efficient and
sufficient.
while | would not wish to pledge my
self explicitly for the integrity of every
employee in the department, ! will say
that | have been much gratifed to find
that other departments, after seeing the
workings of my system, have adopted it
as their own"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-05-26
RAPIDLY ADVANCING
The Beers Evacuate Positions
South of Vaal River.
ROBERTS NEARING THE FRONTIER.
The Movements Of the Enemy En-
veioped In Nfystery-AIl Commute
nicati0ns From the Trans
vaal Suppressed,

LONDON May 28.-The latest intel.
ligence from Lord Roberts headquarters
at Vredefort Station, filed Thursday,
5:45 p. M, was that the British were rap
idly advancing. General Hamilton had
effected junction with Roberts. The
country in front Of them was clear OF
Beers to Viljoen's drift. The Beers were
evacuating all their positions south of
the vaal river, and 5000 had already
crossed to the north bank. Probably
General Frenchs cavalry is already
accommodating the fords of the WAL
War Office observers expect that the
next dispatch from the field marshal will
be dated in sight Of the Transvaal from.
tier. Mr.. Bennett Burleigh, wiring to
The Daily Telegraph from Vredefort
Thursday evening, said Lord Roberts
would doubtless cross the vaal Saturday
or Sunday. The British outposts were
then at Erste Geluk, nine miles north OF
Vredefort and 20 miles south Of the Vaal
river. The railway is much damaged.
While the British in overwhelming
force are thus rapidly approaching the
Transvaal, the movements Of the Beers
are enveloped IN mystery. The last Pre-.
toria newspaper to reach Lourenco Mar
Ques was week old. Every one seek
ing to cross the Portuguese border from
the Transvaul is searched for newspa.
pers and letters. Dispatches and mail
letters containing even harmless refer
cnccs to the war are suppressed, and the
only news that has emerged from the
Transvaal during the last ten days has
come by word of mouth.
According to these oral reports yester-
day the Beers were quarreling among
themselves. Transvaal paper money was
circulating at so per cent discount. Beck
cts firm was giving IL in gold for Is in
paper. Krouse and Klinke the engineers
who opposed the blowing up of the mines,
have been dismissed Commandant Schut-
to had been appointed to defend johann
nesburg. and all the British subjects had
been turned out.
The Transvaaers fear that the British
will blow up the bridge at Komati Poort,
thus cutting off their supplies from Del
agoa Bay, and commando of 500 is
guarding the bridge against any such at
tempt by British raiders.
1t is reasserted that President Kruger
will retire to Lydenburg when fighting
is imminent at johannesburg and Preto-
ria. Concern is expressed at Pretoria
with reference to the possibility that Gen
eral Darlington may come down from
Rhodesia with 5000 men to cooperate
with as many more entering the Trans
yaal by way of Mafeking. Horse sick =,
ness is said to have broken out among
General Carrington's animals.
The railway south of Mafeking is be-
ing rapidly repaired, and the bridge at
Taungs can now be used. Refugees from
Mafeking are passing through Taungs,
bound for the Cape.
Two thousand Beers are near Ficks-
burg, besides small rowing parties that
come into contact with the British while
accommodating. President Steyn was with
these Beers last Monday, organizing and
inspiriting them and drafting recalci.
trants into the service.