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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18

FEDERATION or LABOR.
A Declaration Against Mixing Up I'M
Party Politics.


New York, Dec. 1.-THE American Fed.
GRAFTON Of Labor to-day continued the boy4
cott Of the product of the American To-
bacco Company.
The brewery workers caused the reaf-
tirmatiOn of the boycott against the ST.
Louis English syndicate beer, and the New
York pool beer.
The boycott levied on Hackett, Carhart
x Co, was raised.
The matter Of a boycott on the brewer
les Of England and Baltz at Philadelphia
was referred to the executive committee.
The question of the federation taking
part in politics was diaDosed Of by the
adoption of this resolution;
Resolved, That this convention declares
that party politics, whether democratics
republican, socialistic, populistic or any
other, should have no place In the federa-
tlon Of labor.
This was carried by a vote Of 1,4G0 to 1883,
II was regarded as great blow to the So
oialistiC element.
Resolutions of sympathy with the Cu-
bans, and of regret for the death OF Allen
G. Thurman were adopted.
The election Of two fraternal delegates
to the British trades congress held Sept.
3, 1886, was then taken up and resolved in
the selection Of John Mcbride, the retir-
ing president, and Adolph Strausser OF
Buffalo, eX-president Of the international
Cigar Makers Union.
After a congratulatOry resolution on the
presidency Of ex-President Mcbride had
been adopted, the convention adjourned
gfnp die
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18
BATTLE OF THE MALTIEMro.
sixty-Five sDaniards Killed ana 40
Wounded in the Fight.

Madrid, Dec. II. Private dispatches
from Havana say that in the fight be-
tween the Spanish troops and the rebel
forces under Gomez and Maceo at Maltl-
empo the Spanish had sixty-ive men kill
ed and forty-fve wounded Gomez had his
horse shot under him
The Havana police have arrested eight
workmen employed In the military depart
ment who are accused Of selling cart
ridges to tho enemy. II is alleged that
they sold them at SIS a thousand.
The HeraldO has a special dispatch from
Havana saying that the insurgents blew
up railroad bridge at Flora, twelve miles
from Cienfugos, while a train was pass
ing over. IL. The engine was thrown into
the river and five passengers and officials
were killed.
Dallas, Tex, Dec. 17.-The White Re-
publican League, the most influential body
OF Texas republicans, at lis meeting last
night, adopted the following resolution:
Whereas, the patriots Of Cuba are
struggling for those rights Of men we en-
JOY against one OF the most tyrannlcai
governments in existence; therefore,
Resolved, That we, the White Republi.
can League Club Of Dallas, again urge
our government to grant those patriots
belligerent rights at the earliest possible
moment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18
VOYAGE IN a GALE.
La Champagne Has a Rough Trip
From Havre To New York.


New York. Dec. 1.-THE steamer La
Champagne Of the French line, which us
ually arrives Sunday morning. with the
promptness Of a ferry boat, came into port
at 1884 O'Clock this morning. after hard
night with the elements. The steamer left
Havre twenty-four hours behind her sail
ing time, being detained by a severe hur-
rlcane, which was raging Almost from
the start strong northwest winds were
met with and a high head sea made most
OF th0 passengers uncomfortable. but
nothing out OF the usual order occurred
IL, when a tidal wave struck the ship on
the port Side just ahaft the bridge So
great was the force of the sea that IL
swept everything movable before II.
ing thirty people were picked up from
the chOcks and hurled against the steel
deck house with such force as TO badly
strain them. Scttees and ventilators were
Wrenched from their fastenings and swept
away All the skylights and companion
way doors We're broken in and the water
poured in a veritable torrent down into
the saloon and staterOoms. To add to
the terror of the moment, all the electric
lights were suddenly eXtinguishcd, leaV-
ing the ship In total darkness until can
dies and lamps could be procured. The
saloon passengers We're all in their hunks
when the smashing of the Ventilators on
the promenade deck let a flood OF water
down upon them. There was no panic,
however, and as no more water came in
their baggage and effects We're soaked
with salt water, however, and there was
much discomfort. The damage 10 the up
per deck was repaired temporarily and the
skylghts and ventllators boarded up. No
further accident happened and nobody
was injured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18
HIGH TARIFF ON ToBAcco.
Planters of Connecticut Want the
Old Duties Restored.

Washington. Dec. .-Representatives
Henry and Hill. two republican members
Of the House, who represent the tobacco
growing sections Of Connecticut. are au-
thority for the statement that the heavy
importation Of 5umatra leaf tobacco for
cigar wrappers and iiliers has practically
with d view 70 protecting the lntcrests
Of their constituents, Mr. Hili has intro
duced a bin 70 restore the McKfnlcv rates
on tobacco, while Mf. Henry has intro
duced another measure fixing the rafea on
fmpOrfafioDE of fobanco AZ the f0liowlng
figures. Leaf tobacco for cigar HraUDers
nor efemmel, 20. per pound, n ffommeG
moi afflnmel, - cents per pound IA efefn-
bed. ~ cenfs pef pound. All f0laef0 nof
especially pfOyiffa fof, q cents pef polnf
pound, aae = per cent "a Fai0Fem.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18
HIGHER EDUCATION.
North Carolina Baptists Opposed to
state Aid.


Raleigh, N. c., Dec. 1.-THE Recorder,
the official organ of the North Carolina
Baptsts, win say tomorrow editorials
Iy: 1T is apparent from the action and
spirit Of the Baptist state convention that
the North Carolina Baptists are deter
mined TO persist in their opposition to
state aid to higher education. Their prin-
ciples are behind their opposition, and
Virginia declared to the convention that
the same principles are finding lodgment
In the minds of the people of Virginia;
and also that the recent constitutional
convention OF South Carolina emphatf-
cally refused, after great struggle, TO
accept an amendment contrary to thess
principles. IL Is now a characteristics or
the average Baptist in North Carolina
that he Is opposed 10 state aid 10 higher
education. and misrepresented though rs
has been, as seeking the destruction OF
the institutions, he Is not less sure Of tho
justness OF his contention as the ulti-
mate prevalence of his principles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18
A PANIC AT A PRIZE FIGHT.
officers Appear on the Scene and the
Sports Stampede.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 17.-About two
hundred people went out to Glendale
last night TO witness two sparring
matches. The programme was an excel
lent one consisting of an all round ath-
letic exhibition to conclude with two
mills. Everything went smoothly until
the participants of the mill appeared in
ly set-to for points 1t soon developed into
a full sized sluggng contest. At this
juncture Sheriff John Sharp and a posse
of deputies made their entrance, creating
a panic among the sports, who at once
made a mad rush for anything that pre-
sented itself in the way Of an exit The
principals Of the bout were George Strong
OF Denver and Frank Manning Of local
reputation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18
A PHOSPHATE COMPANY FAILS.
Receivers Appointed for the Excel
siOr Company.

New York. Dec. 17.-Judge Andrews cf
the supreme court to-day appointed Kauf-
man Simon receiver for the Excelsior Peb-
bic Phosphate Company at No. So William
street. and at Excelsior Park. Polk county,
Florida, on the application of Richard
Arnold, a stockholder.
The company was Incorporated under
the laws of West Virginia IN 1892 with a
capital stock of 100000, OF which S255 900
was issued, to work phosphate lands In
Florida. The company is insolvent The as
sets consist of 900 acres OF land at l1x-
celsior Park with buildings, machinery,
etc, and mortgage on the property Civ
en- to secure bonds Is being forecosed hy
as trustee. Henry Fry has also been ap-
pointed receiver in West Virginia for the
company j. O. Brown OF Pittsburg, Pa
and A. c. Milliken of PottsVille, Pa, are
directors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18
AMERICAN MISSIONARIES SAFE.
The Captains of the Guardships I'm
ConsuIfatfOn

London, Dec. H.-Further kilograms
from Constantinople say that United
States Minister Terrell is in uninterrupted
telegraphic communication with the
American missionaries in Asia Minor He
received a message yesterday saying the
InissiOna ries at Caesareo and Adana were
abundaEtly safeguarded.
The captains of the foreign glardships
at Cons tantinople had a conference yes
terday for the purpose of arranging a
concert Of measures for public safety in
case of need.
Constantinople, Dec. 1T.-It is now known
that not a single Turk was injured in the
disturbance at Harpoot, nor did any Chris
tian fire shot, the latter having been
shot and cut down without resistance.
Rev. Royal NJ. Cole. has made a Journey
from Moosh to Bitlis in safety The Amer
lean missionaries have decided TO remain
at their present posts, their feeling Of Sc
curity having been restored.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18
DIED ar A DENTISTS.
Paralysis of the Heart Carries OF "a
Patient Suddenly.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 17.--Miss Jesse
Anderson, about 25 years of age. ana for
some time a trained nurse, died under
very peculiar circumstances in the dental
parlor Of DR.. William L. Brown to-day.
She was suffering acute pain from a de-
cayed TOOTH and was under treatment for
it at the time Of her death. DR.. ElDer, a
neighboring physician, was called in but
was too late to be Of any service. When
interviewed he said the lady had died from
paralysis OF the heart.
The deceased had no relatives, so far
as can be learned at present.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18

Cleveland. D.. Dec. IA big strike of
press feeders was begun here to-day in
iile ONCE ~ y. ~ Savage q Co, "a printing
house. There are 10 presses running iu
tIIf rify today except those ~ fha news
papers. The men Hauffd a. advance ay-
efaz.DG fi-l3 a weak. N.ileh Nes refused
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18
DAMAGE SUITS ADJUSTED.
A Number of winston Business Men
Snved From Ruin.

Winston, n. c.. Dec 17.-It was given
out to-day that all of the cases against a
number Of North Carolina prominent busi-
ness men who indorsed for the North
State improvement Company In the build
ing Of the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley
railroad were amicably adjusted at a
meeting of the defendants and plaintiffs
held in Greensboro last night The cases
Will now be taken out of the courts
The details Of the compromise are not re-
vealed. Had the plaintiffs continued the
prosecution they would have bankrupted
all Of the men who indorsed for the i'm
proVement company, among the number
being DIR. w. A. Lash, late president OF
the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley rail-
road.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18
GERMANY's CELEBRATION.
Jan. 1s the Twenty-Fifth Annfver-
sary of the Empires Birth.

Berlin, Dec. 17.-It is stated at the for
eign Office that Chancellor Won Hohenlohe
knew and approved Of the intention Of
Emperor william TO visit Prince Bis
marck at Friedrichsruhe yesterday. The
visit. II ~ also said, had no political sig
nlhcance, Il being paid solely IN order that
the emperor night personally extend 10
the cx-chancciiOf an Invitation 10 be pres
ent at the military review in Berlin on
Jan. IS upon. the occasion of tha ceicbra-
ton Of The twenfy-hfth anniversary Of
the proclamation Of the German empire
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18

Columbus. o.. Dee 1.-THE VIII OF Al
len q. Thurman Hlil be read in the pro-
bate court on Thursday II was present
- in curt today The estate if worth
about 5000 There are three chiidrfn-
liizabrlh N NceQlmack Mary ~. Halll-
day and Alien W. Thurman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18
A MOB AROUND A JAN.

The sheriff Opens Fire and the
Crowd Disperses.
Rockport, Ind, Dec. 17.-About o'clock
this morning Sheriff Num- found the jail
surrounded by a mob. They had opened
the outside door and some Of them had en-
tered the corridor and were attempting to
break through the heavy iron door. lie or
dored them TO disperse, and as they did not
obey. he opened fire on them from the win
dow, when they fled IN all directions. They
wanted a negro named Tlnsiey, who badly
used up Deputy Marshal Fagin and John
Howk Saturday night, while they were at
tempting to arrest him.
There was another negro named Bush
rod In the Jail charged with attempting
TO assault a white woman, and they were
probably after him also. There were
about fifty Of the men. The Jail Will be
well guarded from now on.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18
A STEAMER BLOWS UP.
The Captain and Thirteen of the
Crew Killed or Drowned.

II he NNBAhAh anu hANtSGh VI aht
Crew Killed or Drowned.
Philadelphia, Dec. 17.-During a heavy
gale last Sunday morning, 3l9 miles off
Cape May. N. j., the German ship Athena,
Capt. Haak, which left New York Dec.
10 for London, with a cargo of naphtha,
took fire, and while the crew were being
transferred to the British ship Tafna,
from Marbelo. for this port, the Oil ex-
ploded, blowing the Athena out Of tho
crew were either killed by the explosion
or drowned. The first and second mates
and four of the crew had been trans
ferred to the Tafna before the explosion
took place and were saved. The disaster
took place in longitude 80 degrees, 46 min
utes north, and latitude 68 degrees, 50
minutes west and when the Tafna left
the place the wreckage from the ship
was drifting southeast.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18
TOBACCO TRUSTS CHARTER.
The Miller Case In New Jersey Re
ferred to IA Master.

ferred to Master.
Trenton, n. j., Dec. 17.-Chancellor Nc
gill to-day heard a motion to have the
case of J. r. and f. w. Miller vs.. tho
American Tobacco Company referred for
a hearing. He referred the case TO Vice
Chancellor Reed, who viii not be able TO
sit in the matter until March. The case
has been IN the New Jersey courts now
for about year and half, and all that
has been done has been the taking of tes-
timony by masters, outside Of the state.
case come TO a speedy issue. The suit is
for the purpose Of having the American
Tobacco Company, which is Incorporated
I'm this state, declared a monopoly and
its charter forfeited. The defendants
claim that the real prosecutors are the
National Cigarette Company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18
DUPAs UNDER ARREST.
He is Accused of Trying to Prevent
ArnOFs Arrest.

Paris, Dec. I'm. Dupaa, formerly sec
retary Of the department of the interior
has been arrested upon the charge OF
conspiring to prevent the arrest of NJ.
Emile Arnol, who, under charges Of con-
nection with the late Baron Reinach In
the Panama canal frauds. was condemn
ed, In cOntumaciam to twenty years Inn
prisOnment, and subsequently arrested In
London and ordered eXtradfted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18
ITALY's FIGHT IN AFRICA.
The Chamber Votes "A Grant TO Carry
on the War.

Rome, Dec. 1z-In the Chamber of
Deputies to-day Premier Crispi asked for
a credit for the prosecution Of the Ital-
ian operations in Africa. of 2OOOO.0OO lire,
including 100000 lire already proposed. A
section Of the Chamber raised opposition
TO this proposal, but nevertheless the
Chamber approved the grant asked for.
and the matter was referred to the bud
get committee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18
BOSS PLATT IN CONTROL.
He Captures Most of the Assembly
Conventions

New York. Dec. 1.-THE republican as
sembly district conventions were held TO-
night. and while all tho results we're not
IN At a late hour II was apparent that the
Platttes had captured a large majority OF
the delegates 10 the county committee.
This gives them control Of the machine
ln presidential year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE republican
Senate caucus has adopted unanimously
the report ~ the committee filling tho
committee vacancies ana ehairmalshiua
a. telesraphe4 last nlsht.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18

Denson. Tex, Dec. 1.-THE miners az
Lchigh and Coalgate. Indian territory 10
the number of 5000 have gone on = strike.
III is thought every mine IN the territory
win follow suit. and as 1900 miners WITH
b. Affected. serious trouble Is anticipated.
Evening journal., 1895-10-12
ADJUSTMENTS.


Milton Aborn and his company gave an
excellent presentation OF mariana" at
the Opera House last night. Miss Ethel
Vincent In the title role looked, sang aud
noted the part WELL and Joseph w.
Saith as Dan Caser. was decidedly
clever. rs is an intelligent actor, and
has clear, sweet. powerful tenor voice,
together with n pleasing personality
Miss Louise Moore made pretty, bright
boy aud Frank Wooley as the gay, old
marquis, Warren d. Lombard as
minister and Milton Aborn as the King
Of Spain did excellent work.
This afternoon the company will sing
"Ship Alloy, and tonight, which is ite
last appearance, will present Tar and
Tartar"
Thousands Of dollars have been ex-
pended on the scenery used by Stuart
Robson Ia his production of Daniel L.
Harris drama Government Accept.
snce, which comes TO this Grand Optra
House on Monday, October IA The
scene pictuiinR sunset on the Potomac
Is said TO be the baudsomeat ever staged
The government having had such luck
In pursuing the Whlsksy trust into It's
hole, has now attacked the cordage trust,
ana means 20 find out why these little
schemes flourish When the facts arc
gathered the federal grand juries 10 B35
ton. New York and Philadelphia win be
requested TO look into these cases We
are happy TO announce 70 all and sundry
that Jolly Nellie MoHsnry, and her cyclic
comedy TIE Bicycle Curl, " to eppssr at
the Grand Opera House, October IS, Is no
trust.
Camille D'Arvllle returns to this city
Ia hor highly successful opera, I'M tde-
line, or the Magic Kiss" which made
such a hit when LAST seen here, and
which is received with delight by the
theatre goers, and friends and admirers
Of this fAvorits prlms donna There will
b0 but one performance Madeline, or
the Magic Kiss" is one OF tho prettiest
operas ever written, and since its last
appearance hes been rewritten, new
songs, dances and stage business has
bsen introduced les record IA New
York 10 well-known. 1. viii bold thl
boards at the Grand Opera House Osto
Der 16
Evening journal., 1895-10-12
nsallh and appetite Rsstorsd.

Il was In very poor health aud bad no
appetite aud the little that | did eat did
not seem to agree with me. was advised
by physician to take hoods ssrsRpRrlla
and | began wi;h one tesspoonful three
times a day. took enc bottls and havs
since used II from time TO time aud now
can eat anything like. The children are
delicate in the Spring and we give then
Hoods Ssrsaparilla which gives them 81
appetite aud makes them healthy" NJ NJ
CROUCH, Wilmington. Del
Evening journal., 1895-10-12

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Evening journal., 1895-10-12
noclnI and PsrnonnI NOTES.

w. H. Stevens, Jr, of seaford, was In
the city this morning on brief business
visit.
J. B. Marvel. OF stocklsy, arrived In
town last night for = short stay and
registered at the Merritt Houoe.
Mason M. Bennett. Of Salem, N. J.,
WAS in the city yesterday:
Charles s Horn, OF the Delaw are Farm
and Home, has gone to Atlanta on the
Peninsula Editorial Associations ex.
cursion.
Miss Ida Claw has returned home to
Dover after an extended visit to fri ends
In this city.
Mrs Natalie Jones is the guest Of
Mrs. Henry Clay ton at Middletown.
Miss Elizabeth Scott and Charles H.
Scott are guests Of Mrs. G. L. Townsend,
at Odessa.
Congressman McKaig, Of Cumberland,
No, Is visiting his cousin, DR.. l. s.
Vallandigham. at MiddletOwn.
Mrs. N. NJ. Brown has returned from
Middletown where she was the guest OF
Mrs. William Taylor.
Mrs. ]. L. VanDyks and O. Leslie
VanDyke, who have been visiting friends
in Ceclton. Nd have returned to their
home In this city.
The engagement has been announced
of Adolph Sommers, of this city. to Miss
Essie Greenwald, of No. 2260 NortA
Twenty FIRST street. Philadelphia.
Miss Wavle HemphIll Of this city, is
the guest Of Miss Mary Turney, 81
Chesapeake City.
Evening journal., 1895-10-12

II so. you should have one of the geo
graphically correct mas Of the United
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Nevada and California. At ST. Paul with
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Oregon, Washington and Northwest
British territory. Write TO John r. Pott
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Pa. for one OF the msps and any inform
alton desired IN reference to rates Of fare
TO any point West.
Evening journal., 1895-10-12
STILL CLAIMS TO be FROM ELK1oN.
A Wronged Husband sAIs He is GuntheT,
But the Man SAYS He Is smith.

PIrTssURG. Oct 10 The mysterious
woman, who in company with man, was
Injured In the Manor wreck Wednesday
night, and who refused to give her
name, was Identified last night as Mrs
Laura Hamilton, OF Philadelphia Her
company Is found TO be s. Guuthsr, Of
the same city. Her husband iden tilted
her to day at the West Penn hospital.
having bosn here for two days In search
Of his wife he says she left home
mysteriously few days ago. He recogniz
ed her description Ia the newspapers
Her companion claims that the woman
Is not Mrs. Hamilton, but Miss Bertha
Singleton, aged IS years, OF York, Pa
His name he gave as Il. G. Smith, Of
Elkton, Md. He has left the hospital.
Later tae husband made a second visit TO
the woman and pulling down the ban
dages on her face said she was indeed
his wife. Then Mrs. Hamilton broke
down and cried. The woman claimed
she did not know him
After leaving the woman the husbAn d
showed Superintendent Oowan a letter
headed 20 Gunther, Druggists aud Bar
bers' Supplies" and said There's the
scouudrel. rs is responsible for all ="
Then he left. The woman Is still in
critical condition.
Evening journal., 1895-10-12
ITEMS CT IN EREsT

Captain-"How Is your patent rap'd-firs
gun getting hlongYn Lieutenant-"ls OF a.
ALL" Daptain-"What's the matter; isn't 4
any 20 az" Lieutenant -"lhe gun is al
right. but they took 10 20 Philadelphia u
make the tests."-Detroit Free Press.
Avoid pneumonia. dyphtheria and TYPHOID
fever. by keeping the blood pure. the appetlt,
good and the bodily health vigorous by the
use OF Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Hoods pills have won high praise for theil
prompt and efficient yet easy action.
Madge-"I wish we could meet some Of th,
leaders Of our set this afternoon Mamie
That's easy enough 20 do. Just put on your
ugliest dress and 90 out for a walk,
Record.