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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
LONDON ALL AT SEA.
The Papers Full of Conflicting Views
on the Silver Question.

on the Silver Question.
London, July.-The newspapers are full
of varied opinions Of lndias new attitude
towards silver. All the speeches and lead
ctS ShOWthat nobody dare risk his rep
utation by prophesyingthc result of linda s
actlon. The DimeUaIhc league, Sir VIII
liam Holdsworth's society of bi-metal~
lists, has met and discussed the subject
without shedding light on it. All the
speakers agreed that India had taken a
leap IN the dark. The league appointed
committee to prepare a statement of
Uhe erect which the closing of Indian
mlnts to free coinage of silver is likely to
have on international bi-metallism. Dis
patches received from India yesterday
and to-day Indicate that the governments
action is not approved unanimously there.
Not only commercial representatives in
Bombay and Calcutta, but every civil
service association and other British sOci-
cites are sending protests to the Indian
office.
FINANCIAL newspapers cover columns
without committing themselves to any
opinion as to the operation of the change.
There is not much discussion concern
ing the repeal of the Sherman act. 1t is
regarded generally as sure to come. IF
there Is not free coinage and the Sherman
act is repealed says the Statist, "silver
will cease to be standard of value in
every civilized country"
Moreton F'rewen says in an open letter:
81 shall be surprised if a majority of the
American nation do not demand demon
citation of gold, and the acceptance of
silver currency with frse mints."
NJ. Allard, the Belgian delegate to the
Brussels monetary conference, has writ
ten an open letter declaring that a renew
Nf 4
cessity. The action of England and In
dia, he says, in fixing the rates between
gold and silver should be made the basis
of International agreement
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
A CONTRACTOR MISSING.
His Wife Says He VIII Return, But
Some of His Creditors Uneaey.

Atlanta, Ca, July Lewis p Brown,
a Chicago man who came here a year ago
and undertook the building of several
large blocks of residences in West End,
suburb, left the city several days ago. and
reports circulated to-day indicate that he
has gone for good, in -order to escape
heavy financial complications. Brown
had some thirty or forty houses under
way when he left, and according to
Attorney Samuel Barnett, who does
an investment security business and also
placed a lot of mortgages for Brown, he
is involved among various people here TO
the amount of at least $50, 900. Attorney
Barnett, however, thinks the creditors
will loose little or nothing if Brown fails
to return unless he has executed fraudu-
lent papers. So far as can be ascertained
nothing Of this character has been Done
Browns wife expects him TO return in a
day or two. she says. His unusual alb
sence from the city gives rise to the un-
easiuess among those with whom he has
dealt To-day employees levied on his
Office furniture.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
THF BOY STILL LIVES.
But Two Snakes Which Bit Him Fell
Back Dead Immediately.

Buchanan, Ca, July George Smith,
said to be very bad boy, living at Floyd
Springs, while in bathing Sunday felt
something coil around his leg which he
thought to be an eel, but when he at
tempted to remove it he found it to be a
large water mOccasin which bit him, caus-
ing blood to run freely. The snake died at
once, but the boy was not in the least af-
fected
1t is said this same boy was severely
bittened by a large rattlesnal5e last sum
mer, which had about the same effect on
him that the bite of a setting hen would
have on an ordinary person. 1t is not
known whether the rattler died or not,
Floyd Springs now that it did
The truthfulness of the above Is vouch-
ed for by one of the best citizens of Floyd
county, who has a curiosity to know if
there is anything peculiar about the
blood of the Smith family, and suggests
that Bill Arp make an explanation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
KILLED BY HORSE THIEVES.
Texas Rangers Incensed Over tn
Killing of One Of Their Captains.

Texas Rangers Incensed Over tha
Killing of One Of Their Captains.
San Antonio, Tex. July 1.-Great ex-
citement was created throughout Texas
yesterday over the killing of Capt. Frank
Jones, of the Texas rangers, by Mexican
outlaws. A dispatch has been received
here from Ysleta, stating that Capt.
Jones and detachment of rangers
were in pursuit of band of desperate
Mexican thieves, and yesterday morning
was so close upon the trail that he fol-
lowed them across the Rio Grande river
into Mexico. When the horse thieves
reached their native country they
made a stand against the rangers
and fight ensued, in which
Capt Jones was shot and killed.
Detachments of Rangers have left AL
pine Ysleta and other points to avenge
the Captains death. They will cross
into Mexico if necessary and bloody en-
counter is immenent. Capt. Jones was one
of the best known and bravest and most
capable rangers officers in Texas.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
LOUISIANA IN LUCK.
The Weeks Appointments the Result
Of Her Congressmen Uniting.

inc weeks Appointments the Result
of Her ConEressmen Uniting.
Washington, July 1.-The fact that all
seven of the important federal positions
in Louisiana were filled by the President
before his departure for Gray Gables,
while those in other southern states
were unacted upon by the President yes
terday, has elected comment. Sug-
gestions that the explanation might be
that the Louisiana delegation was
what the anti-silver men call "sOundn on
the silver question, while delegations
from other southern states were not, are
met by the following statement: Yes
terday's appointment Of seven Ilouisian-
ians to high federal positions is an in
stance of what may be accomplished by
congressional delegations that get to-
gether. Every member of the Louisiana
delegation is now in the city,
with the exception of Mr. Blan-
chard who left yesterday morning and
will not return until congress is assem-
bled. The two senator's and six represen-
tatives "got together" in Washington a
few days ago an fixed up an appointment
slate Naturally, there were many COM
promises. Each took turns in giving way
to the other. They were tired of quar-
relling, however, and realized that the
President would name no one
until the congressman had come
to an an agreement among themselves.
" BY this action, " said Representative
Robertson yesterday, 1--WE have relieved
the President of considerable embarrass-
ment, and have also been placed on better
terms with each other Louisiana has set
an example that think other states should
follow. The list sent from the white
house is merely a reinforcement Of the
old adage that in Union there is strength.
Mr.. Wilkinson, who was made collector
of customs, and every other man on the
list, received the Endorsement of the
Louisiana delegation as an entirety"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
LEAVE 1T WITH CLEVELAND.
congressman Wheeler Makes a Sug-
gestion to Congress.

Washington, July 1.-The opinion is
held bya number of congressman that
the extraordinary session called yester-
aay by the President, will not be
lengthy one and that financial matters
alone will engage its attention. Promi-
ueht among this class is Gen. Wheeler,
CI-, OI Alabama. Il see no. reason said Gen.
Wheeler, talking upon this matter, "why
Ihe country should be burdenen by a LONG
ana tresome session of congress. with
ICS lTS attendant debates and set speeches.
me President has called them together
Ny reason Of the gravity of the money
question and that alone. The people have
oeSteu the virtue of the silver purchasing
act and now they should be given an OBJ
porIuIIllty pIt TO observe the working of its
Iuere are numerous mem bers of con-
eleoS VINO believe il would be wise for
rol5,, Troiis,ress, as soon as it organizes to pass
TSoluVion giving the President power to
~ l'enu The purchase act, or deal with it
~ ~ ne may deem best Congress could
bI - auJourn at once. the relief demanded
wbe,i cue people having been granted. Then,
eongress convened in regular session
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
CALLING OF CONGRESS-.
President Cleveland's Action Meets
With Universal Commendation.

President CleveIand's Action Meets
With Universal Commendation.
Washington, July Speaking of the
Presidents action in calling an extra ses-
sion, Assistant Secretary Sims, of Missis-
sippi, acting secretary of the interior
department., said:
There can be no doubt, of course, of the
wisdom of the presidents action. Even
the silver men breathe freer when they
See his firm hand on the throttle, and con
template the wreck of their hopes for
higher-priced silver which has recently
occurred. The people have confidence
that congress will meet the emergency
with the repeal of the Sherman law At
The South during the past six months,
llere has been quite revolution in pub
lie sentiment, touching free coinage of
silver, and think that our congress will
give expression to this change by follow
mg the Presidents lead.
Il do not doubt that the financial situa-
uon will be improved somewhat by the
mere expectation of the repeal of the
Sherman law, and that public confidence
shall again find firm footing when it
snail be swept from the statute books.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
CAMDEN IS WITH CLEVELAND.
The Town Board of Trade Favors Re-
peal Of the sherman Law.

Charleston. S. c., July 1.-The
Camden, S. c., board of trade has
adopted resolutions heartily endorsing
the unconditional repeal of the Sherman
silver bill, "and deciding that prompt
and decisive action will restore confidence
at home and abroad; and result in imme-
diate relief to many languiShing enter
prises now threatened with ruin by the
baneful effects of it's operation
The following resolution was also
adopted by the board:
I've sympathize with the present ad-
ministration at Washington in its patriot
ic efforts to avert further disasters by
promptly availing itself of such resources
as were practicable and consistent with
the public good and by indicating its
willingness to appeal to congress in extra
session for relief"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
AGAR COMPANY ASSIGNS.
The Assets Given at $91S, 900 and the
Liabilities at S1,122, 900.

St Louis, July 1.-The Madison Car
company has filed articles of assignment
in the records court at Edwardsville, H.
The assets are given at 1913, 600 and the
liabilities at $1,122,00O. Paul Fusz is
named as assignee. The company re
Gently erected large plant for the manu-
facture of railway cars at Madison, Ill,
opposite this city, and endeavored to
build up city similar to Pullman. Ill
The company has been in straitened cir
cumstances for some time. The strin-
gency of the money market precipitated
the failure Six hundred men are en-
ployed at the works.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
LOSS OF THE VICTORIA.
The Government Trying to Keep the
Survivors Silent.

London, July Important dispatches
have been received at the admiralty Office
from Rear Admiral Albert H. Markham,
in which it is said he places the blame
for the disaster which befell the battleship
Victoria where, in his opinion it belongs
The Admiralty officials refuse to divulge
the contents Of these kilograms to the
press until after the court-martial shall
have been held at Portsmouth to ascertain
every fact connected with the loss of the
battlcship.
keep in seclusion the survivors of the dis
aster, who arrived there yesterday, and
to prevent them from talking about tho
collision. The government viii be ques-
toned in the house of commons Monday
as to the reason for this attempt to mann
tain secrecy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02

to what date would best suit them for
convention, and suggested July 25, and as
the place, Chicago. All the replies are
favorable and the matter is left in Gen.
Warmers hands. Although he has not
finally decided it, he is of the opinion that
a convention will be held at the time and
place named. The object of the gather
ing will be to organize, so as to influence
congress favOrably in the direction of sill
yer, and to fight repeal of the Sherman
law if such repeal is to be made without
Offering some kind of a substitute.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
JAcKsoNv1LLE'3 BIcYCL1sTs.
Everything In Readiness for the Races
on the Fourth.

Jacksonville, Fla, July 1.-The jack
sonville Athletic and Bicycle Club Of this
city has everything in readiness for its
big bicycle tournament on the fourth.
The track is complete and is after the
regulation pattern, being extra fast, as
the surface is of undressed planl5ing
The prizes aggregate in value $500, and
include bicycles, watches, and other
expensive articles. So far bicyclists from
Savannah, Brunswick Tampa, Ocala,
ST Augustine, Orlando and other cities
of the state have entered to the number
of 100. All the bicyclists of the
state have been in active training for the
past few weeks, and expect to make
merry pace for the boys from Georgia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
LYNoHERs AFTER A TRAMP.
He First Shot a Brakeman and Then
Killed a Sheriff.

Grass Valley, Col, July1.-A tramp shot
and dangerously wounded a brakeman
named Bruce, at Cold Run, several days
ago and then escaped. Late last night he
was found in au old foundry on the out
skirts of Grass Valley. He was soon sur
rounded by officers and citizens. A fight
followed, and the tramp shot and in
stantly killed Sheriff Roscoe, of Nevada
county He then escaped into the brush,
and the people are now securing tho
country for him with the intention OF
lyuching him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
A Shut Down at Joliot.

Joliet, HI, July 1.-The steel mills of
the Illinois Steel Company closed yester-
day. They had been running light
three months, not over 900 men being en-
ployed.
Ii is said also that the Lambert and
Bishop barb-wire mill, branch of the
Consolidated Wire and Steel Company,
shut down last night, throwing 300 men
out of work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
A LAUGH ON D1YRICK.
He was is Hours Late in Learning Of
the Calling of Congress.


the Calling of Congress.
Americus, Ca, July 1.-Forty or fifty
citizens assembled in the city hall at noon
to-day in response to "a call issued by
Capt. Myrick, editor of the Times-Re-
corder, to take action upon the financial
crisis, etc. The resolutions adopted were
prepared, it is understood by Mr.. Myr-
ic5, and were very condemnatory of
President Cleveland and his administra-
tion for doing nothing during tho four
months in order to carry out
the pledges of the democratic
platform. The burden of complaint was
Mr.. Cleveland's refusal to cali congress
together in extra session. Now the
laugh is on Mr.. Myrick, and he is being
twitted as "bacl1 number''-the idea of
the editor of daily paper not knowing
that proclamation convening congress
had been issued eighteen hours before the
denunciatory resolutions were framed.
The proclamation is received with great
favor by the people of Americus.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
A Runaway at milledgeville.

Milledgeville, Ca, July 1.-Great ex-
citement was created on the streets last
evening by a runaway team, which re-
suited in a smashed wagon and seriously
injured a negro. The streets were crowd
ed at the time and that the damage
was not greater is a miracle
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
The VIKINGS captaiu In Peril.

Clyde N. Y, July Capt. Anderseno Of
the Viking was nearly drowned one mile
east of Clyde this morning. He went in
bathing and got under the boat and but
for the assistance Of students, would have
been drowned The boat passed through
here at IL As O'Clock. A large crowd met
the boat. Guns were fired, whistles blow
and balls f-lIno4
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
A LIFE-TERMER CAUGHT.
The Negro Jenkins Was Sent Up from
DoughertY for Murder.

Inc negro d enRlns w as sent Up from
Dougherty for Murder.
Atlanta, Ga, July Principal Keeper
Jones, of the penitentiary, has officially
reported that the negro convict taken to
Brunswick for Identification is jim Jen-
kins, convicted of murder in Dougherty
county The negro claimed that
he was Jack White, and that
he was serving out another mans life
sentence on account of mistaken identity
Jenkins had escaped from the Chatta-
hOochee Brick Company's camp and was
retaken in Brunswick after ) years of
liberty When retaken he set up the
claim of mistaken identity. Several in
vestigations were made, and finally the
negro was taken to Brunswick, where he
was identified beyond a doubt as Jenk-
ms. He has been returned to the peni-
tentiary and will be had to serve out his
life term
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
Hurt Bv Heavy Withdrawals.

Fort Worth, Tex, July 1.-The Ex-
change bank at Iowa Park closed it's
doors yesterday The amount of its liza
bilities and assets are unknown here, but
il Is believed that depositors will be paid
in full. A sudden withdrawal of deposits
nt1end the sllcnnr sinn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
MissTyler Given a Clerkship.

Washington, July 1.-Secretary Her
bert to-day appointed Miss Letitia c.
Tyler, of Alabama, grand daughter of Ex-
President Tyler, to clerkship in the
bureau of SUPPLIES and accounts, in the
navy dCpartment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
AoYCLoNE IN ARKANSAS.
Heavy Damage to Property but nc
Loss of Life.

Loss OF Life.
Memphis, Tenn, July IA cyclone
swept across the eastern portion of Ar
kansas last night, leaving destruction in
its path. All telegraph wires west of
Memphis are down and details meagre,
but it is known that the loss to property
is enormous. A bulletin was received by
the signal service observer at Memphis
from Little Rock, last night, by way of
Galveston and New Orleans, saying that
the wind was blowing at the rate of 40
miles an hour and that a large amount Of
propertY had been DESTROYED.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
STEEL MILLS CLOSED.
A Milwaukee Concern Declines to
Sign the New Scale.

Milwaukee, Wis, July The Bay
view mills of the Illinois Steel Company
in this city, closed down last night short
ly after II O'Clock. The company has de-
cided that it cannot sign the wage scale
submitted by the amalmagated associa-
ton, and the mills will be closed for some
time. About 1000 men are thrown out of
prnplovmput
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
More Assets Than Debts.

Georgetown, Col, July 1.-The Bank of
Clear Creek County made an assignment
Yesterday. The assets amount to 1897 900
and the liabilities to $223, 900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
Florida omoes ruled.

Tallahassee, Fla, July 1.-The COVER
nor has appointed e. J. Triag, of Jackson
vile, state inspector of Illuminating
fluids; w. A. Raives, of Tallahassee,
state chemist; Joseph B. Parramore, of
Orlando, assistant state chemist
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02

IN December, the financial question could
be dealt with intelligently and with de-
liberation and in the light of the result of
Tour months work under the policy the
President might, under the resolution, in
auguraten
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
CLEVELAND SAVES THE DAY.
Gotham's Bears Forced to Cover Their
Short Contracts.

New York, July President Cleve-
lands proclamation had a magical effect
on values at the stock exchange this
morning Everything on the list scored
advances, and the improvement ranged
from one-half to 2 per cent. The bears
were heavy buyers, and in their eager
ness to cover bid prices upon themselves
There was good buying for investment ac-
count, and taken altogether, more conf
dent feeling prevailed in financial circles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02

Swainsboro, Ca, June PA law firm
was formed here to-day, composed of D.
Griffin and Otto Seller, Of Savannah, and
Geo. NJ. Warren and <. l. Warren, Of this
place. All are young men of energy and
ability.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
Ruined by Poor oollectiona.

Salt Lake, Utah, July 1.-The First
National Bank of Provo closed its doors
yesterday. The assets are $4,000 and
the liabilities the same. Inability to
make collections is the cause of the fail
,1,sa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
Birmingham's Goal Mines.

Birmingham, Ala, July 1.-The coal
miners of the Birmingham district, num-
bering 5000, made contract with the
mine operators to-day, thus preventing a
strike that was feared.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
A FIELD HAND KILLED.

Attbr TlRhGInR " lUh HOeS lis An-
tagonist Stabbed Him to Death.
Albany, July Yesterday afternoon,
about o'clock, Peter Dennis and Wiley
Porter, negroes, living on F. F. Putrey's
place at Hardaway station, became in
volved in an alteration over woman,
and after brea King their hoes over each
others head, Dennis drew a knife, with
which he cut Porter in two places, in
ficting wounds from which Porter died
in ten minutes. Dennis was subsequently
arrested and is now in Jail in this city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
Four Thousand Made Idle,

Muncie, Ind, July Yesterday all the
Muncie glass factories and iron and steel
mills were closed down for the summer
vacation, which throws 1000 men out of
employment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
silver Higher at London.

London, July There has been an ad-
vance of pence in the price of silver
here to-day. The quotation for bar sill
Yer is now S3l6 pence per ounce.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
B1-METALLIsTs TO MEET.
They viii Plan to Influence Congress
in Favor of silver.

Washington, July 1.-Gen. A. ]. War
ner, president of the bi-metallic league,
to-day sent to the members Of the eXecu-
tive committee a telegraphic inquiry as
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02

Omaha, Neb., July 1.-The Nebraska
National bank of Beatrice, capital stock
Sl00, 600, and the American bank of Bea-
trice, a small concern, both closed their
doors to-daY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
The Duke Of veraFua SEES sail.

New York; July,1.--The Duke of Vera
qua and his party sailed this morning on
the French line steamship La Bretagne.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
WORLDS FAIR COMMISSIONERS.
President Palmer May Hand in His

heSlBnaClon Ao-norroW.
Chicago, June 1.-The national worlds
fair commission met to-day. AS no quo
rum was present it adjourned until Mon
day There was good deal of talk over
the report that ex-senator Palmer would
resign as president of the commission.
He said he had fully determined to re-
sign, but on arriving here several matters
had been presented to him that he had
not considered before and possibly he
might not resign, He will decide by
Monday, what he will do.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-02
Carlisle Going to Chicago.

Washington July 1.-Secretary Carlisle
will leave here for Chicago next Tuesday
to be absent 10 days or two weeks.