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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
ALABAMA's CONVENTION.
Nothing Accomplished Yet and I
Excitement Intense.

Nothing Accomplished Yet and the
Excitement Intense.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 2s.-The
democratic state convention was called to
order to-day by Chairman Tomokins of the
state committee. He nominated w. W.
Davidson, late United States district attor-
ney, for temporary chairman, and Mr..
Davidson was unanimously chosen. Mr..
Davidson made speech which reused the
enthusiasm Of his hearers.
KoLB THE BONE OF CONTENTION.
The convention Is about divided, Kolb
and anti-Kolb. the former depending en-
tirely upon the farmers alliance for his sup
port.
The feeling Is intense, and such excite.
ment was never known In Alabama Great
crowds are here In addition to the delegates.
The committee on credentials will have to
report on three contested delegations. Il
looks like four-days' session.
ADJOURNED TILL TO-DAY.
After appointing committee on perna-
nent organization and order of business the
convention took a recess till o'clock. On
reassembling announcement was made that
the committee on credentials would not be
able to report until morning, and an
adjournment was had until 10 o'clock to-
morrow.
The discussion over the report of the
committee on credentials will bring on the
first test Of the strength Of the opposing
elements
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
CHURCH SCHOOLS.
The Catholics OF Milwaukee Hold a
Mass MeetinR.

Mass Meeting.
MILWAUKEE, WIS, May 2S.--At a late
hour last night the following declaration OF
principles was adopted by mass meeting
of Catholics In this city:
We. members of the first state convention Of
the German Catholics OF Wisconsin, consider it
our highest and most sacred duty 70 assure the
sathoa cbpss0das sas Father he 9f onssa all
Pope Leo Kill, of our unconditional
submission TO his fatherly and loving care. To-
gether with this. our humble submission, we
express here our most ardent wish that so lust
and reasonable demand OF the Holy Father, and
OF all chrstendom, the patrimony of st. Peter,
or the annexed papal state, may, In accord with
the all.wise guidance OF God, be returned dur
ing tho lifetime of his holiness to the religious
heirs.
CHURCH SCHOOLS DEMANDED.
The declaration then acknowledges the
dual duty OF Catholics as members Of the
church, and citizens; points TO the sacrifices
made by Catholics In defense OF the In.
tegrity Of the union, and continues as fol-
ows;
In order to make the nation capable Of such
sacrifices civil government must not only alb
stain from attacking personal and hereditary
rights, but must protect them by wise and Just
laws. Therefore, we demand that religious
rights Of ali Citizens IL snail '"1 rsmosn su nVs ~
granted, unaltered and unabridged Fur
thermore, as we consider the maintenance
of the above rights absolutely dependent upon
the education of our children In our own
schools, we demand this privilege and shall,
independent Of all other party political inter-
ests join at the polls those citizens who are OF
the same opinion concerning church schools, 80
that In the struggle with our oppressors We
may be more sure Of victory and maintain
for our people christian principles We
therefore fully indorse the resolutions adopted
by the convention of the Catholic benevolent
societies of the state in reference TO the Bennett
law.
The declaration closes with an indorse-
ment OF the benevolent societies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
Viroinia,s Dannocratic Committae

RICHMOND, VA, May 2s.--A meeting Of
the state democratic central committee was
held here tonight to consider the resigna-
tion Of Chairman Basil Gordon. Senator
Barbour said Chairman Gordon was in no
danger from his present illness, and moved
that the resignation be not accepted. 1t
was SO ordered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
CLAAssEN CONVICTED.

he Can be Given Fifty Years in Prison
fthe Judge Sees Fit.
NEW York, May 28.-P. J. Claassen,
president of the Sixth National Bank when
it was wrecked, with the Equitable and
Lenox Hill banks. by the Pell-Claassen-
Simmons syndicate, was to-day convicted
on five counts OF the Indictment upon
which he was tried. His counsel gave
notice of a motion for new trial and
Claassen was sent to the Ludlow street jail.
If be gets the full penalty Of the law he can
get ten years on each of the five counts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
JEsUP ON THE UP GRADE.
A Cavalry Company crganized-A
New Depot Begun.

JEsuP. GA, May 2S.-The citizens of
Jesup and vicinity met to day at the court
house for the purpose Of organizing cav
airy company. Nelson Clark, the mayor
of the town, was chosen captain, DR.. g. w.
Drawdy first lieutenant aud Mr.. Denne-
son second lieutenant. There Is no reason
TO doubt but thatsthe projectors will get up
a company of fifty men.
The Savannah. Florida and Western
Railway Company have broken dirt for a
new Office building. 1t is to contain all the
recent conveniences, will be two stories
high and win be one Of the neatest Of its
kind In the south. Jesup Is much In need
of good waiting room. With new depot
and brick hotels in prospect the town has
reasons to congratulate itself.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
aarriaon OF for cleveland.

WASHINGTON, May 2S.-President Harri-
son and party. consisting OF Vice President
Morton. Secretary Window, Postmaster
General WanamalSer, Secretary Rusk, At
torney General Miller, Representative Nc
Kinley and Marshall Ransdell left Wash
ippton at 7:40 o'clock tonight on a special
train over the Pennsylvania road to attend
the Garfield memorial service at Cleveland
on Decoration day. The executive depart
ments and government printing Office will
be closed on Decoration day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
M'CLAMMY'S LOAN BILL.
President Polk of the Alliance Ex.
presses His Opinion On It.

President POLK OF the Alliance Ex-
presses His Opinion On It.
WASHINGTON, May 2s.-President Polk
of the National Farmers Alliance said to-
night: "The McClammy bill was prepared
by my secretary and Mr.. McClammy.. L have
not read it yet. 1t Is not our substitute for
the sub-treasury bill. The alliance would
take it up, but from what have read about
it should say that the principle of the
McClammy bill had been passed upon ad-
versely when we were preparing the sub
treasury bill, on the ground that it did not
provide sufficiently elastic financial sys-
tenn for the farmers"
President Polk would not talk in advance
of the coming unanimous report OF the
ways and means committee against the SUBJ
treasury bill.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
FIRED ON FROM AMBUSH.
A Cowardly Attempt to Murder a
Citizen of Oconee.

Citizen of Oconee.
ATLANTA, GA, May 2S.-As E. G. Ware,
prominent farmer of Oconee county, was
on his way to his home at Watkinsville to-
day he was fired at twice from ambush by
unknown parties who made their escape.
Double-barreled guns loaded with buckshot
were the weapons used. Ware was so
severely injured that it is thought ne will
die The attempted murder took place
about ten miles from Athens and within one
mile Of Wares farm, whittier he was driv-
ing when fired upon. The Atlanta police
will be unable to furnish dogs to trail the
would-be murderers.
AS REPORTED AT ATHENS.
ATHENS, GA, May 2S.-E. G.
Ware, prominent citizens of
Oconee county, was shot from ambush with
buckshot on his way home from Athens
when within one mile of bis home. There is
no clew as to the perpetrators of the cow
ardly deed Sheriff OVERLY has telegraphed
to Atlanta for dogs. DR.. Golden Carithers
has gone to the bedside
of the wounded man. The
extent of his injuries cannot now be ascer-
tained. He was riding in top buggy, the
bows of which were splintered. Three shots
were fired, wounding him in both shoulders
and left breast. The supposition is that
there must have been two assassins.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.
A National Convention Now in Session
at Washington.

6t w tOA.
WASHINGTON, May 2S.-The national
convention of railroad commissioners
opened its session to-day In the rooms of the
interstate commerce commission in this city.
The convention met in pursuance of the res
olution adopted at the meeting of the state
railroad commissioners held in this city in
March of last year. Railroad commissioners
from all the states and state officers
charged with the supervision Of railroads or
railroad interests and the executive COM
mittee of the American railway accounting
officers were invited to participate, and a
large representation was present. The
subjects which the convention was called to
consider are railroad legislation in con-
formity with railroad construction, ETC.
Judge Cooley presided.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
AS REPORTED AT ATHENS.
AMERIcUs ON THE BOOM.
New Enterprises that VIII be OF Great
Benefit to the Town.

Benefit to the Town.
AMERICUs. GA, May 28.-The Americas
Times is just three months old. The direct
ors met tonight and were much gratified
at the fine exhibit of the treasury as to the
earnings of the company. Steps were
taken to increase the capital stock from
$4,000 to S25, 900, some of the directors
agreeing to take $1,000 additional stock.
They propose to build commodious print
ing Office to cost $4,000.
The Manufacturing and Improvement
Company resolved Tonight to increase their
stock from 100000 to $500, ,000 In addition
to their elegant hotel. the company pro-
poses to organize a number Of manufact-
uring enterprises that will greatly add to
the population and business of the city.
They will also buy, sell, and improve real
estate
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
AN EARTHQUAKE IN INDIANA.
The Shock Preceded by Sound Like
That of Rushing Water.

That OF Rushing w ater
INDIANAPOLIS, May 2s. - Earthquake
shocks were felt here early yesterday.
Fifteen occupants Of the Frank building at
the Vanoalia transfer yards experienced an
unusual shock, accompanied by shaking
OF the building and sound like tho rushing
of volume Of water beneath the building
The shock was followed by second, and so
on until nine distinct shocks had been felt.
A peculiar feature of the disturbance was
its being heard by the yardmen some dis
tance away from the building, and they
also thought they could discern a sound like
the rushing Of water
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
RAILWAY OF THE AMERICAS.
Senator Sherman Reports an Amend
ment to the Bill.

ment to the Bill.
WASHINGTON, May 28.-In the Senate
this morning Mr.. Sherman, from the COM
mittee on foreign affairs, reported an
amendment to be offered to the consular
and diplomatic appropriation bill authoriz-
ing the President to carry into effect the
recommendations of the international con-
ference by the appointment, by and with
the advice and consent of the Senate, of
three commissioners to represent the
United States on the intercontinental
railway commission, whose compensation
is to be paid from common fund to be con-
tributed by the several nations interested.
Also, to detail from the army and navy
such officers as may be spared without
detriment to the service to serve as engi-
neers under such commission in
making the survey, their expenses
to be paid by the commission,
and appropriasing $685. as the share
of the United States of the expenses Of
such commission and survey.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
SPEAKING AT SPARTA.
Judge Lawson and Col Colley Meet In
Joint Debate.

SPARTA, GA, May 2s.--Judge Lawson
and Col. Colley, candidates for congress
from this district, spoke in joint debate
here to-day. Col. Colley was introduced by
Hon. Seaborn Reese, and made an hourh
speech, in which he briefly defined his posi-
ton upon leading public questions, and at
tackled ar length Judge Lawson's record.
Judge Lawson, who was introduced by Col.
]. I. Jordan, made very able speech, and
scored Col. Colley upon his railroad COM
mission record. Col. Cclley closed the de-
bate in twenty minutes speech. The best
information obtalnable is that Judge Law
son will carry Hancock county. He seems
to have set public sentiment strongly in his
favor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
Tallahassee's Barrel FACTORY

TALLAHASSEE, FLA, May %. Machinery
has been ordered for a barrel factory, which
is to be in operation here in time TO furnish
packages for the pear crop. The same CON-
pany will use their power for running other
industries
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
SPECULAToRs IN COPPER.
Sentencing of secretan and His Asso-
ciates in France.

ciates in France.
PARIS, May 2S.--The trial of Secretan
and others connected with the recent copper
syndicate on charges based on the opera
tions of the syndicate was finished to-day.
Secretan was convicted and sentenced to
six months Imprisonment and to pay fine
of 1000 francs. LaVrissiere and Hentsch
were also convicted. The former
was sentenced to Imprisonment for three
months aud to pay a fine of 600 francs, and
the latter was fined 600 francs The judges
admitted that there were extenuating cir
cumstances in the case, but declared that
Secretan was guilty Of manipulation for
the purpose Of effecting rise in copper and
of paying fictitious dividends Hentsch
and LaVeissiere were found guilty Of the
latter offense.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
An international aank.

WASHINGTON, May 28. Representative
Hitt Of Illinois to-day introduced in the
House bill to carry into effect the recom-
rnendafions OF the International American
conference for the incorporation OF an inter-
national American bank.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
Proh,nitionists of Illinois,

BLOOMINGTON. Ill, May 3s.--At the
prohibition state convention this forenoon,
II. r Link Of Franklin county, farmer,
was nominated for state treasurer and Dr.
Woodford county, for state superintendent
of public instruction.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
Chickamauga's Park.

WASHINGTON, May 2S.--In the House to-
day, ON motion of Mr.. Grosvenor of Ohio,
the bill was passed appropriating 1926, 900
for the establishment of national military
park at the battle field of Chickamauga
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
Eortrsaa Monroe.s postofaoe.

WASHINGTON, May 2s. Among the bills
reported from committees and placed on the
calendar Of the Senate this morning was
the Senate bill appropriating $4,000 for
postofiice building at Fortress Monroe, Va.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
a Corpse Thrown From a Hearss

DETROIT. MICH, May rs. - While the
funeral procession of Mrs. L. Mcclellan
was proceeding toward Woodmere cem8.
terry this afternoon street car crashed
into the hsarse. The casket was thrown to
the ground, broken open, and the body
rolled around the street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
AN ERROR IN A BILL.
The Customs Administrative Measure
in Need OF Correction.

The Customs Administrative Measure
in Need OF Correction.
WASHINGTON, May 2S.-An error in the
customs administrative bill will necessitate
the passage of joint resolution to cover
very serious defect. By the terms of the
bill it is to go into effect Aug. l.. 1t is also
provided that ''any offenses committed and
all penalties or forfeitures or liabilities In
Cured prior to the passage of this act under
any statute embraced in or changed, modi-
fed or repeated by this act, may be prose-
cuted and punished in the same manner and
with the same effect as if this act had not
been passed.
WHEREIN THE ERROR LIES.
By the use Of the phrase passage of this
act" as above, instead Of "taking effect Of
this aotn there will be, undere the law, no
right of prosecution, ETC., between the time
of the passage Of this act and the date at
which ii shall go into effect-about two
months
This statement was made to the House by
Mr.. Mckinley in. presenting the report
of the conference committee on the
bill with request for unanimous consent
that the bill might be amended SO as to
cover the hiatus. There was objection by
the democrats on the ground that they did
not want in any manner, by implication or
expressly, to remove the question that was
made upon the passage of the bill. to wit:
That it was passed without a constitutional
quorum. Hence the necessity for the reso-
luton for correction.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
Killed by q Runaway Horse.

NORFOLK, VA, May 2S.--While s. Reene
Smith, well known jeweler Of this city,
was out driving this afternoon, his horse
rau away, throwing him out and killing
him instantly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
IN Alliance picnic.

Boston, GA, May 2s.-The farmers
alliance gave their first picnic to-day at
Philomathic park. A large crowd was
present and good dinner was served at
noon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
Bond Acceptances.

WASHINGTON, May 28.-Bond offerings
to-day were 26, 400, all of which were 40
cepted at 122 for 4s and 1881 for AS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
A BAPTIST UNIVERSITY,
The Money Needed TO Establish It
Already Buhfcribed

CHICAGO, May 28-The American Bap-
tict Educational Society met in annual ses-
sion this morning. The point Of chief
interest, and the one which aroused great
enthusiasm, was the announcement that the
society had raised the S400. 900 necessary to
supplement- the 100000 given by Mr. Rock
felier Of Cleveland for q Baptist university
in Chicago
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-31

The provisions g the new extraditiou
treaty vI,h Canada negotiated last SUN
r4r and uuv before the senate have been
maize publ. De- essential difference from
ih- treaty negotiated by Secretary Bayard
o. she, DO iu-. not contemplate the surren-
der 10 per.0ns guilty n poitica. offence
Mr Blaine .tate- DO hi. letter ACCOMPANY
iue the treaty that the only existing ar
rengrmeni between the Cuited states and
Great Britain for the delivery up of per.
sons charged vith crime BE- found boz the
tenth article of the Webster Ashhurtou
treaty ri the gth Vi August. 1872. This b.
the oldest of the ertraiition conventions Of
the United states nov 90 force. and EN-
braces 0uIg the crimes of murder. piracy
arson robbery forgery and the ufterance
oi forged paper The present convention
deals exclusively with offences against com
mon Jas. and j. destined o. form a supple
meut o. the tenth article of the Ashburton
treaty Under article one 0f the new
treat. the provisions ~ the tenth article
are msis applicable 90 the additional crimes
. " granddaughter c0uuterfeitiug. embezzle-
meu. fraud by an agent or factor. perjury.
rape. abduction. child stealing burglary
piracy r-vo., 90 the high seas. aud offences
against the law. of both countries for the
suppression Of slavery
. The confirmation q this treaty will have
che efsr. t9 lessen very materially the
number Of distinguished Americans who
aijl be eligible 10 membership IN the United
state. colony In Canada
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-31
The POsI-Omce situation ~ ItHas De-
welcomed.

The animu- Of the opponents Of Capt
childs or rather Of the few men who have
set themselves up 10 overthrow the will Of
the great majority Of our Brattleboro p~o-
pie has fully developed during the past
week Briefly stated. 1t is anything To-
defeat the majority and establish boss rule "
As soon as 1t became known that caucus
was 3" be held frantic effort was begun 10
find some candidate who could possibly de-
feat Mr. Chids. Mr.. A. u. Hall was first
thought Of and put INTO the field with
promises OF support. and then half a dozen
others were suggested as 'feelers By
sunday 1t was concluded that Mr.. q. A.
Hines might be the stronger man, aud Mr.
Hall was asked % retire, hut not having
set himself mp that gentleman very proper
~ refused to knock himself down Mean
time Mr. q, r. Thompson, the only man
who had legitimate standing as csndi
date, was calmly thrown overheard with a
whole cargo Of unkept promises and at
preliminary Republican caucus held last
evening Mr.. g.. a. Hines was formally de-
cared the Republican candidate for
postmaster. Mr. G.. W. Wilcox, whose
name has been mentioned in a compliment
airy way which Is well deserved, requests
his friends not 90 waste their votes upon
him, and the contest ia 10 morrow s caucus
VIII therefore "e "et"eeh NaPt. thilds and
". a l'""S.
For Mr. hlne. the supporters of Capt
Chids feel only the highest personal re
speet lie Is a leading citizen. a man Of
clean, strong character. and of unhlemish-
ed repute but the fact remains that be
lacks the business experience and prelimi-
nary training which are requisite in the
management Of a complicated machine such
as the Brattlehoro post office has grown 20
be, and the mere fact he is Republican
while Mr. Chlld' Is Democrat does noe fur
nish to the great majority Of Republicans
who have given their support to Mr. Childs
a sufficient reason for now deserving their
principles and convictions. With the feel
ing OF Mr. Thompson s. personal friends and
earnest supporters that be has been given
such treatment IN tins matter as he has not
deserved, and as there Is no excuse for, we
fully sympaihlze, and iu the future as in the
past some of his sincerest friends will be
found M the ranks of those who did not
see their way clear 10 support him for post
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-01-31
Jacksonville.

Inc dramatic entertainments of Csp,r
NO. ~, Sons Of Veterans, given at VILLAGE
hall, Jan. % and a. was a success The
drama, Rock Allen, the Orphan. and The.
farce, John Nopps, were admirably rep
dered by those participating in the several
parts To the qualification of large and
appreciative audience The whole was i'm
terspersed with the excellent music of the
Jacksonville cornet baud The perform
Ence was 50 highly commended that We nm
nerstahd that the interesting scenes are L,
ue acted elsewhere The net proceeds
were about S25.
Jacksonville is highly favored with or
ganized societies. The following are in s..
tive operation Unity lodge. No ~. r A
A. NJ having q members Vermont lod,,4
h. oil H., No $40, 80; Harmony lod ,e ~
t'o, n and i. of Il, 80; Camp A. A But
Serheid, No. %, Sons Of Veterans ~
North River grange. No. 1875. p jackson
'llie Cornet band, IA ; North River Cream
cry association, largely patroniled. two
churches and two schools
Dr. Scudder, successor of DR. Johnson
mas begun business, much 70 the satisfao
lioh OF those needing good physician He
may oe found for the present at his room,
at the Glen House
IL was rumored some time since. much a.
the regret of the people that R. . vii.
cox the genial landlord of the Glen House
contemplated removing TO North Adams
lew days hence, but the people are pleased
with the prospect that he viii probably re.
man here tie has the reputation of be-
Jug a hrst-class hotel keeper. courteous.
auAole' aud sets fine table
A few cases Of influenza have occurred
IN TINS vicinity, but mostly of a mild type.
sufficient snow has fallen to make fine
sielghlng for the present. and lumberir.
men are actively engaged.