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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
wHATLEY VS.. COBB.
The Alabama Contest Again Before
the Committee on Elections.


Washington, Oct. 1.-THE House COM
mittee on elections to-day partly consid-
cred the case Of Whatly versus Cobb,
from the Fifth Alabama district. The
contestant had made application for leave
to.file additional complaint, to take further
testimony, and to print testimony left out
by the clerk Of the House from the record,
and 10 appoint a committee TO investigate
the alleged election frauds in the Fifth
Alabama district. This, on motion Of Mr..
Patterson, was denied by the unanimous
vote Of the committee. Five days were
given the cOntest8nt's attorney, Ia which
TO file his brief, and the case was set for
hearing on the 24th instant. 1t was
further ordered that all imprinted testi-
mony be received and acted upon by the
committee as if printed in the record.
The elections committee will hear
arguments in the O'Neille-Joy contest
from Missouri next Friday.
On the same date the parties in the
English -Hilborn contest from California,
and Williams-Littlc contest from North
Carolina win be requested TO come before
the committee to fix dates for the argu-
meuts.
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CONGRESS OF THE W. O. T. U.
An Audience of Enth usiastic Women
on the Fair Grounds.

Oh bA0 aAE
Chicago, Oct. 17.-Lady Henry Somer-
set called to order great audience of
women at the art palace today for the
second session Of the Womans Christian
Temperance Union congress.
In memory of Mary Allen West, the
sixth round-the-world missionary, who
died in Japan, Mrs. Chika Sakurai of
Japan delivered an eulogy on her life and
work
1.-The Press" was discussed by Mrs.
Charlton r. Holmes, and Sunday School
WOrk' by Miss Lucia E. F. Kimball.
Then Lady Somerset introduced Susan
B. Anthony, who stirred the audience up
to pitch Of enthusiasm with a woman S
rights and temperance speech combined
Miss Anthony warmed up the governor
and mayor, who had been especially in
yited to attend the congress, because
they failed to come, for the reason, the
speaker alleged. that the audience wore
b0nnets. The work Of the liquor traffic
in politics was reviewed and the
home thrusts at the politicians
were applauded again and again.
DIR. John Hall, of New York, who was
next introduced, made a special congratu-
latOry speech.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
ALABAMA's VETERANS.
Birmingham's Camp Was Ready For
the Postponed Reunion.


Birmingham, Ala Oct 1.-THE di-
vision of the Alabama united confederate
veterans held a meeting in this city to-
day. The most prominent veterans of
the state were in attendance. The meet
ing was held for the purpose of electing
a major general, vice Gen. James T.
Holtzclaw, deceased. Fred S. Ferguson,
of Birmingham was elected major general
on the first ballot.
1t was decided to divide the division in
four brigades, and each brigadeis to elect
its own brigadier general The division
has siXty-six camps with a mem bership
of 5000.
An historical committee will be named
The duties of this committee will be to
publish such incidents and facts of the
late war as will be a credit to the services
of the soldiers of Alabama.
THE POSTPONED REUNION.
The following is an extract of the re-
port of the major general: 1.-The com
mander-in-chief Col. Gordon, for good and
sufficient reasons, has postponed the re-
union that was to have been held in this
city on the I'd and Sd of this month 1t
IS needless to assure you that this post
ponement was not on account of any fail
ure on the part of Camp Hardee No.
80 to do its duty in pro
viding for that reunion Suit
able preparations for the entertain
ment of all visiting camps and delegates
had been made, and at considerable ex-
pense to this camp a wigwam was erected
in which to hold the convention of the
veterans. Camp Hardee win continue
those preparations and still improve the
wigwam, and be ready to welcome their
comrades from every state when the re-
union is held next year, as surely it will
be
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
wABASH's WRECK.
All the Passengers injured in the Ao-
cident Doing Well.

St. Louis, Oct. 17.-The victims of the
wreck on the Wabash railroad last night
who were brought here and placed in
hospitals or hotels are all doing well, and
there are no unfavorable reports from
those who were taken to their own
homes Quite number of the injured
are St. Louisans, but none of them are
very seriously hurt.
The following additional names are
those of persons living outside the city;
Mrs. L. B. Henry, Hayvllle, Kan, arm
broken; Arthur Kaufman, Memphis,
Tenn, scalp wounds; F. J. Allen, Ozark,
Ark, leg badly twisted; c. S. Thompson,
Reading, Pa, arms and legs injured !;
Buck Whitelaw, Paris, Tex, back in
jured; c. Z. G. Rifin, Boston, Mass,
head and arms injured; f. p. Lester,
Brighton, Eng, back injured and cut /;
Philip INLAND and wife, Chase county,
Kan, considerably bruised
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
LEATHER DEALERS FAIL.
Their Assets Shrink From S1,25O, 900
to Less Than 10000

Boston, Oct. 17.-The Herald says that
a warrant has been issued for George B.
White, representing the firm Of Williams,
White & Co., tanners and leather dealers,
at 220 and 240 Purchase street. Mr..
White is accused of obtaining money
by false preteuses-about $500. 600
from dozen banks in this
city and about $500, 900 from New York.
Philadelphia and Pittsburg institutions.
The firm is said TO have had at one time
assets of about 81 100000, with liabilities
of less than $3OO.OO0. All that could be
found now would not make check Of the
firm good for 800, 600
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
ADEsPERADo woRsTED.
his Fire Returned BY Quiet Citizen
With Unerring Aim.

memphis, Tenn, Oct. H.-Bill Wade, a
notorious desperado, rode into the town
Ol Webb, Miss, this afternoon armed
WIN Winchester, brace of revolvers
anu butcher knife. He soon cleared
.ae streets with the exception
VI, UI d. M. Evans, a quiet citizen
Wade opened fire on 81 Evans vans but the latter
refused to be bluffed and returned the
tL tIe with such unerring aim that when
v;. we smoke cleared away Wade was found
o,ii "iOn SIX bullet holes in his head, seri-
Oua-y 0ut not fatallY wounded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18

Birmingham. Ala, Oct. l7.-It Is esti-
mated That the frost which fell Sunday
night and killed late cotton Wiu cut On
The already short crop fully DO per cent.
in ihe counties in north aud middle Ala
pama. The crop Was already ~ per cent.
short before fha frost csme
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
Gounod Id peath,s Door.

Paris, Oct. I'm. Charles Gounod, the
great composer, who was stricken with
apoplexy yesterday, is moribund; he has
been in a comatose condition since mid
night His death may occur at any
moment.
Shortly before evening it was an
nounced that a report Of NJ. Gounod's
death was premature. He was still
breathing, although every moment was
expected 10 be his last At $3.50 O'Clock
he was still alive.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
PATToN's POPULATIONS.
The Broken Broker Charged With Mi s.
apr,ronri O TING Funds His CIiar+s

The Broken Broker Charged With Mis-
appropriating Funds of His Clients.
New York, Oct. 17.-On May 5, last,
the well-known Wall street firm of Pat
ton 81 Co, failed, with liabilities of $685.
600 and assets of $111, 900 To-day William
L. Patton, member of the firm, is in jail,
charged with the hypothecation Of 500
600 worth of securities held by the firm in
a fduciary capacity, and also with appro-
priatiug to his own personal account
$3.50, 900 of the actual S350,000 lost to cred
itors. Patton, it is SAID, never disguised
this fact to the creditors, but claimed that
he would, through the assistance of
wealthy relatives, pay back dollar for
dollar.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
CLEVELAND STICKS TO HIS POST.
He Feels Unable to Attend Cardinal
Gibbons Jubilee BANQUET.

Washington, Oct l7.--It is understood
tonight that President Cleveland will
not attend the jubilee banquet of Cardi-
nal Gibbons at Baltimore tomorrow
night. The President feels that his duty
demands his constant presence here. 1t
is doubtful at this time whether the
President will go to Chicago to close the
Worlds Columbian exposition in response
to an invitation from the directors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
FoUNpEREp AT SEA.
The Passengers and Crew of the Lost
Steamer Rescued.

New Orleans, La, Oct. 17.-The Brit
ish steamship Merrimac, G. Bennett, mas
ter, from Cardiff, arrived this morning.
She reports that on Oct. Ia, at a. m.
she passed the British steamship Palmas
from Teneriffe for New Orleans. She
signalled that she had on board the
rescued crew and passengers of the
French steamship Marseilles, which had
foundered at sea.
The Marseilles was regular visitor to
this port, and was on her way to Havre
via Antwerp and Bordeaux, with a val
liable cargo of merchandise and wines,
and with a crew of so men and a number
of passengers. The Marseilles was of
3,447 tons gross, and 2,730 net. She was a
fine vessel and classed A /, but was
caught in the recent gale on the South
Atlantic coast.
The vessel and cargo were a total
wreck, but all the crew and passengers
are thought to be saved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
DUN NOT RESPONSIBLE.
Losses Incurred Through His Reports
Not Recoverable.

New York, Oct. 1.-THE United States
court Of appeals to-day reversed the de-
cision of Judge Laydon in the case Of the
City National Bank Of Birmingham, Ala,
against Il. G. Dun e. Co. The bank dis
counted acceptances certified to by w. A.
Kits Of Oswego N. Y, amounting to
s., ,264. .26 on, it was alleged, the strength
Of false report made by an agent of Dun
q Co. The acceptances proved ofno value,
and the bank sued Dun q Co. and re-
covered damages. This decision is now
reversed, the court of appeals holding
that the defendants did not guarantee the
truth Of their statements, and that the
false report Of their agent was not made
for his employers benefit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
Ex-aov. HoADLEY IN LUCK.
He Is Special Counsel for the Govern
ment in the Union Pacific Affair.

Washington, Oct. Ex-senator Brice
ard the Attorney General have procured
the appointment Of Hon. George Hoadley
as special counsel to represent the gov
ernment under the Attorney General in
the Union Pacific affair. Gov. Hoadley ar
rived in this city yesterday and has been in
consultation all day with the Attorney
General and Senator Price. The AttOr-
ney Generals Office is engaged with the
question whether the appointment of the
receivers is valid and what action is nee
essary, If any, on the part of congress to
protect the interests of the government.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
GOLD GETTING SCARCE.
The Treasury Department to Take
Steps to Restrict the Output.

Washington, Oct. lit is understood
that the treasury department will take
steps to restrict the payment of gold over
the counters of the sub-treasury at New
York with view to building up the gold
reserve which has now been invaded $l5.-
00O,0OO, leaving 1t in round figures at Ss5,-
00O, 600.
The repositories will hereafter pay out
more currency than it has recently at
New York in preference to gold OF
course, persons desiring gold in payment
Of interest checks and for gold certifi-
Gates, etc, viii be given gold, but for or
dinary demands currency win be paid.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
STATE BANK NOTES.
Representative Harter Proposes That
They be Redeemed by the State.

Washington, Oct 17.-Representative
Harter Of Ohio has introduced a bill to
reduce the tax on state bank notes to per
cent per annum when upon all such notes
there shall be plainly printed and
clearly stated agreement Of the state in
which the bank issuing is located, TO re-
deem such notes in legal tender money Of
the United States upon presentation to
the proper officer Of the state
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
$4,000 LOST IN TRANSIT.
1ne American Express Company

Nne American Express Company's
detectives Trying to Trace It.
81. Louis, Oct. 17.-The American Ex-
press has lost $4,000 intrusted to it by a
(e" York bank for transmission to New
rTyI'eans via st. Louis The money was
p-aced sra In strong box in New York, with
f1po1lal guard Korzdurfer. Just where it
11,Ip c5a pea The track the detectives upon the
No'.. seem unable to learn. They left for
IN" orleans, having apparently reached
t,,'. opinion that the loss took PLACE be-
'o1u thls city and the Crescent City.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
FIFTEEN MILES OF PINE AFLAME.
Several Milling Plants and Towns in
Great Danger.

Houston, Tex, Oct 17.-Reports from
Eastern Texas say that fifteen miles Of
pine timber reaching from Montgomery
county towards Sabine river is a seething
mass of flames The whole country is
drv. and unless rain falls it is feared that
the loss to the yellow pine section Of
Texas will run into millions. Several fine
milling plants and towns are in the path
Of the fire and grave fears are enter
tanned
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slain without Provocation.

Tuskahoma, I. r., Oct. IA Caddo
dispatch received last night says that
three drunken ChocLaws opened FIRE with
out prOyOcation on two white men named
Fisher and Burley killing them instantly.
Dnicers are after the assassins.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
AZ Aeeident Near AItoona.

Altoona, Pa, Oct. l7-An accident 0c-
CURED la the new yard Of the Pennsyl-
Vania railroad just below here tonight.
Seventeen men wore seriously injured,
aud iu % number Of instances their in-
lurics may prove fatal Particulars are
MOI nbLalnable ID this hour.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
RIO AGAIN BomBARDED.
The Inhabitants Fleeing to interior
Cities for Safety.

Cities for Safety.
Buenos Ayres, Oct. 17.-Advices re-
ceived here are to the effect that Admiral
Mello, commanderof the insurgent Brazil
ian feet, again bombarded Rio de Janeiro
yesterday The damage done is said to
have been great. Many of the residents
who remained in the city in the prior
bombardments are now fleeing to the in
terror cities and towns. President Peix-
oto continues his effort to organize feet
wherewith to give battle to the enemy.
INsURGENT SHIPS DAMAGED.
Rio de Janeiro. Oct 17.-Fort Santa
Cruze opened fire on the insurgent ships
Trajano and Aquidaban to-day and in
ficted great damage upon both of them
The bank of Brazil will reduce its
capital
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
PIXIES PEAK OR BUST.
Old Time Excitement Revived by New
Discoveries of Gold.

Denver, Col, Oct. 17.-Rich discoveries
of gold have been found in the region at
and above Idaho Springs and Cripple
creek. The Pioneer, Melton and Gold
King mines have shown a vein of 5000
feet, and without side, foot or hanging
wall, so great is the body of ore. The
gold runs from 800 to $500 per ton. The
number of people headed for these gold
fields is reminder Of the old excitement
of Pixies Peak years ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18

Washington. Oes 17.--Brock Beckwith
is here looking after his contest for col
lecLOr Of the port Of Savannah.
W n Hcmphill. son Of the president
Of the Atlanta Constitution Company. has
been appointed 70 q position In the pen
sion office.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
KILLED by an Illegal LIQUOR Seller

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 17.-Dr. W.iB.
Shumaker, prominent citizen Of Acker-
man. Miss, was shot five times and in
stantly killed yesterday by w. II. Hefin.
against whom he had preferred charges
ascanod
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
New Yorh's Little Exposition.

Washington, Oct Representative
Fitch, of New York, has introduced
bill extending to the worlds fair prize
winners exhibition to be held in New
York from Nov. "A, 1893, to Jan. ID, 1894.
all the privileges granted the Chicago ex-
position in the matter of customs duties.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
Duties on Worlds Fair Exhibits.

Washington, Oct. 17.-Representative
Bynum of the ways and means committee
has found so much opposition among the
members Of the House to the joint resolu-
tion reducing the duties of worlds fair
exhibits one half that he will not press it,
and may not call it up
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
aenator aIbaon Tll.

Washington. oct l7.-Senator Gibson
Was taken ill today. but is much better
tonight and The Indications are that be
viii be able b. resume his duties lu the
senate within q few days
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
TWENTY-FIVE HOUSES BURNED.
A Kentucky Town Left Without a
Hotel or Livery Stable.

Owenton, KY, Oct. 17.-At o'clock
last night fire broke out in H. F. Brown
& Sons livery stable in the south end of
the city. 1t spread rapidly and twenty
five houses, embracing two blocks, were
burned.
H. B. McNally was burned in the Ex-
change hotel.
The loss is 100000, and the insurance
$3.50
This leaves the town without hotel or
livery stable. The origin of the fire is
unknown.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
SUSPENSION OF MINING LAWS.
Miners of the Black Hills Oppose a
Bill Now Pending in Congress,

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE bill which
recently passed the House suspending for
a year the operation of the mining laws,
which require 500 worth of work on
every mining claim, meets with opposi-
tion from the miners of the Black Hills,
S. D., who insist that the benefits of the
bill shall not extend to non-residents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
A Small Steamer Burned.

Cape Charles Va, Oct lS-June, a
small steamer plying between Crisheld,
Md and the Islands in that vicinity, was
10 have been Of inccndlary origin
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18

Nashville. Tenn. oct l7.-Through
train service and sleeping car lines on the
I0uisville and Nashville which were dis
.cont,nued because Of the gulf storm 0f
Oct. j and 2. were resumed to-day, and
are running as usual
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
MARSHAL MAoMAHoN DEAD.
The Family of the Famous Soldier by
His Bedside When He Died.

Paris, Oct. 17.-Marshal MacMahon
died at 10 o'clock this morning at Chateau
La Foret on the Loire. Marshal Mac
Mahon was able to partake Of food until
yesterday. During the night the suffer
er's strength gradually declined and he
grew weaker and weaker until the end
came peacefully at the hour mentioned
The family of the deceased soldier were
present at his death.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18

Pullman, Washington, Oct. IA b.
Cooper. prominent merchant Of this
place, was shot and killed last night by a
burglar, who escaped A large posse are In
pursuit Of tho murderer, who, II caught,
win be lYnched.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
Two Years for Sending a Challenge.

L'-,-.' lgomery, Ala, Oct Twilight
ct--.s.' leading farmer of Conecuh
r.r..t was today convicted in the
c...''l'.. court 40 Evergreen Of sending a
fy-- lte 10 fight a duel and the jury
perIf-., punishment az two years IN the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18

K,-.. .tIaie. oct IA dispatch from
ra., 4. .hiI "a Town OF serv.a ID miles
u..f ,... ,at tndine, sag6 one Of che govern
hg Haef mills exploded this morn
sf moving siz men b pieces.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
rl.ventb vIotln Of the Richmond.

Buaa.o.N y. oct. l7-Ihe eleventh
death from the Dean Richmond 1lsaslef
is that Of Dan Cuddy. 800 ulehas tlsle
8osIr Ireiy that hc was On board when she
left port
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
THE COUNT AND COUNTESS SHOT.
RUssIA's OFFICERS AT PARIS.
An Immense Crowd Greets Them With
Singing and Cheers.

Paris, Oct. 17.-Admiral Ayelan, com
mander of the Russian squadron, and
fifty officers of the feet accompanying
him, arrived here at 9:17 o'clock this
morning. Immense crowds had gathered
and when the train approached began
singing the Russian anthem. Only few
could sing the words but nearly all knew
the air and the volume sounded tre-
mendous, though musical. AS the Rus
sian officers appeared the crowd ceased
singing and shouts of "Long live Russia, 5"
Long live the Gar" were heard on
every side. Women were as eager as the
men to welcome the distinguished guests,
and their shrill voices could be distinctly
heard above the roar of the welcoming
cries.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
MILLIONAIRE FAIRS BAD LUCK.
He Marries the Keeper of Brothel
and Deeds Her All His Property.

San Francisco, Oct. 17.-Charles L.
Fair, the young millionaire who married
days ago, left here with his bride on an
overland train last night for European
tour. Previous to starting, Fair trans
ferred all his property to his wife, and
made will, leaving her everything he
possessed. When the train upon which
Fair and his bride took passage reached
Port Costa, deputy sheriff entered the
train and took forcible possession OF Fair
and removed him from the train. His
bride, who was not disturbed, left the
train of her own accord. The charge
upon which the young man was arrested
is said to be insanity. He was brought
to San Erancisco
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18
GIVEN A SECOND OVATION.

The Russians drove to the Palais de
L'Elysee this afternoon and on their way
there the same enthusiastic scenes were
Witnessed as at the first arrival of the
visiting sailors. The Boulevard Des du
Capaner and the Boulevard de la Mad
elaine, as well as the Rue Royale, the
Faubourg st. Honore and the
neigh borhood of the Palais de Elysee
were SO densely packed with people that
all movement was utterly impossible
until the Russians had gone to the place
and left there after the reception. Some
foolish people in the crowd raised Kisses
before the British embassy, but this
weak minded demonstration was soon
suppressed. While the Russians were on
their way to the palace, the crowd sang
the "Marseillaise" and cheeredfor Russia,
for the czar and for France and the
French army, All the vehicles along the
line followed by the cars sailors were
bedecked with little flags and a cable
message can't begin TO picture the scenes
of the enthusiasm witnessed on all sides.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-18

James c.. Fair of Nevada. The young
man has taken the Keely cure twice, but
it had no apparent effect on him Charles
inherited $500, 900 from his mother, and on
the death Of his brother $500, 600 more re
verted to him. Under the conditions
OF his mothers will Fair receives only
an income from the money left him and
will not secure the principal until he is 30
years old. Recently, it is said, he threat
ened TO raise money by pledging his share
of Senator Fairs estate, which he would
receive when his father died. Senator
Fair is worth many millions of dollars,
being one of the richest men on the Pacific
coast, and Charles is his only son. Sena-
tor Fair, when asked about the proposed
marriage, said he knew nothing about the
woman and said his son was entirely be-
VOud his control