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Newspaper
Columbus Enquirer Sun
Location
Columbus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1888
Page
2
Birmingham reports a deadly jail siege following the Hawes tragedy. Confessed killer Hawes faces investigation while Sheriff Smith remains jailed. Troops guard the jail as Mayor Thompson and Governor Seay coordinate removals and funerals for Postmaster Throckmorton and May Hawes. A coroner's inquest opens into Bryant’s death amid scattered condolences and ongoing fear.
In Carcaco on December 10 Andrew Martin a 21 year old engineer shot his landlady Mrs Morrus then killed himself. Martin died insane and Mrs Storris died hours later. He had loved her and she urged him to leave. He also fired at a woman he believed obstructed him but she escaped and called police.
Norfolk Dec 10 T W Buskey bookkeeper at Norfolk National Bank arrested for embezzling money at various times totaling 330. A warrant by bank cashier, preliminary examination set for tomorrow. He is young from a respectable family and was popular among peers.
Robert Danforth was found murdered near La Fayette Alabama early today his skull crushed and buried a foot deep. West Chisolm a Black man is suspected and has fled after Danforth left home Saturday to weigh cotton for Chisolm.
About 150 refugees reached Jacksonville today under a Board of Health resolution allowing entry with the condition they depart the city again at night.
A surveying corps has moved toward Clapp factory to map a northern line to Columbus. Rumor places the route toward West Point with G Gunoy Jordan and Capt J W Eagliso as organizers, though no authoritative confirmation is found. Capt F H Aarris and Capt A L Cowan will lead the engineering team.
The Columbus Guards express gratitude to the ladies of Columbus for decorating the armory and for edible contributions that enabled elegant guest entertainment. They also thank honorary members and friends for financial aid and pledge to repay the kindness if ever possible.
The Buena Vista extension track laying reached Upatoie creek for about nine miles. A trestle over the creek will run nearly 2010 feet long, with 125 men driving piles using three pile drivers. Ground is very hard, but grading should finish in three weeks and rails weigh sixty pounds per yard. road expected complete early January.
A list of visitors and guests arriving yesterday at the Rankin House, described as the city’s first class hotel. Names include G B Day proprietor, J W Kelly, Geo H Snoops, H M Hargrove, New Orleans, W N Howard, Fern Panay, J L Cowan, Q Fitzsimmons, E Battle, J Wor rill, W R Boyd, Sarling, Turner, McCowan, W D DeLacs, R F Cole, Perryman, Henry Banks Jr, W White, Westford Green, E Stamples, T Williams, A R McFarin, Simon Hirsh and others from several states.
A list of guests checked into the Central Hotel yesterday including MES W J Chaffin proprietor A C Waters Pulaski Tenn J S Baxley Nota sulga Ala Caruise Read Opelika Ala G Lerch Boston G W Woodruff Cincinnati J M Williams Woodbury Ga U B Smith J D Roberts Opelika Ala J D Thompson Savannah Gaff Miler L Schappell WJ Barr Jule Mitchell R R Moshell Dr W Snipp J E Frizzeil Georgia 5 v Hawland Atlanta Ga
A list of names and origins shows arrivals including P J McSorlery from Savanosh, Will L Sherill of Nashville, JR Short from Brantley, L F Woodruff from city, Lee Smith from Ausata, Hoxenheimer from Washington DC, I A Jackson from Leuson Virginia, Jeans Santiago from Paso del Norte Texas, J A Terrill from Dadaville Alabama, as noted by A B Biddle and Son.
The Senate resumed work on the tariff bill with multiple amendments by McPherson to lower duties on iron and steel products, including beams and pipes, but each amendment was rejected. Senator Sherman defended the Finance Committee plan and urged competition to break trusts as the path to lower costs. The House then considered the District of Columbia appropriation bill and pension bills, with votes on sites for schools and public buildings and a shift to consider the pension measures, ending with adjournment.
The Georgia legislature met with the House passing third readings on bills including the Americus street railway and the Fort Valley Exchange Bank. a Cherokee circuit judge resignation triggered a joint session. the Senate introduced various measures, including electoral and banking bills, and orders adjournment until tomorrow. The Capital dispatch notes gubernatorial notices, receiverships, and the escalating Hayti affair with naval actions, plus civil service reforms and postmaster nominations.
The sub-committee debated the Olive bill in the Senate chamber amid many attendees. Olive explained the measure to forfeit charters of corporations that threaten competition, while Pope Barrow argued for corporations. George T. Fry urged backing the bill to enable leasing the Western and Atlantic line.
Mapri authorities report $240,000 was found missing from the Government's deposit bank in Mapri. Robbers remain unknown and no arrests have been made.
The Synagogue Fair at the Beehive store drew strong crowds and lively bidding on many raffled items including two city lots at one dollar per chance. Lunch and adventure tables were run by local women, with a week long run and reminders for contributions. New passenger coaches from Birmingham praised for comfort and safety will run to Atlanta via Opelika starting tomorrow.
The Exposition directors received a letter from Mr E T Pert en, Central railroad passenger agent, agreeing to settle on the railroad’s books for mission coupons attached to tickets sold to Columbus during the Exposition. This will bring several hundred dollars to the Exposition and reflects ongoing favors from the railroad since its formation.
The mayor’s court yesterday disposed of cases including John Small Pred Small Joan Morris and Emma Morris with charges of disorderly conduct dismissed. Mattie Davis John Davis and Leila Davis faced disorderly conduct charges with Mattie fined 5. Remaining cases were dismissed.
Infant baby of Mr William Ledbury died early yesterday morning. Interment was held last evening at Pine Grove cemetery. Mr Jobo Bari, sick for days, is reported improving. Miss Annie Howard returned home to Birmingham after visiting Browneville friends. Mr James Howard visiting from Macon. Grand Jury met. six true bills found. Charles D Shipps elected Justice of the Peace for the 63rd district. F G Wilkins resigned to run for Muscogee county tax collector. Springer Opera House hosts Two Old Cronies tomorrow night. a lively comedy expected with strong laughs. Performance lasts about three hours.
Latham Alexander & Co of New York received a Texas dispatch detailing early December reports from counties yielding 75 percent of Texas cotton. The aggregate estimates 1,778,000 bales, about 103,900 bales fewer than the prior year’s yield.
Yesterday in the city Mr William Johnson and Miss Maggie Siddall of Alabama were married at the bride’s residence. Rev J W Howard officiated with the ceremony held Sunday morning at the bride’s father Mr C Cowell and Miss Bone Chestnut in attendance.
The city council last night adjourned the old board and the new convened with Mayor Grimes addressing. Nominations from yesterday’s caucus were read and confirmed for City Treasurer J. N. Barnett, City Physician O. L. Williams, City Attorney T. Y. Crawford, Clerk of the Market T. G. Coleman, Hospital Keeper Mrs. Anderson, and police officers and assessors. The Crawford selection as City Attorney was praised. police salaries were raised 45 percent. Official Proceedings recorded show committee bills approved and annual reports from Bridges and Wharf, Cemetery, Cisterns and Fire Department, Finance, Hospital, and Market and Magazine.
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