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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16
HAD READY REVOLVER.
Boy Played n Leading Part in "A New
York Episode.

New York, Aug. 15.-AGter holding a
crowd of pursuers at bay from the
platform of an elevated railroad sta
tion following an alleged assault upon
another workman. emptying his re-
volver into the mob and trying to es-
cape on a train. Joseph Costello, Is
years old, a bricklayer, was taken to
police station to-day guarded by a
squad of reserves with drawn revol-
vers. Behind surged the crowd which
had chased him, demanding that he be
lynched.
He was locked up on a charge of felo-
nious assault, made by Thomas Nc
Laughlin, another bricklayer, who says
that the youth fired at him, the bullet
passing through the collar of his coat,
near enough to burn his neck.
Costello. who is not a member of a
labor union. had been employed on a
new building up to last week. The
workmen demanded his discharge and
the contractor dismissed him. He
claimed that a sum of money was due
him from the contractor and that every
time he went after 1t the union men
drove him away. To-day, when he
again appeared at the building and
started for the contractors office, Nc
Laughlin stood in his way. Costello
says that Mclaughlin knocked him
down. Mclaughlin declares that Co.'S
tello drew a revolver, fired one shot,
which narrowly missed him, then turn
ed and ran.
A blacksmith. armed with a large
sledge hammer. faced a crowd OF
strike sympathizers. who were admin
istering a violent beating to Patrick
Mallon, a non-union man, this after
noon and so over-awed the crowd that
Mallon was allowed to slip away. NAL
Ion was leaving the Schwarzchild &
Sulzberger plant when a score OF
strikers seized him. threw him down.
kicked him and broke his nose, and
covered his face and body with cuts
and bruises.
He had managed 10 break away
and was running down the street
with the mob at his heels when Jo-
seph Rasater. a blacksmith heard his
cries for help. Selling a heavy sledge
hammer Rasater rushed into the street
and faced the crowd fIs threaten-
Ing attitude had the desired effect and
the pursuers fell back. while Mallon
made good his escape.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16
NEW YORK TO MANAGE
ITS OWN CAMPAIGN.
Democratic National Committee Will
Keep Hands on.

Democratic National Committee Will
Keep Hands on.
New York. Aug. 15.--At conference
between Chairman Cord Meyer of the
New York Democratic State Committee
and Delaney Nicoll. vice chairman of
the National Committee, to-day, an
understanding was reached regarding
the New York state campaign. It was
decided that the National Committee
would not interfere with the State
Committee in the state, and neither the
National nor the State Committee will
take up any work in New York city
and Brooklyn, where the campaign will
be conducted by the regular Demo-
cratic organization.
The Democratic managers say they
are convinced that the situation In
Greater New York is in the best pos
sible shape for larger vote and larger
majorities than ever before. The ma
tional managers will look to the city
organization to maintain this condition
of affairs.
Later in the day Mr.. Meyer had a
conference with P. Fl. McCarren at the
state headquarters, and the state cam
paign was discussed.
The Democratic headquarters was
thronged with visitors to-day. Many
came seeking employment in some ca
pacity with the National Committee.
Much work was done towards getting
the quarters in shape. Assistant Ser
geant-at-Arms Donelson was installed
as officer in charge of the headquar-
ters.
Maine Democrats have been calling
on the National Committee for speak
ers, and Chairman Taggart has been
considering the advisability of sending
several prominent men to that state.
The reports from Maine indicate re-
duced majorities for the Republicans
and the Democrats think a close vote,
although the Republicans may be sue
cessful, will have a moral effect IN
other parts of the country.
Democratic speakers are not easily
obtained, as many have made arrange :.
ments to speak later in the campaign.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16
TERRELL AND NORWOOD
IN L0NG-DISTANCE POKER.
How Poker ParIance Is Understood
by OmciaIs.

Atlanta, Aug. 15.-Some amusing
correspondence in connection with the
bill TO increase the salary of the judge
Of the City Court OF Savannah to $5,-
900 was to-day brought to light at the
Capitol. The corresponce took place
between Gov. Terrell and Judge Nor
wood. The letters were: From Judge
Norwood to Gov. Terrell. Aug. 10: ut
is up to you, Governor. Sincerely
yours, #. M. Norwood"
From Gov. Terrell to Judge Nor
wood, Aug. II: mo It isn't: pass.
Yours truly (signed) J. M. Terrell"
From Judge Norwood to Gov. Ter
rell, Aug 1S: "All right. As you've
passed. I'll rake i'm the pot. Yours
with thanks, 7. NJ. Norwood"
The Governors signature has been
affixed to the bill and Judge Norwood
now is 10 get $1,000 more than the
chief Justice of the state and have
the privilege, in addition. of riding on
free passes without molestation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16
FOUR KILLED
NEAR SENOIA
BY A BOILER EXPLOSION
SEVERAL OTHERS WERE INJURED
By THE ACCIDENT.

Accident Occurred mt n sawmiII-It
Is Reported That 1t Was Caused.
by the Water in the Boiler Be-
ing LOw-J. f. Arnold, one of the.
WenIthiest Men in the County.
the Owner of the Mill, Among the
Killed.
Senoia. Ga. Aug. 15.-The boiler at
the sawmill of ]. F. Arnold. Ave miles
from this city, exploded this afternoon,
killing four persons and injuring sew
eral others how many is not known.
The dead:
]. F, Arnold, owner of the MILL
Buford Arnold.
Will Arnold, negro. AIf!IX
Unknown negro. ~
The injured included two negro em-
ployes, one of whom may die.
The cause of the explosion is not
known, but is reported to have been
low water in the boiler.
j. F. Arnold was one Of the wealth.
lest and most popular men in the
county.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16

heavy guards being placed at each of
the entrances. four in number.
A jury was secured in less than ten
minutes, consisting of the following
men: B. F. Porter H. j. Proctor, Jr,
Jack Mikell. George E. Wilson, Madi-
son Warren, Tillis Brannen, John w.
Graham, J. f. Anderson, George A..
Hart E. A. Proctor, j. D. McElveen
and J. d. Hagins.
Examination of witnesses.
The testimony of all witnesses was
Technically the same as that printed
at the time OF the coroner's inquest
win the exception of that of Reeds
"ife who made a clean breast Of
the crime as related to her by her
husband stating that she would not
'eil all she knew at the coroner's in
quest because she was afraid.
All the witnesses who testified at
me coroner's inquest were put on the
stand. Col Deal conducted the ex-
a'iihation Of witnesses for the de-
renee and also made the one argument
To the jury.
H. A. Woodaok was first put on the
stand and testified that he saw the
i'e about 10 O'Clock on Thursday night.
ana he and Boss woodrum went to
a. G. Deal arrived al the HODGES
Use az u O'Clock Hodges was in.
,he house with the remnants Of bed
athg burning over his body. lie then
'"'Nea diagram OF the room anf
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blood stains, as if he had run his hands
into his pocket for a knife.
cato Made His Statement.
The entire afternoon was taken in
examining witnesses and at ten
minutes to o'clock both sides closed
A consultation was held and the de-
PENDANTS counsel asked that their cli-
ent might be permitted to reconsider
and make his statement. No objection
was interposed and he mounted the
stand. He was hardly able to stand,
and frequently repeated. and at one
time broke down and cried. His state
ment. from the official record of the
court stenographer, follows:
"Well, gentlemen, the crime they
have got me charged with here-I am
not guilty of that crime. Nothing like
it. Because when that thing was done,
wasn't there. l wasn't nowhere
about Mr. Hodges house at all. 1 was
at my own house, suppose, when that
was done. Whilst l left my house that
night / never went to Mr.. Hodges
house at all. I went TO Paul Reeds
house and back to my own and back
to Pauls. and from there to George
Campbells, and then back to my
house. and when ] got back there l
stayed-and when / got back the
house was not even set on fire, and II
was not set on fire until after / lay
down. There was three mems coming
along when / first left Pauls house
and started home Paul walked piece
with me and there was three mems
coming along They taken Paul off
and talked with him some and Paul
come back 10 me and asked me 70 go
with them. and then they asked me
and ! asked them where they were
going, and they said. and / said, No,
! would not go for "A thousand dollars,
and you had better not 60. and they
goes on. ! suppose they there, / went
ON home ] didn't 90 right straight
contlnned on Flfth Pare.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16
SENATOR FAIRBANKS
WILL TAKE THE STUMP.

Chicago, Aug. 15.--That Senator
Fairbanks, the Republican vice pres
idential candidate. will participate al
most continuously in the presidential
campaign and tour the country in be-
half Of the ticket, was made known to-
day as the result of a visit made by
him TO Republican headquarters In this
city lie has entered into an engage
ment 10 open the Kansas state cam.
paign at Marion IN that state on Sept.
i, and there are calls for him for earlier
dates IN Vermont. lie also to-day in
dlcated his positive acceptance Of an
Invitation 10 speak at Saratoga. N. n.
on Sept. IA, on the occasion Of the cell
ebration Of the hftieth anniversary Of
the organization Of the Republican
party az that resort Later IN the cam
paikn he will Visit the Far West.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16
cowherd Talks Literature.

New York, Aug. 5.-Representative
w. s. Cowherd, chairman of the Dem
ocratic Congressional Campaign Conn
mittee, to-day came to New York TO
consult with George r. Parker, who
has been made head Of the literary bu-
reau Of the National Committee. Mr..
Cowherd has already sent out a great
supply Of literature from Washington,
and II was regarding the work done
and proposed to be done by Mr.. Cow
herd that the National Committee
wanted information. II is quite likely
that the two committees will cooper
ate hereafter upon campaign litera-
ttire
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16
HEAVY FIGHTING
AT PORT ARTHUR.

Berlin. Aug 15.-A dispatch to the
Lokal Anzieger from Toxic. received
to-day. confirms the reports that heavy
fighting has occurred at Port Arthur
during the past few days. The Japa-
nese captured three Russian batteries
and secured positions close to the inner
fortifications. Both sides lost heavily.
The japanese have commenced a bonn
bardment from Lang mountain on the
harbor and inner defenses.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16
RUSSIA'S CHARGES
AGAINST CHINESE,

Washington, Aug. 15.-Minister
Conger at PeSin has cabled the
State Department .nnder to-day's
date as follows:
THE Russian minister has sent
to the Chinese government a strong
note. charging 1T AfSth completely
in the Ryeshitelni sffair, charging
the Chinese commodore with cow
ardice or treason. and demanding
full explanation and slie restoration
of the destroyer. am severe punish
ment of the comm ,dore.
''The Chinese govszntnent has de-
manded from the Iyyss ese the res
toration of the .d8fs- s."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16
SUCCESSFUL REPULSE
OF THE JAPANESE.

st. Petersburg, Aug. Is. 4:2O p. m.-
The War Office to-day received a mes
sage from Port Arthur in which Gen.
ports a successful repulse of a general
assault on the Russian outer position
during the night following the depart
ure of the Russian squadron. He does
not mention a naval engagement or re-
fer to the return of the warships
The admiralty has received a tele-
gram from Capt Matousevitch of the
Czarevitch, now at Tsingtau, saying
that he is recovering.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16
IAPS TOOK POSITIONS
AFTER HARD FIGHTING.

ST. Petersburg, Aug. 15.--The En-
peror has received the following dis
patch from Vioeroy Alexien. dated
Aug. i3:
According 70 a report from Port
Arthur Aug. TO- the Japanese attack
ed Taku and siao Mountain In enor-
nous force during the night Of Aug. Q
Continued on Fifth Page.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16
REPORT THAT N0VIK
HAS BEEN SUNK.

Che Foo, Aug. Is. 1918 a. m.--An
unconfrmed report. which has reached
here from Tsingtau. says that the RUS
sian cruiser Novik. which put into
Tsingtau. after the battle OF Aug. 10,
of Port Arthur, and which coaled
there. and put to sea within her twen-
ty-four hours limit has been sunk for
ty miles from Tsingtau.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16

Washington. Aug. i5.-Rear Admiral
Jewell. commanding the American Eu-
ropean squadron. to-day cabled 20 the
Navy Department announcing the de-
parture Of his command. comprising
the Olympia, Baltimore and Cleve-
land. from smyrna for Gibraltar This
action Is taken on the instructions
from Minister Leishman AZ constanti-
noplc that the squadron'a presence -
no longer necessary a. Smyrna.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16
GATHERED AT THE HOTEL AND
DEMANDED TO SEE THE JUDGE

Statesboro
hy men, who
the Jkyl Hotel
We're the small
u
OF the crowd into
Daleys room
gentleman crowd
AFTER much dispersed
omcer the
got readiness
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16
CHINESE BANDITS ARE
MOVING AGAINST RAILROAD.

Mukden, Aug. 15.--The Chinese ban
dit leaders Kitsushan, Tulisan and
Folingo, each with a thousand fol-
lowers, are now in Sinmintlng district,
moving up the Lao river valley with
the object of attacking the railroad
Each OF the bands, which were or
ganized by japanese, is accompanied
by 100 japanese, with mountain guns
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16
TOGO SAYS ANOTHER
CRUISER WAS SUNK.

Toxic, Aug. 16.-Admiral Togo
reports that a vessel of the type
of the protected cruiser Pallada
was torpedoed and sunk in the en-
gagement of Aug. 10.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16
PENGUIN SANK WITH
TWENTY-FIVE PERSONS.

She Was Chartered to Search for
"Kruger's Millions"
Durham, Natal, Aug. 15.-The coast
ing steamer Penguin has been wrecked,
and twenty-five persons who were on
board Of her were drowned. The
boatswain is the only survivor.
The Penguin was chartered to search
for ''Kruger's millions" alleged to
have been sunk with the steamer Zulu
land off this coast. three years ago.
Four previous expeditions with the
same object in view have ended dlsas-
trously.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16
LAND AND NAVAL ATTACK
MADE ON PORT ARTHUR.

Che Foo, Aug. Is, II p. m,-That a
general land and naval attack was
made on Port Arthur to-day is indi-
Gated by information from various
sources.
The statement that the naval attack
was made at o'clock in the morning
comes from an authoritative, but not
diplomatic. quarter.
Junks, which arrived here to-day, say
the japanese recently occupied Liauti
hills and Sushiyen is two or three miles
north of the fortress.
Five warships and seven torpedo boat
destroyers, according to the junks. re-
turned to Port Arthur the night of
Aug. 10.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16

Mexico City. Aug. ia eharp
shock OF earthquake IA reported from
portz. IN Chiapae. and tho isihmug of
Tehuantepcc Ia some places aubtc-
ranean noises were heard.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16
will LYNCH PRISONERS
AS SOON AS CONVICTED"
So Declare Mayor Johnson and Two Ofh-
eEs in Appealing TO the Governor TO
Send Troops TO Sfafesboro.

One Thousand Armed Men Asserted to Be in the
Town, and Need of Four Companies Declared.
Judge Daley Thought the ogIethorpes and
Guards Gould Deal Withthe Situation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-16

Washington, Aug. 15.-The State De-
partment has received advices from
Che Foo to the effect that it is report
ed there that a general naval battle at
Port Arthur was begun at dawn to-
day
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13
exonerates herself from it and all
others that she is associated with.
''Respeotfully,
Mrs. j. .. Wilkinson.

We understand that the thrusts in
the above note were directed solely at
Miss Fleruing because of fannied
wrong done kinswoman of the defen-
dant when she and Miss Fleming were
in school together at French Camp,
Miss. Something about the class val
edictorian competition in which the
two young ladies became ardent rivals
for that honor. Miss Fleming came
out victor ious.
Mrs. Wilkinson's note and the trial
has furnished the sensation of the
day in Magee-busines practically
being suspended on account Of them.
Our school was dismissed yesterday
and today on this account and that
the sentiment of the greater portion
of Magee's citizens is with Miss Flem-
ing and her associates, is quite evil
dent.
The case was again called this
morning at 10:30 and large crowd
was present, including a number OF
ladies, who all occupied seats on the
opposite side of the house from the
defendant.
The court proceeded with the cal
ling and swearing Of the witnesses,
after which the task Of selecting a
jury commenced. The following jury
was sworn in: Willie Mangum, s.
O. Box, Ike Renyolds, T. S. Bishop,
Irvn Jones, Quitman Holbrook.
W. Mangum disqualified because OF
his relation to defendant. Irwin
Jones was next challenged and excus
ed by the state after sharp tilt be-
tween opposing council. Charlie
Rankin disqualified because of hil
age. ALI Maddox was next called
but failed to qualify and was excused
by the state. P. D. Lott and Billie
Walker were called from the regu
lar venire and were accepted wheI
the state announced that the jur,
as it stood was acceptable ITO thu
state sd4159aesndsnVS, sso ssoSnoil eSs; 49,
med only one venireman, P. D. Lott,
and Mr.. Lott being acceptable to him,
both parties announced ready for trial.
The entire mornings session was
taken up in selecting a jury. The
court adjourned until O'Clock when
tho caea war racumpd
FRIDAY NIGHTS COURT.
While the glorious sun was idly
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13
TROUBLE
AT MAGEE
Our Sister Town Greatly Agitated
Over a Case Criminal Libel
New Trial To-Morrow.

AS the parties involved in the case
are well-known in Rankin county,
The News clips the following proceed :
ings from the Magee Courier, relative
to the criminal libel suit of Miss Flem-
ing ct al VS. Mrs. J. d. Wilkinson.
All the parties are prominent people,
and the trouble is exceedingly regret
ted by their friends:
The case of the State of Mississip-
pi VS.. Mrs. J. D. Wilkinson for Grim
inal libel came up for hearing in jus.
tice of peace court Thursday and was
continued until today, Friday, because
of the absence of the defendant e
council, George May. who is now
confined to his bed with fever aud Maj
Pat Henry, of Brandon, was retained
by the defense in his stead. The
state is represented by Attorneys W.
L. Easterling, of Jackson, and Rus
sell and Russell.
Misses Mabel Fleming, Hattie
May Penland, Mamie Benson,
Annye Stringer and Mrs. j., E.
Woodward are the plaintiffs in the
suit.
Saturday evening, September "a,
the plaintiffs together with fou,
young gentlemen went out to Nc.
Nair or Magee springs, on a moon
light picnic. The young people were
accompanied by Mrs. j. E. Woodward
as chaperone and went out to the
springs for few hours recreation aud
every thing no doubt would have pass
ed off pleasant enough, but for th'
following note received by Prof
Woodward Monday morning ant
Which H,asSss H,asss..tt5e 'sfseessst -Fsa:s md of a
charges:
"Mr. Woodward: Since the re-
port of the Saturday nights disgrace
full debaucbery and midnights carousal
that was indulged in by your esteemed
assistant. Miss Fleming, have reached
us we shall keep Inez from school
after today until she, Miss Fleming,
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sinking to rest, the trial, ever inter
esting, continued. Adjournment was
taken for supper and Immediately
after the last three witnesses heard in
rebuttal by the state were examined,
but defendant council objected be-
cause the proper predicate had not
been established and the court sus.
tanned the objection.
Hon. W. L. Easterling then address
ed the jury in behalf of the state.
He spoke about one hour and his
speech was bristling with poignant
facts and law and evidence. Mr..
Easterling was followed by Maj. Pat
Henry for the defense, who in turn
was followed by that inimitable, in
domitable legal fighter, r. O. Rus
sell. Mr.. Russell did not mince
his words. Every word was weighed
we'll, but he was not merciful in
his exculpation. "The world from
his perfection fell into all filth and
foul iniquity."
The jury retired about II sc
O'Clock and remained out until about
O'Clock a. m., when they informed
l, the court that the jury could MOI
agree, four holdings out for conviction
and two tor acquittal.
A new trial is necessary and Justice
Bishop set next Friday to hear same.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13

and beautiful as the dew drop, that
hangs like pendant-a gem of the
purest ray serene-in the glorious
sunshine of a beautiful May morning.
: Mrs. Wilkinson has not been proven
guilty by jury. The trial was had
and the jury could not agree-hopeless-
ly hung we imagine that the
very angels from heaven, in answer
to the prayers Of united populace-
the prayers Of a dear old mother
came down and encircled Miss Flem
ing in protecting embrace from that
which was designed to rob her Of all
she holds dear in this world-her
hope of the future world and her use
fulness in thisA God forbid. We
know that He, ia His infinite good
ness and wisdom will protect this
good woman from the forked tongue
Of sfander ''thAt sears like sulphur
flames from hot hell" whenever and
on whatever victim it falls.
Miss Fleming is the first assistant
of our school. She is engaged in the
noblest work of man or woman that
of training children. = She has made
it her lifework; her profession; her
mode of caring for those-an invalid
father and "a. .grayhaired mother who
is dependent upon her efforts for their
very existence. She has done all
in her power to perfect herself for
the battle of life, and now. just in
the zenith of her success, her spotless
character needs be drawn into the
cesspool of despair, until she can taste
the very tortures of living death.
Like the victim of the midnight assas
sin she has been stabbed with that
sharp two-edged tool, which has been
menace to society since the worlt
-Slander-and unless 1T il
choked to death in its incipiency
J none are immune from its damnabl'
thrusts.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13

Now is the time to list your lands
if you desire to sell, with
HENRY AND MAY.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13

We are as liberal with our custo'
mers as safe banking business vii!
justify. Brandon Bank.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13

You can borrow money at the Bran
don Bank on good security.
W. H. Barnes, Cashier,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-10-13

Call on Brandoh@nt in homes
agents, for what you waIsa.s. Sc
truck farms or cotton farmaN
HENRY AND May
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ntef fsUr1rcu1hfefence, business

CenUeT To tUCIfCumIerenCe, DuSlueBB VAS
been suspended, our school has been
dismissed few days and all because
some one. has preferred charges, which,
in their blackness, would cause the
inky darkness of the most bottomless
pits of hell pale into insignifioance.
A woman character has been assailed,
and too, young woman-a woman
whose character we know is as pure