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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-23
p1x1E,s PREspYTERrANs.
The Fourth Days Session Full o
Argument and But Few Results.

The Fourth Days Session Full of
Argument and But Few Results.
Macon, Ga, May 22.-The fourth days
session of the southern Presbyterian as
sembly was somewhat tedious, full of ar
gument, but productive Of very little,
After short prayer by Moderator
Laplsey committee reports were intro
duced the most important Of which was
that Of the committee on Sunday news
papers. This came up on a strong over
turc from the Memphis presbytery. The
committee reported that the general
assembly having in former deliVerance
condemned in most unequivOcal terms the
publication and reading of Sunday news
papers and having earnestly advised our
people not to read newspapers of Sunday
seditions, the assembly reatfirms its former
deliverance."
A memorial from the Chinese Of New
Orleans mission asking the assembly to
use it's influence in having the Geary act
repealed was read and referred to the
committee on foreign missions.
The report of the committee accepting
the widows and orphans home at Fred
ericksburg and forming perpetual board
for its government was adopted The
home is presented complete with $4,000
in cash.
The first order Of the day was revision
Of the directory Of worship, and occupied
both the morning and afternoon sessions,
with the exception Of the second order Of
the day, the selection of a place for hold
ing the next meeting. Greenville, S. c.,
Norfolk and Nashville were put in nomi-
nation by the commissioners from their
respective presbyteries. After close
vote between Nashville and Norfolk the
former received a majority on the second
ballot.
The remainder Of the day was taken up
in discussion of the directory.
The question of baptism occasioned con-
siderable discussion. AS q rule, the old
forms Of worship were adhered to.
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BLOUNT AS MINISTER.
No Doubt of His Right to Assume the
Post Immediately.


Washington, May 22.-Some question
has been raised as to the present compe-
tency of Mr.. Blount to discharge the du-
ties of the United States minister to
Hawaii, owing to the peculiar circum-
stances surrounding his appointment,
Whlch, or course, involves the validity and
force OF all that he has done. Inquiry at
the department of state estab-
nshes clearly the fact that
there, at least, no doubt y is
entertained IN respect to these points.
AS soon as Mr.. Blount receives notice of
ms appointment, which will be 'envoy ex-
traordinary and minister plenipotentiarv
TO the governmental Hawaii" he may go
before the nearest United States consular
otncer and take the oath of Office. From
tnaU moment his salary as minister be-
gins. Under the usual practice he would
not pe competent to discharge the duties
OF minister until he presented his creden-
tlals to the provisional government, and
theSe credentials have not vet reached
him. But if the Hawaiian government is
disposed to waive that formality, and
Such acts of courtesy are by no means in
frequent In diplomatic usage, he would be
accorded all the rights and privileges
OF minister as soon as notice was con-
Veyed to the Hawaiian government of
his appointment. In addition to this,
however, MIR. Blount went to Hawaii not
only as commissioner, but as an ''envoy."
and it is said at the department that there
Is no act he could have committed, not
even perhaps the negotiation of treaty,
and certainly not the exchange of diplo-
matte notes, which would not have been
just as fully within his competence as if
he were the regularly recognized United
States minister to Hawaii
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A LIVERY STABLE IN FLAMES.
One Hundred and Fifty Horses and a
Boy Burned TO Death.

ST. Louis, May 22.-Fire, which broke
out at midnight, destroyed 300, 900 worth
Of property and caused "A loss of human
life. A few minutes before i2 o'clock an
alarm was sent in from the corner Of
Claiming avenue and Locust street. The
fire, which was Of incendiary origin, com
pletely destroyed a 3-story brick block on
the corner mentioned, occupied by the G..
NJ Crumm Livery Company. One hun
drOd and Fifty horses were burned 20 "a
phaetOus and other vehicles. harness,
cite, wore destroyed. On the second door
James Quinn, the foreman, his wife and
eight children were asleep. An had mar
row escapes except Eddie a 4-yoar,old
boy who was fatally burned hefore he
could bc rescued. crnmms insurance ia
si1,OJ0.
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ExHIBIr OF THE METHoD1srs
It Will Be Withdrawn IF the Fair Is
Opened on Sunday.

New York, May 22.-The Methodist
preachers Of New York, Brooklyn and
vicinity, at their regular meeting to-day,
resolved to withdraw the Methodist OK
hibits from the worlds fair because of
the proposed Sunday opening. A resolu-
tion to that effect, which was presented
by the Rev. DIR. b. F. Landon and passed
unanimously week ago, was to-day con-
firmed and a clause added instructing the
agents Of the Methodist Book Concern at
Chicago to act as soon as the doors of the
fair are thrown open ON SundaYs.
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ITALY's CABINET.
King Humbert Advised Not to Accept
the designations.

Rome, May 22.--At II o'clock this morn.
ing King Humbert was IN consultation
with Sig. Giuseppe Zanardelli, a lead.
ing statesman and former minister OF
public works and Of the interior. Sig.
Zanardelli urged the king to refuse TO ac
cept the resignation Of the ministry
Sig Giolitti. however, refuses to form
a cabinet. being convinced that the Senate
will reject the pensions bill. IL is esti
mated that the Senate stands 12l in favor
OF the bill, 10 l3j against II.
Sig. Giolitu has agreed 10 recon.
struct the cabinet with Senator Gagli.
ardo as minister Of finance and senator
Canonicoas as ministerOf justice, and Sig
Grimaldi will remain as minister Of the
treasury
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admiral Gherardi's Successor.

Washington May 22.-Secretary Her
bert has selected Commodore Oscar
Z. Stanton as commander Of the
South Atlantic station. He is now
governor of the naval home at
Philadelphia The secretary has an
nounced that it win be the policy Of the
department IN future 10 relieve officers
who have held feet commands over three
years and give other officers an oppOr-
tunity 10 see admirals ponants over their
NUN autfnlrqua
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SHOT BY WHITE GAPS.
a Farmer of Washington County
Called Out and Killed.

Tennille, Ca, May 22.-Last night five
or six masked men went to the house of
Junius Lawrence, about three miles from
Harrison, and enticed him out to look
after a sick horse and began firing on
him Five shots were fired and one took
effect, wounding Mr.. Lawrence in the
liver. The doctor said there was no
chance for him to live. Mr.. Lawrence
swore out a warrant against one Brantley,
stating that he knew he would die and
wanted to let the people know who did
the shooting. Tonight news reaches here
that Mr.. Lawrence died during the day,
that Brantley was arrested and carried
to Harrison for trial, and that five other
Warrants have been issued.
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A rnrner-atnne T.nid.

Fayetteville, N. c.. May 22.-The Fay
ctteville Independent Light Infantry laid
the cornerstone Of their spaCi iOus armOry
this afternoon with impressive ccre-
monies The armOry win be completed
bv Aug 28. wien tho centennial 0f aho
oldest authenticated company iu the
United States win be celebrated Ia hand
fOue style.
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PovERTY ENDS IN sUIoIpE.
a Mother Gives Her Daughter Poiso,
and Then Takes It Herself.

Norristown, Pa, May 22.-Oppressed
by poverty and weary with the struggle
for existence, a mother and her daughter
ended their lives with poison last night at
their home near here. Mrs. Agnes Burton
and daughter lived at North Wales and
were very poor The daughter earned
So weekly working in factory
and was the main support
of the two Worn out by their effort TO
make living they determined to die.
From the meager evidence before the
coroner it seemed that the mother first
gave strychnine to her daughter and then
took the poison, and both were dead in a
short time
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Buek,s Reslgnation Reoaived.

Washington, May 22.-Attoney Cen
efal Olney has received the resignation
OF A. y. Buck, United States marshal
ior The Northern district Of Georgia He
mas also received and accepted the resig-
nation Of w. +. Craig, United States at
.orney for the Weston district 0fNrginia,
70 take effect June 30
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-23
AmAzoNs wTTH a ROPE.
A Negro Who Abused a Preacher Mar.
rowly Escapes Lynching.


rowly Escapes Lynching.
Columbia, S. c., May q. "A negro named
Jim Robertson came very near being
lynched this afternoon for abusing his
pastor, Rev. j. t.. Hart. Recently the
pastor figured behind the COMMITTEES that
had charge Of some church funds, with
the result that the committee was dis
charged Robertson was member Of
the committee. To-day Robertson met
Rev. Hart on the street and abused him,
and was preparing TO assault him, when
about two hundred Of the female mena-
ber3 Of Rev. Hart's flock chased Robertson
into house, got a creased rope and were
going 10 hang him when the police cam0
along aud prevented H. Robertson Is ia
tutf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-23
A RALLY FOR HOME RULE.
The Irish National League Makes
Demonstration in Hyde Park.


Demonstration in Hyde Park.
London, May 22.-The demonstration
of the Irish National League of Great
Britain in Hyde park yesterday was a
most enthusiastic affair About 25O.OOO
people were present, and delegates at
tended from all the branches Of the league
in the United Kingdom. Addresses were
delivered by T. p O'Connor and other
Irish leaders, and by Joseph Arch, a
leader in the movement for the emancipa-
; tion of the English agricultural laborers.
d. Naroii, NJ. p, formerly of India, and
other well-known men. Resolutions were
adopted approving Mr.. Gladstone's home
rule plan and accepting it as settlement
of the Irish question.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-23
L. AND N. TO BE A BUYER.
An Effort to be Made to Get the Soutl
Carolina Road When It is Sold.

Columbia, S. c., May 22.-An interest
ing piece Of railroad news was secured
here to-day from a good source. 1t is that
the Louisville and Nashville railroad has
definitely decided TO purchase, If possible,
fhc South Carolina, and has authorized
A. Il. Smythe Of Charleston 10 do so when
the property is offered for sale.
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FREE GOLD ON HAND.
The Amount Very Small, But It
Leaves the Reserve Intact.

Washington, May 22.-The free gold in
the treasury to day, according to the
treasurer's books, is 81, 2,24O,OOO. But this
does nottake into consideration the gold
shipped from New York last Saturday.
When this is substracted the gold reserve
of slOO. 900. 600 will still remain intact,
but the margin viii be thin. The week
opened to-day with large receipts and it
is probable that the debt statement on
.Iune will make a better exhibit than
the Nav statement.
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A BANK TURNED DOWN.
The Seaboard Refuses to Clear for
the National Bank of Deposit.

4u6 SGaOOdL0 AbCA1SC6 " SAGdIs IOT
the National Bank of Deposit.
New York, May 22-The Seaboard
National Bank to-day notified the
National Bank Of Deposit that it would
not clear for it hereafter. The Bank of
Deposit was chartered in 1887 Its capi-
tai was $4,000, ands according to its
latest statement it had net surplus of
$50, 900 and undivided profits of 800, 300
The president Of the bank is Lewis E.
Ransom. w L. Gilbert is the cashier
The bank is a small concern and never
figured to any great extent in the fnan-
cial world. Cashier Gilbert says the
bank is solvent, but it is undetermined
whether to continue business or liquidate.
He thought the action of the Seaboard
Bank was due to rumors which have
been current of late regarding the credit
of the National Bank Of Deposit.
TO LIQUIDATE.
New York; May a. 1k:50 p. m.-The
National Bank Of DeIbsit has decided to
90 into liquidation. Depositors will be
paid in full, and it is believed that the
stockholders viii realize par.
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nollera snreaa peath.

Keenc, ~ H., Aiay22 IA battcryof fivc
boilers az the Bcagor mills exploded to-
day, badly wreeking the building Two
men wore killed, slx men injured, two
dangerously, lnd it Is probable that 0thcrs
are slii ia the ruins.
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saneer Wine at pruneels.

Brussels, May 22-Thc international
bicycle tournament opened here to-day.
An American. Sanger, won the kings
prize, tho principal prize 70 be given dur
ing the meeting.
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TUE OFFICIAL TELEGRAv.

washington, May 22.-Tho navy depart
ment this afternoon received a telegram
from Admiral Belknap, dated Gloucester,
Mass, as follows: "a successful speed
trial of the New York was made to-day.
The speed is approximately calculated at
81 1-10 knots; correction for the tidal in
huCnces may change this q little The
average revolutions were about 1856 The
machinery worked beautifully. All the
conditions were eXcellentN
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M'BEE FOR coMER's PLACE.
An improbable Rumor Afloat at Co
ilumbia-The Port Royal Case.

An improbable Rumor Afloat at Co.
l1umbia-The Port Royal Case.
Columbia, S. c., May 22-It is reported
here that Capt V. 4. McBee is soon to be
placed in charge of the Georgia Central
system. Mr. Crawford, special counsel,
and w. G. Oakman, president of the Rich
mond and Danville, passed through the
city to-day on their way to Atlanta, where
they will appear before Judge jackson
next Thursday on a motion to GUST Re
ceiver Conner and reinstate the Richmond
and Danville people in control of the
Central system. In that event it is
said that Capt. McBee is to take
charge of the road. No one here is in a
position to give any definite information,
as Capt. McBee is in Washington sup
posedly on this special matter.
THE PORT ROYAL RECEIvERsHIP.
It comes from trustworthy source that
j. B. Cleveland of Spartanburg is to be
receiver of the Port Royal and Western
Carolina road, which is now in the hands
of Receiver Conner, about whose removal
there is considerable litigation in the
courts of South Carolina and Georgia.
Judge Simonton has been requested by
the bondholders of both the majority and
minority factions in case Mr.. Conner is
not retained to appoint some practical
business man who is not allied with any
road.
. TO SUE THE sHERIFFS.
There seems to be no doubt that the
South Carolina and Richmond and Dan
vile roads will bring suits for damages
against the sheriffs who locked up their
rolling stock in obedience to Gov. Till
mans orders. AS near as can be learned
the suits of the South Carolina railroad
will amount to S27 900, and those of the
Richmond and Danville to $4,000. 1t is
said that these suits are based on actual
estimates of losses by the roads in the
tying up of their stock and in the delay
Of matter in transit.
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A 0eorrlan ln Luek.

Washington, May 22.-Ceorge Fort Of
Georgia was to-day APPOINTED q chief N
digislon in tho second controllers Office
0f the treasury department
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Portland, Me. MaT ~ The spool mill
Of j. w. Bennett 40 Gilcad was burned
Yesterday lf was the largest nil ot the
eild in tie world The loss s heavy.
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30 Workn nnrnnd

THIN. o., May 1s.-1he Bcattley glass
works were burned fnia afternoon The
plant wac nfroy consumed Tho l0es r
ssyDl0. lbo property ie insured
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-23
A FURRY ON CHANGE.
Five Distilleries Withdraw From the
Whisky Trust,

WHISKY trust.
New York, May 22.-The withdrawal
Of five distilleries from the whisky trust
caused a break in the stock of the latter
this morning from 1796 to 13. The trans
actions were on a larger scale and the
dealings were attended with much excite
ment. The general list was weak and
declined 4 to per cent. At 1910 o'clock
whisky was Quiet at Is. Toward II o'clock
the market began to strengthen and
prices moved upall along the line. Some
good buying orders were executed for the
account of operators who feel that the
gold export movement has been dis
counted and who do not bother with the
gyratiOn in Distilling and Cattle Feeding
In fact, some contend that the Woolner
and others cannot legally withdraw from
the combination.
WHAT THE COURT WOULD DO.
Chicago, May 22.-Regarding the with
drawal of the Woolner, Manhattan,
Northern and Peoria Distillery companies
from the whisky trust it is intimated
that if the management attempts to
bring action in court, the court will hold in
partt delicto; that is,swhere both parties
are in the wrong, the court will not help
either and viii throw the case out of court.
This, it is said, will satisfy the Wool
nerF'rancis-Ea Observation-Disclosures party,
as it is in possession of the withdrawing
distilleries and does not want the courts
to assist any one Uin taking the property
away.
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WHAT THE COURT WOULD DO.
QUEEN OF CRUISERS.
The New York Shows Speed fTwen-
ty-one Knots on Her Trial Trip,

Cruiser New York, Off Cape Ann, May
22.-The cruiser New York crossed the
finish line this afternoon at 1 Al O'Clock,
having made the marvellous speed of
twenty-one knots. This record gives the
United States the fastest cruising vessel
in the world, and the Cramps a premium
of 100000. Even the records of the
famous Blake and Blenheim are sur
passed, the former having made only 1877
on her trial trip, when she broke down,
and the latter has never yet been tried
over a measured course.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-13

and large superstrncfure amldships. at both ends
fitted two military masts. with fighting top and
electric light top each. Sufficient sail to steady
the ship in seaway will be rugged. Her freeboa I'd
forward IS is feet. and aft. l. feet.
Recent notifications in the plans Of the Olympia
have increased the character and power of her
battery. She originally intended 10 carry Only
two eight-inch breech-lolding rifles. in barbette
turrets and ten four-irch rapii-nre guns. in the
superstrGcture. - a main battery. Notifications in
the original plans make har present main battery
comprise four cight-inch guns and ten nve-inch
rapid-fire guns
The eight-inch guns mounted on the centre
lire OF the main deck. al the forward ana aft ends
or the supersructure rhoy situated in bar
bettes four inches thick. with inclined turrets OF
the SAM thickness over the suns The guns are
TO be ten feet above the de k and twenty-sx feet
above the water line. They have an unusually
great train. The five inch guns mounted in the
superstructure in such a that four OF then,
can fire right ahead five either BEAM and four
directly astern. The guns each protected by a
are connected with the mag Zines below :he deck,
By armored ammunition tubes. three inches thick
throughout. The secondary battery is COMPOSED o,
eight SIX FOUNDERS. six thr FOUNDERS and eouri
machine guns. In each OF the lower military tons
are mounted one Maxim gun and one ne-pOunder
Hotchkiss sun. The torpedo oLtht consists OF six
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-13

lively. with a stroke OF fOrty-two inches. The air
and circulating pumps driven Independently.
There two main cOndenserS. OF composition ana
sheet brass. cacn having about s4h square i"et or
cooling surface, and two auxiliary condenH"rs:
II is estimated that the total collective indicated
lating pump engines should BE- l3.au when the pro-
polling engines making ~ revolutions 4
minute. IN" number expected "a be developed. The
boilers six I'm number. -Four of them ar" OF
the dOublo-cndcd type and two Of the snSle-"nd"i
order All OF the boilers OF the horizontal le-
turn-firc tub, class and are placed In III" centre
line in four separate WdieItight compartments. III"
dOube-cndrd boilers have eight furnaces each. and
the Singe-"ndcd four furnaces each TEey ar"
about H. feet inches in outside diameter. The
dOube-eudeI boilers Il feet inches long. ana
the sngle-ended 10 feet ~. Inches long. They have
been built for a working pressure of l'n pounds.
The total CRATE surface is 20 b" NJ square ie"t.
and the total hrating surface .S.pr square feet.
Provision IL made FOR the boilers 10 be- worked I'M
der forced draght the alright iirc-roOm system.
The ships stem. stern post and shaft struts are 10
BE- east steel. and tn" rudd"r fran" a combination
Of forged and cast steel As in all OF the recently
designed vessels for the Navy. careful attention
has been given to the number and strength or
watertight frames ana bul:heads. The main trans
verse and longitudinal bulkheads below ~" pro-
t"ciVe deck have stragcs Of twelve and half pound
plating. and IN" remainder Of ten-pOund plating.
Minor bulkhrads below. and those between the pro-
trcfiNc and berth decks or ten and eight pound
plates. The vessel is fticd with double bottom.
catastrophes The usual Offices. store-rooms and
sick quarters are provided. The space Tor the ac-
conmodlton OF III" crew il ample. The ship *
to be lighted throughout 10y electricity. and thor
ough system Of ventilation. b. means OF blowers
has been installed on board.
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suggested, and believed to be advantageous by
naval constructors. engineers and ordnance ex-
perts OF this country. Her coal capacity Is 1900
tons At maximum speed her steaming radius will
be 2l92 knots. and at tensnot speed, 1900 knots.
Her cruising endurance will be about fftyive days.
Her principal dimensions are Length on mean load
waterline. $40 feet; extreme breadth. % feet; mean
draught. q feet inches; displacement, normal
draught, 500 tons. Her complement Of officers
and men will be ACC. She is fitted flagship.
and in addition to the cabins for the admiral and
captain there staterOoms for sixteen ward
room officers berths for twelve junior officers. and
quarters for two warrant officers Her protective
deck is 4..5 inches thick on the slopes and two
inches on the fiat over the machinery space. and
three inches the slopes and two inches the
fiat forward and abaft IT. The vessel also has two
other complete decks. above the protective deck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-13

launching tubes for automobile torpedoes. one tube
10 fixed in the DOW, one III the steIn ana on each
brosdsidc there are two training tubes Safeguards
against danger from the enemy IRE are PROVIDED
by materially incl easing tn thickness OF the snip
excluding material. thirty-;hr.e inches thick. In
cofferiams extending four feet above and four
feet five inches below the load and COM
pletely surrounding tn ship; Is also provided as
protection against injuries nom shot and shell.
Further protection Is afforded the machinery by
the location OF the bunk"rs along the side below
the protective deck. and above that deck for the
length of the boiler and he engine space The
space Immediately above the protective deck Is
closely subdivIel aud mucn OF II IL covered with
coal. giving an sdditional safeguard against the
effects OF damage near tn water line.
The vessels machinery nas been designed with
the utmost care. having ~ view great efficiency
and durability. There are TO be twin screws
driven two vertical, dir.Ct-acting. triple
sion. three-cynder engines. arranged abreast Of
each other in two separate water-tght compart'
foTty-two. nfiy-nlne and nn-ty-twO inches respect