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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
HELIaoLAND's SURRENDER.
Lord Roseberry Demands Protection
for British Subjects.


LONDON, June 3O.-In the House of Lords
to-day Lord Roseberry asked whether the
government would assist the inhabitants of
Heligoland who desired to remain British
subjects to settle in other parts Of the Brit
ish possessions, and whether the right of
fortlfying the island would DO restricted.
He had been told that proceed
ings necessary TO ascertain the views
of the islanders was alien to English
usages, but cession of territory was also
alien to English usages. [Cries of "hear,
hearp1
He hoped tho government would care
fully consider the wishes OF the people,
which, it was alleged, tended in one direc-
ton. It would be slur upon the reputa-
ton OF Lord Salisbury il he handed over
the island to foreign sway WITHOUT
affording protection to its inhabitants.
Makings-an allowances for the sreticence
which the minister of foreign affairs
must show. parliament was still entitled to
further information. Lord Salisbury's dis
patch referred to the sultanate of Zanzibar
as being given In exchange for the island of
Heligoland, but was it not the same sultan
ate that Lord Salisbury found upon enter
ing Office. He hoped the foreign minister
would soon make a fun statement of the
subject.
FUNDS LACKING.
Lord Salisbury replied that he was not
aware that the chancellor of the exchequer
had any funds which could be used to enable
the islanders to settle in other parts of the
empire. Moreover, he did not think that
such measure would be in conformity
with the wishes OF the Inhabitants
Every security had been taken to
protect their interests, aud he had
done his best to ascertain their wishes,
nj rnh h.a ha1 Ak talra ~ 49,
The government would not suggest limit
to Germany's rights in regard TO the forti-
fication of the island. 1t was rule of
the foreign office not to discuss
matters in parliament until negotia-
tions had been concluded. AS soon
as the convention with Germany
was signed it would give parliament full
information regarding the agreement, and
to explain at length the policy of the gov
ernment. He denied that the convention
had caused any decrease in the prestige and
power Of the sultan of Zanzibar.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
CHICAGO'S EXPOSITION.
GEORGE PULLMAN OFFERS THE
COMMISSIONERS A SITE.

A Committee Appointed to Examine
Chicago's Subscription List-A Move
ment to Have Lady Commissioners
Appointed to Run the Womsn's
Department - Residents Fighting
Against the Lake Front Site.
CHICAGO, June 30-The national worlds
fair commissioners met this morning. A
committee consisting of MesSrs Widener Of
Pennsylvania, Thatcher of New York,
Smalley of Vermont. Sewall of New Jer-
sey and Macomber of Alabama was APP
pointed to examine the Chicago subscription
list The committee on permanent organi-
zation reported the following:
Resolved, That board of lady managers be
constituted, consisting of one delegate and
alternate from each state, to be recommended
by the state commissioners and appointed by
the President, to be known as the woman's de-
partment OF the Worlds Columbian EXPOSE
ton.
PULLMAN OFFERS A SITE.
A proposition from George Pullman was
read offering to give to the exposition GAO
acres in what is known as Columbia Hill,
near Pullman, and stating that there was
another section of land that could be pur-
chased, thus affording ample area for the
display. it was decided not to receive
propositions for sites except through the
local organization.
The question of appointing a director
general and a commissioner general was
discussed at some length, and it was finally
decided to have single head-a director
general
The commissioners this afternoon visited
Garfield Park, Westside, one of the pro-
posed sites for the fair.
A FIGHT AGAINST THE LAKE FRONT SITE.
Late this afternoon the following parties,
owning property on Michigan avenue, be-
tween the Auditorium and Park row, filed
a bill Ia chancery in the circuit court to
restrain the Worlds Columbian Exposition
from erecting buildings on the lake front:
James Mckinley. Mrs. Thomas Hoyne,
Marcus Starns, Albert Tracy, John Durham
and ID. d. Kenbark. The claimants based
their rights on the plat made by the canal
commissioner Of fractional section No. Is,
which was declared to be public property.
The section quoted below was passed by
the legislature in 1883. that "the state
of Illinois, by its commissioners, having de-
clared that the public ground east of said
lots should forever remain open and vacant
neither the common council of the city OF
Chicago nor any other authority shall have
power to permit encroachment thereon
without the consent of all persons owning
lots or the land on said street or avenue"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
FIFTY MEN FLEE FROM FIRE.
An Explosion in a Hardware Store
Followed by Flames.

An Explosion in a Hardware Store
Followed by Flames.
ELMRA, N. Y, June 30.-Shortly after
IL o'clock this morning an employee of
Barker, Rose q Gray, the heaviest jobbers
and retailers of hardware in this city,
spilled some Japan dye near lighted Ian
tern in the basement of that firms store,
and in a moment the light in the lantern
had communicated with the dye, and a
frightful explosion occurred.
Charles Jeilson, the clerk who was draw
ing the dye, was badly burned, and Fletcher
Griswold, who was with him, was
quite seriously injured. Both escaped and
50 did fifty other employees who were work
ing on the floors above. The entire plant
of Barker, Rose g. Gray, extending from
No. 33S TO 344 East Water street, was
burned, only the outside walls being left
The stock of the firm was insured for $780,
900, and the block, which is owned by the
Arnol estate, for $4,000. No lives were
lost
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PHILADRLPaIA's CATHEDRAL.
The Edif1ce Consecrated With Impos-
ing Ceremonies.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 30.-The
Roman Catholic cathedral of st. Peter and
st. Paul, the cornerstone of which was
laids Sept. 6. 1916, was consecrated to-day
with most imposing ceremony. Added in
terest was given to the occasion by the
presence of Cardinal Gibbons and bishops,
archbishops and priests from all parts of the
country. The sermon was preached by
Cardinal Gibbons. The mass was
celebrated by Bishop O'Hara, the
Oldest bishop present. The pontif1cal
blessing was delivered from the throne by
Archbishop Ryan, indulgence, from the
pope were read and the impressive services,
lasting nearly nine hours, were over. A
banquet was served at st. Charles Semi
nary at Overlook, Pa, near Philadelphia,
this afternoon. Nearly all of the clergy
men present at the conservation partici-
pated. and speeches suitable to the occasion
were made
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
BUTTS COUNTY PRIMARIES.
Men Who Vote the Prohibition Ticket
VIII be Ruled Gu

JACKSON, June 30.-The democratic exec
utive committee met Saturday and fixed
Friday, July %, as the time to nominate
candidates for state house officers, governor,
senator for the twentieth district and rep
resentatives. It was decided to nominate
by primary election, and the nominee must
receive a majority of all the votes cast. No
one will be allowed TO vote unless known TO
be democrat and to have affiliated with
the democratic party.
A few prominent citizens voted for the
prohibition candidate for President at the
last election, aud one OF these asked the ex-
ecutive committees If they were considered
democrats. 1t was decided by vote that
they could not vote in the primary election,
having left the democrats and voted with
the prohibitiCnists
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
AUGUSTUS POSTMASTER.
A Negro Applicant Trying to Prevent

A Negro Applicant Trying to Prevent
His Confirmation.
WASHINGTON, June 30.-R. r. Wright, u
colored republican of Augusta, who vas an
applicant for the Augusta postofiice, arrived
here to-day and filed charges in the Senats
committee on postoffices against Col. Dem
ning's confirmation as postmaster at that
place. Wright says that Col. Denning's
record is very bad, and even ifthat were not
true his physical condition isS ,ch that he
cannot attend to the duties of the Office.
Wright will remain here until the Senate
acts. He believes he eau prevent the con-
firmation of Col Denning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
DOCK LABoRBRs STRIKE.

An Advance of 8 Cents an Hour De-
manded at Chicago.
CHICAGO, June 30.-The dock laborers
have struck for cents per hour advance on
their present rate Of 20 cents an hour. and
the river is tied up. Fully 1850 men have
quit work. Many vessels are living idle at
the docks with cargoes to unload or take on.
Several vessels cleared without cargoes TO-
day. The companies most affected by
this strike are the Anchor, Union, Lehigh
Valley Transportation Company and West
ern Transit Company. The dock employees
of the Lackawanna, Erie and Ogdensburg
arc in full sympathy with the movement.
The strikers claim that they are backed up
by the dock hands in Milwaukee. and that
if they ask their support they will also
strike
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
HARDEMAN HANDICAPPED.

Sen ator Colquitt Looks upon Col.
Northen as a Sure Winner.
WASHINGTON. June 30.--Senator Colquitt
has returned from Georgia. In speaking of
the contest for governor to-day he expressed
the opinion that Mr.. Northen would win.
He thinks the campaign will be free from
bitterness. He attributes Col Northen's
strength in measure to the length of time
he has been in the race, and says there
have been many pledges to him which can
not we'll be broken. Col. Hardeman, he
says, is recognized and esteemed as a gem
tleman of talents. He has friends in every
section of the state, but he enters the can
vass under disadvantages.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
A DIsTILL cry DESTROYED.
fire Causes a Loss of $4,000 to a
KanfY1clu Firm

Fire Causes a Loss Of S $4,000 to a
Kentucky Firm.
LOUISVILLE, KY, June 3O.-The i'm
mense plant of the Allen-Bradley Distilling
Company, at Southall and Thorn streets, was
completely burned this morning, entailing a
loss of not less than $4,000. There is full
insurance. The distillery was formerly
owned by the Newcomb- Buchanan COM
pany. The Allen Bradley company is
headed by Marshall Allen Of New York and
w. E. Bradley Of Frankfort. They have
two other dlstilleries at the latter place.
By hard work the fire was kept from the
bonded warehouse.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
SHEFFIELD STORM SWEPT.

Considerable Loss Sustained at Manu-
featuring Establishments.
SHEFFIELD, ALA, June 30.-This place
was yesterday evening visited by a terrible
storm, accompanied by incessant lightning
and a very heavy wind. The fall Of rain
was the most severe ever known here. Dur
ing the storm the Alabama straw works
building was partially destroyed and its
stock damaged by rain to the extent of
$780,
At the Lady EDsley furnace the reservoir
supply pipe was struck by lightning and so
broken that the furnace had to be banked.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
TRIAL OF TIE PHILADELPHIA.
She More Than Met the Contract Re-
QJlirements.

WASHINGTON, June S0.-Capt Erben,
president of the board appointed 60 try the
cruiser Philadelphia, had an interview with
the Secretary of the Navy to-day. He re-
ported that the vessel had made an average
of nineteen and one-half knots per hour
over a fifty-mile course. Consequently
she had more than met her con-
tract requirements. He said he would
submit written report on the subject to
morrow His report insures the acceptance
of the Philadelphia and guarantees her con-
tractors premium of $4,000. They have
made informal application for another trial,
and the department has practically decided
that they must stand by the record OF the
first trial
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
Pulaaki,a Vote.

HAwKINsvu.LE, GA, June 30.-The
ton held in Pulaski county on Saturday
show that Northan received 519 votes and
Hardeman 1853 henderson received Coz,
Hunnicutt IL, and Nesbitt 63. The other
state house officers received almost the full
,. -, as there was very little scratching.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
Eurone.s Cholera Epidem,c.

MADRID, June SO.--The cholera reports
for to-day show four new cases and two
deaths in the city of Valencia, and three
new cases and one death at Candle
CHOLERA INvADEs FRSxSE.
PARIS, June Sole Pete Journal re-
ports that several cases Of cholera, one Of
which has resulted fatel occurred in the
city Of Narbonr =, in the department Of
Aude
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
TRAPPED By A REPORTER.

He Opens Bogus Gambling House
and Pays for Police Protection.
New YoRK, June 30.-Ex-Alderman
Smith, Detective Logan, Roundsman Tay-
lor, ex-Detectiye Flanagan, George w.
Gibbons and Frank Walsh were arrested
to-day on eoyfV2s2t of 9. Fl. Whitmore. a
reporter. =, DpTrns that they took money
from hir - DRUQ pd to supply police
protect SQUARE ANU gambling house on
Eighth - be opened in order
to deco, MORNING. Wprisoners were pa
rolled a. every part of ~
- five cents wi
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
A CONVICT MUTINY.
Four Squads at Liberty in Texas, and
Guard Killed.

ST. LOUIS, June So.-A dispatch from
Rusk, Tex, to the Republican says that the
convicts at the coaling camp. sixteen miles
south of that place. assaulted the guard in
charge of the squad, and he was afterward
found dead in the road with several bullet
holes in his head. The convicts then visited
the other camps and liberated three
other squads. A large force of officers are
in pursuit, and it is feared that bloodshed
win follow when'the conyicts are overtaken,
as they have received firearms from the
farm houses
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
TROY IN FIRES TOLLS.

A Large Number OF Business Houses
Destroyed.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, June S0.-A fire at
Troy this afternoon destroyed large num-
Der of buiness houses. An engine was sent
from this city by special train. The
Messenger newspaper office, opera house,
Western Union telegraph Office and large
number of stores were destroyed. Full
particulars have not yet been obtained.
Several people were overcome by heat, but
no deaths occurred. One person was seri-
cusly injured by falling walls.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
can. Mlddleton Resiens.

OTTAWA, June 30.--Gen. Middleton has
resigned tn command of the militia forces
of Canada His resignation was handed to the
min ster OF militia Saturday and will, without
doubt, be accepted by the government. The
vote Of censure by parliament left the gen.
eral no other alternative than to withdraw
from the service of Canada.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
srANsBURY the CHA NIPPON.
He Again Outrows O'Connor on the
Parametta River.

SYDNEY, N. S. W., June SO.-The second
race between William j. O'Connor, the
Canadian oarsman, and James Stansbury
Of New South Wales, which was rowed
owing to a claim by O'Connor that be was
fouled by Stansbury in the first race last
Monday, took place to-day on the Para
meta river, and was won by Stansbury,
who thus secured the single scull professional
championship Of the world. The race was
over course miles and $50 yards long, and
was for stake of So, 0O0 besides the cham
DiOnghiD
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01

WASHINGTON, June 30.-It is estimated
at { treasury department that there has
been decrease of about 100000 in the
public debt since June l. This will make
the total decrease for the fiscal year, ended
to-day, ss7 1000, as against Sll4,ooO,O0O
for the previous fiscal year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
Money for the Congo.

LONDON, July 1, 8 A. MA dispatch from
Brussels to the Times says: 1.-THE ministry
proposes that the chamber Of representa-
lives vote credits to assist the government
of the Congo state. The Congo budget for
1889 showed deficit of $50, 900, and it is
Improbable that there will be surplus In
the treasury for several years to come"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
A pougherty Candidate.

ALBANY, GA, June SOW. o. Watson,
president of the Dougherty county sub
alliance, has announced himselore the Court
date for the legislature, s.
democratic nomination. Tan
nothing to do with Mr. Watson's
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
Murderer Eyraud at Paris.

PARIS, June 30.-Michael Eyraud, the
murderer of NJ COTE, who was recently
arrested in Havana and brought from that
city by the French detectives ON the
steamer Lafayette, arrived in Paris this
morning and was placed in prison.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
Furope,s Anti-slatery Conferences.

LONDON, July /. A. M.-The Brussels
correspondent OF the Times says it is not
unlikely that Hollands action will lead to
the dissolution of the auti-slavery con-
ference, in which event the efforts to sup
press the slave trade will have been COM
nlateiv wastad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
RUSHING IN sUMArRA LEAF.

Importers Anticipating the Mckinley
Bill Duty.
NEW YORK, June 30.-The steamer Rot
terdam, which arrived from Antwerp on
Sunday, brought the unusual quantity of
4 $50 bales of Sumatra tobacco, valued at
over 81, $780, 900. This is the largest single
consignment by $4,000 pounds ever re-
ceived at New York, and it may have been
hurried forward in anticipation of the new
duty. In fact, for this reason some cigar
manufacturers have already laid in years.
supply.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01

louisville, Pa, June 30.--Eight hum
bred men employed at the Fishbach rolling
ills of the Pottsyille Iron and Steel Com
pany struck this morning because the presi-
dent and general manager refused to sign
the wages scale.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
oeorgia's Claim for Sa5, 600.

WASHINGTON, June 30.-Mr. Clements
was heard to-day by the appropriations
committee favoring an appropriation Of
sS5. 900 TO pay the state OF Georgia the
amount due it under the Trezevant claim.
The appropriation viii be made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
F,re-crackers for the Fourth.

NEW YoRK, June 30.--The ship Great
Admiral, which has arrived here from
Hong Kong, has a cargo of 4,0O0,0 900
lunches OF firs-crackers. She was 104 days
on the massage
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
oHATTANooGA's REUNION.

Elk Confede3ates Beginning to Arrive
in the City.
CHATTANo9GA, TENN, June S0.-The
first reunion of the United Confederate
Veterans Association, which will be held in
Chattanooga July 8, and 5, is attracting
attention throughout the south, aud old
veterans are coming in from every direc-
ton. The city. is being elaboSately
decorated, but not confederate
flag has as yet been displayed. G.os
John B. Gordon, Beauregard. Longstfhe
Early, Basil Duke and many other CT
spicuous leaders Of the confederacy will
present. A very interesting progr ard
has been arranged, and the occasioa u uenss
ises to be the most memorable gail az ons
soldiers Of the lost cause sincelthe more on
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
A Negro shooting scrapeaary 3

BONNEVILLE, GA, June 3O.-At ]. se
Ellis turpentine still, near this place, lassss
night two negroes became involved in
dispute. Pistols were used, one firing
twice-shots which resulted in a broken
thigh. No arrests have been made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
Vireinia,s Universlty.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, VA, June 30.
At the final celebration of the Washington
Literary Society the orators medal was
awarded to George w. Conrad Of Virginia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01

virginia's Democratic Committee.
RICHMOND, VA. June 80. mp sD1fa far citing
Of the state democratic co M held
here this evening ]. Kyler Eialty. layor
of this city, was elected chs vice
Basil 3. e0raOnJ IL 81
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
still Digging at DUN

DUNBAR, Pa, June 30.-This 20 s'aOls
Mine Inspector Keighsley chile.
course Of the rescuing party. NER,
general direction is maintained, bu ct al.
viii be turned TO the left. There
ing when the Hill Farm miner tns
reached. .. deliv4
- MORNING
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
Carlisle'g successor sworn In.

WASHINGTON, June 30.-In the House
to-day Mr.. Breckenridge Of Kentucky pre-
senteh the credentials Of w. w. Dickerson
as representative-elect from the Sixth con-
gres[pnal district of kentucky, to fill the
1Sty occasioned by the resignation of
Carlisle. Mr.. Dickerson appeared
- OLE TAR Of the House and took the oath of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-01
Bond Purchases.

ooFF LIES NSue 30.-The bond Offer
Savannah. 80 AS at 1O3. All
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-04-24
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WAX N,Eseih interviewed.

Philadelphia Inquirer
M. Paul biouet, better known as MAX
ORell," who gave readings at A6socis-
tion Hall on Monday evening, was chat
ting with O few friends in the cafe of the
Bellevue in the afternoon prior to his
lecture. He told OF Heyetal amusing ex-
periences in bis tour and related somN
funny misconsttuctioug which had beer
placed upon his remarks beoauss of his
using phrases uncommon here but which
he had learned as part of tho Language
in England. He said that when he bad
retired to bed after his reading at Indian
apolis he was awakened by knocking az
his room door, and upon inquiring what
was wanted waa informed that q repre-
sentative of the indianapolis Journal
desired TO interview him. Hs begged to
be excused, pleading that he was Tired
out, and, besides, had retired. The re-
porter would not be denied. III, Blouet
told him he would gladly see him in the
morning, but was told that the paper ap-
peared in the morning, and the reporter
so worked upon O'Reps journal
istic feelings that he srose and
unlocked the door. The visitor came
into the dark room. Striking match
on his pantaloons he lit the gas and
then sat down ready for business. O'Rsll
says that he invariably thinks in French,
especially when little 6Lzad, ~ one is
apt to be when first awakened, and asked
in that language, "Qle 7oalez vous y
then, immediately remembering that ne
muGt II English, rather literally trauE-
lated it by asking, "What do you wish Y
THIS visitor promptly responded Il don't
care if take u little brandy and soda"
0'Rsil saw that ha had committed him
s9lt and ut once rang for the drinks, and
| then asked HIS caller, "Whst do you
| want ?" He was Informed that he was
sent to interview min on ibe subject OF 8
social question OF general interest to the
good of the community and which was
then agitating the lawmakers OF thai
city. O'Rell said that the persistence oil
| the man quite won him and they sat q
good while over their "B. aud b." Wher
| O'kell was in Washington he called upon
| President Harrison and wRa asked by bis
| excellency il he had ever been to Indial.
epolis. O'Rell told him hs had, and ther
related his experience as given above
'sWhat was the name Of the paperr
asked the President, and upon being in
formed he remarked to his private secre
tary, who was present, why, 8alford
that was one Of your men," O'Rell tolc
'Lige tina. he ought to encourage that re-
porter, for his persistence was something
10 expect great things from.