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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-21
INTERNAL REVENUE MONEY.

The Fiscal Year Just Closing Shows
an Increase of $1,265,e ,e45.
WASHINGTON, June 20.-The collections
of internal revenue during the first eleven
months of the fiscal year ending July 1
next were $l31 1887. .407. an increase of
s1,265, ,945 over the receipts during the COR
responding period Of the previous fiscal
year. The receipts by items were as follows:
Spirits S75, 100, ,202 decrease $416, 40; tobac-
CO $50. .205, OCT, decrease $749, 1855; fermented
liquors s25, ,25S ,60S, increase S2,097. 800:
oleomargarine $992,746, increase 1924, ,299
miscellaneous $240, ,7S3, increase 500, 995
The aggregate receipts for May, 1891, were
S4, ,133, ,533 less than for May. 1890.
HOW THE DECREASE Is MADE UP.
The decrease is made up as follows:
Spirits 81. 1914. .607, tobacco 81, ,1S4, ,739, fer
mented liquors $40, 1914, oleomargarine
S., ,546, miscellaneous $S, ,246.
Commissioner Mason says that the de-
crease on spirits, fermented liquors and
oleomargarine. is due almost entirely to the
fact that the act of Got. 1, 1890.
changed the date of the beginning.
of the sspecial tax year from May l TO
July 1, and that the decrease on tobacco
Is due 20 the repeal by the same act of all
special taxes relating to tobacco. In his
opinion the receipts from spirits and fer
mented liquors will be unusually large dur
ing the month Of July by reason OF the
change referred TO.
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memorable for the reaction which il pro-
duced, leading TO the secession OF Ronge
and the German Catholics from the church
OF Rome. The exhibitions have always
been attended by almost countless thronEs,
and an enormous influx OF pilgrims is exs
pected in August.
The Rhine railways are preparing for
service They expect TO carry 10000 pas
sengers.
OUR CONSUL GENERAL CoHPLIMENTED.
William Hayden Edwards, the American
consul general, who in the beginning Of his
career encountered much opposition on ao-
count Of his strict adherence to the rules of
the state and treasury departments, has re-
ceived well msrited compliment by the
decision Of the German minister OF COM
merce, which has just been published ia the
reports Of the Berlin board of trade
Berlin merchants had appealed TO the min-
lister protesting against Mr.. Edwards actions
as being unfair to German trade. The
minister replied that after a careful inves-
tIgatlon he found that the United States
consul general had simply done his duty,
aud that there was no reason whatever for
complaint. The reply Of the minister is
oouched In terms highly complimentary TO
Mr. Edwards
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BARILLAS A RASCAL.

he Sells 100000 in Bonds at 40
Per Gent. and Pock cts the Money.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June 20.-A dispatch
from the City Of Guatemala says: "a sen-
satIon has been caused here by the dlscov-
cry that Sc, 900, 900 in bonds have been issued
for the redemption of treasury notes, in
stead of $3.0O0.O0o, called for by the
decree issued by President Barillas to
eject the change. 1t is further stated that
resident Barillas has sold $4,000, 600
worth of these bonds at 40 per
cent Of their face value and pocketed
tne money and has placed the remainder
OF the bonds in the treasury to redeem
notes. This piece Of work has caused great
indignation and Presidenu Barillas has just
sent commissioners to France TO engage
french army officers to take commissions
10 the Guatemalan army. There are now
-FOUR candidates in the field for the presi-
oency: Gen. Mendizabal, ex-secretary of
war; Francisco Augualano, ex-secretary of
foreign relations; Francisco Lainhetta, who
was minister at Washington, and Manuel
Montufar, who was also at one time minis
Ier at the same city,"
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SILVER GOING UP.

An Advance of Four Gents Over the
Price OF the Past Few Months.
WASHINGTON, June 20.-Director Leach
Of the mint bureau made the following
statement this afternoon on the subject OF
silver: "The price of silver to-day is 81 Oh
a fine ounce, an advance of three or four
cents over the price at which silver has
hung for several months bought largely
wednesday and Friday because l
believed from the indications that
she price Of silver was going up and
that it was TO the interest Of the govern
ment TO get its quota of 100000 ounces a
it Is believed that considerable silver repre-
sented by certificates on the New York
Stock Exchange Ia held on foreign ac-
count, the visible stock, that is, the stock
that is for sale, has decreased, and the
offers to the government have fallen off
largely.
THE BOOM TO CONTINUE.
"For this and other reasons IL is thought
that the present advance is largely natural
one, with strong probabilities that il will
ernment's purchases are evidently making
a decided Impression on the price. If the
wheat crop Of India should Be as large as
reported 1t would necessitate increased
shipments Of silver to pay for it, and this
would have a tendency TO increase the value
of the white metal. The secretary has not
decided yet whether he will continue the
coinage Of silver dollars after July 1. but
he will make a decision In that matter
promptly on his return TO Washington next
week
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CONDITION OF THE CROPS.
A Favorable Showing in the Signal
Service Bulletin.


WASHINGTON, June 20.-The signal
service bureaus weather crop bulletin, issued
to-day, says: "The temperature during the
past week has been normal In the Gulf
region, above the normal east of the Mis-
sissippi, and below on the westward. The
mean daily temperature in Indiana and
Ohio has been O. in excess.
"The rainfall during the week has been
largely in excess in all the districts except
on the immediate lake coasts, In the Ohio
valley and IN tho middle Atlantic states, ex-
cept in q few localities in the interior of
Georgia and South Carolina. The greatest
excess above the normal has been 3.S inches
at Huron, s. D., aud 80 inches at Concor-
dia, Kan.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS favorable for all
crops; corn never looked better. Average
yield OF wheat and oats; cotton much im-
proved. More sunshine much needed.
Virginia and North Carolina w Gather
during the week very favorable for crops.
Good wheat harvest. already begun In
North Carolina, is reported. Corn little
late, but improving.
"South Carolina-R Rainfall and tempera-
ture beneficial to most crops. Cotton three
weeks late. Almost too much rain for
sandy land.
Kentucky aud Tennessee--Locals showers
were beneficial to all crops, except increas-
ing weeds In some localities. Wheat harv-
esting slightly retarded in Tennessee, though
a large yield is promised. Corn, oats and
meadows promising; fruits fine
Louisiana and Mississippi-The rainfall
OF the week has greatly benefited ell crops.
Cotton and late corn are growing finely
Rice planting In Louisiana has been re-
newed.
"Texas-Crops in the southeast are suf-
fering for rain. Corn is above the average
Cotton is growing nicely.
Warmth and rain have greatly improved
the crops since last week In nearly every
section OF the country. Too much rain in
some localities has caused some damage
from floods -
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LOOKS BAD FOR KING.
Two of His With esses Impeached.
His Soundness of Mind.

TWO Of His With esses Impeached.
His Soun6ness of Mind.
MEMPHIS, TENN, June 2O.-The proceed
ings in the King trial to-day were devoid of
special interest. The testimony of two
witnesses for the defense (E. L. Moore and
Maurice Sheriden), who corroborated Col.
Kings testimony as to the altercation be-
fore the shooting Of David 81. Poston, has
been completely impeached. Prominent
and reputable citizens to-day testified that
Sheridan had related totally different
story of the shooting Immediately after it
occurred from that adduced by him on the
witness stand.
soUNDNESs OF HIS MIND.
A number Of Memphis lawyers testified
TO the clearness Of mind and legaf aoumen
Of the defendant in his practice Ia the Ten
nessee courts. Hon. B. N. Estes, judge of
the chancery court, considered Col Kings
digest Of the Laws Of Tennessee" the work
of a master mind. He had never had any
occasion to doubt the entire sanity of the
defendant. 1t is thought that the testimony
will be in on Monday and that the argu>
ments will begin Tuesday.
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ONLY SKIN DEEP.
ENGLANDs COTTON BUREAU.
The Scheme Put Forth al the Confer
ence to Be Carried Into Effect.

The Scheme Put Forth al the Confer.
ence to Be Carried Into Effect.
LONDON, June 2o.-The comrittee ap-
pointed by the international cotton confer
enee recently held in Liverpool has practi>
oaIly determined upon the formation Of q
cotton bureau, as suggested in the CONFER
ence. The proposal found such general
acceptance In Manchester and Liverpool
that the committee took no long time
to agree upon it. It's formation
will necessarily involve considerable work
in arranging. To establish a clearing house
through which all business between ship
owners and importers is to be transacted,
appoint staff of inspectors to watch the
landing and transis Of cotton. and generally
TO cover the scheme In detail, 30 as to make
the bureau of general advantage to the cot.
ton trade Of the country, implies an
elaboration Of organization which will tax
the skill Of the committee for some time to
come.
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coLLIDED ON A svIrca.
-FOUR Men KILLED and Severll Injured
In Railroad Acc3daAt


NEW ORLEANS. June 20.-Thlcollfsion On
.ne illinois Central railroad lss night near
Saune was caused by an open ssitch, where
a freight train was sidetracked and ran into
oy the south-bound fast express Four men
were Killed. They were Engineer w. d.
mitchell, Fireman John lawson and
Cnarles Mum. all Of McComb CITY. Miss |:
La.
J.. The wounded were: Engineer Charles
Coran OF New Orleans, wounded above the
neau: fostal Clerk P. H. Benfori of jack
son, injured about the spine, heast and
legs; Postal Clerk T. j. Frazer O. Trenton.
Tenn, severely scalded about he lower
limbs, hands and face Isom Lswistcolored)
severely injured about the legs, head and
hanos; Jim Lewis (colored) of Hmmon's.
severely scalded about the head face and
hands; calvin Neils (colored), badly scalded
Soous the head and upper portion of the
body, and both legs broken.
THE MAIL TRAIN BEHIND uME.
The mail train was behindtine and was
running very fast when the accident oc-
CURED. The passengers wers severely
shaken up, but none Of them Were seriously
injured. When the passenger train dashed
into the open switch there was a mighty
crash as the two great bodies came to-
gether. with the grinding of
metal. kissing Of the escaping steam ami
the pitiful shrieks Of the wounded men.
Inc mail train consisted OF the mail car :,
baggage car, smoker, ladies' coach aud two
vestibuled sleepers The mail car ran on
the two engines, tearing out the flooring
and smashing the insides. The smoker was
thrown off the track and the ladies' coach
was partially derailed. The two
sieepers remained on the track
and escaped serious injury. Where the
engines met the shock caused the freight
train to break in two and the rear end was
showed back several hundred yards. Six
cars remained attached to the freight and
were smashed to pieces. Three of them
one another. The nearest car to
the engine was driven clear through the
next two. There was nothing left of them
but splinters.
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UNDER A TRAIN.

A Female Inmate of an Almshouse
Dead on the Track.
COLUMBIA, s. c., June 20.-The body of
Jane Merritt, a young white woman. was
found on the track Of the Charlotte, Colum-
bia and Augusta railroad, at the Washing
ton street crossing, early this morning, with
her head crushed beyond recognition by car
wheels. She had been an invalid inmate Of
the aImshouse and was heard to say that she
would commit suicide rather than return.
MURDER CHARGED.
COLUMBIA, 8. c., June 90, 10 P. M.-The
coroner's jury has rendered verdict that
Jane Merritt was killed by some unknown
person and her body placed on the track.
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The feeling runs higher than ever and ar
rests are daily being made of apparently
inoffensive men. A bomb was exploded In
Alameda last evening, and two were thrown
at the house OF the Vicuna. It Is a curious
and most noticeable fact that no one has SO
far been injured by q bomb, and very little
THE BALTIMORE AT CALLAo.
CALLAo, June 2o--The United States
steamer Baltimore, with Admiral MoCann
aboard, arrived here at 1880 o'clock this
morning.
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COINAGE OF TIE DOLLAR.
Harrison VIII Keep 1t Up for Polit-
teal P11rnoaaa

Harrison VIII Keep 1t Up for Polit-
ical Purposes.
WASHINGTON. June 20-The cabinet is
expected TO determine, at its meeting on
Tuesday. that the coinage of silver dollars
at the present rate of $4,000, 600 a mouth
shall continue after July 1. Secretary Fos-
ter is opposed 10 It. believing that it
puts the treasury to unnecessary
trouble without proper advantage. since the
actual dollars do not ol-culate. He favors
stamping the bullion with United States
weight and fnensss and issuing certificates
against it. but the Presidels fears that to
stop the coinage of silver dolla 3 would hurt
the party in the west, and ther fore will in-
sist on having the coinage contih led.
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TRIAL OF THE SOLDIERS.

A Belief That They Will be Acquitted
Upon Alibi.
WALLA WALLA, WASH, June 20.-The
trial of six soldiers for the lynching of A.
J. Hunt, so far as the taking of testimony
is concerned, was concluded last evening.
The trial OF Patrick McKeneman, the re-
naming prisoner, who demanded q
separate trial, will probably begin Monday
The opinion seems we'll grounded that all
will be acquitted upon alibi. Two of the
accused went upon the stand and testified
to their whereabouts at the time Of the
lynching and thirty-three soldiers corrobo-
rated these two.
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BENNETT THANKED.

The Omnibus Strikers of Paris Express
Their Appreciation.
PARIS, June 20.-The employees OF the
Campagnie Generate des Omnibus, who
were recently engaged In q strike for the
betterment of their condition, have unani-
mously passed vote OF thanks to James
Gordon Bennett, proprietor Of the New
York Herald, for his kindness in donating
the sum of 20, 900 francs on May "a last in
aid OF the fund raised TO enable the men to
carry on their struggle against the omnibus
COMPANY.
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sAMoA's TRANQUIL CITY.

Tne United States Land Commissioner
Reports all Quiet.
ST. JoHNsBURY, w., June 20.--Iu let
Ter received here yesterday, United States
Land Commissioner Henry c. Ide, who ar
rived at Apis, Samoa, May 16, says recent
rnmors to the contrary, Notwithstanding,
tnat the new government is now fairly under
way. The islands are entirely peaceful and
a. SMalietoa is universally recognized as king.
Inc new chief justice. appointed from the
supreme court of Sweden. and the English
and German commissionershave arrived and
everything is quiet and prosperous. Mr.. Ide
speaks enthusiastically Of his reception by
the natives
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A BLAZE AT MARQUETTE.
Three Men Hurt by Falling Walls
and Two Ovarcoma bv Srnoka

Three Men Hurt by Falling Walls
and Two Overcome by Smoke.
MARQUETTE, MIoH., June 20.-Fire broke
out last night in the Nestor block on Wash
ington street, one Of the principal Office
buildings of the city. At 1880 o'clock this
morning the walls began to fall and the
Gregory and Greenwald blocks adjoining
were threatened. Capt. G. NJ. Goodang. Of
the Morse hoss Company, and Fremen
cut by falling glass. Fireman Mutually
and a boy named Edward Simmons were
overcome by smoke. Their recovery is
doubtful. The total loss will amount to
about S125, 900. with $40. 600 insurance.
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MISS EVELYN IN Tan SOUP.

-he Court of Appeals Refuses to
Grant Her New Trial.
LONDON, June 20.-The court of appeals
to-day refused to grant the application Of
Miss Gladys Evelyn for new trial Of her
suit against William Henry Hurl-
bert. The appeal was dismissed
with COSTS Justice Kay Wood said:
"No decent woman could believe that
man was going 20 marry her who would
write such letters as those received by the
plaintiff" Miss Evelyn sprang to her feet
and shouted: "I win bring Hurlbert TO JUS
tice yet, and will prove him perjurer.n
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Dahtors Gain Time.

BuEyos AYREs, June 20.-The president
yesterday sent a message to congress in
which be vetoed the bill granting six
months moratorium delay upon bills pay
able in gold or silver. The Chamber Of
Deputies passed the bill over this veto by a
two-thirds majority. The Senate confirmed
the action OF the House Of Deputies.
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Mos. rakan to the Penitentiary.

NEW York, June 20.-Herr Most, the
anarohist. was taken from the city prison
here to-day and sent in a "black maria.n
with a number Of other prisoners, to the
penitentiary to serve one years imprison-
ment. the court of appeals having affirmed
the decision of the lower court. Most was
resentenced yesterday.
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rhrae Die by suffooation.

New YoRK, June 20.-Jennie Grossman,
90 years old, q Hungarian, Katie Keefe,
aged II, and Agnes Sears, aged IS, the two
latter Irish girls, were found dead in their
room at No. 10 East Eighty-sixth street this
morning. having been suffocated by gas.
The girls were domestics in the employ OF
Otto Gebhard,
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A PETITION TO THE CzAR.
Il VIII Go from Philadelphia and Has
Over 100000 Names

Il VIII Go from Philadelphia and Has
Over 100000 Names
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. June 20.-A petis
tion containing 100000 names will, within
a few weeks. be sent from this city to st.
Petersburg, Russia, praying the czar to
deal kindly with his political prisoners.
This gigantic undertaking and its successful
termination Is due TO the efforts OF the
Siberian exile petition association, which
embraces among its membership men Of all
shades Of political opinion, men noted in
art, literature and science from one end or
the United States to the other. Tllo COST of the
movement Is estimated to be about $4,000
and there have been periods when the work
has been much impeded by lack Of funds to
pay for printing and postage.
AFRAID TO SIGN TT.
It is surprising that very few Poles and
Russian residents In this country have
signed the petition, there being feeling OF
dread among them that their signing would
adversely influence the condition Of their
families and compatriots in Russia.
enormous chests and will be
shipped TO the czar as soon as practicable
after July l. 1t now fills a large>si sized
room, In hight over six feet. A gentleman
will accompany the petition. His name Is
suppressed, but he is a we'll known diplomat
and journalist, and will write the history oi
the petition and its reception by the Russian
fowerg.
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ENGLAND AS A REFUGE.

The Government Anxious to Let the
Destitute Alien Question sleep.
LONDON, June 20.--The Indications are
that the government strongly desires to let
the destitute alien question sleep, but their
independent supporter, Mr.. Jennings, will
not allow the matter to rest. Mr.. Jennings
feels that he has got hold Of q subject plac-
Ing him en- rapport with ono side Of the
English workingmen, and is loath
to abandon an agitation that will
bring him some electoral support.
The government, on the other hand.
are aware that an attempt to legislate
against immigration from tho continent,
though it might crafty small clique In
parliament and section Of the working
classes, would pe considered by the country
at large as a violation Of the national ira
dition and an insult TO the still prevailing
idea that England Is refuge for the op-
pressed of all nations.
ONLY SKIN DEEP.
It must be said, by the way, however,
that II destitute aliens had ever flowed into
England In suoh numbers az to render their
presence burden, there Is little doubt that
the fine sentiments about England as an
universal refuge would have undergone
decisive change. But recent statistical re-
search has confirmed in figures what the
country has felt, that aliens, Jew or other,
almost nowhere cheapen production or in
creases the pressure of population. Tbs
outory Is a fictitious one.
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Talarrnnhsrs Adjourn.

ST. LOUIS, No.. June 20.-After the cleo
tion of several minor officers and transact
ing some routine business the sixth grand di-
vision of the order of Railway Telegraphers
of North American adjourned sine die.
The next grand division will be held at
Chattanooga, Tenn, in June, 1892.
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Turkish onicIals Slain.

CoNsrANTrSoPLE. June 20.-It is re-
ported that Hakki Pashi, the Turkish
governor OF the Province of Yemen, with
all his staff, has been massacred by insur-
gent Arabs. The porte is sending REIN
forcements TO Yemen, though officials here
assert that the rising has been suppressed.
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AFRAID TO SIGN IT.
Held for Murder.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, June 20.-Yancs
Lawlsr and Jesse Mayes OF Franklin
county have been arrested and jailed al
Florence, charged with being implicated in
the recent murder Of Deputy Marshal
Ezzell. Deputy marshals are in hot rur.
suit ofsWilliam Lawler. who did the killing,
and for whom a reward OF 81 200 Is ont
standing.
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RIOHMOND'S CLAIM.

The Committee Leaves to Wait Upon
Mrs. Davis.
RICHMOND, VA, June 20.-The commit
Tee appointed by the Davis Monument As
ISOLATION and the chamber of commerce to
wait upon Mrs. jefferson Davis with view
VI ~ securing her consent for the interment of
Ihe remains of her husband in this city, will
.eave for New York on Monday to perform
that mission.
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P Postofaces Raise in Grad >

WASHINGTON, June 20.-The following
fourth-class postofiices have been raised to
the third or presidential class: Cordele and
Elberton, Ca, Hartman and MaryviIle.
Tenn. and Berkely, Va.
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BlaIre Better.

BAR HARBoR, Me-, June 20.-Blains's
physician says that his patient has had no
relapse, bat Is steadily improving, and is
in better health than ct any time hnce his
illness In New York.
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Maninur,s Masnacre.

CALCUTTA, June 20.-The court Of in
quiry investigating. the Manipur massacre
has found the regent guilty of warning upon
the forces Of the Empress of India aud sem
fenced him to death.
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MarshaII'e Broken Bank,

MARSHALL, MICH, June 20.-The short
age in the National City Bank has been as
certained to be in the neighborhood of
S100, 200. The directors have voted to ask
that receiver be appointed,
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Sir aorst esid to Have resigned.

DUBLIN, June 2o.-The Erpress to-day
declares that Sir John Eldon Gorst, polit.
ioal secretary Of the India office, has tend
dered his resignation.
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Grain Dealars Ass,rn.

ST. LOUIS, June 20.-D. P. Grier g. Co,
Sne S OF the largest grain firms in this city,
nave assigned.