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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
A MINISTER UP IN ARMS.
He Liken Profe ssor's Dismissal to
the InQuisition.

He Likens a Profe ssor's Dismissal to
the Inquisition.
CHARLESTON, s. c., May 17.-The Rev.
H. A. Whitman of the Unitarian church
to-day presched very strong sermon re.
garding the dismissal OF DR.. w. J. Alex
ander from the faculty of the University of
South Carolina for holding Unitarian
views. He said: "The principles of relig-
ious freedom recognized and taught by
Christ, and which have been in
of our country, have been violated
here in our own state by state officials. The
spirit Of free inquiry has been threatened,
and the rights oficonscience trampled upon
80 far as this could be done by the imposi-
tion OF civil disabilities. We have fallen
back upon medieval times, and it seems
that the battle which we all thought had
been fought and gloriousIy won long ago,
Will have to be fought over again In South
Carolina.
LIKE THE SPANISH IEQUIsITIoN.
'In this nineteenth century of progress,
and under the splendid light of scientific
truth, the ruling spirit of the old Spanish
inquisition, the spirit OF Torquemada, is be-
ing revived. A professor of the South
Carolina college, who is q gentleman Of
lectual ability, has recently been dismissed
from that Institution because he holds TO Uni
tartan views of religion. In spite OF the
statement of this Unitarian professor Of logo,
that he had carefully refrained from giving
expression to his religious views, that be
held them as private property, and that his
textbook on logic was devoid Of a single
heretical statement, this board of trustees
of an institution presumably committed TO
no sectarian bias or theological system. re-
solved itself into an inquistorial council or
commission, with the governor Of the
state as inquisitor in chief. and
proceeded to subject the professor in
question to most searching religious exam
ination, which lasted for an hour or more
and resulted in his dismissal.
HARD TO BELIEVE.
at is exceedingly difficult to believe that
such a thing could take place in South
this examination had but to shut my ewes
and think of it all to forget the enlightened
age In which | live and wonder
be living in the dark ages of
the world when men just struggling into
the light of scientific truth were brought
before ecclesiastical tribunals and sub
jected to similar catechizings. What a
spectacle for God and for men in the year
1891 Here we have men inquiripg as
though we had q state religion. By their
action these trustees say to the world that
no Unitarians can be professors at the col
lege. while Unitarians pay for its support.
Look at the action as we will we see nothing
to commend in it, but everything to con-
denim,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
BLAINE IMPROVING.
He Leaves His Bed to Recline on q
Lounge to Read.

He Leaves His Bed to Recline on q
Lounge to Read.
NEW YORK, May 17.-Secretary Blaine
Is improving. His gout is less troublesome
and his general condition is such as to give
rise to hopes of his leaving the city this
week. He left his bed in the afternoon and
TTecilned on lounge, reading paper. DR..
Dennls, the attending physician. did net
WISH him at all during the day. Mrs. Dam
I0sch lt looked very cheerful and satisfied as
sne spoke OF Mr.. Blaine's condition.
REsTFUL DAY.
INQUIRY at the residence of Walter Dam
eoSn S Tonight elected the information that
secretary Blaine had passed a restful and
Sulet sunday, and that he was feeling much
t oeDter. 1t has not been positively de-
seInlned , when he will return to Washing
son or If indeed he will go there before
M MHaKlng his expected trip to Bar Harbor.
tt .IIs' blaine and Mr.. Damrosh's family urge
Tnae pia ne go directly to Maine, but Mr..
Wanh3 VINE seems to think he ought to go to
washington first
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
C0RTE'S RECALL ASKED.
MAYOR SHAKESPEARE WRITES TO
GOV. NICHOLS.

The Governor Asked to Lay the Mat
ter Before Secretary Blaine-The
Consul Accused OF Knowingly Mis-
stating Faots-He is Also Declared
a Dangerous Person to Have In the
Community.
afternoon Mayor Shakespeare addressed
the following letter to Gov. Nichols:
MAYoRALTy OF NEW ORLEANs,
CRY Hall, May l6 1891 /
To His ErceHency, frdncis 4. Nichols, Gou-
erBor Of LoUisfdnd.
GOVERNOR Under date of May G, 1891, the
consul of Italy at this port, Mr Corte, saw it TO
address to w. H. Chaffee, foreman OF the grand
Jury, then in session, a very rem arbable letter
The eveaing of the day on which Il was written
the consul cent copies OF the letter by the hands
OF his secretary to the daily papers for publica-
tlon. lenclose printed copy OF that letter.
CoRTE's vAPoRiNas.
Your excellency. heing a resident in New
Orleans, is fully aware of the fact that ever
since the assassination OF Superintendent of
Police Hennessey on Oct. 16, 1890 the lpapers
have teemed with all manner OF vnporings from
Mr.. Corte in the shape OF interviews, etc. For
these reported sayings he could not
properly be held. as an Official, respon-
sible, aud since he was scarcely cred
tied with one statement before another was
made, either exactly the opposite of or largely
qualifying the first. his vagaries aud blusterngs
were regarded by all but his own people as
either laughable or contemplate. This letter
OF May was sent TO the foreman OF the grand
jury, and very properly returned by that body
TO the writer as being impertnent
DON'T STICK ToxTHE TRUTH.
Besides being impertinent the letter contains
statements absolutely false. and beyond ques-
tion known to be false by Mr.. Corte. II, as
Italian consul, MIR. Corte has ever had any use
tulness he has outlived 1t, and has become
through his acts not only an unacceptable per
son, but an element OF danger to this commun-
ity, in that by his utterances he incites his in-
flammable people to riot or sullen opposition
10 the laws and customs of the country they
pository, as he confesses himself TO be, OF
criminal secrets relating to individuals Of his
race resident among us, he refuses TO give to the
department of police and Justice the information
he has and thereby increases the danger TO the
community from these criminals
CoRTE's RECALL ASKED.
For these reasons / have the honor to request
that you ask of the honorable Secretary OF State
at Washington the recall Of Consul Corte's
exequatur by the President This application
would have been made sooner. but for the
reason that l desire to place In your
hands, to accompany your note to the
Secretary OF State, the report made to the
mayor and council OF the committee of fifty.
inclose a copy, and beg leavs TO call your ex-
cellencys attention to that part of IL relating to
Mr.. Corte. have the honor TO be your obe-
dent servant, JOSEPH SHAKESPEARE.
Mayor of New Orleans
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
a CHANCE FOR A RIOT.
Negroes Imported to Take the Places
of White Miners.


of White Miners
SEATTLE, WASH, May 17.-At o'clock
this morning 400 negro miners, with their
families, arrived at Stone siding, a small
station on the Northern Pacific railroad
about fifty miles from here. The negroes
will be marched Immediately to the coal
mines of the Oregon Improvement Com
pamy, at Franklin. They were recruited
IN Hannibal, it is said, by Supt. 7. B.
Corey OF the Oregon improvement Com
pany's mines, and brought there to take
the places of white miners, with whom the
company has been having trouble.
CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE.
About six weeks ago Superintendent
Corey attempted to force the miners to sign
contract displeasing to them aud q strike
was the result. The company then with
drew the contract and Superintendent Corey
resigned, ostenslbly to take position with
a railway company elsewhere. Another
superintendent was appointed and the men
returned to work at the old terms. When
it became known among the miners that the
every camp was notified and all
the miners went out on a strika
INTENSE EXCITEMENT.
At Franklin there is intense excitement.
and it is thought that serious trouble may
result. Manager G. j. Smith of the Oregon
Improvement Company said: 1.-THE com
pany has determined TO get rid of the neces-
sity Of bowling to every caprice of the labor
unions. The negroes will be put into the
mines and be protected il it takes more
guards than miners" A force of Pinker-
tons will accompany the negroes from the
railroad to the mines.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
HARRISON SENDS FOR QUAY.
The President Begins to Feel the Need
OF the Boss Good win.

OF the Boss Good win.
WASHINGTON, May II. 1t trauspired to-
day that Senator Quay is here in response
70 an intimation from President Harrison
that he would like to see him, II not in com
pliance. indeed. with direct invitation
from the President The fact is that
the President, in his desire for
denomination, feels that be needs
the aid of Senator Quay, and that
he has determined to get 10 IL he can. Hence
the interview which is expected TO take
place between them tomorrow Is Of his
seeking. Senator Quay has not sought in
terviews with President Harrison for a long
time, and has not been at the white house
for months. He came TO the conclusion
long ago that President Harrison was un-
grateful TO him and has since been ia a
semi-hostile attitude, prepared at any
time TO take the field against President Har-
rison. Having, as he believes, elected Presi-
dent Harrison, Senator Quay thought
President Harrison ought to treat him as
though he too thought so.
WHAT QUAY WANTED.
He wanted ex-senator Platt and Gen.
ClarkSon appointed to the cabinet, and he
wanted the entire control OF Pennsylvania
appointments left to Pennsylvanians.
Neither ex-senator Platt nor Gen. Clark
son was appointed to the cabinet, and POST
master General Wanamaker, who was
appointed at Senator Quay's off,
cial and not personal request,
divided the Pennsylvania patronage
from the first, and latterly his recommended
tion, has been.all sufficient, although Senator
Quay has usually been allowed to approve it.
The President has always treated Senator
Quay courteously. There was no truth in
the report that he demanded an explanation
OF the charges against Senator Quay or
tried to secure his removal from the chair
manship OF the national COMMITTEES. On
the contrary, the President has always
treated him personally as though the
charges had no existence, but President
Harrison has not treated Senator
Quay with cordiality nor has be
treated hiln always with consideration.
II ne wants to get Senator Quay's help at
any cost. and this seems to be the case, he
must treat him quite differently in the
future. II he does so promise he will prob
ably find Senator Quay willing to forgive
and to forget. and pledge his support But
Senator Quay will have every assurance
he wants OF will give nothing.
One thing will be- that Senator
Quay shall have supreme direction OF
the canvass for the denomination, and als1
Of the campaign for reelection. He will
keep the craftsmanship Of the national COM
mittee, and with 1t the control of the party
machinery, and use them for or against
President Harrison, as President Harrison
may determine. Tuesday Senator Quay
leaves for Philadelphia, where he will go on
Hamilton Disstons yacht for two weeks
coast fishing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
sICK OF CAPE MAY POINT.
Harrison Reported to Eave Sold Fl
Famous Cottage There.

Harrison Reported to Eave Sold His
Famous Cottage There
WASHINGTON, May 17.-The President is
not visible to newspaper men on Sunday
and Private Secretary Halford will not be
back until Wednesday, so it was difficult to
get statement about the dispatch from
Cane May to tho effect that the President
had sold his Cape May Point cottage for
$4,000. but a close friend of the President
said "lt is probably true. / know
that the President and his family we're dis
appointed in Cape May Point, and do not
think they ever want to see it again. AS
to the cottage. the President believes that
the Cape May Point boomer who sold it to
the gentlemen who presented ID TO Mrs.
Harrison imposed upon them and made
them pay twice as m;ion az it was worth.
Cresson pleased tho President and his
will also, perhaps, go 10 some New England
seaside resort,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
A NEW TRUNK LINE DEAL.
The Baltimore and Ohio and West
Virginia Central in It.

The Baltimore and Ohio and West
Virginia Central in It.
BALTIMORE, Nd, May 17.-For some time
past negotiations have been pending be-
tween the Baltimore and Ohio and West Vir-
ginia Central railroads, which have resulted
in the signing of an agreement that will
work benefits to both roads. Elkins is the
present western terminus Of the West Vir>
ginia Central, and under the agreement
it is proposed 70 extend the line to Belling-
ton. In fact construction in this direction
il now under way. at Bellington it will
meet the Grafton and Greenbrier narrow
guage road, which is controlled by the
BaltimoA and Ohio, and is by them
to be made OF standard guage. At
Grafton the main stem of the Balti-
more and Ohio goes into Fairmont, and a
branch line to Morgantown. From there
the Baltimore and Ohio agree 10 build
road to Uniontown, Pa, and from this
point both the Baltimore and Ohio and
Pennsylvania railroad companies have lines
TO Pittsburg. This will complete the north
ern connection of the West Virginia Cen
tral, and furnish direct outlet east and
west by through trunk line for traffic from
the important mineral and timber regions
of West Virginia. The West Virginia Cen
tral road also contemplates building TO the
south, and connecting with the Chesapeake
and Ohio and Norfolk and Western roads.
Their engineers are now in the field making
preliminary surveys Co find the most &C.
cessible route. They expect to
make junction with the
Warm Spring branch of the
Chesapeake aud Ohio. which road is to be
built north to meet them at common point.
When these links are completed, the four
great trunk lines named will be joined north
and south through the important mineral
and timber regions OF West Virginia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
gNAI BIRTHS CONVENTION.

Opening of the Annual Session at st.
Louis.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 1.-THE delegates
to the convention of B'nai Birth were called
to order by President Wolfenstein at the
Harmony club this morning. The business
transacted to-day included the annual adj
dress of the president. reception of officers,
reports and annual report of the board of
endowments. Committees were appointed
for the ensuing year and the convention ad-
journed until tomorrow. The board OF
endowment Of the order held its regular
quarterly meeting tais morning with Isidore
Bush, president, in the chair.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
SHOT WITH HIS OWN PISTOL.
a Negro Grabs an Officers Weepor
and Shoots Bim.


PENSACOLA, FLA, May 17.-This after
noon about o'clock Jack McCreary, a
colored brakeman employed on the Pensa-
cola and Atlantic railroad, shot and seri-
ously wounded Police Officer Peter Murphy.
The ball entered the left temple and lodged
Just below and behind the left ear. The
affair happened near what is known
as the Whitechapel district, in the
eastern part Of the city. Officer
Murphy, who is a mounted officer had a
warrant for MoCreary, which he was at
tempting TO serve. He got of his horse
from his pocket when McCreary grabbed
the officer, took his pistol away from him
aud fired with the effect related above. The
negro ran with the weapon in his hand and
escaped. Several officers are In pursuit, but
as yet have failed 20 get their man.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
Buenos Ayres' Banks.

BUESos AYREs. May 1.-THE Senates
refusal 20 assent 10 committee 10 inquire
into the position u the state banks has
caused an Improvement IN the market. On
the b0urse riimors are current 10 the effect
that 10 is inevitable that tho provincial
bank viii liquidate, and that tbs national
bank viii be- converted into large eoncerD,
with monopoly u the issue Of notes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
ITALIANS FIGHT A DUEL.

IL BAD lts Origin In Dispute IN the
Chamber Of Deputies.
ROME, May IA duel growing out OF
dispute originating In the storsny debate in
the Chamber Of Deputies on Maydsy, when
the radical members blamed the govern
ment for the riots which occurred on that
day during the labor demonstrations, was
fought to-day. The principals weFs SignOr
BarEilai, a member of tbs Chamber of Dep
uiies, who wa wounded N the riots, and
Capt. BozA. The former received wounds
ID the arm ane bad ~ a result ~ the susl.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
a snnke In . Postofioe.

WAYoRoss, "a, May 10 Yesterday a
large coach whip snake about three feet long
Nas chssed into the postOiiice BY lot of
boys. Edgar CarsWali, the postofiice clerk,
seized large pole and attempted 70 kiil Il.
10 sprang at hln, Kissing and showing rs
tongue. Il was at last Killed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
A Daughter Born co a Duchess.

LONDON, MSy 1.-THE Duchess OF Fife
gave gave birth % daughter at . o'clock
Sunday morning. The mother aud child are
doing well.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
THE ATTACK.
A DISPUTE OVER A SKULL.
Doctors Unable to Tell Whether It ie q
White Mans or a Esegro's.

= DEl q
White Mans or Segro's.
WAYcRoss, GA, May 16-Ths doctors
are stnl disagreeing as to whether the
human skull. which was excavated by the
convicts while digging canal here some
time ago, Is white mans or a negro's 10
II shaped like negro'e. having but little
forehead, and transparent when held
toward the sun. like a white mans. The
theory has been advanced by some that IL Is
probably the skull of One of the hands who
was employed ON the road when It was FIRST
being built through here years ago. IL 10
said that a. that time, when any ~ tho
number died, be waE buried right along side
tbs track 70 save time. This very reason
a0is, aait was barely 0ne foot beneath tbe
surface.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
Suicide OF a Merchant.

NORFOLK, VA. May l7.-John C.. Kauf-
man, dry goods merchant Of Portsmouth,
snot himself with a pistol this morning,
gylng instantly. He was man OF means,
Dut has been Ia a state OF deep melancholy
sline months, his mind having been de-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
THE CONVENTION.

The CONNEkTAONs
CINCINNATI, o., May l7.-The coming
week will bring 10 this city political gath
ering of unique form, IN whose action there
is wide interest. 1t is not a convention in
the usual sense Of that term, for 1t has no
party call as basis. 1t Is perhaps best de-
scribed as q national union conference
Originally 1t was called not by the farmers
alliance convention at Ocala, Fla, last year,
but by members Of that convention, and the
time set for Feb. %. in this city. That call
was addressed to all who have stood up for
independent political action on the Ques-
lions OF finance, transportation, labor and
land, and asked for delegates to national
conference from the following organi-
zations: The independent party by
its representatives, the peoples party
by its representatives, late federal and con-
federate soldiers by their representatives,
farmers alliance, north and south, Farm
ers' Mutual Benefit Association, Citizens
Alliance, Knights Of Labor, Colorsd Farm
ers Alliance, and all other Industrial or
CARNATIONS that support the principles Of
the SC. Louis agreement OF December. 1889.
THE CALL.
The call was signed by about seventy per.
sons from seventeen states. 1t met with
objection from various sources. partly be-
cause its purpose was announced to be to
form a national union fparty, based on
fundamental ideas Of fiaance, trnnsporta-
tion, labor and land. This opposition had
the effect of necessitating delay, aud
the date of the conference was
changed to May 10. The advance guard
of the delegates has been struggling in
through the day, and about two hundred Of
the thousand or more that, it is expected
will participate in the deliberations Of
the gathering, were on the ground to-
night. Many of them are men whose
rough attire, brohzed faces and horny hands
betoken long acquaintanceship with the
plow and harrow and others bear names
that are prominently identified with econ0m-
10 and radical movements. Among these
are ex-Congressnan Weller of Iowa,
more familiarly known as Calamity Weller /;
General Secretary Hayes Of the Knights
of Labor, w. g. Crum OF New York, edi-
tor Of the Wall Street Farmer, and presi.
dent of the recently formed national union
league; q. /. Washburn OF Boston, presi-
dent of the North western Industrial Alli-
ance; Col. s. +. Norton of Chicago; John
II. Crouch Of Fort Scott, Kan brother of
the deceased Oklahoma boomer, and @. G.
Post of Georgia, an alliance leader OF that
state. The temporary lion OF the hour is
farmer H. l.. Bryan ofPWinn county. Lou
isiana, whose acceptance cf a delegates
mission necesstated his riding fifty miles
on plantation pony to the nearest railroad
station. His credentials bear the signature
of twelve hundred grangers out of a total
voting strength OF all parties of 1 ZOO in the
county
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
DIR. BRIGGS HEREsY.
me Presbytery Appoints Committee
to Try Him.

to Try Him.
NEW York, May 17.-At special meet
ing OF the New York Presbytery, held in
'ne bohemian church this morning. the fol-
lowing named gentlemen were appointed as
committee to draw up form of proceed
ure Tor the trial of Rev. DIR. Charles A.
PPlrlggs, professor Of Biblical theology in the
ot heresy: DR.. w. f. Birch of Bethany
Soniurch, chairman; DIR. John J. Lump Of
Dhrist church, DIR. F. A. Sample of West
Minister church, Rev. II. j. Stevenson, a
scotch church elder, and Hev, John J. Nc
.ook, an older Of the Fifth avenue Presby-
tsrihn church.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
Looked Poor Bat Was Flush.

NEW YORK, May 17.-Aristeed Cronen-
berg, an ordinary looking immigrant, landed
at the barge office to-day, en- route from
Belgium to Asheville, N. c., and, when
asked if he had any money, produced a
roll of $50 aud $1OO-biIls, amounting in all
to $4,000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
THREE DROWNED.
A Sailboat Capsizes with a Pleasure
Party on the Schuylkill.

n DtI4DOnb OtSkJo Z1OD WIE4I a Z IutSbuK Q
Party on the Schuylkill.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May II. - Three
lives were lost this afternoon by the upset
ting of sailboat on the Schuylkill river off
Gibson's point, in the lower section of this
city. The victims were Mrs. Susan Pascoe,
aged "a years, and her infant son Christie
pher, of 1922 Ward street, and Miss Mary
Carr, aged "a, of No. 1l04 Tasksr street.
There were also in the party Fred Tidman.
Samuel Peltz. Robert Chamberlain and
Mrs Mary Jones, twin sister Of Mrs. Pascoe,
and her 4-year-old son Willie
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
Knoxvllle's Fmalipox

kNoXvILLE, TEHR.. May ia second
rose ot smallpox was reported % the board
~ henlth tosBlght. II Is ia a house az least
que mile from ths fFst case. Neither haze
besn 10 contact with smallpcx patisais,
either.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-18
sLEaT AND SNOW IN ENGLAND.
Fruit Crops Damaged by Frosts-The
Hill Tops White.

OIUpo
Hill Tops White.
LONDON, May 17.-Sharp frosts and
storms of sleet and snow were experienced
throughout the kingdom last night, and
much injury was done to fruit crops. The
snow rapidly melts in the valleys but re-
mains on the hill tops. in curious contrast
with the bright vegetation. In London to-
night tho weather is warmer and rain is
falling.
sNowsToRMs IN FRANCE.
PARIS, May l9.-Snowstorms prevailed
to-day at Belfort and Nancy. The noun
tains OF Alsace are covered with snow.