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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27
HAD NO FAIR TRIAL
JAMES WILLOWS APPEAL TO
STATE SUPREME COURT.
CHEERS IN COURT ROOM
SAID TO HAVE INFLUENCED MINDS
OF THE JURY.

Alleged slayer of Nellie Cropsey
stands by Counsel Before supreme
Court mt RalciRh-AHldavit of His
Father, Sought to He Introduced,
Observation-Disclosures of Bells Outside
and ClamOr In Court Room Pre-
vented wilcox Receiving just
Chance for Lifc-Contentions of
the state.
Raleigh, N. c., Aug. 26.-The appeal
in the Wilcox case, in which a new
trial is asked for James Wilcox, SEN
fenced to be hanged for the murder
of Nellie Cropsey at Elizabeth CITY,
was heard to-day by the state Supreme
Court.
Appellants endeavored to have the
court consider an affidavit made by
Wilcox's father that his son did not
have a fair trial; that the ringing Of
bells and demonstrations in court in
fluenced the jury. This was refused.
The grounds of appeal are that the
plaintiffs did not have sufficient evil
dence to go to the jury or warrant a
convictions; that the testimony was
not in proper shape, and that there
were errors in the judges charge.
The Case for the State.
The state pleaded as facts to show
a crime had been committed that
there was no water in the stomach,
lungs or pleural cavities of the dead
body of Nellie Cropsey, no blood in
the heart. little or no froth in the
lungs, that there was a bruise on the
head; that the brain was decayed,
the rest of the body intact, and the
membrane of the skull discolored.
To show Wilcox's guilt the state
pleaded the opportunity, time, place,
twenty minutes unaccounted for, and
his Indifference about the matter.
1t will be several weeks before a
decision is handed down.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27
TWO MEET FEARFUL DEATH.

In Automobile Accident Frank j.
Matthews and Mrs. j. II. Cobb
Were KIiIed-Third Death May Re-
suit
Long Branch, n. j., Aug. 26.--Two
were killed and three injured in an au
tomobile accident at the Park avenue
bridge over the New York and Long
Branch Railroad tracks to-day. In
trying to avoid running down a man.
Frank ]. Matthews, president of the
Realty Trust Company of Jersey
City. lost control of his machine and
it plunged against the railing. broke
through and dropped to the rails, thir-
ty-five feet below.
Mr.. Matthews was instantly killed.
the heavy machine falling upon him.
Mrs. j. H. Cobb of Richmond, Va,
one of his guests, died later at the
Monmouth Memorial Hospital, and
Mrs. Louis Pizzfni. her sister-in-law,
is believed to be dying. Rev Father
Grant of the Paulist Church, New
York, suffers from shock and bruises.
The chauffeur, Rudolph Meyer, es-
capped with slight injuries, as he leaped
over the bridge just as the machine
plunged over the side.
Mr.. Matthews had been summering
at Allenhurst. To-day he called at the
Hathaway Inn and took the two ladies
and Father Grant for trip along the
coast. They had gone but a short dis
lance when the accident took place.
William IL. Havens. a gardener was
crossing the bridge which spans the
railroad tracks and was close to the
end from which the automobile was
approaching. There is an up grade
and the power of the machine was
turned on full to reach the bridge.
Ravens was directly in front of 1t. Mr..
Matthews was at the lever, and swerv-
ed to avoid him and in an instant the
heavy machine crashed against the
railing and plunged over the bridge
with four of it's occupants. The
chauffeur jumped and escaped.
Mrs. Cobb, Mrs. Pizzini and Father
Grant fell clear of the machine. Mr..
Matthews fell under 1t, his death be-
ing instantaneous. Mrs. Cobb and
Mrs. Pzzini We're unconscious when
picked up. Father Grant was mere
ly stunned and dazed. The. women
were hurried here on the first train
and sent to the hospital but Mrs. Cobb
died soon afterward. Mrs. Pizzini re-
gained consciousness and has a fair
chance of recovery, although 1t Is
feared she is injured internally. Father
Grant was placed on a car and taken
to Allenhurst. He appeared tonight to
suffer only from shock, although inter-
rial injuries may develop later, his
physician says.
Mrs. Cobb and Mrs. Pizzini were
guests at the Columbia Hotel, Asbury
Park. Mr. and Mrs. Pizzlni the father
and mother of Mrs. Cobb are now on
the Old Dominion Line steamship JEFF
ferson, which is due in New York to-
morrow. They were to join their
daughter and daughter-in-law at AS
bury Park.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27
TO FIGHT THE MERGER.
beckham Prepares for Struggle
Against Southern and l.. & n.

Beckham Prepares for Struggle
Against Southern and l.. & n.
Frankfort, KY. Aug. 26.-The State
Railroad Commission will be called to-
gether early next week to investigate
the proposed merger of the Louisville
and Nashville and Southern Railway
by the Morgan interests.
This action will be taken at the sug-
gestlon of Gov Beckham, who ad-
dressed letter to the commission to-
day calling attention to the persistent
rumors of the merger.
The Governor asks that the inves-
tigation be made in order that he may
take steps to forestall the merger
If the commission shall find that one
is proposed
Section 81 of the Kentucky consti-
tuition prohibits parallel or competing
. lines of railroads. telegraphs, tele.
phones r~commeassedsTier combinins
their capital stock. This section has
been upheld by the Supreme Court OF
the United States, and under its pro-
visions John Young Brown prevented
the merger of the Louisville and Nash.
vile and the old Chesapeake, Ohio and
Southwestern road a few years ago
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27
REPORTS ALL FAVORABLE.
Strikers Seem In Good shape to Con-
tinue Fight.


Wilkesbarre, Pa, Aug 26.-President
Mitchell and the United Mine Work
ers executive boards of the three an
thracite districts were in session al
strike headquarters tonight. After
the conference President Mitchell said
that only routine business had been
transacted.
1t is understood that reports were
received from each of the three dis
tricts bearing on the amount of relief
received, how it is distributed and
how many, If any of the strikers have
returned to work. 1t is said all the re-
ports were of a favorable character to
the strikers.
Active operations are going on in
several of the mines in the Wyoming
region looking TO an early resumption
of mining. Despite denials from strike
headquarters, it is learned that there
are a number of experienced miners
at work in the Avondale mine of the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
company, and to-day several miners
were engaged to GO to work in the
Dorrance mine.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27
A BROTHERS. BLOOD
STAINS The BROW OF MACEx
PAULK, SAYS THE JURY.
FRATRICIDE'S SULLEN RAGE.
PAULk WILL NOT DISCUSS HIS
BROTHERS. DEATH.

He Denies All knowledge of Hill
man PauIk's UntimeIy End-Indig-
nation Meeting Held and Citizens
of Triton Determine to Run Blind
Tigers Out of TOwn-Lawyers
Won't Defend Them-Three Days
to BE Allowed to Clear Out, when
Muscle VIII snppIant Law-Many
Recent Homicides.
Triton. Ga, Aug. 26.-The coroner's
jury of inquest into the killing of
Hillman Paulk, found dead near Tiff
ton Sunday morning. spent to-day in
taking evidence. and returned a YER
dict that the deceased came to mis-
death from pistol shots at the hands
of his brother, Mack D. Paulk, now in
Triton Jail.
The accused refuses to make any
statement beyond denying all knowl-
edge of his brothers death.
Indignation Meeting Held.
Growing out Of the action of the Wig
lance Committee of yesterday, in raid
ing number of blind tigers in Triton
suburbs, and warning the propriestors
to leave the country, citizens meet
ing was held In Bowen's Opera House
this morning at II O'Clock.
About 500 persons We're present, and
the meeting can properly be called an
Indignation meeting Mayor F. G..
Boatwright was made chairman, and
speeches were made by the chairman.
Rev. ]. j. F. Goodman, father of the
widowed Mrs. Eiillman Paulk, Rev. J.
M. Foster. Councilman Hargret. Tim
mons and others.
Every lawyer present pledged him
self not to accept a retainer from a
man accused of running a blind tiger,
and nearly every citizen of Triton
present agreed to so no bail for man
accused of selling whisky.
il was the unanimous sentiment of
the meeting that every man interested
in the Illicit sale of whisky should be
given three days to leave town, and
1t was also the unanimous sentiment
that whenever legal means failed,
muscles should be employed to stop
the traffic; to this determination every
citizen present pledged his aid.
The meeting developed more deep
| feeling than any one ever held in Tiff
| ton. There have been three white men
| murdered, a number OF negroes killed,
| and several shootings as the result OF
| these negroes traffic In whisky The
people here are determined to put them
out, and it is safe to say that they
Will go. Another meeting will be held
Thursday morning at 10 O'Clock to see
that the wishes of the first meeting
were carried out
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27
THE RESULTS AT CHARLESTON.
Won kOlnitz May Go to State Senate
Without Second Fight

without Second Fight.
Charleston, S. c., Aug. 27.-At 1890
o'clock this morning fifteen out of
twenty-six boxes give the following
results:
For Governor-Ansel, 210; Hayward,
S54; Talbert, 80; Tillman, 142; Tim
norman, 1.
For Senator-Elliott, 757; Evans, 1872;
Hemphill, 81; Henderson, 236; John
stone, 80, and Latimer, 30.
l MS only accounts for $3.50 votes out
Oh probable 1900, if the ratio is main
famed, Hayward will carry the coun-
~ by safe majority over all COM
petitors, and Elliott will run well
anead in the senatorial race.
george Legare will beat 2. w. Ba-
COT for Congress in this county 10y
S So 800 votes 1t will be two hours
"eIofe further returns are in.
IN the three-cornered state senator
iai night ]. P. Grace, F. H. McMaster
ana George Won Kolnitz are contest
onts' Although the returns are not
toihplete at an early hour this morn
ms the indications are that Won Kol-
nItz viii receive a majority of the
sotes cast and thus get in on the first
NO reports were received here last
iueht from the county precincts, so 1t
- impossible to forecast with any de-
gree OF certainty, how the election will
80 outside of the city.
should Won Kolnitz fail to defeat
I'm or his opponents in the first pri-
mary, mary 1t is generally conceded that he
Will easily win a second race.
ne election passed off here without
any disturbance.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27
COAL FIELDS TO SAVANNAH.
lFahhc Arrangement Between De-
troit Southern and Seaboard Win
Bring 1t.

IFafhc Arrangement Between De-
troit Southern and Seabonrd win
Bring 1t.
Detroit Mich, Aug. 26-Frederick ].
Llsman of New York, vice president
OF the Detroit Southern Railway and
one of the heaviest stockholders, ar
rived in Detroit to-day from Ironton,
Where he attended the meeting at
which the Iron Railway was turned
over to the Detroit Southern.
Mr.. Lisman confirmed the report that
the Detroit Southern and the Seaboard
Air Line are negotiating a traffic
agreement. He said the new route thus
formed will shorten by 100 miles exist
ing routes between the coal fields and
the manufacturing districts of the
South, and will give the Detroit South
ern easy access to the Seaboard Air
Lines terminals on the coast at Sa-
vannah. o
Rumors were current to-day of this
agreement, but Detroit brokers were
unable to get any confirmation from
Wall street
This arrangement will give the De-
trolt Southern direct connections
through the great Pocahontas coal
fields with Virginia, North Carolina
and Tennessee, and enable vessels to
coal south of Cape Hatteras, a mat
ter which is considered of great mo-
ment In maritime circles" said Mr.,
Lisman.
= From Ironton, the Detroit Southern
will. through the South and Western
hallway. owned by parties interested
in the Detroit Southern, and Seaboard
ar Line, build line through the Big
Sandy valley and Wise county. Vir-
ginfa, to Lincolnton, N. c., where it
will join the Seaboard Air Line"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27
NO TRACE OF THE CORPSE.
Chicago Police Puzzled to Unravel
Mystery-Corpse Supposed to BE


Chicago Police Puzzled to UnraVel
Mystery-Corpse Supposed to BE "A
Myth.
Chicago. Aug. 26.-Peculiar circum-
stances surrounding the reported
death of Philetus Jones, represented
as a Boston millionaire engaged in a
large real estate deal in Chicago. came
to the notice of the police to-day.
Notices in last Saturdays papers
told of the sudden death of Mr.. Jones
from heart disease. at the residence of
nephew on Aston street. but neither
the name of the nephew nor the street
number was given.
The police have found no one here
who knew Mr.. Jones. excepting John
A. l. Lee. through whom as agent,
Mr.. Jones was reported to be nego-
tiatlng the purchase of certain
property. BY Mr.. Lee, it was
said that the body has been
shipped to Boston, bat no record of
the death can be found in the health
department offices here, nor have the
officials issued a permit for the re-
moval of the body from the state.
Lee says that Mr.. zones was ac-
companied by a nephew. MIR. Alton.
Lee says that an agreement to pur-
chase the property within a specified
time was sigaed by jones, and that
on Aug. % he received a note from
Alton announcing the death of Jones.
]. Thomas, an attorney, claims Lee
was indebted to him for money loaned.
legal fees and office rent. and to sat
isfy this debt Lee had assigned to
Thomas 81, 100 of a commission to be
received in the Jones real estate deal
The police have a theory that "Phile-
tus Jones" is a myth. Lee is nearly
10 years old and is said to be mem
Der of the Lee family Of Virginia. For
eight years in that state he served as
a judge of the Circuit Court.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27

tries in Second Primary-Attack
on "Jim'' TiIlman.

Hemphil and Evans Probable En-
tries in Second Primary-Attack
on "Jim" TiIlman.
Columbia S. c.. Aug. 26.-It has
been many years since there has been
such an interest in an election as in
the primary held in South Carolina
to-day for all state officers and Unit
ed States senator to succeed McLau-
rim.
There were six candidates in the
race for the Senate. and five for Gov
ernor. In the former contest there has
been sharp campaign between for
mer Gov Evans and Congressman
Latimer.
TiiImnn Wanted Vindication.
Lieut.. Gov. James H Tillman, whose
connection with the Jenkins sword
and other matters brought him into
notoriety sought election for vindica-
ton.
The newspapers for the past month
have been keeping up a constant fire
and all kinds of charges have been
made by them, including gambling.
embezzlement, lying and drunkenness.
but Col Tillman was supported by the
men of his Spanish American war
regiment, by the Columbia and
Charleston blind tigers" the dispen-
sary constables, and a large element
OF the cotton mills.
He has not been attacked on the
stump by the other candidates, who
started out to make canvass on a
nigh plane. He has a very engaging
manner, eloquent speech and a capti-
waiting way with 1.-The boys"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27
THE WILL MUST STAND.
Colleges Left in Possession of the
Fayerweather Estate.

Colleges Left in Possession of the
Fayerweather Estate.
New York, Aug. ga decision was
handed down to-day by Judge La
copbe in the United States Circuit
Court, deciding. so far as that tribu-
nal is concerned. the noted Fayer-
weather will case.
Judge Lacombe's decision confirms
the decision of the state court of ap-
peals of July, 1897 which admitted the
will of the late Daniel 3. Fayer-
weather, the millionaire leather mer-
chant, to probate.
Under the terms of the will the
greater portion of the estate, estimat-
ed at S6,200,000 was divided between
various colleges and universities men,
toned in the will. among them being
the University of Virginia.
Judge Lacombe's decision leaves the
colleges and universities in the undis-
puted possession and enjoyment of the
money granted them. An appeal will
be taken to the United States Supreme
Court.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27
TO HONOR AMERICANS.
Cuban Congress to Decorate Those
Who Aided Independence.

Charlotte, N. c.. Aug. ga special
cable dispatch to the Observer from
Havana says:
1t has been decided by the new re-
public of Cuba to decorate Congress-
map j. M Moody of the Tenth North
Carolina District and other Americans
who rendered notable services to the
Cuban republic in securing self-gov-
eminent.
Resolutions are now pending in
Congress to prepare a list of Cubans
and foreigners who rendered special
service in the interest of Cuban indie
pendence and the establishment of
self government.
The following are among the names
which will appear in this list: Sena-
tors Morgan of Alabama, Money of
Mississippi Gallinger of New Hamp-
shire, Thurston of Nebraska; Repre-
sentative Moody of North Carolina,
William r. Hearst and James Gordon
Bennett of New York
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27
APPROVED LYNCHERS' ACT.
Coroner's Jury Said Justice to Raw
Usher Had Been Done.

Charlotte. N. c., Aug. 2s.-The coron-
er's jury in the case of Tom Jones,
the negro who assaulted and fatally
injured Mrs. Smith and who was
lynched yesterday. has approved the
act of the lynchers.
The following is the verdict;
1--WE, the jury to inquire into the
cause Of the death Of Tom Jones. find
that he came 10 his death by gunshot
wounds by parties unknown TO the
jury, obviously by an outraged pub
lie, acting in defense OF their homes.
wives daughters and children.
IN View Of the enormity OF the crime
committed by said Tom Jones. we
think they would have been recreant
70 their duty as good citizens had
they acted otherwise"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27
ROBBERS HELD UP TRAIN.
Engineer Forced at Pistols Point to
Obey Their Orders.

Spokane, Wash, Aug. ga west
bound Northern Pacific passenger
train was held up at Standpoint, Ida,
sixty-f1ve miles east of here, early this
morning. The robbers, of whom there
were seven, forced the engineer to
stop the train, after which they I'M
coupled the baggage car.
Then they compelled the engineer at
the point of a revolver to pull up
the track about three miles further.
where they tried to wreck the bag
gage car with dynamite. The explo-
sives failed to work, and after spend
ing fifteen minutes with the car the
robbers decamped, allowing the engf-
neer to go back to the train with his
engine.
Two other bandits had guarded the
train, keeping the passengers inside
by firing revolvers along the sides. No
attempt was made to modest the pas
sengers, and after the engine came
back, the other robbers left and the
train came on to Spokane. The train
was in charge of Conductor William
Gilbert of Helena, and was heavily
loaded
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27
KILLED IN COMMANDMENT.
Many Persons Die in Venezuelan
Attack on Ciudad Bolivar.

Caracas, Venezuela, Aug. 26.-Ciudad
Boliver, capital of the state of Bolivar
has been bombarded by Venezuelan
warships and many persons were
killed or wounded. The place has a
large British population, and the Brit
ish subjects have requested that a
warship of Great Britain be sent for
their protection.
1t is alleged that atrocities have been
committed at Ciudad Bolivar by both
the government troops and the revo-
lINionists.
Ciudad Bolivar is still in the power
of the revolutionists. The town was
fired upon day and night by the gun
boats Bolivar and Restaurador, which
attempted to land forces and to re-
occupy the place. About 600 shells
were fired into the city. When the
ammunition of the Restaurador was
exhausted she left for LaGuayra to
obtain additional supplies, after which
the bombardment will be resumed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27
ANARCHISTS ARE ARRESTED.
Charged with Attempt on Life OF
ItaIy's King.

London. Aug. Gin a dispatch
from Geneva the correspondent OF the
Daily Mail reports the arrest OF TWEEN
ty-three Italians. supposed 10 be an
arehists. in connection with an al.
legged plot 70 derall the train bearing
King Victor Emmanuel 20 Berlin.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27
TRIP or the TUsCoRARA.
New Revenue Cutter VIII show Her
Speed To-day.

Washington. Aug. 2s.-The new rev.
enue cutter Tuscorara. just completed
for the government at Richmond, Va.
will have her trial trip tomorrow,
running eight miles out 10 sea from
Newport News.
The trial viii be observed by Capt.
Collins, chief engineer OF the revenue
service, and a hoard Of engineer Off
GERS from that service The boat will
be stationed on the great lakes with
headquarters at Milwaukee
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27
THE USUAL sPLITs IN TEXAS.
Republicans Trying to Elect State
Chairman.

Houston, Tex, Aug. 26.-Republican
county conventions were held through
out Texas to-day to elect delegates to
the state convention to be held next
Monday at Fort Worth
The principal issue is the election Of
a chairman of the state COMMITTEES.
There are four candidates for the
place, representing as many factions.
The reports so far as received do not
indicate who won. as many counties
did not instruct. There were splits in
a number of counties and the state
convention will have to pass on them.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27
STRIKERS ACT THE VANDAL.
Telephone Employees Destroy Wire
at Many Points.

New Orleans, Aug. 26.-As tie result
of differences which have existed here
Company and dissatisfied employees,
considerable difficulty has been ex-
perienced by the company in operat-
ing its services here.
Striking employees of the company
are injuring the companys wire at
many vantage points, and have APP
pealed to the central trades and labor
council to inaugurate a general boy
colt by all labor unions.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27

ond primary. His competitor in the
second primary will be either D. S.
HENDERSON, of Aiken. or ex-Congress-
man j. j. Hemphin, of Chester.
IN the race for Governor Capt D.
=. Hayward is very far in the lead,
congressman Talbert next and Ansel
third. Col. James H. Tillman has no
chance of being in the second primary.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27
IN HANDS or RECEIVER.
Culver Lumber Company, Big Cor
pOratiOn, Is bankrupt.

Kansas city, Mo, Aug. 26.-The Gull
yer Lumber Company, successors to
the Kansas City Southern Lumber
Company. owning extensive timber
forests al Craighead. Okla, with lum-
her wards in Kansas City. Mo, and a
sash door and box factory at Kansas
City. Kan. was placed in a receivers
hands to-day on application OF II. A.
culver. the company's manager. As
sets are estimated at f650,000 and la
binties az s25o.00O
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27

LUTHERANs ELECT OFFICERS.
Gulf Division of Church In Session
al Mobile.

Mobile. Ala. Aug. 26.-The Gulf Gi-
vision of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church convened here to-day. with
delegates present from Texas. LOUISE
ana. Mississippi, Alabama and Flori-
da. The sessions VIII last three days
The election Of officers resulted as
follows: Rev. j. Garthol, Mobile.
president; Rev. r. Henniger. New or
leans, vice president Rev. II. Weibe,
Birmingham, secretary Prof J r.
Sehoenhardt. New Orleans. treasurer.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-27
SOUTH CAROLINA MURDERER.
Arrested by Police Officers I'm Phil
adelphia.

Philadelphia, Aug. 26.-Two negro
men. charged with murder, were ar
rested here to-day. and third, who
was arrested few days ago. left to-
night for Lumberton, S. c.; in charge
of Sheriff Scarborough of Darlington
county. The two men arrested to-day
are Andrew Harkins. wanted in Tur-
tie Creek, Allegheny county, Pa. for
killing a laborer, and Frank Jordan.
who is wanted in Clarksburg, w. Va,
to answer a murder charge.
The man taken to Lumberton is
George MacFadden, who is charged
with the murder of Elizabeth Smith,
colored, two years ago.