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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-13
FLOODS IN MINNESOTA.
Towns Inundated, Loss of Life Feared
and Logs Swept Away.

ana Logs CWepC away.
DULUTH, MINI, June 12.--Recent severe
rains have caused the greatest flo,d ever
known in northern Minnesota Along the
banks of the logging streams tributary to
the St Louis river millions Of acres OF land
are overfowed, and loss of life is feared
At the village of Cloquet, thirty miles
from here, that portion of the town which
is situated on the island is completely
lngulfed by raging torrent, only the tops
OF the houses being visible. Several dwell
lngs have bsen carried away, but the in
habitants were warned in time, ana no
loss OF life occurred. Immense saw mills
are flooded and abandoned, and in the
booms 10000, 900 feet of logs were jammed
yesterday morning, and the number
reached over 200, ,000, 900 feet last night All
the county bridges have been carried away
and If the logs break the booms and dams,
which is momentarily expected, the railroad
bridge at Thomson, substantial iron
structure resting on a solid rock, will 60.
FOND DU LAC UNDER WATER.
At Fond du Lac, 16 miles from here, the
village is under water and some buildings
have been carried down the stream.
From Fond du Lac to beyond Spirit lake,
the tracks of the ST. Paul and Dulutn rail-
way are under water from to 3 feet and
the stream is still rising. A northeast wind
is holding the water in the stream and the
worst will undoubtedly occur before morn.
ing.
Throughout the entire length of the Dells
of the st. Louis river, famous as one Of the
choice bits of scenery of the country, the
river is a mass of soapy froth and is higher
by 10 feet than was ever known. Indians
and old settlers say the flood has never
been equalled
If the dam and boom break at Cloquet
the loss will reach into the millions and a
great mass of logs will be swept into Lake
Superior. At West Duluth, eleven miles
from the foot of the rapids, the roar Of the
waters can be distinctly heard, and at this
place the water in the inner harbor has
risen to an unusual hight
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STOCK JoBBINa CHARGED.
Mr Stewart Makes Cowardly Insin
uation in the House.

Mr Stewart Makes a Cowardly Insin-
uation in the House.
WASHINGTON, June 12.-.In the senate TO-
day the resolution offered yesterday by Mr..
Stewart, calling on the Secretary Of the
treasury for statement of the offers and
purchases of bonds since April, 1888, with
tne names, etc, was taken up and made the
occasion for an attack upon the Secretary
ot tho Treasury Mr.. Cockrell moved to
amend so as to insert after the word
names other than private persons"
CHARGE OF CoNNIvANCE.
Mr. Stewart argued against the amend
ment He expressed the belief that some
persons had secret advantages in the mat
Yer; that they dealt from the bottom" all
lhe time; that they packed the cards; :;
and he wanted to know who these "secret
partners of the government" were,
THE INsINUATIoN REPELLED.
Messrs Beck, Cockroll, German and
;5eorge repelled the insinuation which they
ound in Mr.. Stewards resolution, and Mr..
stewart insisted that there was something
Hhlch was sought to be covered up and he
wanted TO find out what it was.
lAe motion TO refer TO the finance com
rtee failed. and the resolution went over
al Tomorrow.
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CHARLESTON CHAT.
Preparations for the Yacht Race-The
Blue Laws Amended.


CHARLESTON, s. c.. June 12-The Sa-
vannah and Florida yachtsmen are having
a delightful time Their headquarters are
divided between their yachts and the club
house, with occasional spurts into the in
terror All tho preliminaries OF the race
we're completed tonight. Capt Dews who
is TO sail the Zinga, arrived from Savannah
to-day and expresses himself satisfied with
her condition. The lengths of the racers en-
tered are as follows:
Katrinka "a; Flirt 3l4; White Wings
30.4; Millibrio 255; Marion r.. 279; Zinga
25.7 1t will be seen that the Zlnga gets u
tolerably heavy time allowance and II she
is anything Of a flyer and has good luck she
stands good chance 10 win. The race will
be started at 9 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
At the meeting tonight ii was decided TO
offer purse Of $2j for IL mile race on
Thursday inside Fort Sumter, open to all,
with. of course, the usual time allowance
for length. Rear Commodore Lathrop and
James II. Small, Of the Savannah club,
have been appointed terminal judges.
THE HOTEL SUBSCRIPTION.
The hotel subscription tonight has
reached the $3.50, 900.
Alderman O'Neill. Of the sixth ward,
was presented with n solid silver service by
some Of his constituents tonight for his
efforts TO obtain a modification of the
Sunday blue laws on the statute book
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-13
CHANDELIERS BLOODY SHIRT.
He Demands an Investigation Into
Senator Gibson's Reelection.

He Demands an Investigation Into
Senator Gibson's Reelection.
WASHINGTON, June 12-In the senate to-
day Mr.. Chandler offered resolution re-
ferring the credentials of Senator Gibson of
louisiana, (for his new term, to the com
mittee on privileges and elections, instruct
Ing that committee to inquire into all the
facts of the senatorial election, and to as
certain and report whether or not
at the recent state election in Louisiana,
which included the election of q state legis-
lature, the 1876 746 votes returned for the
candidate CT the dominant party for gov
ernor were actually cast, in view of the fact
that in no previous election had the votes
Tor the candidate of such party exceeded
IS, o,194, and why in the parish of Madison
$3.50 votes were cast for one party and none
Tor the other, in East Teliciana 1926 to 5,
in Morehouse 1854 to IA, in Ouachita 1894
to >, in Sabine !, Al to 2, and in Tensas
a627 to 1l3, with similar returns from other
parishes.
FURTHER ORDERS.
The committee is also instructed to ascer-
tain and report whether or not at such
state election there was any violence, in
tlmidation or fraud that prevented a fair
election, and whether false returns were
made and counted. In case the committee
shall conclude that there were illegalties,
fraud, false canvasses and false returns so
extensive and systematic in their character
as to show deliberate plan to carry the
election, without regard to the votes actual
ly cast, to chose governor state officers
and state legislature by such illegal, false
and fraudulent means, then the committee
is instructed to proceed further and inquire
and report whether the legislature was act
qally and duly elected by the people of
Louisiana, or was in fact solely the creation
OF returning and canvassing officers, and
whether the state of Louisiana had on May
23, 1888, (ths day of Senator Gibosn's cleo
uon) republican form of government, in
Guiding the legislature, entitled to choose
United States senator's.
The resolution was laid over till to-mor-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-13
NAMES WORD TO BLAINE
A HOPE THAT HE WILL TAKE PART
IN THE CAMPAIGN.

State Treasurer Burleigh Nominated
for Governor-No Other Nomination
Before the Convention-The Free
Trade Cry Raised in the Platform
Reduction of tho National Revenues
Urged.
PORTLAND, Me, June 12.-The republi-
can state convention assembled here to-day
with 1,442 delegates present, being the
largest state convention ever held in the
state.
State Treasurer Burleigh was nominated
for governor on the first ballot, receiving
775 votes.
Following are extracts from the platform
Resolved, That free trade as taught by the
British Golden club and supported by Grover
Cleveland and the democratic party, Is hostile
70 the industrial and business interests of the
United States, and that the Mills tariff bill
should be opposed by all honorable and effective
influences which the friends of American labor
can exert, both in Congress and among the
people.
Resolved That it is the duty Of congress to
reduce the national revenues to an amount
which shall equal, as nearly as possible, the an
nual expenditures OF the government, including
therein liberal provisions for our veteran sol
diers, and the proper means of national defense,
ana that this should be done in a way not TO
impair our republican protective system, which
mas proved of inestimable value to American
labor and our home market.
RESOLVED, That for its surrender of American
rights and interests in the recently negotiated
fishery treaty the present national adminstra-
tion deserves the emphatic censure of all pa
triotc Americans, and the American senator's
are entitled to the thanks of their countrymen
for their effective efforts against It's ratification.
ReSolCed, That this convention sends across
the sea words of good cheer to Hon. j. q.
Blaine, and expresses the earnest hope that he
will soon return to his country TO give the
weight of his name and the force OF his intiu-
ence in aid of the republican cause in the pend
ing campaign.
No officer but governor was nominated.
Adjournment Immediately followed accept
ance of the platform.
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TAMMANY RATIFIES.
Gov. Hill Cheered as the Next Execu-
tive of His State.


tive of His State.
New YORK, June 12.-Tamnany Hall
ratified the national democratic ticket at
the Academy Of Music tonight. John
Cochran presided. There was a list of
7,1O0 vice presidents and secretaries, includ-
ing all the well-known members of the
organization. Gen. Cochran In his speech
said that for the first time Tammany met
without its walls So jubiant had the
old walls Of Tammany become that they
had ignited by spontaneous combustion at
the nomination Of Cleveland and Thurman.
He then spoke highly of the candidates, but
was interrupted by the entrance of Gov.
Hill Immense cheering followed.
After Gen. Cochran had concluded, Presi-
dent Forster of the board of aldermen read
resolutions in ratification Of the nomina-
tions and platform.
Gov Hill was then introduced and made
the speech Of the evening. He spoke In
great praise of President Cleveland, Judge
Thurman and the platform. During the
governors speech one OF the "braves" ex-
claimed: "Three cheers for the next gov
ernor of New York" and for several min
utes he was unable to continue his address.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-13
SEVENTEEN YEAR LOoUsTs.
Northern Iowa and Western Illinois
Already Invaded.

Northern Iowa and Western Illinois
Already Invaded.
CHICAGO, June 12.-Dispatches from
points in northern Iowa and western Illi-
nois, report the appearance of swarms of
seventeen year locusts.
Prof. Riley, United States entomologist,
who is at present in Chicago, when asked
about the locusts, said that the well-known
brood occurs this year, and this periodical
visitor may be looked for in the wooded
portions Of Illinois and Iowa, and also in
the following territory, as indicated by the
experience of 1871:
Wisconsin-W aukesha, Walworth, JEFF
ferson, Rock, Green and Dane counties.
Iowa-Grant, Crawford, Richmond and
Sauk counties
Indiana-The boundary in this state is
not we'll defined, but includes the extreme
northwest counties.
Mlchigan--In this state the southern tier
of counties, extending from Lake Michigan
east to the middle of the state.
Pennsylvania Lancaster county.
One thing he felt sure of, however-that
they will do as much injury as they did be-
tween the years 1873 and 1877.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-13
SUICIDE AT AUGUSTA.
A Grocery Merchant Fires a Bullet
Into His Head.

AUGUSTA, GA, June l2. The entire city
was saddened this afternoon by the suicide
of Frank W. Wheless, junior partner of tho
Wholesale grocery firm of Wheless & Co
lie went to his room to dress for dinner,
and when next seen was a corpse. About 2
O'Clock pedestrians on jackson street, in the
neighborhood of the Warren block, heard
the loud report of pistol from the upper
part OF the building. The noise came from
the direction OF Wheless room, No. 3 War
rem block, up stairs. W. T. Wheless, the
father of Frank, heard the report, but was
some time in locating it.
BESIDE HIS SONS DEATH-BED.
Eventually negro porter told him that
his son had shot himself, and the next mo-
ment the grief-stricken father stood beside
the bed where his son, the pride and com
Tort or his life, was in the last throos of
death, with bullet hole through his head.
lie was shoeess, but otherwise was fault
lessly dressed, evidently for the sad occas-
ION, As he had removed his business suit. He
lay across his bed, and stream of blood
from the death wound encompassed the
entire figure to depth of several inches.
NO CAUSE ASSIGNED.
Mr. Wheless, Sr., found note addressed
to himself, bidding him goodbye and con-
tanning IA confidential statement, without,
however, assigning any reason for the deed.
Frank had several engagements ahead and
only day or two ago pald party calls. He
left his books balanced. He was about "a
years Of age and very popular in his bust
ness and social relations. He was for
year or two "A prominent real estate mer-
chant of Birmingham. The coroper's Jury
returned a verdict in accordance with the
above facts.
WHAT HIS ROOM MATE SAYS.
The dead mans roommate, young man
named Harris, says that Frank and he
went together to dress. He saw 3S-calibre
pistol belonging to Frank lying under the
latters pillow as he shifted 1t preparatory
TO lying down, but thought nothing OF it,
as 1t usually was there He had his conf
dence, he thought, but he knew no cause to
assign for the deed. Frank had appeared
moody and preoccupied for some weeks.
A large number Of friends are greatly dis
tressed over the affair.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-13
INDIANS TO FIGHT COWBOYS.
A Tax on Cattle for Grazing the Cause
of the Trouble.

of the Trouble.
ST LOUIS, June IA special to the
PoSt-Dispatch from Gainesville, Tex, says:
"Some time ago the cattlemen Of the
Chickasaw Nation of the Indian territory
resisted the collection of cattle tax of 81
per head for cattle grazing on Indian lands
and drove the collector and his deputies
away with violence The Governor was
notified, and through him the United
States government. A peaceable set
tlement was attempted, but without
result favorable to the Indians Cowboys
began to assemble, and now about 500 are
rendezvoused in the southern part of the
nation. Gov. Guy has ordered out the
national militia, about 100 Indians, and
they are assembled now at Ardmore pre-
paratory to moving upon the cowboys.
ORDERED TO MOVE AT ONCE.
"Capt. McLish was put in command of
them, and he has orders to move them at
once. To-day the camp has been In a stir
getting ready for the campaign, and it's ex-
pected that the troops will be on the march
tomorrow. They will move cautiously, as
it is feared that they are not strong enough
to combat the cattlemen, who are armed
with Winchester rifles. Many of these men
are citizens Of the nation, and it is feared
that this is the first outbreak of a civil
war. The government troops at Fort Reno
are prepared to take the field in case the
Chickasaws cannot quell the disturbance. "
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-13
sMUGaLED OPIUM SEIZED.
A Piano Box Used to Garry S23,o76
Worth OF the Drug.

ST. LOUIS, June 12-Suryeyor OF the
Port Lancaster yesterday afternoon stopped
a piano box at the Wabash freight depot
marked "Piano, handle with care. Mrs. L.
f. Lewis, Tulura, Cal. )" and deposited it in
the United States government warehouse
where IL was opened and found 10 contain
/ 200 tin cans filed with opium, aggre-
eating 6S5 pounds The opium
Is prepared for smoking and the
duty on IL amounts 10 s6S50. The
commercial value is s2S,975. Notwithstand-
ing this fact gum opium is selling in this
city for % 90 por pound, giving evidence
that an immense amount is now being
smuggled into this country.
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A PRISONER MURDERED.
The Man in Charge of Him Arrested on
Suspicion.

vIcKsBURo, MISS, June 12.-Henry
Barnes (colored), who was arrested in this
city Saturday charged with robbing X. Fl.
Iler Of Diamond Island of over 500, a shot
gun and skiff, was turned over to Her that
night to be taken 10 Jail. Iler proposed to
leave with the prisoner on train at 10
o'clock in the forenoon. During the night
ne was attacked by a party Of unknown
men, whom be alleges overpowered him
and murdered the prisoner. Her was ar
rested and is now in Jail
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-13
PRESBYTERIAN CENTENNIAL.
The Opening Exercises in the Central
Church at Atlanta.

Church at Atlanta.
ATLANTA, Ga, June l2-The opening
exercises Of the Presbyterian centennial
occurred tonight at tho Central Presby-
terian church in the presence of large
audience.
Gov. Gordon in assuming the chairman
ship made few appropriate remarks.
The opening prayer was offered by Rev.
George I. Goetchins of Rome.
The address of welcome was delivered by
Rev. E. II. Barnett, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church.
The response TO the address of welcome
was delivered by Rev. w. B. Jennings Of
Macon. His address was filed with much
thought and was devoted TO the work Of the
church. He urged that Presbyterians turn
their attention TO evangelical work and do
more toward extending their creed.
The topic: "Presbyterians' Doctrine" was
discussed by Rev. G. B. Strickler, pastor
of the Central Presbyterian church, in an
able manner.
As yet 1t is not known how many dele
gates are in attendance, but tomorrow
morning the roll will be prepared
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sHERIDAN's MOTHER DEAD.

The General Still Holding His Own
in His Fight for Life.
SOMERSET, O., June 12.-Mrs. Sheridan
mother of Gen. Phil H. Sheridan, died at
l:3o o'clock this afternoon, aged 81 years
and 2 months.
THE DoUBLY STRICKEN SOLDIER
WASHINGTON, June 2-Following is the
bulletin on Gen. Sheridan issued at o'clock
this morning:
-. Gen. Sheridan passed quiet night but was
little disturbed after midnight by coughing.
his general condition this morning is about the
same HIS temperature is nominal and his pulse
about los. His respiration is still irregular.
RoBr. NJ. ORErLLY,
CHARLES B. BYRNE,
HENRY c., YARROW,
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GOULD AT CHATTANOOGA.

The Wizard Gives Practical Contra
diction ofthe Recent Rumors.
CHATTANOOGA, June 12-Jay Gould, Mr..
Hopkins, vice president Of the Missouri
Pacific railroad, and Edward Gould, son of
Jay Gould, arrived in this city this after
noon by special train from Memphis A
committee Of citizens escorted the Gould
party to Lookout mountain and about the
city. The party will leave at IL o'clock to-
morrow morning direct for New York;
They expect to reach there Thursday night
GOULD NOT SICK.
The stories concerning Mr.. Gould's feeble
health are incorrect. Mr.. Gould says he
has some little neuralgia trouble, but it did
not prevent him from climbing about the
mountain to-day Mr. Gould says that
Chattanooga is destined to be an import ant
commercial and manufacturing center.
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POSTAL CLAIMS.

A Report from Committee the Subject
of a Two Hours Debate.
WASHINGTON, June 12.-The house spent
two hours and a half to-day discussing the
resolution reported yesterday from the
committee on postoffices and postroads call
ing on the Postmaster General for a tabu-
lated statement of disallowed postmasters
claims presented from the state of Ken
lucky under the act of March 3, 1883. The
report on the resolution is an adverse one,
and the recommendation is that it lie upon
the table. The report was finally agreed to.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-13
Charleston's sunday Law.

CHARLESTON, S. c., juno IA hot
fight occurred in the city council tonight
over the bill to amend tho Sunday laws.
The ordinances now prohibit absolutely all
work and sales on Sunday. Some time ago
the cour ell ordered the enforcement OF the
laws. The result Is that everything shut up
but the barrooms. A bill under discussion
proposes to exempt ice cream, ice, soda
water and cigars from the operation Of the
ordinance. The bill was finally passed by a
vote Of IA 10 z, and 1t was ordered to be
enrolled
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CLEVELAND's NOTIFICATION.

Preparations for the Reception Of the
National Committee.
WASHINGTON, June 12.-The executive
committee of the democratic congressional
night, appointed Senator Kenna and Rep
resentatives Bryce of New York, and
Fisher Of Michigan, a subcommittee to
meet the democratic national committee
when it visits Washington June "A, to in
form the President of his denomination.
The committee is to confer with the no.
tional committee in reference to the plan
for the coming campaign.
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NO CHANGE AT NIGHT.

The bulletin of Gen. Sheridan's physicians
issued at o'clock tonight says:
There is no change to be observed In Gen.
Sheridans condition 1t continues to be sub
stantaly unchanged. His pulse is from 104 to
lOo, OF fair volume and tension. He coughs but
lttle' and his respiration remains regular. He
takes plenty of nourishment without indications
OF failure of digestion. There will not be an
other bulletin issued until tomorrow morning.
The constant watch upon Gen. Sheridan's
house by newspaper correspondents has re-
laxed. Up to to-day they elieved each other
like military guard. Now they pay only
occasional visits,
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Killed by Lightning.

SPRINGFIELD, GA, June 13.-During a
thunderstorm Saturday afternoon, about
three miles from Sisters ferry, across the
river, one Of a. Morgans children, about 8
years old, was struck by lightning and in
stantly killed. Another child was with her
and was stunned but recovered. The dead
child was buried at Laurel Hill church yes
terday.
Crops look fine in Effingham-
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FATALITIES AT A FIRE.
Five or Six Corpses Supposed to be
in the Ruins.

Five or Six Corpses Supposed to be
in the Ruins.
NEW YORK, June 19, 2 A. M.-About 12:45
o'clock this morning fire was discovered in
the four-story tenement at No. 43 Second
street. The tenants were notified and
aroused by the officer who discovered it.
Before the engines arrived the flames burst
through the roof. At 1;S0 o'clock this
morning the fire was practically ex-
tlnguished. The loss is about 81, 500. The
following are known to be injured:
Three children, two girls and a boy,
named Wisrock, seriously burned.
Two women, badly burned.
Mrs. Koenig, a middle aged woman,
jumped from second story window to the
sidewalk, and was seriously injured. She
was taken TO the hospital.
Directly after the fire was subdued, the
firemen began to search for five or six per-
sons supposed to have met their death in
the building
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Meridinn,s Now Railroad.

New ORLEANS, La, June IA special
from Meridian, Miss, to the Ptcdyune says;
''The city Of Meridian to-day, by four
ffths vote, subscribed $4,000 to the War
rior coal fields railroad, extending from
through Gainesville and up Bigbee val
lev, through the richest coal fields in the
world"
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A Boy Attempts Suicide.

ATHENS, GA, June IL. 2.-Intelligence from
Jackson county tonight states that Fayette
Thurmond, bright youth about o years
old, attempted TO commit suicide yesterday
by taking Rough on Rats" Young
Fayette and his father had some words,
when the latter gave his son thrashing,
which is supposed to have prompted the
boy 10 take his own life. The timely
appearance Of a physician, who admins
tered antidotes, saved the boys life.