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THE . . AUGUSTA SAVINGS . SANK, . . . S05 Hroiiil Street, Util STA, GKOKGIA. ^sassamo W. B. YOUNG, President, j J. G. WEIGLE, j Cashier. SAVINGS ACCOUNTS! SOLICITED. Interest Paid On tteiioaits. r-w^jn% Volume 19, Waynesboro, Georgia, Saturday, July 7, 1900. Number 12. THE Pays interest ! PLANTERS LOAN AND j SAVINGS on Deposits. Accounts i BANK, Solicited. Augusta, Ca. L.C. Hatne, President. W. C, Wardlaw ORGANIZED 18 0 Cashier. do away with all the hot discomfort of former baking days, save yourself work and bother and do your baking in less time, at less expense, by using a Blue Flame Burns the cheapest fuel that's sold with abso lute safety, without causing dirt or grease, smoke or smell. Sold wherever stoves are sold—made in vari ous sizes. If your dealer does not have them, write to STANDARD OIL COMPANY. For Sale by CHAS. B. ALLEN, Augusta, Ga. nupmns UN\Lil S it WILL AVENGE VON KETTELER. FIGHT FOR SECOND PLACE. Great Enthusiastic Outburst Greets National Chair man James K. Jones. THOMAS TAKES THE CHAIR Temporary Organization Effected. Routine Business Rushed Through. Rules Adopted and Committees Ap pointed—Convention Opened With Prayer—Following Reports of Com mittees Nominations Will lie Made. | Kansas City, July 4.—The national Democratic convention was called to or der at noon by Chairman James K. Jones of Arkansas. The routine business was quickly dis patched and Temporary Chairman Thomas of Colorado took the chair. The various committees were ap pointed, and .following their reports, permanent organization will be effected, when nominations for president and vice president are in order. FAILURES FOR SIX MONTHS. Business Mortality Is the Lightest for IS Years. New York, July 4.—Despite the quieting down of general business there bas beeu little appreciable increase in business mortality and the number of failures reported for the first six months of the calendar year 1900 is the smallest noted for IS years past, falling below 5,000 in number. The volume of liabili ties, it is true, is somewhat larger than a year ago, the increase being nearly 81(5,0') >,000 or 19 per cent. With the ex ception of the first six months of last year, the aggregate liabilities of 4,8S0 traders, §00,004,208 is the smallest sum involved in the product mentioned since the year 1892, and with that exception is the smallest aggregate reached since 1887. The assets of failures mentioned ag gregate §27,475,514, a gain of 28 percent over last year, but a decrease of 25 per cent from 1898, only about half those of 1897, and, with the exception of last year, the smallest assets reported since 1 ; >87. As illustrative of the return to the normal in the matter of business embarrassments, it might be stated that the percentage of assets to liabilities in the first six months of the present year was 45.7 per cent, compared with 45.5 p t c nt last year, with 5 per cent in 1898. with 58 per cent in 1897 and 1896 and 61 per cent in the panic year 1893. BRITISH LOSSES IN AFRICA. War Office issues Statement of Cas ualties in tlie Boer War. London, July 4.—The war office has issued a return of the British casualties in South Africa since the beginning of the war. The total losses, exclusive of sick and wounded, have been 29,706, of which the killed in action were 254 _ offi cers and 2,403 non-commissioned officers and men; died of wounds, 70 officersand 610 non-commissioned officers and men; missing and prisoners, 65 officers and 2,624 non-commissioned officers and men; died of disease, 133 officers and 4,204 non-commissioned officers and men; invalided home, 844 officers and 18,-134 non-commissioned officers and men. BID IN BY BONDHOLDERS. Marietta Paper Mill Sold—Company to Be Reorganized. Marietta, Ga., July 4.—The property of the Marietta Paper Manufacturing company has been sold by M. W. Ses sions, receiver. The property was bid off by C. C. Whitmire of Toledo, O., for the sum of §60,000, for the bondholders. The bonded indebtedness was §75,000. The sale of the country mill was en joined, and did not take place. This piece of property is worth something like §10,000. The company will be re organized by the purchasers right away. Until then they will continue to be run by Mr. Sessions as receiver. One Minute Cough Cure, cures. That is what it was made (» r Emperor of Germany Virtually De clares War on China. Berlin, July 3.—Addressing the de tachment of German marines which sailed from WilhelmshaVeu lor China, the emperor made a remarkable speech j during which he notified the world of | Germany’s intention to avenge the nmr- j der of Baron You Ketteler, the lato min- i ister of Germany at Peking, and the | missionaries and to dictate terms to the i Chinese from the palace at Peking. Ac cording to The Lokal Anzeiger his majesty spoke as follows: “The German flag has beeu insulted and the German empire treated with contempt. This demands exemplary punishment and vengeance. Events have moved with frightful rapidity and have become profoundly grave and still graver since I called yon to arms. What I hoped to effect with the help of the marine infantry has now become a diffi cult task, which can only be fulfilled with the ranks of all civilized states. “I will not rest until the German flag, joined to those of the other powers, floats triumphantly over China’s flag, and it has beeu planted on the walls of Peking to dictate peace to the Chinese. “You will have to maintain good comradeship with all the other troops whom yon will come iu contact with over yonder. Rushans, British and French—all alike are fighting for one common cause—for civilization. We must bear in mind, too, something higher than defense of our religion and defense and protection of our brothers out there, some of whom stake their lives for the Savior. Bring back these flags to me clean and stainless and with out a spot. My thanks, my prayers and my solicitude go with you.” No Change at Washington. Washington, July 3.-Up to noon there had been no change hero regarding thi Chinese situation. No orders had gone out looking to the dispatch of increased forces and beyond a cablegram from Consul Goodenow at Shanghai, reciting the brief news brought to Shanghai by the messenger from Sir Robert Hart. There was a disposition to take some comfort out of the statement that cannon were not being used against the lega tion. The date of the Peking dispatch, June 25, eight days back, leaves ground for grave apprehension as to what has occurred since then. ! BRUTALITY OF TUG CREWS. j Would Not Rescue Drowning Men Be cause They Had No Money. Hoboken, N. J., July 3.—A sensation ! has been created by an announcement from Mayor Fagan of Hoboken that he will prosecute all leading boat compa nies against whom charges of refusing to save lives can be substantiated. The mayor says he will apply at once for warrants charging two tugboat captains with murder and that he has evidence to prove that these men used boat hooks to keep drowning men from climbing on their tugs because the unfortunates had no money. An effort is to be made also to have the license of the offending captains revoked. Seventy-Four Bodies Recovered. New York, July 8.—The search for bodies of persons who perished in the fire at the North German Lloyd’s pier at Hoboken was resumed today. Up to the stoppage of work late last night 67 bodies had been recovered. Four of these were still on the Saale, where they were found. Wrecking tugs continued their work j on the Maine and Bremen, removing ( the cargoes and debris and trying to I reach the bodies believed to be iu their ! holds. Many persons are known to have I perished in the ships, but it is feared I that any bodies recovered will be un recognizable. The body of an unrecognizable man was found at the foot of Essex street, Jersey City. Seven additional bodies has been taken from the river, making the total number of dead found 74. Accident Frustrates a Robbery. Chicago, July 2.—A bold attempt by two masked men to loot the safe in the office of the Globe Laundry company was frustrated by an accident that may prove fatal to one of the marauders. In exploding dynamite to shatter the lock of the inner door of the safe one of the men had his right hand torn away and his arm shattered, while the other thief was struck iu the face by a flying frag ment of steel. The injured men fled. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel'Salve Cures Piles. Scalds. Burns. Towne, Danforth and Sulzer Are the Leading Candidates. Kansas City, July 3.—The Towne men are more confident than ever that they will nominate their man for viee president. They say the fight is be tween Towne and Danforth of New York and the question of expediency will now be considered. Danforth is the personal and political friend of David B. Hill. Already the point is being made that he is Hill’s candidate, and that he is to be named for the purpose of con ciliating Hill for the manner in which his suggestions were treated by Mr. Bryan on his recent visit to Lincoln. It is a feature, however, which cuts both ways, as there is ail element among the delegates who don’t feel like offering anything in the way of olive branches. It is known that Hill and his friends have some hesitancy about pushing Dan forth for the nomination because they have doubts of success if there is a dis tinct declaration for 16 to 1. The east ern delegation is absolutely quiescent on all of the direct issues in platform or as to candidates. They assume that they are for anything that the western silver delegates may decide upon. Hill’s name they say will not be considered. Belmont, who has been mentioned, is not even considered by the silver ele ment. And yet the east is reported in the contest by virtue of a candidate se lected, not by eastern representatives, but by western and southern states. In fact, they assert the fight for the vice presidential candidate has narrowed down to two men—both personal friends of William J. Bryan and both alleged to be acceptable. They are Towne and Sulzer of New York. Of these two men they agree that Towne has the better of the contest, because it is pointed out that he will represent a fusion of all the silver ele ments. Mr. Sulzer was inclined to be reticent this morning when he was told of this situation. He admitted that he knew the east had practically decided to let the convention be dominated by the western men, and admitted that Mr. Towne was the leader in the race, say ing: “Mr. Towne is very acceptable to Mr. Bryan.” Senator Tillman, of South Carolina, was among the early arrivals. He im mediately announced himself for Towne for vibe president, but said that he did not consider it necessary to make spe cific declaration on the ratio when de claring for silver. “With Bryan at the head of the ticket,” he said, “we need no platform. His position is such that no man can question it. ’ ’ Danforth or Towne. Kansas City, July 3.—As_ the day wore on the impression spread among the delegates that the convention would nominate either Danforth or Towne, and that the element which felt that a Democrat should be named were more strongly inclined toward Danforth. STATUE OF WASHINGTON. Gift of American Women to France Is Unveiled. Paris, July 3.—The ceremonies con nected with the unveiling of the eques trienne statue of Washington, the gift of an association of American women to France, passed off according to program. Sousa’s band was in attendance. The United States ambassador, General Hor ace Porter, presided and delivered an address. Consul General Gowdy made the presentation and the French minister of foreign affairs, M. Delcasse, accepted in behalf of France. The equestrian statue of Washington is in bronze and is about 15 feet in height to the top of the head of Wash ington and from 22 to 23 fee.t to the top of the uplifted sword. Washington is represented in full military costume, taking command of the American army at Cambridge July 3, 1776, and dedi cating hie sword to the service of his country. S100 Reward SIOO. The readers of this paper will be pleased to earn that there is at least c ne Dreaded dis ease that science has been aole to cure in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Hail’s Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a consti tutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Hall’s Catarrh Cure jis taken in ternally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby de stroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in do ing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers, that they offer one hundred dollars for any case that it tails to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Ad dress, F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists 75c. STRIKERS ARE INDICTED.; Grand Jury Returns True Bills Against 20 Rioters. St. Louis, July 3.—The 20 striking street car men who were arrested at the time of the trouble in front of the posse barracks, when the deputy sheriffs shot and killed several of their companions, have been indicted by the* grand jury. Each is held on three counts, all of which practically cover the same charge, inciting a riot and rioting. With these indictments were probably a dozen others growing out of the big street car strike. Policeman John J. Bridwell, of the first district, being charged in one indictment with oppression iu the office. .No less than a dozen others are in dicted for placing obstructions on the street car tracks. ON THEJOREIGNERS An Imperial Decree Is Issued to the Viceroys. Kshinaza 3Ialces Denial. Washington, July 3.—Mr. Eshinaza, consul of Colombia to New York, called at the state department and had a con ference with Secretary Hay. The consul general denies the accuracy of the sto ries which reach the American press to the effect that the insurrectionists are making good headway in Colombia. Price of Sugar Advanced. New York, July 3.—All grades of re fined sugars have been advanced 1-10 of a cent per pound by the American Sugar Refining company. Raw sugars have been advanced 1-16 of a cent per pound. All the independent refineries have fol lowed the advance made by the Ameri can company. Hunter Has Crossed the Vaal. London, July 3.—This dispatch has been received at the war office from Lord Roberts at Pretoria: “General Hunter’s division has crossed the Vaal and should he at Frankfort, where he trill be joined by Colonel MacDonald’s brigade from Heilbron.” Drouth is Broken. Brisbane, Australia, July 3.—From 1}£ to 3 inches of rain has fallen in the drought stricken portion of the colony of Queensland. It is still raining heavi ly and the drought has been completely broken up. Negro Excursionist Killed. Selma, Ala., July 4.—Two excursions to Selma brought 28 carloads of negroes from Meridian Miss., and Birmingham. One negro, name unknown, was found lying on the Southern railway bridge over the Cahaba river, about 9 miles from Selma, with his skull crushed. It is thought he was leaning out from the platform when the bridge timbers struck him, knocking him off. Threw Vitriol in His Face. Boston, July 4.—Marion Rogan, a waitress in a restaurant, met, at her re quest, Frank L. Taylor, a dentist, in the marble doorway of the public library. The girl dashed vitriol iu Taylor’s face and the acid burned his eyes so that he will be always blind. Death from Laudanum. Alexander City, Ala., July 4.—-E. M. Barnes, aged about 70 years, died here from au overdose of laudanum. He was suffering with a severe carbuncle and took the laudanum to relieve the pain. Mr. Barnes was the postmaster here. Twenty Per Cent Dividend. Harmony Grove, Ga., July 4.—The Harmony Grove cotton mill declared a dividend of 20 per cent at the annual meeting of the directors. All of the former officers and directors were re elected for the ensuing fiscal year. Burglars Make a Gocd Haul Decatur, Ala., July 4.—The safe ol W. G. Skillmau, a large dealer in fann ing implements in New Decatur, was burglarized late last night and $70C stolen. APPEAL TO THE SOLDIERS Prevented a Tragedy. Timely information given Mrs, Geo. Long, of New Straitsville.Ohio prevented a dreadful tragedy and saved two lives. A frightful cough had long kept her awake every night. She had tried many reme dies and doctors but steadily grew worse uutil urged to try Dr. King’s New Discovery. One bottle wholly- cured her, and she writes this mar velous medicine also cured Mr. Long of a severe attack of pneumo nia. Such cures are positive proof of the matchless merit of this grand remedy for curing all throat, chest and lung troubles. Only 50c and $1. Eyery bottle guaranteed. Trial bottles free at H. B. McMaster. They are Commended for What Hi s Already Beeu Accomplished—Fate ol tlie.Legatiouers—Fighting Continues Around Tieu Tain. London, July 4.—“Not a single for eigner is now'alive in Peking,” is the latest Chinese report which has reached Shanghai. Earlier reports from the same sources describe the condition of the British legation as something awful. It is said that the rooms of the legation were filled with sick and wounded, the killed lying unburied iu heaps. It is believed that many members and officials of the tsnng li yamen perished when the German guard, maddened by the murder of Baron Yon Ketteler, the German minister, set fire to the build ing. That the foreigners at the Chinese capital have been abandoned to their horrible fate seems no longer open to doubt in the light of the dispatch re ceived from Taku announcing the deci sions of the admirals regarc^ing the help lessness of further attempts to relieve Peking. Shanghai, July 4.—The following im perial decree, dated Peking, June 25, has lean sent by courier to Pno Ting Fu, and thence telegraphed broadcast: “We are now warring with the for eigners. Boxers, patriots and peoplo, combined with the government troops, have been repeatedly victorious in bat tles with our foreign enemies. We have already sent imperial commissioners to transmit the imperial praise and exhor tation to repeat these successes. “There must be men of similar pa triotism and bravery iu all the provinces of the empire. We, therefore, command all viceroys and governors to enlist such and organize them into troops. Let this decree be sent to all the high officials in the empire at the rate of 200 miles per day. High Chinese officials here state that they have received a message from Peking saying that 24 hours would de cide the fate of the remaining foreign legations. ►Severe fighting continues around Tien Tsin. Admiral Seymour is reported to have been wouuded in a pitched battle. Reports from the surrounding country show that proclamations urging the massacre of foreigners and native Christ ians have been posted on the walls of missions. FIERCE BATTLE NEAR TAKU. The Ladder of Success Is bard or easy to climb, just as a man chooses to make it. Success is not such a shy bird as many people suppose. Success is largely a matter of doing business on the broad principle of giving satisfaction at the smallest cost. We’ve been succrsstul because we’ve treated people right, giving them the best build ing materials at low prices and filling orders promptly. A great part of our business comes direct from the users of lumber. Contractors and builders are climbing to suc cess, too, by using our materials. It makes good buildings, and that makes their reputations, and that makes mon ey fof them. Send to us for prices it you can’t call. $ Wi if Chinese Troops are Defeated With Heavy Losses. Taku, China, June 29, via Shanghai, July 4.—A reconnoitering party under Lieutenant Commander Keys of the tor pedo boat Fame, captured and destroyed the New City and the port 12 miles from Taku, June 28. There was little or no opposition. Two blue jackets were in jured by an explosion and many Chinese were killed. The river is practically clear from Taku to Tien Tsin, with the excepton of a few sunken tow boats and lighters. A second attack was made on the east arsenal June 27, the Russians being forced to retire for reinforcements. A force of British, one company of Ger mans and 30 Americans then engaged the enemy who, with four guns, made a determined resistance until the whole allied force supported the artillery. The allies advanced and stormed the west end of the arsenal. Fifty Chinese were killed and the remainder retired. Lack of cavalry prevented the capture of the whole force. As soon as the allies had reached the arsenal 15 imperial troops made a flank attack from the city. The British and Russians soon drove them back. The British casualties number five killed and 21 wounded. The Americans had only one wounded, the Germans two killed and five wounded, while the Russians lost 17 killed and wounded. Irregularities Disclosed In the Cases of Three 3Ien. Atlanta, June 29.—An investigation of the state prison records has disclosed the fact that there are three men serv ing life terms whose sentences aro ille gal. The men were convicted of crim inal assault with a recommendation to mercy. Under the law such a sentence is an impossibility, as in case of convic tion the law'provides the death penalty. Where a recommendation to the mercy of the court is made the statute provides that the defendant shall be sentenced as for an assault with intent to outrage, the penalty for which is from one to 20 j years. , The victims of these judicial errors ; are Gordou White, convicted in Clay i county iu 1890; Albert Johnson, con- j victed iu Jasper county in 1893, and j Willis Greer, convicted in Early county ; in 1897. Kit Bnston of Coweta couuty and life sentences for the same crime. They were convicted and sentenced to death, but their punishment was com muted to life imprisonment by the gov ernor. The question is raised in these cases as to whether the governor has the power to commute the death sentence. The first threo will, necessarily, have to be resentenced. EPWORTH LEAGUE MEETING. GEORGIA BAR ASSOCIATION. No Trouble In Hayti. Washington, July 2.—Official advices have been received which sets at rest the rumors of the troubles in the island of Hayti, where the situation has been reported as critical. It appears that the present government of Hayti is busy with a settlement of the existing finan cial crisis and tfiere is no other founda tion for the sensational reports. Southern Raises Wages. Knoxville, July 3.—The engineers, firemen, brakemen, flagmen and yard men on the Knoxville division of the Southern railway have been given notice ot a raise of 10 per cent in their wages. The raise came unsolicited. Charles Beekman Dead. New York, July 8.—The death is announced at Stony Ford, N. Y., of Charles Beekman, the famous horse breeder, aged 76 years. It Saved His Leg. P. A. Danforth, of LaGraDge, Ga., suffered intensely for six months with a frightful running sore on bis leg, but writes that Bucklen’s Arni ca Salve wholly cured it in ten days. For Ulcers, Wounds, Burns, Boils, Pain or Piles, it’s the best best salve in the world. Cure guar anteed. Only 25c. Sold by H. B McMaster, druggist. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, The famous little Dills. Seventeenth Annual 3Ieeting Convenes at Warm Springs. Warm Springs, Ga., July 4.—The seventeenth annual meeting of the Geor gia Bar association convened here this morning. It will continue in session three days. Prominent lawyers from all over the state are in attendance. The attendance is larger this year than during any past year in the history of the organization. Supreme, superior and city court judges, beside a number of visiting law yers from other states, will be in Warm Springs while the association is in ses sion. Judge William Wirt Howe of New Orleans, Professor Charles Noble Greg ory of Madison, Wis., and Judge Logan E. Bleckley will be the guests of the as sociation. Judge Howe will deliver an address on “The Law of Primitive Peo ple.” The subject of Professor Greg ory’s address will be “American Law yers and Their Making.” Will Be Extended to Columbus. Columbus, Ga., July 4.—According to an advertisement an important change of the charter of the Georgia Pine Railway company will be made. The road now extends from Bainl-ridge to Arlington. It is now desired to change the charter so that it can be ex tended to Columbus on the north and to Tallahassee or Quincy, Fla., on the south. Naval Board’s Report. Washington, July 4.—The report of the naval board on the battleship Ken tucky, just submitted to the navy de partment, shows that the ship was gen erally in excellent condition. There was some fault found with the electrical firing apparatus of one turret, which prevented a simultaneous firing of the four guns thereon. Job Printing promptly executed About 8,000 Delegates Will Attend the Atlanta Convention. Atlanta, July 2 —Interest in the in terstate conference of the Epworth league, which opens its four days’ ses sion in Atlanta July 25, grows apace. The conference will be held in the au ditorium at the Exposition park, which has a seating capacity of 10,000. It is estimated that 8,000 delegates will be in attendance. Some of the features of the program will be a pleasing departure from the routine. Chief among such is the pic turesque mission drama composed by Dr. DuBose of Nashville. From 300 to 500 children, costumed iu the striking garb of the peoples among whom the foreign missionaries labor, will partici pate in this entertainment. The drama is entitled “The Coming of the King.” It contains some beautiful choruses. The troubles in China will lend new interest to the discussions of mission work by men prominently identified with that noble cause. Dr. C. F. Reid of Korea will throw much light cn the- ‘eastern question, aud show the effects of Russian domination on protestant evan gelization iu the Mongol world. Addresses will be delivered by Gov ernor Candler and Governor-elect Sam- ford of Alabama. WANAMAKER WILL ATTEND. Governor Appoints Delegates to the industrial League Couvention. Atlanta, July 2.—Preparations are being made for the convention of the Southern Industrial league, to be held in Atlanta July 18 and 20. The convention promises to be one of the most satisfactory meetings of the kind ever held in the south. From pres ent indications fully 800 delegates will be in attendance and among this number some of the most prominent business men in the country. The governors of all southern states have been reqnsted to appoint a delegate from each congressional district. These delegates will be in addition to the busi ness men who have been given regular invitations. Goverr or Candler of Georgia and Gov ernor McSweeney of South Carolina have already named the delegates from, their states. Among the special guests of the occa sion will be John Wanamaker, who will probably deliver an address. Storj or » SlaVeT To be bound hand and foot for year9 by the chains of disease is the worst form of slavery. George D. Williams, of Manchester, Mich., tells how such a slave was made free. He says:“>iy wile has been so helpless for five years that she could not turn over in bed alone. After using two bottles of Electric Bitters, she is wonderfully improv ed and able to do her own work.” This supreme remedy for female diseases quickly cures nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, head ache, backache, fainting and dizzy spells. This miracle, working med icine is a godsend to weak, sickly, run down people. Every bottle guaranteed. Only 50 cents. Sold by H. b. 3IC3IASTER, druggist. —The best Corn Whiskey in the world from Paul Heymann at $2.00 per galloD. Augusta, Ga. 3Iatthews Is Located. Savannah, July 3.—W. O. Matthews, who several weeks ago skipped out, ow ing Murphy & Co. of New York, for whom he was manager, some §7,000, has been locatH. Detectives have learned that he is in Washington and a requisi tion for him has been asked of Governor Candler. Matthews will be brought back to Savannah for trial. Will Soon Be In Operation. Eatonton, Ga., June 30.—The Eaton- ton shoe factory will soon be in full ope ration. The machinery is nearly all in place. The factory will employ from 50 to 70 hands regular. The capacity of the plant will be 500 pairs of shoes per day. There are no better pills made than DeWitt’s Little Early Risers. Always prompt and certain, h. b. McMaster. Negro Yard Hand Killed. Savannah, June 29.—John Doby, a negro yard hand, was killed by falling from a Plant system switch engine and being nan over. 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Hall is in the city visiting his sister, Mrs. Power. He is a victim of the delu sion of persecution, believing that he was being persecuted by Power. After firing the shot Hall fled from the house, thinking he had killed his brother-in-law. Williams Wins His Bride. Brunswick, Ga., June 29.—Informa tion has been received in Brunswick to the effect that Miss Juniata Cassils, Cooper Smith of Muscogee are also serv- ; daughter of Henry Cassils, well known throughout the south as an Episcopal clergyman, was married a few days ago to J. Sydney Williams, the commercial traveler, whose sensational attempt to capture his present bride set the cities of Gainesville and Brunswiok astir last summer. The story has a great deal of romance connected with it. Greer to Be Resentenced. Atlanta, June 30.—The sentences of two of the three men now in the peni tentiary serving for life, after convic tion on the charge of criminal assault, are held by Attorney General Terrell fo be legal. The sentence of the thii convict, Willis Greer of Early county, whose trial occurred in 1897, was not administered according to law, and in this case the prisoner must be taken be fore the court again and resentenced.