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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
BrrR ro DE- su1Pprp IN.
COTTON PROSPECTS POOR.

The Crop Has Poor Start and is Be-
ing Injured by Insects and Dis
eases.
New York, July THE World this
morning prints reports by telegraph from
nearly 300 of its correspondents in the
south and southwest upon the condition,
July 8, of the cotton crop in their respec-
tive localities. These reports, which COW
er thoroughly the whole cotton raising
section Of the United States make very
discouraging showing for this years crop
Of chat staple. II is already certain that
the crop has been badly damag-
ed By unfavorable weather dur
ing the past six weeks, that
it has got a poor start,
it being in1uredeby insects and disease
and cannot amount TO an average yield.
More serious still is the prospect that
further adverse weather, which may
fairly be expected at this season, catch
ing the belnted crop in its present con-
ditioA will reduce the yield still further.
A few sections, as in Florida and Louisi-
ana, seem TO be excepted from the fate
that has overtaken the cotton territory
generally, but they are not extensive
enough tc make any material difference
in the crop as q whole
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08

movement. Here those willing to work
or TO act as nurses were assigned to vari-
Gus hospitals and here also provisions,
money, bedding and clothing were re-
ceiVed and all these necessaries
came IN rapidly. BY o'clock this after
noon the office of the bank was stacked
clear to the ceiling with food and cloth
ing and boxes of each were arriving on
every train. Gov Bois arrived at 4
O'Clock and took charge of the whole af-
Ialf. lie was first driven out
over the ruins, then he Wis
tied the hospitals and morgue
consulted with those who had thus far
directed things and then issued a procla-
nation setting forth the needs of the suf-
ferers and calling upon the people of Iowa
10 contribute literally. The governor said
the situation was far worse than he ex-
pected, and he assured the people that
nothing that would add to their comfort
and relief would be left undone. He
ordered more tents from Des Moines, and
said he would have another company or
more of soldiers on the grounds before to-
morrow.
THE COFFINs GIVE OUT.
There was much trouble in securing
ooftins, and by tonight the supply of the
towns in this vicinity had been thoroughly
exhausted. Hundreds of willing hands
dragged dead and dying animals, with
which the ground seemed to be literally
strewn, to the outskirts of the town, piled
them in big heaps and covered them with
the remains of houses and applied the
torch. Fully dozen of these strange
boniires were kept going all the after
noon.
Whole families were in many instances
wiped out by the tornado, and in houses
that contained from four to eight persons
bands have been left without wife or
children; children are left orphans, and
there are fifteen or more women in Pome-
roy tonight who have neither husband
nor children left
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
ROBBERS HOLD UP A TRAIN.
The Robbers Secure $500 But Leav'
the Through Safe Untouched.


the Through Safe Untouched.
Galveston, July IA special from
Palestine, Texas, to the Galveston News
says; "The cannon-ball train No. /, from
Longview, on the 1. and G. railroad, due
here at Q o'clock last night, was held up
and robbed at the nine mile post twenty
miles this side of Natchez The train was
about ten minutes late IN leaving Natchez.
At the nine mile post man who was
secreted on the baggage car crawed
over the tender and commanded engineer
J. Anders to stop the train, pointing a
pistol at him at the same time.
When the train stopped three men went
to the baggage car, covered Express Mes
senger Joe Farmer and Baggage Master
Strawn with pistols and commanded them
TO open the safe. The only booty secured
was some local express money, not over
$500 The through safe, which contained
large amount of money, was not touched.
Several shots were fred to keep the pas
sengers quiet. a posse has gone in pur-
suit
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
IN A RECEIVERS HANDS.
MoDonald's Mill and Railroad in
Charge CT the Court.


Douglas, Ca, July I'm an interview
with E. A. Buck, one Of the most promi-
nent business men here, the MORNING
NEWS correspondent learned that Col. W
T. Kenon, of Brunswick, a thorough saw
mill and all-a-round business man, was,
on last Friday, appointed temporary re
ceiver for McDonald's mill and the Nc
Donald and Douglas Railroad A
permanent receiver will be appointed
Monday next. Col KenOn was here to-
day, accompanied by Supt. G. G..
Parker, looking after the interest of the
mill property, and said if he could
arrange to get enough timber cornalled
at one point, the railroad would soon
reach this village. The heavy grading is
complete to town. This whole section
regrets that the present financial depres-
sion has driven whole-souled Jim Nc
Donald to the wall, for he has expended
large sums of money and much valuable
time to develop this section of Georgia.
1t is to be hoped that at an early date he
will regain his former financial standing
Crops are very promising. Some cotton
is shedding from the excessive wet
weather week age
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR WORK.
The Delegates at the Convention Es-
timated at l3, 600.


Montreal, July 7.-Now that all of the
Christian Endeavor delegates have ar
rived, it is admitted by some of the head
men in the convention that the attend
ance is rather disappointing, and that 49,
600 is an outside number for the dele
gates but this detracts nothing from the
enthusiasm and this morning all the 6
o'clock prayer meetings were well at
tended and the tent and hall We're com
fortably filled In the tent Rev. M.
Rhodes Of st. Louis presided. An open
air meeting was conducted on Sunday
Evening Service" by Rev. j. A. ROul-
thaler, of Indianapolis.
Rev. S. V. Karmarker, an endeavor
from Bombay, read a paper called "A
Voice from India" detailing the Chris
tian endeavor work in that far off land.
Treasurer Shaw, of Boston, conducted
question box, )" which was participated
in by many of the delegates present.
The principal interest centered in the
drill hall, where the orators of the morn
ing were assembled. The delegates
marched to the meeting with banners fly
ing and singing endeavor hymns. Seven
Thousand tongues were assembled in the
drill hall and sang The papers read
were "The Pledge" by Herbert L. Dale,
of Worcester, Mass; "The Com
mittee Work." by E. A. Har-
dy, of Lindsey, Ont; ''The Conse-
Grafton Meeting" by Rev E. Meyer
young, of New Britain, Conn. christian
Endeavor Fellowship" by Rev. E. Dill
Ion, of Toronto, and christian Endeavor
Society, a Typical Church Institution"
by Rev. X. B. Tupper, of Denver.
A parade of the fire brigade at noon
was witnessed by thousands of delegates.
Committee conferences were held in the
city churches this afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
HARD FIGHTING At PARIS.
MObS Of Rioters Swarm the Streets
Alter Ni6htlalI.

a Hand to Hand Fight With Dragons
and Lancers Results in the Retreat
of the Mob Only After a Desperate
struggle-Dozens of Rioters Injured.
Paris, July 7.-To-mght opened with
apprehension of riots in many parts of
the Latin quarters. Traffic was stopped
In principal streets Every open space
had been occupied by mounted police, and
all the side streets were patrolled. Street
speakers were compelled to move on when
they tried TO call a crowd. Most of the
agitators retired to cafes, whore they
denounced the police.
Round the Place De La Robublique signs
of trouble were especially numerous. All
the cafes in the Boulevard du Temple and
the Boulevard Voltaire were filed at s
o'clock with working men and rowdies
who were expected shortly to follow the
chief aggitators into the streets
and begin an attack on the police
and military. Shortly before 9 o'clock the
cafes were empty and the mobs were
again in the streets In the Boulevard
Voltaire and Boulevard Temple, the
rioters were armed with clubs and few
revOlVers. They marched cheering and
singing towards the Place de LaRepub-
lique.
A FIGHT WITH DRAGONS.
At the corner of Rue D'Angouleme the
rioters in the Boulevard Voltaire were
met by body of dragons and lancers and
stubborn fighting began, the mob giving
way slowing under repeated charges
by the military. The mob was driven
back, but only after hard fighting.
In the Avenue de La Republique, ION the
Quai de Valmy and along the Canal st.
Martin, the fighting between the rioters
and republican guards was almost miu-
terrupted from s 10 to 10 o'clock. Booths
and carts were dragged to the middle of
the streets and set atre. Brands were
thrown among the guards.
When a mob was pushed by the mill
tary from the Avenue de La Republique
into the side streets, du Grand Prieure,
allies of the rioters began firing from the
windows on the military. Two soldiers
were wounded.
Dozens of rioters were injured during
the fight in the side streets.
Throughout the evening the police have
treated brutally Paris reporters who were
sent out to describe the riots. Several
newspaper men were assaulted and beat
en- by the police. All Of them have been
subjected to as many indiguities as the
police found opportunity TO infict upon
them
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
CHICAGO GREETsT THE oARAvELs
The Vessels Reach the Worlds Fair
and Get Warm Welcome.

Chicago, July THE arrival Of the
Spanish caravels at jackson park to-day
was a source of great interest to visitors
and was the cause of attracting an unus-
ually large attendance at the fair The
weather was perfect. At the park elab-
crate arrangements had been made to re-
ceive the caravels, and every person of
importance or interest from the highest
official to the widest denizen Of the Mid
way Plaisance seemed anxious
to participate in the ceremonies. When
the vessels arrived Capt. Concas and his
officers on the Santa Maria were brought
in steam launches to the landing in the
great basin on the north of the agricul-
tural building At the terminal station
Director General Davis received Capt.
Concas and his men and pre-
sented them to the public amid
wild cheering Senator John Sher-
man then delivered an address of well
come Capt. Concas responded briefly,
and Secretary of the Navy Herbert and
others made brief addresses also
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
SILVER BUYING RESUMED.
Lower Prices Looked For And Only
100000 Ounces Accented.

Washington, July THE treasury de-
partment resumed the purchase of silver
bullion to-ay, buying 100, 900 ounces at ~.
The offers aggregated 1,27s,OOO ounces at
the same price as that paid, but all offers
beyond the 100, 900 ounces purchased were
declined The price of silver bullion in
London to-day was "a and fraction
pence, which at exchange rates made the
New York price about H. but the ten
dency was downward and it is believed
at the treasury that the price of silver
next Monday in London will be lower
than it was to-day. This is the eXplana-
tion why so little of the amount offered
WAS purchased.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
MURDER AND REVENGE.
A Man Kills One of the slayers of His
Brother.

Chattanooga, Tenn, July David
Cavender, wealthy farmer, who, on
Tuesday evening, in the suburbs Of Chat
tanooga, murdered r. II. Reed, was ar
rested yesterday in vacant room, where
he was hiding. He acknowledged his
crime and the corOner's jury found him
guilty, duplicating James Irwin as an ac-
cessory. A dramatic scene ensued when
the gray haired father of the victim con
fronted the slayer Of his son.
A telephone message says that Irwin
was shot and killed yesterday by Reed s
brother near their home in North
Georgia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
SALE OF GEORGIA SOUTHERN.
The Petition of the Bondholders to be
Heard Tuesday.

Macon, Ca, July THE petition of
the bondholders of the Georgia Southern
and Florida road will be heard next Tues
day. The case came up this morning be-
fore Judge Smith of the Oconee circuit,
Judge Bartlett being disqualified, having
been an attorney in the case prior to his
appointment as judge.
A brilliant array Of legal talent from
abroad, representing the boudholders,
son, the attorney for the Macon Construc-
tion Company, which is opposed to the
sale, is i'll and the case was set subject to
his rights.
The sale of the road viii be vigorously
opposed by the stockholders of the Con
struction Company who assert that the
road is making money under the present
receiver, and would prosper under reor-
ganilation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
A FLORIDA LAND GRANT.
Secretary Smith Decides in Favor of
the Florida Central.

Washington, July TN the case Of the
Florida Central and Peninsular Railway
Company, the secretary of the interior
has affirmed the decision of Secretary
Noble, holding that the grant on May II,
1886, has not been forfeited by any act of
the Florida Railroad Company, or its
successors, and that no action has been
taken by the state denying to the com
papv the benefits of the grant He, there
fore. revoked the order suspending lists
Nos 2 and of lands within the Gaines
Vile land district in Florida, selected on
account of the grant made by the act of
NAV II. 1856, aad directed the issuance of
patents thereon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
FraudinImportine Tobacco.

Philadelphia, Pa, July7.-A special agent
of the treasury department yesterday
seized nearly 1900 pounds of tobacco which
had fraudulently passed by the custom
house ut Ogdensburgh, N. Y, as filters,
when il was the finest Sumatra leaf, used
only as wrappers. 1t is said that the
losses of revenue to the government by
these Canadian importations covering a
number Of years will amount TO over
81, ,000, 000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
HUNG INSTEAD OF BURNED. 3
The Murderer of the Ray Sisters
Seized BY a Mob.

Bardwel KY, July This is the
most exciting day that has ever been seen
in the history of this peaceful little town.
All the trains of last night and this morn
ing brought in crowds from the neighbor-
ing towns in Kentucky, Tennessee and
Missouri The alleged murderer of the
Ray girls said his name was Charles Mil
Ter, and he is undoubtedly the man who
has been burglarizing in the neighboring
towns of Fulton, Clinton and Milan for
the past two weeks.
Six gold rings from J. A. POrter's store
in Clinton were found in his possession
after his arrest, smeared with dirt and
blood, but were easily identified by Mr.
Porter, who is here.
THE PRISONER PLEADING FOR MERCY.
At 7:30 a. m. a telegram from Wickliff,
q small town eight miles north, stated
that the posse had reached there from
Sikeston with the prisoner, who was
pleading for mercy, and that they would
bring him here at once and arrive at ll:l5
a. m.
At 8 a. m. the crowds around the depot
were increasing every minute and w. r.
Parker of Fulton, KY, was making them
an earnest speech, advising them to do
everything in an orderly way.
Mr.. Ray, the father of the murdered
girls, requested that they allow him to
light the pile of would which would
burn the fiend to a crisp.
AT $50 a. m. Prof. J. M. Speight, of
Clifton, was addressing the mob of de-
termined citizens, who seemed perfectly
cool and determined to do their duty as
men. Prof. Speight begged them to do
everything in an orderly way and not as
a matter of show, but as a matter of ne
cessity.
This is prohibition town, and no whis-
ky or other Intoxicating liquor had been
taken by any of the crowd. Men were
here from every town in this part of the
state.
A telegram received from Hickman,
KY, states that the negro murderer is
well known there, having worked two
years ago in the LaClede hotel. and is q
desperate character.
THE FARMERS ALL ON HAND
Farmers were all here to-day although
they are in the midst of the wheat har-
vest. One old fellow speaking of the hOr-
rible tragedy. said: "D-n wheat, let it
rot. we are going to burn that niger, "
He only spoke the sentiment of all who
heard him. The watchwords of the mob
We're: I'VE did not come to hang or
shoot, this is too easy"
The mob at 3:27 O'Clock hung Miller to
a telegraph pole next to the depot here
Most of the mob wanted to burn him, but
in their anxiety and haste they swung
him up.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
WANT 100 CENTS IN A DOLLAR.
Atlanta's Clearing House Association
Wanta Monetary Reform.

Atlanta, Ca, July AT meeting of
the clearing house to-day, resolutions IA
voring the unconditional repeal Of the
Sherman act, against the further coinage
of silver at the present rates with gold
coinage. in favor OF the coinage of a sill
yer dollar which shall contain enough sill
yer to purchase 100 cents worth of gold,
and ofthe repeal of the 10 per cent. tax on
state banks. provided suitable state or
national legislation is enacted to make
any further issue of notes as safe and
good as national bank notes are at pres
ent, were adopted. These resolutions will
be submitted to those who attended the
banking association in Savannah last
month, for ratification.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
HARRY HILLS RELEASE.
a Report That Nine of the Elever
Notes in Dispute Have Been Paid.

n LG6pDfJ InaJ Nllb OA Inc 1llGVeA
Notes in Dispute Have Been Paid.
Atlanta, Ga, July 7.-Since the bond
Of Harry Hill, the aristrocratic forger,
was reduced and the prisoner released, ,
there have been various reports in circu-
lation to the effect that no more would be
heard Of the sensational case Hill him
self is quoted as giving the wink to this
report, at the same time announcing that
he will start for Europe in few days
In view Of these reports that the case
will be or has practically already been
suppressed in order 10 prevent the expos
ure of trial Solicitor Hill says emphat-
ically that unless he dies be-
fore the proper time for the trial
arrives, the case viii be regularly tried
It is said that nine out Of the eleven notes
bearing the name of Mrs. j. II. Porter
upon which indictments for forgery were
found have been paid, but this report
cannot be verified, as holders refuse to
discuss the case further.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
IRON MOUNTAIN WORKED OUT.
The Supply of Ore Exhausted and
Work at Standstil.

Pennington, Mo, July 7.-Work at
Iron Mountain, which has been going on
continuously nearly so years has been
virtually suspended. Hundreds of men
have been discharged and but 40 or 50 are
weeks all viii be discharged. For a long
time it was generally supposed that the
deposit OF ore was iucxhaushble, but the
vein is now worked out. When the ex-
pectati0ns of the owners was at the high
est point the property was valued at
IS, 100000 and the owners at one time re-
fused to sell at this figure The final
wind up, coming as it does, at q time of
and suffering
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
GOING ON THE WAYS.
Three Months Required to Put the At
lanta in Shape For Sea.

Washington, July 7.-An order was is
sued at the navy department to-day plac-
the cruiser Atlanta out of commission and
detaching the officers and crew. The At
lanta has Just returned from Nicaragua,
where she was ordered about the middle
of May. She is IN very bad condition and
will be dockcd and overhauled at Nor
folk. Three months will be required to
,,a,,a ir l1pr
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08

OUTRAGED By NEGROES.
A Horrible Crime in Illinois that May
Result In a Lvnching.

Peoria, ILL.,, Juir Miss Smith, 16
years Of age, on herway east from PEORIA
yesterday afternoon, in lonely spot was
grabbed by two negroes, who bound,
gagged and assaulted her. The cords
which bound her were afterwards set on
fire, terribly burning her arms and wrists
One of the miscreants was captured and
lYnching is looked for.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
LYNcHERs AT HIS HEELS.
A Negro Burglar Shoots Town Mar
shal and Flees.

Richmond, Va, July IA special to the
Times from Keysville, Va, says: Town
Sergeant v S. Almond, while attempt
ing to arrest negro burglar this after
noon, was shot through the shoulder
The negro then escaped to the woods and
is being pursued with dogs If caught,
he will doubtless be lynched."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
Blew Out His Brains.

Richmond, Va, July flames B. Mar
shall. prominent citizen of Richmond,
committed suicide at his residence some
time last night. He. was found aea9 IN n
his hand. and bullet hole in his head
He had been i'll for some time past.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
CENTRAL TO BE REoReAN1zED.
The Terminal To Take a Hand-The
Floating Debt Extended.

New York July THE holders of the
Georgia Central railroad floating debt
were in conference to-day and later it
was announced that an extension of the
floating debt had been arranged A joint
meeting of the committees representing
the Georgia Central and Richmond Ter
minal interests will now be held to de-
wise means for the reorganization of the
former.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
The missing Sheriff Returns.

Wheeling, w. Va, July III. L. Curtis,
ex-sheriff Of Brooke county, who was re-
ported missing with $4,000 shortage in
his accounts, returned home yesterday
and has made satisfactory settlement Of
his Indebtedness.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
a Newspaper Mans Change.

Augusta, Ca, July John r.; Burke,
who has worked on the local stan OF Ihe
Chronicle and Herald IN TINS cl1y, iea 'es 20
tonight for Macon to take d pOsi'iOH o''
the Evening News.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
nraoor,s volunteers of for Oamp.

Macon. Ga, July THE Macon Volun-
+ooTs nnder command of CaOt. Sam
Pearson, fS left tonight for weeks camp
at Cumberland Island. The party IS
about fifty strong and pleasant time is
anticipated
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
KNOCKED HIS BRAINS OUT.
A Convict Strikes His Head on Rock
in Diving Into the River.

Columbia, S. c., July George Lewis,
a 10 year-old convict who
came here from Charleston yester-
day to serve one year for larceny, was
killed this afternoon while trying to es-
cape He was shot by a guard but kept
running, and as he jumped into the river
and dove under, his head struck a rock
and knocked his brains out
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
Paying Baek pepositors.

Washington, July THE comptroller
Of currency has declared the first divi-
dend of 80 per cent in favor Of the cred
itors Of the Commercial National bank of
Nashville, Tenn, on claims proved
amounting to 81 ,254, 406
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
LIGHTNING FIRES A HOUSE.
The Inmates Escape Unhurt and the
Flames Extinguished.

Milledgeville, Ga, July During q
rain and thunder storm this afternoon
about o'clock lightning struck the resi-
donce of Mrs. r. N. Vaughn, on South
Boundary street, and set the house on
fire Mrs. Vaughn was in the house at
the time, but was not injured in any way.
The greatest damage was done to the
roof, and in the parlor the mantels and
other decorations were shattered. Prompt
work of neighbors extinguished the
flames and saved the residence from des-
truction by fire The thunder and light
ming was VerV severe here
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
Chastised With a Buggy Whip.

Abbeville, Ga, July 7.-Dr J. d. May
nard chastiscd G.. f. Nasworthy with the
latter's buggy whip here this afternoon,
as the result of an old feud.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
A Weddine At Abbeville.

Abbeville Ca, July 7-Prof. J. c. Mas
see, principal Of the Ocmulgee Baptist
high school, aud Mrs. Sallie Stewart,
We're married here last night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-08
A Georeian Given a Place.

Washington, July Edward M. Gads-
den. OF Georgia, has been appointed su-
perintendent of the money order service
of the postoffice department.