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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
SHOT DEAD BY A WOMAN.

A WeL-Known Business Man of In-
diana Killed Under Mysterious Cir
cumstances.
Richmond, Ind, July 15.-Mrs. Jennie
Boone last night shot and instantly
killed Mark Rears, who either by mis-
take or intention attempted to
enter her house. She used a
3s-caliber revolver and the ball pierced
his heart, falling dead in his tracks.
Rumors of all kinds are aaoat and the
people at Cambridge City, this county,
where the shooting occurred, are much
excited. Rears was man of prominence
known all over the county, and Mrs.
Boone was well-known woman
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
RoBBEp OF s12. 900.
An Arkansas Sheriff the Victim OF a
Bold Highwayman.

Memphis, Tenn, July 15,-Sheritf Warn
er of Crittenden county, Ark, left here
late last night on an Iron Mountain train.
just across the river at the junction he
stepped on the platform, when some I'M
known person shot at him. Sheriff Warn
er pulled his gun and let so, but the
assailant landed second shot in the
sherif's right arm. The sheriff's shot
went wide and his gun fell from his grasp,
The robber went through him for $4,000.
The sheriff is now az GasJon's hotel IN
this city. where doctors are dressing his
wound. His assailant escaped.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
FRANCES CAMPAIGN IN SIAM
Another War Vessel Arrives OF the
Mouth of the River.

Bangkok, July l5.-The French gun
boat Forfait arrived at the bar at the
mouth of the Menam river to-day. This
is the fourth French warship to arrive,
the Lutin, Comete and Inconstante being
already here When the Forfait arrived
she saluted the British cruiser Pallas, ly-
ing off the bar, and her salute was re-
turned by the British warship.
Better feeling now prevails in the
city.
A French Captain ToreauX has arrived
within two days Journey of Battamban
village on the Gulf of Siam, to the
southeast of Bangkok He is in com
mand of a party that is conveying the
rebellious Anamites who were recently
captured by the French at Khong, on the
Mei-Khong river.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
STICKING TO GRAY GABLES.
President Cleveland Nay Not Go on
Another Fishing Trip.

Buzzard's Bay, Mass, July 15.-Presi-
dent Cleveland has enjoyed another quiet
day at Gray Gables with his family and
his only guest, DIR. Bryant. The Fresi-
denthad no callers to-day. MIR Cleveland
did not even take his accustomed drive
to-day to the village for his mail, this
being attended to by his secretary, who
for the past week has been stopping at
Monument Beach. 1t is not believed that
the President will go to Mashpee or on
any fishing trip, but will confne himself
to an occasional drive or sail and the rest
full quiet which Gray Gables affords.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
HoMEsTEAD's POISONING.
The Attorneys for Dempsey and
Beatty Before the Judge.

4ne Attorneys Tor dempsey ana
Beatty Before the Judge.
Pittsburg, Pa, July 15.-This morning
the attorneys who represented Hugh F.
Dempsey and Robert F.. Beatty during
their trial on charge Of poisoning Home
stead workmen, went intocourt and asked
for an order empowering them to take
depositions OF Patrick j Gallagher and
j. NJ. Davidson, who according to
their confessions allege that
Dempsey and Beatty are innocent
of the crime for which they are now i'm
prisoned. Judge McClung stated that in
view of the fact that there was not at
the present time any petition for the par
don Of Demsey and Beatty pending before
the board OF pardons, he did not think
that the court had the power TO grant the
order, as requested. He took the paper,
stating that he would look into the mat
ter at once and give decision at an early
date. This was an unexpected turn to
Gailagher's attorneys, who expected
plain sailing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
RIO GRANDE DO SUI.
The Squadron Shortly to be Attacked
by the Loyal Fleet.

London, July ia Telegram from
Montevideo, via Paris, received to-day
states that a member of the Brazilian
ministry, replying to a question asked in
the chamber Of deputies regarding the sit
uatiou in Rio Grande DO Sui, said Admir-
al WanGenkolk, leader of the insurgent
naval force, who is now blockading the
port of Rio Grande do Sui with the
steamer Jupiter, will shortly be attacked
by the loyal fleet. The dispatch further
says the chamber of deputies has voted
confidence in the ministry. Public opin
ion in Rio Jaueiro is favorable to the
cabinet. The government Of the state of
Rio Grande do Sui is confident that it will
SUPPRESS the revolt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
HANGING OF THE oHooTAws.
The Execution of the Nine Indians
Not to be Tnterfered With.

Not to be Tnterfered With.
Caddo l. T., July 15.-The conference
arranged between Gov. Jones of the
Choctaw nation and Inspector Faisson Of
the interior department took place yester-
day Gov Jones speaks very little
English, and his private secretary acted
as interpreter. Those present at the con
ference refuse to say what took place,
but it can be stated with confidence that
on AUGUST the execution of the death
sentence upon nine Choctaws will
take place Inspector Faisson says he
is now convinced that the murderers
were fairly and properly tried and CON
demned. Gov. Jones says the same, and
adds that the sentence win be carried out
on Aug. 4. The members of the Locke
faction who were in town say that if
the United States government wants to
save the lives Of the condemned men all
that is needed is TO withdraw the United
States troops now stationed at Antlers,
and the Locke people viii do the rest.
FEDERAL INTERFERENCE RESENTED.
Washington, July l5.-The secretary Of
the interior to-day received from Chief
Jones, of the Choctaw nation, a letter in
which he pointedly expressed his views
as to the interference Of the government
in the execution Of the nine Indians SEN
fenced to be shot on Aug. T. The gov
ernor asserts that they were legally con
victed and enters a protest against the
unwaTrGnted Interference of the United
States g0vernIn Mt in ahairs of the terri
tory with which they Gun have no con-
Germ.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
RAwAII,s coNsp1RAroRs.
Walker and Sinclair Held for Trial
Walker Was With Custer.


San Francisco, Cal, July 15.-The
steamer Peru arrived here from Hong
Kong and Yokohama via Honolulu this
morning bringing the following advices
from the latter place:
The examination of the conspiracy cases
resulted in the discharge of Crick on
July and the committal of Walker and
Sinclair for trial. The heads of the po-
lice consider the royalists' plans to be
substantially broken up rs d result of the
trial. Walker appears TO have been the
active military leader of the conspiracy.
He is a British subject and served under
Custer. He is daring man.
Minister Blount is impatient for the ap-
pointment of his successor, whose arrival
win set him free to carry home his re-
port.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
A CHARTER LIKE THE CENTRAL's
Gov. Carr's Desire TO Tax The Road in
Spite oft Causes a Row.

Raleigh, N. c., Jnly ia controversy
between Gov. Carr and the old state
members Of the board of directors of the
North Carolina railroad over the ques-
tion of taxing the property Of the corpor-
alton, has ended by the governor appoint
ing an entirely new representation
on tho part OF the state with
one exception. The road has a charter
exempting it from taxation and Gov. Carr
insisted that the charter exemption be
surrendered as had been done in tho case
Of the Wilmington and Weldon road, but
the directors declined to adopt his sug-
eestion and, when their terms eX-
pired, the governor appointed new men
1t is supposed that they agree with the
governors views upon the subject Of tax
alton, and that they will vote 10 surrend-
er the charter exemption, placing the
road upon The same level as other like
properly in the state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
LIGHTNING STRIKES A HOUSE.
Three of the Inmates Badly injured
by the Flash.

Raleigh, N. c., July 15.-Last evening
in the midst of furious lightning storm
the dwelling of Sid Green, the brother
of State Senator Green, at Wakefield, was
struck by lightning In the house were
Mr.. Green and his wife and Mr.. Purnell
and his wife, who were visiting. Mrs.
Green had to take refuge under the bed
and escaped injury. The Others in the
sitting-room were all struck. Mr. Green
was badly injured and is entirely uncon-
scious. Mr.. Purnells left arm was para
lyzed The dwelling being on FIRE, Mr..
Purnell with difficulty rescued the un-
conscious victims. MIR. Green is still un-s
conscious
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16

EEvER DOWNS TIE STEWARD.

Another Case DeveIop3 On the Brig
Quarantined in Chesapeake Bay.
Washington, July 15.-Marine Hospital
Surgeon Perry, at the Fisheman's Island
quarantine station, Chesapeake bay, telo-
graphed Surgeon General Wyman to-day
as follows: "Thesteward of the brig Oar
pa became i'll yesterday and was removed
10 the hospital, making the third case of
yellow fever from that vessel now Quaran-
tined. Preliminary disinfection was given
the Darp} yesterday. I4aborers were put
on the island (fisherman's) yesterday,
and willHischarge the Darpa ballast to-
day"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
or WORKS ABLAzE.
a Narrow Escape from Disastrous
Fire at Cleveland.

Cleveland, o., July 15.-Eire was start
ed by the explosion of naphtha still at
the Standard Oil Works this morning.
The fire spread rapidly and threatened to
destroy a large portion of the works and
cause immense damage. The flames were
extinguished, however, after an hours
hot work. The loss is only few thous-
and dollars, but the location of the fire
and its character caused great alarm
while it lasted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
A RICH NEGRO LxNcHED.
He Performed an Operation on Girl
Ruined by His Son.

indianapolis, Ind, July 15.-A special
to the Sentinel from Vincennes, Ind,
says: "Allen Butler, wealthy colored
mau of Lawrence county, was found
hanging by the neck dead at an early
hour Thursday morning. 1t is believed
he was hanged by mob. He had white
girl about - years of age working for
him. His son became intimate with the
girl, and when she was found to be in
delicate condition, it was alleged that the
Young negro's father, Allen Butler, who
was q horse doctor, performed criminal
operation. That he was taken out and
lynched by a mob there is not the least
doubt at LawrenceviIle or sumner
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
Two Shot Down in a Field.

Knoxville. Tenn, july 15.-Near Clin-
ton, Anderson county, yesterday, Free
man and Nose Cox, brothers, were shot
and mortally wounded while at work in a
field. by George Beets. No cause can be
assigned for the double murder. A
posse is now searching for Beets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
Failed After Thirty-ave years.

Carmi. Ill, July 15.-The old banking
house of Hoy Il Webb made a general
assignment yesterday. The assets are
S2lG.267. and the liabilities SlS0.000 Hoy
q Webb have been in business thirty
five years The stTingency in the money
market is the chief cause Of the failure.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
A Tunnel Caves in on a Train.

on the Pittsburg and Western railway,
near Sharpsburg, caved in upon a freight
train this morning. Three trainmen were
hurt and considerable property destroyed, e.,
but nobody was killed The top of the
tunnel cayea in just as the freight train
entered il.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
MINES ATTACHED.
Creditors After the Property Of the
Schlesinger Syndicate.

Negaunee, Mich, July 15 - Deputy
sherifs are attaching the property of the
Schlesinger syndicate mines at the in
stance Of the Chicago and Northwestern
railroad and other creditors. The syndi-
cate operated a dozen or more mines on
the Menominee and Marquette iron
ranges, having productive capacity of
500. 600 tons annually Local officials
apparently know very little about what
the trouble is or what will be done.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
A Real estate Man Fails.

St. Louis, July 15-Sherif Stead has
taken possession of the Office and books
of Milo T. Bogard, one Of the largest
real estate men in the city. Bogard Is
also heavily Interested in many building
and loan associations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16

London, July 15.-The Duke of Bedford,
one of the richest and most unpopular of
tho London landlords, has refused to re-
new the lease of the Drury Lane theater.
Therefore, after an existence Of 2GG years,
the thenter will be demolished.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
oAL1FoRNTA's SILVER MEN.
They Demand the Restoration of the
Metal to It's Former Position.

San Francisco, Cal, July ia meet
ing of prominent silver men of the state
was held here last night. Resolutions
were adopted favoring the restoration of
silver TO the position occupied as money
METAL preyious to its demonetization of
1873. Another meeting will be held next
week for the purpose of electing delegates
to the silver convention at Chicago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
AN UPRISING IN EGYPT.
a British Warship Hurriedly Dis
90 A

patched to Alexandria.
Valetta, Malta, July 15.-The British
battle-ship Inhexible, mounting ~ guns,
has been ordered to proceed Immediately
from this port TO Alexandria, Egypt. She
will start tonight. 1t is rumored that
the hurried dispatch Of the Infexible is
owing to disturbances that have broken
out in Alexandria. No details are known
here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
Adintant General Kelton Dead.

Washington, July l5.-Adjutant Gener-
al Kelton, (retired} governor Of the Sol
diers Home a5 Washington, died at ms
residence at the Soldiers Home this even
ING. He has been failing gradually Tor
a long time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
PURCHASES OF SILVER.
The Total Amount Bought So Far
This Month is SS5 900 Ounces.

Ihis Month Is 555, 600 Ounces.
Washington, July 15.-Yesterday's Of
fers of silver were not made public, either
as to the amounts offered or the prices
This morning the mint bureau announced
the purchase of 100000 ounces of yester-
days offers at 7215 cents per ounce, which
is the figure Of the treasury's counter
offer. Further details are withheld. The
total amount of silver purchased up to
date for July is So, 900 ounces.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
Jewellers Assign.

Richmond, Va, July 15.-Spott g. Spott,
jewellers, have assigned. Their liabilities
are $4,000, and their assets Sl1, ,O0O.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
A CYCLONE IN oaIo.
A Church and Several business Blocks
Blown Down.

Lima, O., July 15-At 2 o'clock this az
ternoon a cyclone passed over Leipsic,
north of this city on the O. H. and d.
road 4 handsome new Catholic church
and business blocks were blown down,
and q humber of dwellings were leveled.
The cyclone did great damage in the
country, but its main force was spent in
the village
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
LYNcHERs ON HIS HEELS.
a Negro School Teacher Stabs a Com
panion to Death.

Grenada, Miss, July 16.-In Calhoun
county, 20 miles east of here, 900 armed
men are securing the country in search of
a young negro school teacher, named jim
Sellers, and if they catch him, he will
be lynched. Sellers stabbed a com
panion named Walter Davis to death in
quarrel Thursday night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
REBELLION IN NICARAGUA
The President Of the Republic Pris-
onsr at Leon.

oner at Leon.
New York, July I5.-The Central and
South American Cable Company received
advices this morning from Nicaragua that
all communication with Leon, Chiencn-
daga and Corinta has. been cut oil, thus
confirming the news of rebellion in that
section of the country.
THE PRESIDENT PRISONER.
Washington, July 15.-The state depart
mcnt has received advices from Minister
Baker at Managua, confirming the news
that revolt has broken out again in Mic
aragua and that the president of the re-
public and his minister Of foreign affairs
are held prisoners at Leon. There was
no battle, bus the minister regards the
situation as critical.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16

threatened to shoot the defendant, who
had been cursing him. The officers inter-
fared before the shooting could commence.
The situation tonight is very critical.
Many citizens are aIming themselves and
avow openly that they will shoot any CON
stable or spy who attempts to enter their
premises.
THREE MORE RAIDS.
After the hu0bub of the mornings
arrest had Gained down somewhat the
raiders started out. They entered three
restaurants, those of F. Moueuhauer on
King street and !. Anspach on Meeting
street and a barroom on Market street.
In each place the premises were
searched from roof to cellar, but
In no case was any contraband
goods found. 1t spite of this the owners
were arrested and placed under bond in
the sum of $500 each The cOnstabUlary
were followed in their rounds by large
crowd, which by way of announcement
to the victims entered the places raided
and spent their money freely ordering
soft drinks. The raiding will be resumed
on Monday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-16
MUTINY or THE PARNELLIrrs.

The mutiny Of the Parnelltes under
John Redmond, against the financial pro-
posals, will probably be 5ubdued. The
means, as usual will be concession from
the government. The Parnelites viii
smother their opposition to the clauses in
question in consideration OF Mr.. Glad
stones promise to appoint commission
on the relations OF Ireland 70 Great Bri-
tain.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-09-30
FOR FREE COINAGE.
Senator MORGAN Makes a Speech and "Turns
Dow" President Cleveland.

wAsHINGToN, Sept. 30.-Two Of the most
distinguished senators ON the Democratic
side of the chamber Harris of Tennessee
and Morgan II Alabama. made vigorous
attacks In the senate on the silver pur-
chase repeal bill.
Mr.. Harris asserted that the repeal of
ihe Sherman act would be the last recog-
milton Of silver as money, and that the
Republicans who were now aiding Mr..
voorhees, would desert him IA soon as
they accomplished their purpose, and
would oppose any measure that might be
presented to utilize silver in any way or
10 any extent Mr.. Harris expressed his
readiness To accept any fair aud reason
able compromise and his determination TO
vote against conditional repeal.
Senator Morg al ridiculed the proposed
international "A Greement as IAN idle dream,
only to be rea lied 10y the fervid imagina-
tion OF every enthusiastic statesman" I"
meaning Mr.. Allison (Rep., Ia). He also
characterized il as "a tub thrown to the
whale" aud spoke eloquently of the fail
ure Of the struggle for American indie
pendence, IL this country could not estab.
lish its own financial system without the
consent OF Great Britain, He opposed the
bill and argued for the constitutional
right of the free coinage Of silver. At the
close of his speech he developed good
deal Of animosity against President Cleve-
land and intimated that the Democrats
wonld not love him for the friends he had
made
Senator Cameron (Rep.. Pa) presented
apetition bearing the signatures of proba-
bly, more than 1000 business men Of Philadel-
phia asking the senate To preserve the pro
tective character of the tariff and the In
tegrity of silver IA n money metal.
Instead of the interest In the discussion
of the federal elections repeal bill increas-
ing, it is rapidly diminishing At no time
in the house yesterday after the bill was
taken up were there more than 100 mem-
bers present, aud the average attendance
throughout the debate would not exceed
IS.
Gillette Of Massachusetts, was the chief
speaker. He spoke against the bill, as did
Lacey of Iowa; and Blair of New Hamp-
shire and Dearmond of Missouri an
Wheeler Of Alabama advocated the re-
peal But the surroundings were de-
pressing and none of the gentlemen could
do themselve5 justice,
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-09-30
LOCAL LINES.

Chief Perry said today that the Quinn
| case will again be postponed Monday.
A meeting OF the Retail Liquor Dealers
Association will be held tomorrow after
noon.
William Worsley OF Bloomingdale ave-
nue. is recovering from severe attack OF
malaria.
Tom Smith returned from Pomfret, Ct,
yesterday with five coons. He says he
shot them.
The license commissioners have ordered
a hearing on the Levi Laxson case for
Monday night.
The funeral OF James Doran, who died
at the Rhode Island Hospital Friday, VIII
take place from his brothers. residence on
Mary street tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock.
Manager Browne OF the Pawtucket
Loan Company, who has given away more
Worlds Fair tickets than any man In the
state, held his last drawing last night.
The lucky ticket was OO6,4
Medical Examiner Kelliher last evening
notified Coroner jerks that he deemed IL
necessary to hold an inquest to determine
the responsibility for the deaf h OF Andrew
Ware, who was killed by the explosion
at the Central avenue sewer on Thursday.
very enjoyable evening was spent
last evening at the residence OF Michael
Rock, % Gooding street, in honor OF his
daughter, Miss Bessie Rock. She was the
recipient OF handsome gold ring from
her schoolmates of the Sacred Heart psro.
chial school and also of a handsome chain
and charm from her father. During the
evening many vocal selections were rem
dered by the members OF the gathering
rhe guests departed wishing the little
miss many returns Of the same.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-09-30
HAPPY FoRESTERS.
Court Ciiy of Pawtueket Celebrates its
seventh Anniversary.


seventh Anniversary.
Court City Of Paw:cket, A. O. +. of A.,
celebrated its seventh anniversary last
evening In Celtic Hall. &. II. Frank Null
larkey presided during the literary and
musical exercises during which short ad.
dresses were made by p. G. II. Francis
Affieck and Joseph Kelley of the Grand
Court. The singing was of high order
OF merit and was participated in by Mrs.
Thomas O'Brien, Miss Mcnamara, Chas.
Appleton, Claude j. Farnsworth and
several others. An excellent recitation
was delivered by James Twohig.
Shortly after 10 o'clock the grand march
was formed and to the music OF Parkin-
sons orchestra dancing was INDUCED
In for short season when refreshments $
were served. There were other literary
exercises at the close ofthe collation. and
an excellent address on Forestry was
delivered by James Murphy, Esq, OF
Court Central. After vocal selections
dancing was resumed and kept up until
about two O'Clock.
The committee Of arrangements worked
hard for the success OF the anniversary
and succeeded most admirably. The COM
mittee consisted OF Michael Nolan, c. j.
Farnsworth, Thomas +. Clark, Michael
IL. McGowan, Joseph Sutclifie and Frank
Atfieck.