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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-07
MoHAN'S BURIAL.
The Body Followed to the Grave by
1900 Strikers.

The Body Followed to the Grave by
1900 Strikers.
PTTTsBURG, Pa, May Ga special from
Scottdale, Pa, says: 1.-THE funeral of John
Mohan, the striker shot at Leisinring No. 2
Sunday night, took place this afternoon.
The body was followed to the grave by
1900 strikers, who preserved order through
out and only grew uneasy when
they marched by in plain view of
several severe evictions going on at
Leisinring No. 2 Their murmurings also
increased somewhat when it was noticed
that the latest victim was to be buried be-
side the trench in which the Morew wood
victims repoBe. The tores sisters and two
brothers Of the dead man created a
scene at the grave, but were
led away before their outburst
could influence the gloomy strikers who
acted like, and no doubt felt, that they were
Powerless against a certain injustice.
"Gains are reported at several of the
plants. and the operators are slowly placing
their works in fire. Many foreigners
are leaving as soon as they learn the strike
is on, but their number is not sufficient TO
stem the current of importation. Seven
carloads arrived to-day and were distrib>
uted about the different Frick plants"
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RAILROAD SURGEONS.

A Question Whethsr they Are Not
Violating tne Medical Code.
WASHINGTON. May 6.-Ths American
Medical Association to-day fairly settled
down to business. Among the subjects pre-
seuted to the general session In the forenoon
was communication from the medical
society Of the state Of Virginia asking ad-
vice as TO how much the code
of ethics admitted compliance with the rules
laid down by the various corporations.
chiefly railroads, for actions Of its contract
surgeons; in fact, to contract with rail-
road is the same as contracting with an in
dividual, and so contrary to the code of
ethics. 1t was referred TO the committee
from the state societies, to investigate this
suspected evil
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-07
HARRISON AT SEATTLE.
A RECEPTION AT PoRTLAND's Ex.
FOsITIoN BUILDING.

The Presidents Speech In the Same
Vein as the One Delivered at san
Frsnclsco-The state of Washington
Entered in a Driving Rainstornn.
From Tacoma to Seattle.
PORTLAND, ORE, May 6.-Presideus
Harrison aud party were rendered recep.
ton at the exposition building last night.
The crowd numbered over 10000 persons,
and was very enthusiastic. The Presidens
spoke at some length in the same vein as az
San Francisco. Postmaster General wana.
maker and Secretary fusk spoke briefly.
The ladies Of the party were rendered a re-
ception at Hotel Portland by the ladies Of
the city.
AT TACOMA.
TACOMA, WASH, May 5-President Har-
rison and his party entered the state Of
Washington in driving storm rainstorm,
which greatly interfered with the arrange-
ments for his reception at the various sta
tions along the road. At Tacoma
the train was met by the governor
OF the state, the mayor OF Tacoma, and
committee OF citizens The line Of march
was handsomely and appropriately
decorated. Addresses OF welcome were de-
livered by Gov. Ferry and the mayor of the
city, to which President Harrison briefly
responded.
The Presidential party arrived in Tacoma
from Seattle at 1880 o'clock Tonight, but
did not leave the train. The party left here
at 7l35 o'clock for Portland. The ladies Of
Tacoma to-day presented Mrs Harrison
with fine painting OF Mount Rainier.
TO SEATTLE IN A BOAT
SEATTLE, WASH. May 6.-The Presi.
Dental party made the trip from Tao ma
to Seattle in boat being welcomed aboard
the palatial steamer "City of Seattle
at Tacoma at IL o'clock this morning.
Elliott bay was covered with vessels
and boats Of every description. The
reception by the Seattle committee aboard
the steamer was without formality, save a
few remarks by Mayor White, to which the
President replied briefly, expressing appre-
oiation OF the cordial reception and defer
ring further remarks until Seattle should
be reached.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-07
cONCoRDIA LEvEE BREAKS.
Gazing Ceases After a Width of 900
Feet Had Eeen Attained.

Gazing Ceases After a Width Of 900
Feet Had Been Attained.
NATcHEz, MISS, May 6.-Lake Con-
cordia levee at Farraday's gave away this
morning and the water is running through
with great velocity. From g to 9 o'clock
the break had attained a width OF
about 900 feet, when caving ceased and
there were no more indications Of trouble.
The break occurred at the mouth Of a small
bayou that was about ten feet deep, and
this is thought to be the depth of the
crevasse. The whole Farraday plantation
is submurged. Part Of Pamela,
Just above, is under water and
the track of the New Orleans
and Northeastern railroad, about half a
mile in the rear Of the crevasSe, is covered
with about four feet Of water, which has
caused a suspension Of trains on that road.
The crevasse water will flow into the bayou
Concorda, which stream is now very low,
and it will carry of ali that comes into it
from the break
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A NRWsPAPER CHANCE.
One Of fEawkinsville's Newspaper Men
Buys Out Bis Partner.

One or fHaWkinsville'S Newspaper Men
Buys Out dis Partner.
HAwKINsvILLE, GA, May G. - This
weeks issue Of the Dispatch and NetOs came
out this afternoon under new proprietor
ship, to the surprise Of many people. The
firm of Beverly & Waterman has been dis
solved by mutual consent, J. r. Beverly
buying out the interest Of J. I. Waterman,
who for the present will retain an editorial
position on the paper. 1t is claimed that
the Dispatch and NelOs has larger circu-
lation than any weekly paper published in
this section Of Georgia, and Mr.. Beverly
promises that the Subscribers shall not
suffer by the change Rumors have been
heard for some time that there would be
such q change.
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INDIANA DEMOCRATIC.
The Elections In the Smaller Town
Nearly All Go One Way.

The Elections In the Smaller Towns
Nearly All Go One Way.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, May 0-Returns
from the elections in the second and third
class cities throughout the state show
general democratic gains With the exception
Of New Albany and Jeffersonvills, where
the republicans made clean sweeps.
FORT WAYNE ALL RIGHT.
FoRT WAYNE, IND, May 6-Sallinger
(democratl was elected mayor by 81 major
ity, with nine democratic councilmen out of
ten.
CLEAN SWEEP.
LAFAYETTE, IND, May 6.--The entire
democratic ticket was elected. This is a
democratic gain.
HAMMOND IN LINZ.
HAMMOND, IND, May 6-The entire
democratic ticket was elected. This is
democratic gam.
STILL HAVE A MAJORITY.
LoUIsvILLE, May 6.--At Jeffersonvlle,
Ind, yesterday T. +. Warder, dem., for
seven terms mayor, was defeated by b. F.
Robinson, @ republican. The republicans
also gained the marshal and clerk and two
councilmen. although the democrats still
retain a majority. The fight was strictly
local in New Albany, Ind. Morris Nc
Donald, rep, was reelected mayor by a
large majority.
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State Supreme Court Decisions.

ATLANTA, GA, May 6--The supreme
court handed down the following decisions
to-day:
Pendley VS.. the state; from Pickens. Dis
missed.
Georgia railway VS.. Crawlsy; from Mo-
Duffle. Reversed.
Barnett vs. the Northeastern railroad /:
from Clarke. Reversed.
Perseverance Mining Company vs.. Bisa-
ner from Pickens. Affirmed.
Houston w. the Ladies' Union Branch
association; from the city court Of Savan>
nah Affirmed
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THE CORN CROP.
vALDosTA NEWS vAaAR1zs.

Crops Suffering for RAMA Thief
Raids the Hotel.
VALDosTA, GA, May 6.-Crops are suf-
fering greatly for rain, and unless it comes
soon great damage will be done in this
section.
Sunday thief entered the rooms Of the
Central hotel and relieved several Of the
boArders of what cash they had in their
trunks, etc.
The property Of Mrs M. e. Booker's estate
was sold to-day, and the town property
brought good prices.
BuFt'S "Raokot store" sustained q small
damage by fire Sunday evening about 3
o'clock. Caused by a cigar stump.
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PACKED WITH pEopLE,
AMRRT9A,s RRsouRoEs.
Sir Kitson Warns the Iron and Steel
Makers of England.

Sir Kitson Warns the Iron and Steel
Makers of England.
LONDON, May 6.--Sir James Kitson,
president of the Iron and Steel Institute,
referring to his recent visit to the United
States, said in an address delivered to-day
that the resources OF the United States
were boundlsss. and that whether protection
or free trade carried the day, the United
States were bound to become great
manufacturers OF iron and steel
Sirs.@a James added that though
the iron furnaces Of the United States were
producing larger quantities of iron than
are produced In the iron furnaces of
England, there were compensations In the
latter country in economy aud in the qual~
ity Of the material. Coal in the United
States, Sir James added. was abundant and
accessible, aud he warned both the pro-
duoers aud workingmen in England TO
pause in their demands, in view OF the
illimitable resources Of the United States.
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FouNDERnD IN THE LARm.
Five Men Out Of the Grew of Seven Go
TO the Bottom.

Five Mon Out OF the Crew Of Seven 60
TO the Bottom.
SALT SrR. MARIE, MICH, May 6.--The
schooner reported In distress by the barge
Sitka is the Atlanta. Cape Knowlton,
which left here In tow Of the barge VIII
helm ct IL o'clock Saturday night A
heavy north west gale struck the Wilhelm,
which had the Atlanta in tow, Sunday
morning and continued until Monday
morning. when they were Off Sable bank.
The tow line Of the Atlanta parted twenty
miles northwest OF the No. life saving
station, when she foundered. The crew
endeevored to reach shore in the yawla, FIVE
of them perishing in the attempt The
crew from the life saving station put out In
the breakers and succeeded in saving two
Of the ill-fated schooner's men. The At
lanta was coal laden for Ashland.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-07
cHlLEs PEACE OFFERINGS.

Congress TO be Asked to Repeal the
Tax on Bank Deposits.
BUENos AYREs, May 6.-Dispatches re-
ceived here from Chile announce that nego-
tiations looking to a settlement Of the civil
war are proceeding between President Bal
maceda aud the leaders Of the insurgent or
congressional party.
The Argentine congress meets next week.
The president will ask the congress to re-
peal the act placing o tax upon deposits In
private banks
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-07
QUARANT NE DOCKS.

Pensacola and Mobile Want to Take
a Stitch in Time.
WASHINGTON, May 6.-Applications for
permission TO build a dock at Mobile, Ala,
and Pensacola, Fla, at which vessels may
lie while being fumigated and disinfscted,
have been received by Acting Secretary
Grant. 1t has been represented to him that
yellow fever has appeared in Cuba, and
these facilities are needed by the quaran--
tine authorities TO make sure that the dis
ease is not transplanted to this country.
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RUSSIAN JEWS.

Bxpulsions From Moscow suspended
Disorders at Warsaw.
ST.. PETERsBURG, May 6.--The authori-
ties have suddenly suspended expulsion of
Jews from Moscow. Ii is reported that
there we're disorders at Warsaw on Sunday,
which were suppressed by the troops. The
agitation among the Russian Poles is
spreading Official circles here put the
blame upon tho oonciliatory policy
adopted by the German government IN
Prussian Poland, and believe that Ger
many's object is to arouse envy and discon-
tent among the Russian Poles.
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LUMBER YARDS ABLAzE.
Five Square Blocks in Flames at Long
Island City.

Five Square Blocks in Flames at Long
Island City.
LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y, May 6.-At
10:45 tonight fire broke out in Doncaster's
iron foundry, Newtown Creek, and soon
spread to the lumber yards of H. F. Bur
roughs, and from there to the hay and feed
shed of Clark & Sampson, the Whiting
lumber yards, Hammel's stone works
and the lumber yards of Lunis,
Symes & Co. and J. L. McEnves. In very
short time Ave square blocks Of lumber
yards we're ablaze. The freight depot Of the
Long Island railroad caught fire, and at 1
o'clock the new passenger depot Of
the company on Borden avenue nnd
East river is threatened. The loss on the
property already destroyed is estimated at
$500 900. The fire is still burning iiercel y,
aud the yard Of E. L. McClave, next TO the
depot Is doomed.
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GOULD's CRAZY FOE.
he Wanted 100000 Cash and
S5OOOOO Year for Ten Years.

he wanted SIlUUJ,O~U Cash and
$5oo,ooo Year for Ten Years.
NEW YORK, May 6.-Inspector Byrnes
has arrested lunatic who threatened to
kill Jay Gould unless he bought him off
with large amount Of money, 81 ,0OO, 900
down and ten annual payments of $500, =
900 each. His name is Charles ].
Dixon, and he came from Pueblo, Col. =,
for the purpose above set forth. He imag-
ines, or processes to imagine, himself the
vice president Of band of world rsformers,
styling themselves, IA his mind, "Christ's
blowers" and TO be doomed to carry out
the decree of the order. To-day Dixon was
committed 70 await examination as to his
sanity.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-07
CONVENTION OF TaEY. M. G. A.
The Associations Real Estate Valued
at S12.6OO,OOO

The As3ociation's Real Estate Valued
at S12.5OOOOo.
KANSAS Cry. Mo-, May 6.--The twenty
ninth international convention Of the
Young Mems Christian Association con-
vened in this city this morning.
The report of the international COMMITTEES
was read by the secretary, P. A. Wei ting
The report contains the following subjects
of Interests: The association owns
buildings and other real estate to
the value of over S12,250. .0OO The
total Indebtedness is less than $2,-
10000 One thousand and eighty-three
persons are engaged as general secre aries
and other paid officers Seven hundred and
seventy-nine reading rooms and 649
libraries, containing almost 10000 books,
are reported. the total membership is
225,OOO.
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oa1CAao,s INTER OCEAN.
q. a. Konlssat Purchases Control-
ing Interest

1' IA honls4hL FurCna50S COnGrOll-
ing Interest.
CHICAGO, May o.--At meeting OF the
Daily Newspaper Association at the Union
League Club to-day William Penn Nixon,
editor of the inter Ocean, introduced II. H.
Kohlsaat, and announced that he had be-
come the proprietor Of controlling interest
in the Inter Ocean. Messrs Nixon and
Kohlsaat for long time have been warm
personal friends. The entire stock of the
corporation is now owned by Mr..
Kohlsaat, Mr.. Nixon and his brother,
and other members OF the inter Ocean
staff. 1t is understood that there is to be
no change In the personnel OF the paper or
Ia its editorial conduct. The capital stock
will be increased, and ali the money needed
TO push the paper forward TO the highest
success will be put into the business. Mr..
kohlsaat has long been known as one OF the
most successful OF Chicago business men,
and has ample capital and energy to push
any enterprise he connects himself with.
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vERNEY PLEAus GUILTY.
The Recorder Sentences Him TO a
Years imprisonment.

Years imprisonment.
LoNpov. May 0.-The trial of Capt. Yer
ney. mtmbir Of parliament for North Buck
inghamshire, charged with procuring a
governess, Miss Nellie Beckett, for immoral
purposes, took place here to-day. When ar
raigned here tins morning Capt Verney
pleaded not guilty to procuring the young
girl, but pleaded guilty TO conspiracy in
conjunction with Nine. MOuller Of Paris 10
procure her. The recorder. Sir Thomas
Chambers, before whom the trial took place,
accepted this plea and sentenced Capt. YER
ney to one years imprisonment without
hard labor.
PACKED WITH PEOPLE.
During the trial the court was packed
with people eager to witness the last scenes
In the case. Capt. Verney, though down
cast in appearance, pleaded in firm voice
TO the charge OF consplring 20 procure.
The counsel for the defense, in his
plea for the prisoner, al
luded to the prisoners distinguished
services in the Crimean war and In parlia-
mont, and undoubtedly won sympathy for
the disgraced officer. The recorder, IN pass
ing sentence, said that he had come to the
conclusion through the evidence given that
the case Of Miss Beckett was not tho only
case OF proouration In which Capt Verney
had been implicated, and therefore he could
not lean toward the side of mercy 90 much
as he could have done had IL been an iso-
lated case.
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B'NAI BIRTH BUSINESS.
Concentration of the Reserve Fund
Defeated.

MOBILE, ALA, May 6.--The annual con-
vention Of Grand Lodge No. Z, Independent
Order B'nai Birth, completed its labors to-
day and adjourned to meet next year in
Birmingham. The concentration of the
reserve fund was defeated by a vote Of Al
to IA; optional endowment was defeated by
a vote OF 3S to IS, and the whole question was
referred to committee of three
to report next year. The committee on
Jewish persecution recommended that the
grand lodge be ever ready to assist the per-
secuted brethren by influence and pecun-
iary aid, and should any emergency arise
that would require prompt action the dis
trict officers and general committee be en-
powered to act. The report was adopted.
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DRuMMERs E4noT oFFTonRs.


Carey Townsend President and David
Robinson Secretary and Treasurer.
AUGUSTA, Ca, May G.--The drummers'
convention is over, and the delegates all left
for homo tonight. They have had good
time, and have transacted some matters OF
business which will be Of value 10 their as
sooation. The most important matters to-
day were the reports Of the committees on
accident Insurance, on railroads, and the
election OF officers for next year. John w
Green, Of Atlanta, and Carey B. Townsend,
OF Savannah, were put In nomination for
president. Rome and Chattanooga went
with Atlanta and Mr.. Green was elected.
Augusta, Savannah, Macon and Jackson
Vile supported Mr.. Townsend.
GREEN WITHDRAWN.
Mr. Green's election was a disappoint-
ment and created considerable wrangle,
which resulted in Atlanta withdrawing Mr..
Green after bis election. A nominating
committee was then appointed, and they
reported the following ticket, which was
elected 10 the satisfaction of all:
President--Carey b. Townsend Of Savan-
nah.
First Vice President--H. T.. Lansdale of
Rome
Second Vice Presidsnt--J. q. Mickler Of
Chattanooga.
Secretary and Treasurer David Robin
son Of Savannah.
Cbaplain--Rev. r. NJ. Lowry OF Augusta.
Attorney--W. II. Fleming OF Augusta.
Directors--J. H. Williams Of Augusta,
G.. +. Allen, g. l. Brnnnan and G. w.
Brooks Of Atlanta, J. Vann and J. P. Lowe
OF Macon.
RAILROAD RATES.
The report Of the railroad committee
criticised sharply the Southern Passenger
Association and contsmplates an effort be-
fore the railroad commission to have the
passenger rate ia Georgia fixed at cents a
mile.
The drummerB presented Master Clifton
Lonsdale. q junior member Of the associa-
ton, with a handsome gold badge. The
convention adjourned at O'Clock tonight.
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killed bv so.called Kuklux.

ATLANTA, GA, May G.--Hosey Jones. a
farmer living in Murray county, nesr Holly
Greek mills, was killed By so-called Kukiux
last Monday night. They called him TO he
door, and shot him down. Hsleayes a wife
aud several children. He was good mem
Der Of the Baptist church, aud son OF
LarIsin Jones
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WOMEN IN TIE sANCTUM.
Their Press Clubs Convention Winds
Up Its Business.

Cp Abh DASluShbs
ATLANTA, GA.s May G-The wornans
press club held the last session Of their
annual meeting this morning. The date Of
the yearly gathering Of the club was
changed 70 ths second Wednesday ia June,
the place 70 be selected by the president and
the executive committee. Tho members
were rendered 4 drive over the city by Mrs.
Loilis Belle WYlie ard Mrs Williams, the
editors Of Society, after which they left Tor
their homes. be meeting has been pleasant
oge, ard resulted 70 large Increase of the
clubs membership
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JACQUES A BosToNrAN.

Boston, MASS, May 6.--Williatn Jacques
Of Newton, Mass, who, with his daughter.
was assaulted by an Italian in Florence
yesterday, is the electrician Of the Amsrl,
can Bell Telephone Company, and we'll
known in Boston and the principal cities
OF this country. He sailed from New York
for England and the continent about
month since for pleasure and intended to
be absent about five or six months. He was
accompanied by his wife and two children,
both daughters, one about 8 and the other
10 years old. He is a man of about 40 years
and Of very quiet and unpretentious dis
position. He very seldom expresses
any opinion concerning public matters, and
his friends are entirely at a loss to under
stand how such man could become the
victim Of a mob. He is a highly cultured
gentleman, and was formerly a professor
at the Johns Hopkins University at Balti-
more
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warsaw,s Polish Festival.

LONDON, May 6.-Three hundred students
and 400 other persons have been arrested in
Warsaw for taking part in an orderly
celebration of the Polish festival. The
Chronicles Rome correspondent says that
the pope's encyclical on socialism will be
published on Whit Sunday. The anarch-
lists arrested In Rome have confessed that
Lundi paid them to create disorder on
Mavday
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Indians Attack ecientists.

PARIS, May 6.-Advicss have been re-
aoived stating that the French scientific sx-
podition In Tirra del Fuego was recently
attacked by Indians, aud 10 Is reported that
only two nsmbers, named Rousson and
WllIens. escaped
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Trenoh DntIoa Lowerad.

PARIS, May e.--The custom committee
Of the Chamber Of Deputies has decided
that the duty on wheat shall be reduced to
8 francs, this reduction to hold good for one
year The committee also reduced the duty
on -four francs. The same committee has
decided that the duty on corn shall not bo
rAducnd
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JACK FRosT,s VISIT.
Crops Nipped in North Carolina and
Virginia.

Crops Nipped in North Carolina and
Virginia.
RALEIGH, N. c.. May 6.--There was CON
siderable frost last night in this section of
the state. Tobacco plants and cotton were
injured.
COLD AT DANvILLE.
DANvILLE, VA, May 6.-The weather is
quite cold here. There was considerable
frost last night. Growing vegetables are
frost-bitten, but there is no damage to other
crops or fruit.
GRAPES INJURED.
CHARLoTTEsvILLE, VA, May Cit is
Ia thought from reliable Information that
grapes, which are famous in this section,
were severely injured by last nights frost.
All early vegetation is badly damaged, es-
pecially on low grounds. Thirty-one de-
grees this morning is reported ia some
places. Il is quite cold now.
PEACHES AND CHERRIES INJURED.
HARRIsoNBuRG, VA, May 6.-The
weather was cold yesterday aud to-day. 1t
is thought the peach and cherry crops are
much injured by the frost.
HEAVY DAMAGE IN VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND, VA, May 6.-Specials re-
ceived here tonight from throughout the
state and portion OF W est Virginia indi-
cate that early vegetables fruits, and in
some sections tobacco plants, were killed or
more or less injured by frost last night.
EARLY BEANS KILLED.
JOHNSON CITY, TENN, May GA slight
frost this morning killed early beans and
sweet potatoes throughout this section. Ice
was half an irch thick at Cloudland, on top
of Roam mountain.