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The Forrest City times., 1901-08-02
UNCOMFORTABLY CLOSE CALL
Only Promps Action Averted n Terrible
Wreck On the Wabash East
of Peru, Ind.

Peru, Ind, July 3l.-One of the mar
rowest escapes from disastrous
wrecks in rhe history Of the Wabash
Railway Co. occupied about seven
miles east of this place last night.
Train No. ), the fas, limited mail, due
here at seven o'clock, was delayed by
a partially burned-out bridge, and re-
ceINed orders at keller's station to
cone To Peru.
About the sane time special
bridge train was sent out of here, and
after it lett came news of the de-
parture of the passenger. With no
telegraph station between the points
the officers realized that nothing
short of a miracle could save the
trains, and n wrecking train was
called out. Surgeons were summoned
and preparations made for the worst
vt the point where the two trains
met was "A long and rounding curve,
were observable. Even with this in
their favor the full force of the emer-
gency brakes applied. the engines
came together With sufficient force to
break pilots, headlights and other
parts of the front of engines.
Both trains were given a terrific
shaking up, and two men were severe
ly, but not dangerously injured. The
enginemen and all of the men on the
bridge train jumped, but none was in,
jured beyond Slight bruises.
The Forrest City times., 1901-08-02
MORE DROUGHT BREAKERS.
Heavy Rains Have EHectuaIly Brok-
en- Up the Prolonged Drought
in Nebraska.

Omaha, Neb., July 31.-Eariv Tues
day morning a heavy rain fell here
for over an hour. This, with the good
rains of the two preceding mornings,
Reports from various parts of the
state say the late corn has received
great benefit. Farmers along the ST..
Paul and Omaha roads expect, with a
few more such rains, the corn crop
will equal that of last year.
The Forrest City times., 1901-08-02

Winter wheat crop in 1900, 100000
900 bushels
Winter wheat crop in 1901, Az, ,O0O.-
600 bushels Ia low estimate).
Highest previous crop in the history
of the United States. 380,000,000 bush
els, in 1898.
Spring wheat harvest for 1901 (esti-
mated), 30o,oo0,oGo bushels.
Total wheat crop for 1901 (over),
725 600, 600 bushels.
Highest previous total crop QS98),
75,00O,0 900 bushels.
The Forrest City times., 1901-08-02
VIII Investigate.

Several capitalists of Little Rock
have interested themselves and will
spend a limited amount investigating
a trace of oil found on land twelve
miles from the Capital City. The mar
who owns the probable oil land re-
fuses to sell. but has agreed to lease
should oil in paying quantities be
found.
The Forrest City times., 1901-08-02
Potnto Corner in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, July 31.-The dry
weather has so diminished the supply
of potatoes that is has been possible
TO corner the market. One firm in
this city has obtained control of the
limited supply and dictated prices,
running the price up to s3.25 and $3.50
per barrel, for the better qualities.
The Forrest City times., 1901-08-02

Parson Locket, negro preacher
living twelve miles from England. was
assassinated by Frank Faver, tough
negro. The assassin boarded a train
and escaped The following night an
unknown party rode up to the cabin
of Emma Moore. an aged colored wo-
man living but five miles from Eng,
land, and shot her down after calling
her into the yard.
The Forrest City times., 1901-08-02

Lightning struck the residence of
J. 5. Smith at Mena, tearing out the
end or the building and striking sense
less Mrs. Smith and her sister and
burning them badly. The house caught
on fire in two or three places and had
II not been for the thoughtful action
of the children. who were not so bad
ly injured. in putting out the fire. the
house would have been destroyed.
The Forrest City times., 1901-08-02
HALF AN INCH OF WATER.
The Condition of Corn Conside rn bly,
Improved in IoWn.

Des Moines, la, July 31.-Half an
inch of rain fell as Estherville, this
state, during the night, and at other
points in the northern part of Iowa.
The condition of the corn is consid-
erably improved in that section.
Throughout the Des Moines valley,
running across the central part of the
stale, there was a trace.
The Forrest City times., 1901-08-02
Good Rains Reportsi.

Good rains were reported at many
points in the state the past week, but
too late 10 be of much benefit to early
corn. The rains. however, have greatly
benefited cotton and fruit of all kinds.
and with sufficient moisture a large
acreage of late potatoes will be
planted.
The Forrest City times., 1901-08-02

The colony of citizens in Oklahoma
from this state seeking homes on the
Indian land being opened to settle
ment, have organized an association
and chosen officers to look after theiI
interests.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-01
CITY BREvITIES.

Judge Falligant has reappointed Charles
]. Deloach a commercial notary public
for term of four years.
There will be no meeting of the Georgia
Historical Society Monday, Feb. 4, owing
to the nearness to that date of the annual
meeting of the society, which will be
held Feb. r.
Ocean Steamship Patrolman Padgett
arrested James Harris, a negro who re-
Gently escaped from the county chain
gang and sent him 10 the police station
yesterday afternoon.
Judge Falligant granted an order in the
Superior Court yesterday directing John
d. Carswel, receiver of the Savannah
Volunteer Guards, to pay $1,000 Of back
interest on the first mortgage on the Arm
DRY 10 the Penn Mutual Life Insurance
Company.
Adolph Mayer, former subject of the
Emperor Of Germany, renounced his al
legiance to that sovereign in the Superior
Court yesterday, took the oath to sup
port and defend the constitution of this
country, ane was made a citizen OF the
United states by Judge Falligant.
Masters of vessels and other sea-farers
are now enjoying the privilege of buying
coast survey end photographic charts at
greatly reduced prices This IS in accord
ance with the act OF Congress passed last
year. whereby II was determined to place
government publications within the reach
Of sailors at the actual cost to produce
them.
With the coming of the pleasant breezes
Of February. the small boy who Keeps
abreast OF the times In the matter of
sports, puts away his other amusements
and devotes his time TO kite-hying.
Though February has just begun already
IN the Park Extension may be seen every
afternoon a number OF youngsters enjoy
ing this sport.
The dispatch IN the Morning News yes
terday giving the story OF the destric-
tion by fire of the Frank C. Bostock show.
had local interest. sayannahians recall
the aggregation. which was the principal
OF the attractions Of the Street Fair given
last fan by the E,ks. A portion Of the
outfit went from Savannah 20 Baltimore
Ia winter, and It was that portion that
was destroyed.
The nifty Italian laborers that we're eN-
rected TO sail on the Kansas city on her
last Trip to Savannah for the purpose Of
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-01

and without waiting for reply began to
fire. After he had fired one or two shots,
Varnedoe snatched the conductor s
weapon from the Iatter's hand and re-
turned the fire Hays emptied his wea-
pom and disappeared in the darkness and
Varnedoe jumped from his car and tried
to start in pursuit. Two of the bullets
from the negros revolver, however had
entered his body, and he soon reeled and
fell.
He was carried to his car and brought
back to the city. He was removed imme-
diately to the Savannah Hospital, where
he died the following afternoon. Hays
was captured some days later.
This is the story told by the states
witnesses. Hays claims that Varnedoe
fired at him first and that he had merely
come back to the car to ask the return
of the fare which he had paid. He says
that he asked for this fare respectfully
and that the motorman then began to fire.
He returned it. This story is supported
by some unsatisfactory. and improbable
evidence.
The commission of the homicide aroused
intense public indignat on in Savannah
and 1t is probable that the process of Sc
lecting a jury will be a long one. Sol CT
tor General w. w. Osborne will prose-
cute for the state.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-01
SgNswJgEEN NENzE5yENEgzEN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

board Air Line yesterday for Jackson
vile. %
Mr.. w. H. Clements of Eastman regis
tered at the Pulaski House yesterday.
Mr.. W. a. McNeal of Waycross regis
tered at the Screven House yesterday.
Mr.. w. C. Napier went to New York
yesterday over the Seaboard Air Line.
Messrs. W. H. Price and G.. w. Harri-
son of Americas are at the Screven
House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samual r. Palmer went
to Palm Beach yesterday over the Plant
System.
Mr.. Charles NJ Unterlander left for
Baltimore yesterday via the Seaboard
Air Line.
Messrs. A. Malcolmb, G. Mathews and
F. Malcolmb of New Orleans are at the
Pulaski House.
Mr.. W. H. Wade left by the Central last
night for Atlanta, where to-day, he will
argue case before the Supreme Court.
Mrs. ]. n. Wallace of Beaufort, S. c.,
and her sister, Miss Campbell of Ander-
son, s. c., are in the city for few days
with Capt. and Mrs. Nj. Ed. Wilson.
Mr.. N. F. Jackson and Mrs. Jackson
will leave within some ten days for At
lauta, where, to the regret of their Sa-
vennah friends, they are to make their
future home. Mr.. Jackson's good work
for his company, the Fidelity Mutual Life
of Philadelphia, at Savannah, won him
promotion, and he has been appointed
state manager. His friends wish him
continued success in the insurance busI-
ness.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-01
LOCAL PERSONALS.

Mr.. F. B. Duniay of Atlanta is at the
De Soto.
Mr.. J. H. Lee of saltville. Va. is at the
Pulaski House.
Mr.. B. NJ. McRae of Madison, Fla, is
at the De Soto.
Mr.. ]. D. Benson of Chattanooga is at
the Screven House.
Mr.. C. A. whhers of Richmond is at
the Pulaski House.
Mr.. A. " Boisden Of Atlanta was at the
De Soto yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Downing of Brunswick
are at the De Soto
Mr.. T. A. Lester of atlanta is stopping
at the Screven House.
Mr.. L. P. ONeal of Redwood, Ga, is
at the Pulaski House.
Mr.. Cecil Gabbett left over the Central
last night for Atlanta.
Mr.. 2. H. Harley of Waycross was at
the De Soto yesterday.
Mr.. w. q. Williams of Allendale, s. c.,
is at the Pulaski House.
Mr.. j. ]. Watkins of Claxton was at the
Pulaski House yesterday.
Mr.. A. p. Cornell Of Bsrnwell was at the
Pulaski House yesterday.
Mr.. r. ]. Meldrim of Darien was at the
Pulaski House yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Garbutt of Lyons
are at the Screven House.
Mr.. and Mrs w. c. Oliver of Lyons
are at the Screven House.
Mr.. NJ. williams of Mobile was at the
Pulaski House yesterday.
Mr.. w. c. Hartridge' left for Atlanta
over the Central last night.
Mr.. ]. r. Watts OF Atlanta registered
at the De Soto yesterday.
Col. p. w. Meldrim went to Atlanta
last night over the Central.
Mr.. T. M. Cunningham went to Atlanta
last night over the Central.
Col. George T. Cam left over the Cen
trial Tor Atlanta last night.
Mr.. c. c. Brown of swainsboro is reg
istered at the Screven House.
Mr.. w. c. Naples left yesterday over
the Plant line for New York.
Mr.. C. L. Houston left yesterday for
New York over the Plant line
Mr.. Paul d. Howell Of Richmond Is
registered at the Pulaski House
MIR. ]. A. White OF Atlanta registered
at the screven House yesterday.
l.. r.. Feathers left yesterday over the
Seaboard Air Line for Baltimore
Mr.. d. p. Martin went TO Augusta over
the seaboord Air Line yesterday.
Mr.. ana Mrs. NJ. Bird left over the Sea-
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-01
anzEgS7N1ENaNla EaEMaEN

emily eats the berries for the single pur-
pose OF getting drunk and because he
likes II. He isn't hungry, for he is gorged
with the berries TO such an extent that
when. as sometimes happens, he misses
his drunken hold and falls to the ground,
he bursts open, so stuffed Is he.
Now. it must not be thought that even
a robin can undergo this sort of debauch
for a month or six weeks without it's hav-
ing some effect on him. ROBIN soon loses
his self-respect grows ragged neglectS
his bath and appears generally disreputa-
BILE. He is "a very sad-looking bird, and
Northern visitors who don't know a bout
China berries can't understand what has
caused the change. He reforms when ne
must-that Is. when the China berries are
all gone but until then he apparently
never thinks of IL.
With the disappearance Of the China
berries the birds begin to think Of their
Northern homes, their family duties, and
a more prpsaic but healthful diet of straw
berries ahd angle worms. In February
they gather in countless thousands IN
the canebrakes of Tennessee and Ala
bama, apparently waiting only for warmer
weather before beginning their migration.
At this season the visitor from the North,
who would about as soon think of eat
ing the pet canary, finds robin pie
common dish on Southern tables. On in
curing he learns that the robins are
slaughtered by the thousands. Men with
torches and clubs visit the roosts by night
and knock the dazed birds off their perches
in great numbers. They are brought to
market in grain sacks. The writer heard
of one man bringing into market at one
time 1870 dozen. single nights murderous
work. The robins are sold on the streets
for from 20 cents to 30 cents a dozen.
There Is no law against the wholesale
slaughter, but many people In the South
are interesting themselves in securing sucn
legislation as will put a stop TO It. One
reason for the Indifference with which our
favorite is regarded is that he is only
winter visitor and doesn't compete as a
song bird with the cardinal and the mock
ing bird, both OF which are common ami
great favorites. Much OF this pot-hunt-
ing is done by negroes for sport. The
robins are also shot, but the slaughter in
this way is small compared with the
wholesale destruction of the torch and the
club.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-01
A DETECTIVE CHIEFS LIFE.
Captain McCIusky Describes His
Daily Routine in New York.

Daily Routine in New York
In an article in the New York World
Capt. George w. McClusky, who was I'M
til his recent sudden removal, head of
New York's detective force. descplbes his
work for one day of his busy life. The
World, in introducing the article, says:
New York does not contain a more in
terestng spot than Capt. McCmsky's CT
flee in Mulberry street. near Houston
street.
For If Capt. McClusky is not the head
of the greatest detective machine in the
world, New York would like to hear of a
greater
THE head of Scotland Yard is always a
figurehead, a Sir So-and-So, who knows
nothing of the details of the work
The Paris Police Department, like those
of St Petersburg, Vienna and Berlin, is
concerned quite as much with politics as
crime.
THE New York defective force deals
with the crime of all America-the rich
est and most restless of peoples
Yet about the head of this detective
force there is nothing Notwithstanding
Of the Sherlock Holmes, Of the Hawk
shaw, the Vidocq.
Pressing button outside door with
out number on the north side of the
main corridor of police headquarters in
Mulberry street, you are confronted
when the door opens. by a short. stock
lily built well-dressed man, of youngish
appearance. He might be a prosperous
business man, or a private secretary, or a
Chance caller"
Capt. McClusky writes:
The daily life of the chief Of the New
York Detective Bureau Is not altogether
routine. OF course there are features
which are necessarily systematic. But
OFTEN ones day is varied by circum-
stances.
When there is big case on hand
cannot follow in the beaten track. Take.
Tor Instance, the famous Mollineux az
iair During that time my attention.
might say my very being-was wrapped
up In that case ! ate, read, WA .ked.
talked under the one absorbing Interest,"
Moliueux.
Ordinary however, am systematic.
IL makes a man last longer. His brain ia
clearer. quicker. more orgina live.
In these days. when the criminal is
highly organized creature, the man who
has to cope with him must so conduct
his life that he must be prepared for the
criminals most clever accomplishments.
"A few years ago your criminal was an
ORDINARY man. To-day you md him a
scientist, musician, reader, traveler-ac-
compiished In all that education and the
advantages Of society can bring The
end-of-the-century degenerate Is far
cleverer man than was the cracksman or
sneak thief a few years ago.
TO keep myself NJ for work do all
that ! can TO maintain physical health. I
arise every morning al 6:45 O'Clock and
enjoy exercise for ten minutes with one
pound dumbbels. After that a cold show
or bath, and then breakfast
- leave my house and take q Broad
way car Ia time 10 reach headquarters at
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-01

porter or photographer has ever been ad-
mitted to this ceremony Even the Po-
lice Commissioners never come to this
inspection.
"The roll-call lasts about half an hour.
after which / hold interviews with the
men who are working up cases. They
get from me whatever instructions l am
able to give and In turn supply me with
fun details.
Il try TO study each case-small or
large-for 1t is by close attention to the
smallest cases that we are often enabled
to make big finds
There is really no small case Any
thing a criminal in New York does pos
sssses interest l try to acquaint myself
with the doings OF the pettiest sneak
thief as / do with those OF the social
highwayman or the sandbagger.
I'm these days you never hear OF a great
bank robbery in New York. That class
of crime is a thing of the past. 1t is a
matter OF sheer impOssibility TO break
into a New York bank. But there are
thousands OF other crimes which tax our
skill.
Take the Marion Clarke abduction
case. That was unique in its way and
taxed all our resources. 1t was as diff
ficult to trace the abductors of the lit
tie girl as TO run down the most scien-
tihc CRATER
After roll-call and interviewing | gem
orally stroll down to the Wall street sec
ton, as there Is much work for detec-
tives in that neighborhood. We manage
to keep It pretty clear, however. Every
broker or banker who goes there has Sc
curities and the like to be safeguarded;
we have to keep our eyes open.
AT o'clock / return TO headquarters.
! 20 over the dispatches and lay plans
for making arrests.
~ always walk uptown, generally along
Broadway, and keep my eyes open, even
while strolling. IL there Is a big murder
case one, of course, this plan Is altered.
] keep then with the men who are work
ing the case.
81 am an inveterate 'flrst-nighter,' and
enjoy going TO the theater when my
nights are unoccupied.
ssI never drink ="
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-01

going via this city to the coal mining dis
trlcts of Alabama, did not come as, owing
TO the tunnelling that is now being done
IN New York City, and the consequent de-
mand for laborers, they found that they
could make better wages there than in
the Alabama mines.
An old man was run over by buggy
late yesterday afternoon at the intersee-
ton Of Drayton and Waldburg streets.
Onlookers thought at first that the man
VINO was run over had his leg broken, but
this proved not to be the case, and soon
the victim of the accident was able to
walk away. The man driving the buggy
did not seem to be particularly concerned
about the condition of the other, as he
drove on without stopping to see if the
pedestrian had been seriously hurt.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-01
HAYS SECOND TRIAL
SLAYER or MOToRMAN vARNEDO
WILL FACE A JURY TODAY.
CONVICTED ON FIRST TRIAL.
SUPREME COURT GAVE HIM An
OTHER CHANCE FOR LIFE.

The story of the Crime for Which
Hays NuSt stand TrlaI-ShoOting
Was Done at Sandny Station Last
August-State's Witnesses Tell a
story which Makes the 0Hense
Murder Most FOuI-Hays Claims He
Shot After the 11OtOrman and to
Save His own Observation-Disclosures
Evidence Only supports This Com
tentiOn.
lu the Superior Court this morning, Sea
born HAYS will be placed on trial, for the
second time. for the murder of Lucius 3.
N2medoe, the Savannah, Thunderbolt and
Isle Of Hope Railway motorman whom he
slot and fatally wounded on the night OF
Aug. A. last.
THE first trial of Hays, it will be re-
membered resulted in his prompt convic-
ton By the jury that tried the case. Judge
tallgant sentenced him to be hanged,
fut q stay OF execution was secured, pend
ina a motion for a new trial. This mo-
aon was overruled by Judge Falligant but
'He supreme Court, to which tribunal the
ease Was carried by Hays counsel, re-
N.'-ed the decision of Judge Falligant and
siaa the new trial, for which applica-
mon had been made The decision of the
supreme Court was based on its under
@.e'Ahg' cleaned from the recerdS that
nays contentons as to the manner in
""4-H the homicide had been committed
nag not been placed fully before the jury.
'' mat in this manner some injustice
"'.- nave heen done him.
his morning Hays will, be defended
oF AIR. Raford Falliganf, who Conduct
ca 'Ae case for the defendant at the last
"Iai' md, with Mr.. r. j. Travis, APP
P1ted before the Supreme Court in sup
I''u OF the motion for another hearing
va 'Ae issues of jaw and fact involved.
''- story of the crimes commission,
made out by the witnesses for the
shows no justification whatever
nays actions. In brief, It is TO the
mat Hays and two companions
.."'.i Lloyd and James Blige, who had
'' OH the car of which Varnedoe was
Hotorman, at Sandfy. on the cars
LIN trip to the city, had become so
g'ahe and indecent In their language
"In behavior that they had to be put
~ fine car.
mo'orman, it seems. played no part
eyer in this election. the actual
N 'elng done by two of the passengers.
He conductor rendering some slight
anee. The negroes had been quar-
-e and ugly and, at the instance OF
oi the passengers, the conductor
himself with a revolver before he
''' back to Isle of Hope from the
r AS events proved, his fears were
n '1e car approached Sandhy It was
2y a man who lives at that point.
'.a the motorman and conductor
De- had heard HAYS ana his com
threaten the life OF the crew OF
As the car rolled under the shed
AIiy' Hays stepped from the dark
llc side of the track with a re-
To- BIS hand
,aNea upon the motorlnan 10 stop
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-01
EVIL WAYS OF An OLD FRIEND.
Temptation Meets Him on His Way
south and He Falls.
From the Detroit Free Press.


Many of his Northern friends will be
shocked to learn that Robin Redbreast
leads a double life. Well-dressed. jaunty,
trimming over with good nature, devoted
TO his wife and babies, he is a model of
respectability. Liz
It's true we do not like to share \ itb
him our very earliest peas and chof est
cherries, but he is so great a fasnaa,,te
and his thieving Is carried on WIFI
calm assurance that we readllys fa,r.
He has no enemies but the family iack On,
this here at home. E1acblnerv
When Robin goes South for hi boiled
vacation he is tempted and fallsvater VII
pens in this way: In December anozed 81
uary the robins find on the Gulf coasS)s~r
climate that suits them. They also find
an ornamental tree bearing a hard. yell
low berry about as large as small pea
china berries-of which they are extreme
ly fond. Now, the china berry, while in
nocent in appearance, is a very danger
Gus food for robins II contains some mar
Cotic principle that affects robin just
as alcohol affects man. II makes Rob
IN drunk, and when he Is drunk he acts
precisely like a drunken man. Exhilarat-
ed fret, ne dances about and sings IN
"We-won' t-go- home mountaineering" sort
Of way. This happy condition is soon fol-
lowed by q drunken stuDor-the bright
eyes grow dull the head droops and the
bird loses all sense OF danger. While IN
this stupid state the negro boys easily
pick the birds from the low branches
where they are perched.
After little tho birds recover. but only
to hunt more china berries. As long as
there are china berries Robin Is consist
emily and persistently drunk. He appar-