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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
DESPERATE NEGRO CAUGHT.
Tried to Murder Marshal McGuirt of
Triton Last Nuy.

Tried to Murder Marshal McGuirt of
Triton Last Why.
Triton, Ga. Feb. 19.-MarshaI w
T. McGurt, of Triton, while try
ing to arrest a negro known as Kid
Allen for firing off his pistol inside the
city limits, was slashed ACROSS the face
with knife. in the negro's hand. The
he attempted to draw it, and held him
off with it until he could make his es-
cape A reward of $25 was offered for the
misereants arrest. but nothing could be
heard from him. The cut on the marshal's
face was a sever one, and one the scar
of which he will carry through life.
Three times since the negroes escape.
Marshal McGuirt has sent out offers Of
reward for him. the last advertisements
being sent last week Offering SO. These
bore early fruit for Sunday McGpirt re-
ceivcd a telegram from Sheriff John A.
Fierce of Tallahassee, Fla, that he had
his man, and TO meet him in Thomas
vile. He met Sheriff Pearce in that city
Sunday night, and the prisoner was turn
cd over to him. The negros real name is
Man Jackson, and he confesses the cut
ting, but denies taking the pistol. he was
fully identified and the reward paid on
the spot.
This morning Jackson had a committal
trial before Justice T.. Il. Youmans and
was bound over to Superior Court in two
cases. one for assault with intent to muir
der the other for highway robbery. Bond
was fixed at $500 in each case, in default
Of which Jackson was sent to Nashville
iail
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
REEsE-WHITFTELD.
Miss Essie, Whitfield WEEDS Mr.. W. T..
stone Reese of Montgomery. Ala.

Brunswick, Feb. 19-In the presence Of
a large number of friends and rela-
tives, Miss Essie Lee Whitfield of this
city and Mr.. Warren Stone Reese of
Montgomery, Ala, were married tonight,
Rev. w. e. Raeney of the st. Mark s
Episcopal Church officiating. The we'd
ding occurred at the home of the brides
parents, Judge and Mrs. Boiling Whit
field on Gloucester street. The occasion
was one of the prettiest that has occurred
in Brunswick in some time. Immediately
after the ceremony and a wedding sup
per. Mr.. and Mrs. Reese left for Wash
ington, Baltimore and other places
where they will spend several weeks be-
fore returning to Montgomery, their fu-
-ture home.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20

Indianapolis. Ind. Feb. ia special to
the Sentinel from Wabash. Ind, says:
At 2 O'Clock this afternoon verdict of
murder in the first degree with the PEN
atty of death was returned in the Wa
bash Circuit Court in the case of John
Rinkard, the wife murderer.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20

New Orleans, Feb. 19.-I'ire tonight de-
stroyed the saw mill and lumber yard OF
Wilbert e. Son i'm Plaquemine, La. Loss
100000. partly covered by insurance. A
large number of men are thrown out Of
employment.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
The Quakers Are
--r'
Honest PEOPLE,

The Quaker Herb
Tonic is not only a
blood purifier. but a
Blood Maker for
Pale. Weak and De-
bilitated people who
have not strength
nor blood. 1t acts as
q tonic, it regulates
digestion, cures dys-
pepsia and lends
strength and tone to
the nervous system.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
Special This Week.

Black Peau de Sole all silk, SIPS quality .......98c
Black Tafeta Silk 81 inch, pure dye special o9c
Foulard Silks, exclusive patterns 75c quality .49c
French Cheviot black and navy 60c value .39c
Chevot Sutngs 40 inch greys and tans, 60c quality 39c
English Long Cloth II yard pieces special ....$lo9
Linen Table Damask. 75c quality .49c
Ready made Sheets, full size special. 49c
Ready made Pillow Cases worth u 12c, at .......9c
Pillow Case Tubing IS and so inch loo and 18c
Renaissance Squares fine, all prices. SC to $150
Renaissance Scarfs, large variety 25c to $500
Renaissance Pillow Shams, all styles SOC to SIS
Infants Null Caps. beautiful line. 25c to $150
Chidrens White and Coored Orgaude Hats soc to SIPS
Childrens Woven Waists sizes to II years. 15c
Rocks Kid Gloves $500 quality, SIPS
New Strag front Corsets black white and vend S100
Embroideres, special values at 10c
Cambria Corset Covers, tucked special. 25c
Cambria Drawers, four tucks special. .........25c
Chemse, Embroidery trimmed
Corset Covers, plain, fine quality ..............15c
Rufed Curtains muslin and bobinet pair. ST. so to So
New Line of Ladies Neckwear; Belts, Yelling, in
GLIDING all the latest novelties.
Remember all winter goods of every descrip-
tion be had at your price.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20

Marce1i Examine do
Whip Cords
also Ba kGrenad tneIenec genuin
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20

More The Devotee-"Paderewsk is
more than a mere pianist" The Philis-
tine-"You bet he is! Wy, the duffer
must be worth near million!'-Indian-
apolis Press.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20

TREASURY DEPARTMENT. Once SD
peryising Architect, Washington, ID. c.,
February sth, 1901. SEALED PROPOs-
AIS will be received at this office until
. O'Clock p. NJ. on the 18th day OF March,
1901. and then opened for the construction
of new buildings at the L. s. Quarantine
station. Savannah, Georgia, IN accordance
with drawings and specification, copies OF
which may he had at the discretion OF
the Supervising Architect. by applying 10
this office or to the Medical Officer In
Command, al the Station. James Knox
Taylor, Supervising Architect.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
PROPOSALS WANTED.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Office
Supervising Architect, Washington. d. G.
February T. 190l.-SEALED PROPOSALS
will be received at this office, until 2
o'clock P. M. on the sth day Of March,
1ao1 and then opened. for the construe.
lion of a. building for accommodation OF
crews, and for miscellaneous repairs. az
the South Atlantic Quarantine Station.
blackboard Island. Georgia, in accord.
ance with specification, copies of whIcl
may be had at the discretion OF the su-
pervising Architect. by applying at this
Office. or to the Medical Officer in Com
mand. at the Station. James Knox Tay-
lor Supervising Architect.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
I3 and 15>BroughtOn ST., West. v
Spring Novelties

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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20

like Grandmother used to make will
mean more to the coming generation than
1t does to us even, because people didn't
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
God for your sermon. to-day. john

God for your sermon. to-day. John"
=" God bless you. Mary"
A few minutes later. as looking his
best in his worn. black suit, he kissed
her good-by. he felt a CULVER run through
her form; she gave sob and caught
herself. saying:
God is so good. Beths better Wen
take courage and be more faithful than
ever"
But he went out with his brain in a
whiri. He had no sermon. He could think
OF nothing to say TO his people-nothing
10 say.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
White
COttOlene


when we were boys and girls You can
never appreciate just how much better
perfect crust makes the pie until you have
once laid aside hog fat long enough TO try
WHITE coTToLENE. Being a tasteless,
odorless and neutral, vegetable product,
It is the best shortening and frying me-
dunn.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
KING EDWARD VII. A .CYCLIsT

There need be no more conclusive eyi.
dence that the bicycle is again becoming
fashionable than the fact that King Ed
ward VII. has taken to wheeling. For
the past decade England's ruler has orig
mated thousands of world famous fads.
but he has inaugurated nothing which is
bound to be copied with more universal
zest than bicycle riding. For the past
dozen years or more the Royal Edward
has been gradually merging toward cor.
pulency, and has tried as a preventative
every conceivable form of outdoor exer-
else, but with little satisfaction. He de-
voted goodly spell each day to private
Indulgence in fencing, driving, walking
and riding, but has derived greater bene-
fit from cycling than from all other kim
dred sports.
Every day the King may be seen spin
ming along on his wheel in the private
grounds surrounding Marlborough House,
and seems to be perfectly at ease on his
bicycle. One of the most notable men
in England is Lord Salisbury He has
become an ardent wheelman, and the
aged Premier has received permission
from the King to ride in the Royal en-
closure at Marlborough House. Lord
is usually attended on his rides
by his daughter, Lady Cecil. With such
people to lead the way in matters of taste,
The bicycle is bound to regain its hold
among the people of fashion.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
A MILTON CURIOUsITY

William Ellingsworth brought to the
Office Of S. J. Wilson on Friday evening
a curiosity. This is pair of pigs united,
somewhat on the order of the Siamese
twins. The pigs of course, dead. There
is no malformation. They are perfect in
every particular. They lie upon their
sides facing each other; and their stomachs
are grown together. There is no over
lapage; the flesh is united and is as
smooth as though it is the stomach of
one pig. The union is about three inches
in length, and extends equal distance on
each side of the centre of the stomach.
When found they were dead, though Mr..
Ellingsworth thinks they were live born.
Mr.. Wilson, who embalmed a strange
fish some years ago, and which is yet
perfect, has tried the experiment of
embalming this latest curiosity Union
Republican.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
ASSAULTED BY A NEGRO

Miss Bessie Potts, aged 16 years, who
lives with Mr.. and Mrs. George S.
Charles, of No. 1914 West Thirteenth
street, Wilmington, was knocked down
and assaulted by strange negro about
$50 o'clock Sunday night at Thirteenth
and Clayton streets, while she was on her
way home from church. Although she
was pretty badly frightened and shocked,
che was not seriously injured.
While she was hurrying home the
negro approached from the rear and
caught hold Of her. She screamed,
whereupon he felled her with club or
his fist and would probably have con-
tinued the assault had it not been for
the fact that her cries were heard by
Edgar M. Hopes and his two sons and
John S. Rossell, who live nearby. They
went to the girls assistance, as did
also Mr.. Charles and his son, who also
heard the cries, but before they could
reach her the negro had fed. The brute
was chased along Thirteenth street to
Rodney, to Pennsylvania avenue, where
he disappeared.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
BOAT wATcHMAN's oUANDARY

There is man in the service of the
government in Sussex county who sits
and ponders on the shore as to how he
can legally maintain his job and at the
same time comply with Uncle Sans con-
ditions. The law distinctly provides that
when United States marshal shall levy
upon boat he must place a watchman
upon it, so that he can prevent it being
robbed or removed. A United States
marshal has placed watchman upon the
dredge Potomac, in the bay down to-
ward Lewes. The marshal complied
with his part of the law, and the watch
man complied with his until the most
vicious part of last weeks storm sent the
boat to the bottom of the bay.
The watchman wanted to hold bis job,
serve his country and save his life at the
same time, and after wishing that he was
. submarine watchman, concluded that
it was best to put ashore. Now he sits
and watches the surface of the water
where the dredge once foated, until he
gets thoroughly chilled on the exposed
pier. Then he hurries in to the stove
and wonders whether he is performing
the duties of his Office with fidelity or
whether he is expected to own a diving
outfit.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
BY TROLLEY TO PHILADELPHIA

According to present indications this
State will soon have an electric railroad
running from Wilmington to Milford.
With a road already completed from
Wilmington to Philadelphia, our people
will soon have chance to visit Phiiadel-
phia by trolley. In order to compete
with the steam roads however, it will be
necessary to run cars and freight direct
from the lower end of the line to Will
mington, and it will also be necessary to
run the electric cars at greater speed
than is now in use. It is possible now to
run trolley cars at the rate of forty miles
an hour with the proper equipment.
That is the speed necessary, it is held, on
the down State line if it is to be a success
full competitor of the steam road.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
FELL DEAD AT BR1DeEv11LE

Edward J. Rawlins, aged 38 years, OF
Bridgevilie, assistant freight and ticket
agent, dropped dead Tuesday night OF
last week in the station in that town.
Rawlins was in apparent good health
when he partook of his supper and left in
good spirits for his charge at the station.
1t is supposed that his death was due to
heart disease. He had been sitting in a
large arm chair, with his feet upon the
table, when he allowed his feet to fall to
the floor. He attempted to arise and fell
over on the floor dead. Friends in the
outer room of the station heard the fall
and looking into the room saw the man
stretched out. They lifted him and
placed him on the table and released his
coat, but found that the action of the
heart was still.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
PAN-AKERICAN EXPOSITION,
BUFFALO

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
announces the following special reduced
rates to Buffalo, on account of the Pan
American Exposition, which opens or
May L.
Summer excursion tickets, to be sold
from April 80 to September 80, inclusive,
and good to return until October 81, at
rate OF $1,000 from Washington, $500
from Baltimore, $17OO from Philadelphia,
and proportionate rates from other
points.
Ten-day excursion tickets, to be sold,
beginning May l, and continuing every
day thereafter during the Exposition,
good going on regular trains and good
returning within ten days, including
date of sale, at rate of $3.50 from Wash
ington, $500 from Baltimore, $3.50
from Philadelphia, and proportionate
rates from other points.
Special excursion tickets, to be sold,
good going only on Thursday, May %,
and good returning within seven days,
including date of sale, at rate of $1,000
from Baltimore and Washington, $500
from Philadelphia, and proportionate
rates from other points.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
now operates two through trains each
way daily between Philadelphia, Balti-
more, Washington, and Buffalo.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
GASOLINE TANK EXPLoDEs

By the explosion of gasoline tank a
the works of the DUPONT Powder Com
pany, at Carney's Point, N. j., about
1890 o'clock Monday afternoon, three
men were injured, one fatally. The in.
jured were:
Charles Mikesell, of Wilmington both
legs badly torn; died later in the hospital.
Joseph Lynch, of Pennsville, N. j.,
part of face torn away and otherwise
injured.
James Purcell, of Wilmington, head,
face and arms mangled.
The men are plumbers, and were sold
ering pipes in the pipe, house when the
tank exploded. 1t is supposed that the
contents of the tank were ignited from a
lamp. The building was badly damaged.
As soon as possible after the accident
physicians were summoned from Penns-
grove and the injured men were placed
on board the tugboat Emily and taken
to Wilmington, where they were placed
in the Delaware Hospital. Members of
the firm and physicians accompanied
them
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
MISSING HEIR LOST

A legal complication exists in the Office
of the Orphans Court for Cecil county
Nd, by reason of the mysterious disap.
pearance of P. E. Wildman, son of the
late Joseph Wildman, near Appleton.
In addition to inheriting about 5000
from the estate he is named as sole exc
cutor under the will of his father.
Pierson left his home in September,
1897, to visit relatives in Wilmington,
and from that time until the present
his whereabouts have been unknown
He was, with his father, co-administrator
of his mothers estate, valued at $1,000.
After his father had drawn his will,
naming him as executor, he disappeared,
and his father became mentally incapaci-
tated. Mr.. Wildman died recently. The
estate of Mrs. Wildman will be distri-
buted among the five children. The
court, however, can take no further
action in the estate of Mr.. Wildman
until summons are issued for the missing
heir and executor.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
WORK BEGUN on TROLLEY LINE

Work on the electric railway, from
Smyrna to Milford, passing through
Dover, was begun at Dover MoHday, and
the prospect for a delightful trolley ride
through the fertile Kent county is now
very bright. Contractor John ]. Berk-
cry, of Philadelphia, with his force of
nearly one hundred Italians, commenced
the work by relaying the one mile of
track which was hurriedly placed in posi-
ton last year in order to save the COM
pany's charter The work in Dover will
begin at the Delaware Railroad Station,
and continuing through the State capital,
will extend on down to Camden.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
SHORTER wORKDAY

The International Association of Ma
chinists of Wilmington has decreed for
nine hour day and ten hours pay,
beginning on May Goth, and members OF
the association are making an effort to
bring about a compliance with the order.
Many of the employees of local machine
shops are members of Wilmington lodge,
which is branch of the international
association, and the matter has been dis
cussed at all of the recent meetings.
As yet, SO far as can be learned, the
details of the plans for carrying out the
order have not been perfected and there
is no absolute certainty as to just what
will happen. The sentiment among the
members of the union is to make an ef-
fort to have an understanding with the
employers relative to the matter before
the date set for the change, with the
hope that the matter may be adjusted in
advance.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
TO MAKE TOYS IN SUSSEX

In short time there will be in opera
tion in Sussex county the first toy factory
in this State. It's location will be Mid.
dleford, few miles from Seaford; where
ample water power can be obtained to
run the machinery of the factory. An
old grist mill formerly stood on the site
and the property was once valuable, but
was allowed to go down until it was re-
Gently sold at low price to the toy man
ufacturer. The site was selected for
several reasons. There is ample water
power, plenty Of wood and good shipping
facilities. All kinds of toys will be
in the. new factory, and
when in full operation about 100 people
will be employed.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
SITE FOR STEEL PLANT

If the plans said to have been per
fected are carried out New Jersey viii
have on the banks of the Delaware
river in the near future one of the largest
steel plants in the country. The syndi
cate back of TIE movement, composed
mainly of Pitt, burg and Youngstown,
Ohio, steel men, is said to have completed
negotiations for the purchase of a tract
of land of over $50 acres near Billings
port. There, at point where Mantua
Creek joins the Delaware river great
forging plant will be located, and a
settlement built for the accommodation
OF the hundreds of employees that will be
required. This plant will be feeder to
the New York Shipbuilding Company
below Kaign's Point.
Inquiry at the plant of the New York
Shipbuilding Company verified the per-
sistent rumors that have been afoat rela-
ing to the proposed steel industry on the
Delaware river. 1t is said authoritatively
that H. G. Fricke, the Pittsburg steel
magnate, is at the head of the syndicate,
and that with him are associated Presi-
dent Morse of the New York Shipbuild-
ing Company. formerly of Wilmington,
and several Pittsburg and Youngstown
steel men. 1t was said that plant SIM
liar to that proposed would be of ines
timable value to the shipbuilding COM
pany, as it would afford an easy means |
of securing the heavy forgings required |
in the construction of large vessels.
1t is said that the purchase price for
the tract of land, most of which is now
farms, is $4,000. The plant, when
will furnish work for fully
thousand men.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
. :. Throughout the State .''
EX-GOVERNOR sToCKLEY DEAD

Charles c. Stockley died at his home al
Georgetown on Saturday night Of general
debility. He had been i'll several months.
He was so years old. Mr.. Stockley was
one of the States best known men, hay
ing been governor for one term and
register of wills of Sussex county for
another term. In 1896 he left the silver
ring of the party to become presidential
elector on the gold Democratic ticket.
He was honest in his political as well as
his social life connections, was hospitable
and in every way good citizen.
Charles c. Stockley, retired merchant,
ex-sheriff, governor of Delaware from
1888 to 1887, was born in Sussex county,
November 9th, 1919. Mr.. Stockley's
father, Jehu Stockley, was a native of,
the same county and was one of its most
popular and influential citizens. He
held several public offices, and discharged
his duties faithfully and efficiently. He
died in August, 1880, at the age of forty
three years. Jehu Stockley was married
to Hannah Rodney Kollock, whose
mother was sister of Daniel, Caleb and
John Rodney, prominent and influential |
citizens of the State. Daniel was elected |
governor, and Caleb became the acting
governor by the death of Governor John
Collins, being at the time speaker of the
Senate. Mrs. stockley died in 1856, in
the sixty-sixth year of her age.
Charles G. Stockley received his educa-
ton in Sussex and at private or select
school in Philadelphia. He began bust
ness as clerk in Georgetown, and was
afterwards employed in the same capa-
;ity in Philadelphia. Returning to Sus-
ex county he taught school from 1880 to
846, occasionally, assisting as clerk in
torres in the vicinity. In 1916 he en-
aged in the mercantile business for him
elf and opened general store at
Iillsboro.
Middletown transcript., 1901-04-27
MRS. REID HOME AGAIN

Among the passengers arriving at
French street station, Wilmington, Satur-
day morning from Baltimore were Robert
Small, of Milford, Mrs. Lillian M. Reid
and her five-year-old daughter, Blanche,
of near Milford. The party boarded the
Delaware railroad express at 11.OS o'clock
for Milford. Mrs. Reid is the woman
who is alleged to have left her home
about week ago with man known as
Captain B. B. Pierce, whom her husband
had befriended and allowed to stop at his
home.
Mr.. Small is said to have located the
couple Friday night as they were partak-
ing of supper at hotel at West Point,
near Baltimore. The team in which they
drove away was in the stable. Pierce
managed to escape. The team was ship
ped to Milford by boat.